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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch

A key NFC South showdown unfolds as Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, with implications for division positioning and midseason momentum.

Game Details

• Date: 2025-12-11
• Kick-off: 8:15 p.m. (ET)
• Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
• Broadcast: FOX, Fox Sports App, Fubo Sports, NFL+, Prime Video

Recent Form & Key Storylines

Tampa Bay enters after a narrow win over the Cardinals in Week 13 and a home victory over the Saints in Week 14, showing resilience in close matchups . Atlanta has struggled more recently, with fewer successes in their last five games. The season opener saw Tampa Bay edge Atlanta in a dramatic 23–20 comeback effort led by Baker Mayfield and rookie Emeka Egbuka . Mayfield practiced recently and is expected to lead the offense, though his shoulder remains a concern .

Summary Stats

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers last 5: W-L-L-L-W
• Atlanta Falcons last 5: L-W-L-L-L
• Last head-to-head: Buccaneers won 23–20 in Week 1 on September 7 following a late-game touchdown drive by Baker Mayfield .

Players to Watch

Tampa Bay’s quarterback, Baker Mayfield, remains central after guiding a comeback win earlier in the season and has returned to practice recently . On Atlanta’s side, running back Bijan Robinson stood out in the opener with 100 receiving yards and a score, illustrating his impact in the passing game .