Freeman runs for 126 yards, Falcons hold off Bucs 24-21
Devonta Freeman rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown to help the Atlanta Falcons stay close in the tight NFC South race with a 24-21 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.
National Football League
FINAL
Atlanta Falcons
24
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
| TB | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Raymond James Stadium · 62,382 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | L 17-34 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 0-16 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs San Francisco 49ers | W 29-20 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Chicago Bears | L 23-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Baltimore Ravens | L 23-30 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:07 24-21
Adam Humphries 16 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray Kick)
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Touchdown 7:58 24-14
Devonta Freeman 32 Yd Run (Matt Bryant Kick)
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Touchdown 8:31 17-14
Mike Evans 42 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray Kick)
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Field Goal 3:12 17-7
Matt Bryant 57 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:56 14-7
Levine Toilolo 0 Yd Fumble Recovery (Matt Bryant Kick)
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Touchdown 1:52 7-7
O.J. Howard 30 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray Kick)
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Touchdown 6:54 7-0
Justin Hardy 6 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant Kick)
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TB
6 plays, 35 yards, 1:00 · Missed FG
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ATL 1:00
6 plays, 9 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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TB 4:07
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:07 24-21
Adam Humphries 16 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray Kick)
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ATL 7:58
10 plays, 87 yards, 5:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:58 24-14
Devonta Freeman 32 Yd Run (Matt Bryant Kick)
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TB 13:21
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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ATL 1:16
16 plays, 61 yards, 7:15 · Missed FG
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TB 8:31
3 plays, 53 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:31 17-14
Mike Evans 42 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray Kick)
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ATL 9:59
3 plays, -7 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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TB 12:20
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:40 · Punt
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TB
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:25 · End of Half
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ATL 0:25
7 plays, 41 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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TB 1:43
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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ATL 3:12
6 plays, 56 yards, 3:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:12 17-7
Matt Bryant 57 Yd Field Goal
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TB 6:30
11 plays, 87 yards, 6:26 · Fumble
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ATL 12:56
9 plays, 77 yards, 3:56 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:56 14-7
Levine Toilolo 0 Yd Fumble Recovery (Matt Bryant Kick)
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TB 1:52
8 plays, 75 yards, 5:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:52 7-7
O.J. Howard 30 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Patrick Murray Kick)
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ATL 6:54
9 plays, 62 yards, 4:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:54 7-0
Justin Hardy 6 Yd pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant Kick)
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TB 11:53
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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ATL 13:22
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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Team Stats
ATL
TB
24
1st Downs
22
10
Passing 1st downs
15
13
Rushing 1st downs
4
1
1st downs from penalties
3
9-15
3rd down efficiency
4-8
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
67
Total Plays
55
410
Total Yards
373
6.1
Yards per Play
6.8
9
Total Drives
10
209
Passing
289
17/31
Comp/Att
27/35
6.5
Yards per pass
7.8
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1-3
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-10
201
Rushing
84
35
Rushing Attempts
18
5.7
Yards per rush
4.7
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
6-60
Penalties
7-53
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:15
Possession
26:45
Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
- Antoine Winfield Jr. Questionable
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
Atlanta Falcons
- Divine Deablo Out
- Zachariah Branch Out
- Josh Woods Questionable
- James Pearce Jr. Questionable
- Gervon Dexter Sr. Questionable
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