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Falcons vs.
Buccaneers
Atlanta hosts Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Here’s what to know before kickoff.
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Home matchupATLVSTB
ATLVSTB12:00 AM ET
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
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WhenSun, Dec 27 · 12:00 AM ET
WhereMercedes-Benz Stadium
OpponentTampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay BuccaneersContextNFL
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Atlanta hosts Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is 12:00 AM ET. Next up: vs. New Orleans Saints on January 3.
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Final Injury Report for Falcons-Buccaneers: Will Emeka Egbuka, Brian Robinson Jr. Play? - Athlon Sports
Season so far
| TB | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 23.1 | 24.4 |
| Total Yards | 315.0 | 351.1 |
| Yards Passing | 168.6 | 211.3 |
| Yards Rushing | 146.4 | 139.9 |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 21.6 | 24.7 |
| Yards Allowed | 311.0 | 360.3 |
Leaders
- ATL · Passing YardsMichael Penix Jr. · 96/144, 1,157 YDS, 9 TD, 1 INT
- ATL · Rushing YardsBijan Robinson · 131 CAR, 704 YDS, 4 TD
- ATL · Receiving YardsDrake London · 38 REC, 616 YDS, 1 TD
- ATL · SacksZa'Darius Smith · 4.5
- ATL · TacklesXavier Watts · 44
- TB · Passing YardsBaker Mayfield · 68/107, 679 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT
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Final Injury Report for Falcons-Buccaneers: Will Emeka Egbuka, Brian Robinson Jr. Play? - Athlon Sports
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