- Kyle Pitts' career game propelled the Falcons' offense: The former No. 4 overall pick racked up 165 receiving yards and three scores, helping the Falcons upset the Buccaneers.
- Miscues were the name of the game: The Falcons were called for a whopping 19 accepted penalties, and the Buccaneers failed to pounce on two fumbles and couldn't stop Atlanta on a third-and-28 and a subsequent fourth-and-14.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ playoff hopes took a huge blow in Week 15 after the team's 29-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football.
Game Summary
According to the PFF noise-canceled score metric, the Falcons were a deserving winner in a high-scoring game, but both teams played losing football at times. The Buccaneers' miscues won out, as they benefited from the Falcons’ 19 penalties but failed to recover two crucial fumbles and couldn’t defend a third-and-28 and subsequent fourth-and-14.
Passing Summary
Both teams moved the ball through the air. However, the Buccaneers allowed too many sacks, and Baker Mayfield threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter, which ultimately gave the Falcons the edge.
Receiving Summary
Mike Evans had a huge game coming back from injury, totalling 10 targets, 176 air yards and 132 receiving yards on only 28 routes.
Kyle Pitts is averaging more than two yards per route run against the Buccaneers in his career. This game was his biggest yet against his favorite opponent: 165 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Rushing Summary
Both teams were decent on the ground, but the Falcons were especially efficient, even against stacked boxes.
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