Atlanta Falcons

Record: (6-9), 3rd in NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

Record: (6-9), 3rd in NFC South

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Standings

Stats

NFC South

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT
1 PanthersPanthers	8	7	.533
2 BuccaneersBuccaneers	7	8	.467
3 FalconsFalcons	6	9	.400
4 SaintsSaints	5	10	.333

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Michael Penix Jr.

QB, #9

PASSING YARDS

1982

Bijan Robinson

RB, #7

RUSHING YARDS

1250

Kyle Pitts Sr.

TE, #8

RECEIVING YARDS

854

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Zane Gonzalez (45) celebrates his game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) misses the catch Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) hits Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) passes against Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) leaps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Dylan Drummond (81) celebrates a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) makes a touchdown catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver David Sills V (87) makes the catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Zane Gonzalez (45) celebrates his field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Zane Gonzalez (45) kicks the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris speaks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles after an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Benjamin Morrison (21) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) celebrates his interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. (14) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) stops Atlanta Falcons wide receiver David Sills V (87) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish (25) recovers a fumble by Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) causes a fumble against Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris speaks with line judge Greg Bradley during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) makes a catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker (44) runs against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is pressured by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Elijah Roberts (95) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) runs after a catch against Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) misses the catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant (37) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) scores a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata (90) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker (44) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) is pushed out by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) runs against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant (37) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) passes in the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) runs against Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans talk before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) makes the catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Logan Hall (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris speaks to down judge Daniel Gallagher (85) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

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Atlanta Falcons place kicker Zane Gonzalez (45) celebrates his game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

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