{"id":80499,"date":"2025-12-12T06:19:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T06:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/80499\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T06:19:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T06:19:16","slug":"bucs-vs-falcons-nfl-week-15-results-final-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/80499\/","title":{"rendered":"Bucs vs Falcons NFL Week 15 results, final score"},"content":{"rendered":"

Foregoing the strategic advantage of deferring the opening possession to potentially double up around the halftime break. Tampa\u2019s opening gamble snagged them nothing more than a punt. Former Buccaneer Bradley Pinion, would be featured on Atlanta\u2019s first drive as the teams would trade punts to start. On drive number Tampa Bay would find life. A Mike Evans sighting, a Rachaad White burst, Jalen McMillians\u2019 first appearance and catch of the season\u2014 Setting the Bucs up at the inch line for a Sean Tucker (Vita Vea led) touchdown run. 11 plays and 83 yards, a drive extended by a third-down, Mike Evans drawn, holding penalty gave Tampa their first lead of the night and Tampa Bay fans a reminder of how impactful a superstar receiver can be, even without touching the ball. 7-0, Buccaneers.<\/p>\n

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Dec 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands the ball off to running back Sean Tucker (44) against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey, has been on burrowed time for quite some time and Atlanta\u2019s first score of the day was a rented stopwatch ticking away. The Buccaneers\u2019 horrific red zone defense actually managed to stand firm, holding the Falcons to the field goal attempt. 7-3, buccaneers\u2014 Except\u2014 Undisciplined football stuck again. Jumping over the line of scrimmage too soon, Zyon McCollum handed the Falcons a new set of downs and stayed on the field to watch them immediately turn it into points. Touchdown Kyle Pitts, uncovered running across the middle of the field for the score. 7-7, even.<\/p>\n

Penalty-laden, sluggish football would follow until the six-minute mark of the second quarter. Mike Evans, once again playing the role of jump starter, helped Tampa get themselves rolling with a first down pick up. Next up, Jalen McMillan. Two big plays from Tampa\u2019s two missing playmakers put the Bucs in field goal range. As Buccaneer drives often do the drive went from fast-paced to a halt. 10-7, Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n

Lets set the scene. Two-minute drill, Todd Bowles versus Kirk Cousins, the Buccaneers\u2019 defense versus Kyle Pitts\u2014 Surely a good battle, except not quite and don\u2019t call Todd Bowles Shirley. Four plays, two huge bites out of the apple for Pitts and the Falcons worked right back into the end zone. Touchdown number two for the tight end\u2014 14-10, Atlanta.<\/p>\n

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TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 11: Baker Mayfield #6 and Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers react during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 11, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

38 seconds and two timeouts proved to be enough for the Buccaneers offense to move back into field goal range to close out the half. Chase McLaughlin, one of the few players who has rose above the mediocrity of Tampa Bay football this season, put another ball through the uprights.<\/p>\n

Atlanta, minus their starting quarterback and number one receiver, paced themselves for 28 points in one half\u2014 Todd Bowles continued to pace himself towards Glassdoor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Quarter number three would kick off with an explosion for the Buccaneers, a fuse lit by Mike Evans. A fling down the field for a completely covered Mike Evans for a catch, mercilessly \u2018Mossing\u2019 Cobee Bryant and setting the stage for a Baker Mayfield touchdown toss. Devin Culp hauled in the first tight end-touchdown of Tampa Bay\u2019s 2025 campaign. 20-14, Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n

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Dec 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) reacts after catching a pass against Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) (obscured) during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

One defensive stop later and Baker and the Bucs were back at it again. With Mayfield and Evans operating as the engine Tampa jumped across midfield in a blink, then punted by the next.<\/p>\n

Team football wins games and team football has missing for more than a month in Tampa Florida. The Buccaneers\u2019 offense felt like they had surging momentum, if only their defense could get them the ball back. Christian Izien understood the moment. After spending three quarters being bashed over the head by Bijan Robinson Izien stepped in and forced a fumble. Jacob Parrish\u2019s recovery gave Tampa Bay a chance at the dagger.<\/p>\n

A 14-point lead in the fourth quarter does not guarantee a victory, but it certainly helps. That\u2019s just what Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin provided Buccaneers\u2019 fans with after another Mike Evans drawn penalty. Turnover, touchdown, two-point conversion. 28-14, Buccaneers.<\/p>\n

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TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 11: Chris Godwin Jr. #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after a two point conversion during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 11, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n

If you were hoping to see the Falcons answer you would get your wish. Eight plays, 65 yards, and a Bijan Robinson touchdown later, Tampa\u2019s 14-point lead narrowed to eight. 28-20, Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n

Atlanta\u2019s response? Not just a one-word answer. Their defense added to the equation with a turnover, picking off a Baker Mayfield toss to Mike Evans. Dodging the bullet of a Lavonte David forced fumble, Kirk Cousins marauded through Todd Bowles\u2019 defense for another touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts. The duos third of the day brought the game to within two. Atlanta\u2019s second two-point conversion attempt of the quarter ended similarly to their first\u2014 NO GOOD. 28-26, Bucs.<\/p>\n

3:34 and an opportunity to ice the game. Back-to-back Bucky Irving runs gave Tampa Bay third and down three with 2:37 on the clock. Chris Godwin, the chain-moving extraordinaire, stepped in and stepped up\u2014 Chains moved. One conversion from victory the Buccaneers sputtered. With life injected, Atlanta fumbled, recovered the fumble without the ball, and strutted into field goal range. Todd Bowles\u2019 defense failed to defend and Tampa failed to win. 29-28, Atlanta Falcons.<\/p>\n

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