Buccaneers vs Falcons
Upcoming Game
VS
Friday, December 12, 2025
1:15 AM ET
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
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Betting Odds
Line: TB -5.7
O/U: 47.8
Matchup Preview
Updated 1 month ago
The rivalry has leaned toward the Falcons lately, while franchise pedigree tilts toward the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers arrive with an upward recent form. The Falcons show a flat recent state against a lower pedigree baseline. That contrast frames the matchup as current form testing organizational steadiness. With no clear home advantage, the venue should not decide it. Head to head scoring sits in a moderate band. Expect a balanced game plan instead of a runaway scoring game. That implies emphasis on field position and finishing drives over pure volume. Both teams show flat offense trends and flat defense trends. That reduces the chance of one unit imposing a new style. Live swing factors start with early down efficiency. Close finishing in the red zone matters more than settling for short scores. And avoiding turnovers while winning possession ending situations will tilt the field. The analytical lean favors the side with the cleaner recent trend without making a forecast.
This preview uses only the supplied facts and trend labels. It highlights tactical areas to watch and does not project a final outcome.
Edge Meter
Offense
6/10
Offensive trends are flat for both teams, but the Buccaneers bring an upward recent form that suggests cleaner offensive rhythm.
Defense
6/10
Defensive trends appear flat for each side, yet the Buccaneers' improving recent form points to a slight situational edge on defense.
Special Teams
5/10
Special teams trends do not favor either side given flat patterns, so execution will determine impact more than baseline advantage.
Coaching
6/10
Coaching edge leans to the Buccaneers because recent form complements a medium franchise pedigree versus the Falcons' lower baseline.
Key Mismatches
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Recent form versus franchise pedigreeThe Buccaneers pair an upward recent form with medium pedigree while the Falcons combine a flat recent state with a lower long term baseline.
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Series tilt versus current trendThe Falcons have the recent series edge, but that on field trend sits against a Buccaneers team showing clearer improvement.
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Moderate head to head scoring creates situational emphasisA moderate scoring history favors field position battles, red zone finishing, and turnover control over pure volume advantages.
Trend Callouts
Series direction favors the Falcons in recent meetings
Buccaneers enter with an upward recent form while Falcons remain flat
Both offenses and defenses trend flat, so situational execution will decide the game
Head-to-Head Record (All Time)
TB
Buccaneers
32
Wins
0
Ties
ATL
Falcons
32
Wins
Average Scores
Buccaneers vs Falcons
Buccaneers
23.2 PPG
Falcons
22.1 PPG
Home Field Advantage
Buccaneers vs Falcons
Buccaneers at Home
17-16
52% Win Rate
Falcons at Home
16-15
52% Win Rate
Highest Scoring Game
Buccaneers vs Falcons
73 Total Points
Sep 19, 2021
Buccaneers 48 - 25 Falcons
Last Meeting
Buccaneers vs Falcons
Sep 07, 2025
Buccaneers 23 - 20 Falcons
Buccaneers Won
Recent Meetings (Last 5)
Sep 07, 2025
TB W
Buccaneers 23
@
Falcons 20
Sep 07, 2025
Buccaneers 23
@
Falcons 20
TB W
Oct 27, 2024
ATL W
Buccaneers 26
@
Falcons 31
Oct 27, 2024
Buccaneers 26
@
Falcons 31
ATL W
Oct 03, 2024
ATL W
Buccaneers 30
@
Falcons 36
Oct 03, 2024
Buccaneers 30
@
Falcons 36
ATL W
Dec 10, 2023
TB W
Buccaneers 29
@
Falcons 25
Dec 10, 2023
Buccaneers 29
@
Falcons 25
TB W
Oct 22, 2023
ATL W
Buccaneers 13
@
Falcons 16
Oct 22, 2023
Buccaneers 13
@
Falcons 16
ATL W
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Historical Performance (All-Time Stats)
TB
Buccaneers
All-time performance
ALL-TIME WIN %
49 Seasons
41%
318-457-1
PLAYOFF SEASONS
49 total
15
31% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Last: 2020
2
2002, 2020
RECENT FORM
Last 5 years
61%
51-33-0
ATL
Falcons
All-time performance
ALL-TIME WIN %
59 Seasons
43%
398-512-6
PLAYOFF SEASONS
59 total
14
24% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS
0
RECENT FORM
Last 5 years
39%
33-51-0