The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have played since 1977 and became NFC South rivals when the division formed in 2002. The all-time series is nearly dead even. Here is the full head-to-head record, the last 10 meetings, and the 2026 schedule.
Series at a Glance
- All-time series (regular season): Atlanta leads 33-32
- All-time series (including playoffs): Atlanta leads 33-32
- Postseason: No playoff meetings
- Current streak: Atlanta won the most recent meeting 29-28 on Dec 11, 2025
- First meeting: 1977
Last 10 Meetings
The series has been a coin flip, with Atlanta 5-5 over the last 10.
| Date | Result | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Falcons 29 at Buccaneers 28 | Falcons |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Buccaneers 23 at Falcons 20 | Buccaneers |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Falcons 31 at Buccaneers 26 | Falcons |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Buccaneers 30 at Falcons 36 (OT) | Falcons |
| Dec 10, 2023 | Buccaneers 29 at Falcons 25 | Buccaneers |
| Oct 22, 2023 | Falcons 16 at Buccaneers 13 | Falcons |
| Jan 8, 2023 | Buccaneers 17 at Falcons 30 | Falcons |
| Oct 9, 2022 | Falcons 15 at Buccaneers 21 | Buccaneers |
| Dec 5, 2021 | Buccaneers 30 at Falcons 17 | Buccaneers |
| Sep 19, 2021 | Falcons 25 at Buccaneers 48 | Buccaneers |
2026 Matchups
The Falcons and Buccaneers meet twice again in 2026 within the NFC South.
- Week 8: Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 – Falcons at Buccaneers
- Week 16: Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 – Buccaneers at Falcons
Postseason History
The Falcons and Buccaneers have never met in the playoffs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the all-time series between the Falcons and Buccaneers?
Atlanta leads the all-time series 33-32. The teams have never met in the playoffs.
When do the Falcons and Buccaneers play in 2026?
Twice – Week 8 on Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 in Tampa Bay, and Week 16 on Sunday, Dec 27, 2026 in Atlanta.
How close is the all-time series?
As close as it gets – just one game separates them at 33-32.
