2018 Regular season · Week 17 · Raymond James Stadium
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–32 on the road at Raymond James Stadium in Week 17 of the 2018 regular season on December 30, 2018. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Falcons to 7–9 and dropped the Buccaneers to 5–11. It was the Falcons’ third straight win. It was the Buccaneers’ fourth straight loss. The Falcons finished 2018 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Buccaneers finished 2018 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 34–29 on October 14, 2018. When they met again, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 35–22 on November 24, 2019. The Falcons swept the 2018 season series.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Falcons lead the series 19–17 after meeting No. 36 since 1999 Full series history
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