Final · Kickoff
2017 Regular season · Week 15 · Raymond James Stadium · Monday Night
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–21 on the road at Raymond James Stadium in Week 15 of the 2017 regular season on December 18, 2017. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Falcons to 9–5 and dropped the Buccaneers to 4–10. It was the Buccaneers’ fourth straight loss. The Falcons finished 2017 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round. The Buccaneers finished 2017 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Atlanta Falcons won 34–20 on November 26, 2017. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 34–29 on October 14, 2018. The Falcons swept the 2017 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 Series tied 17–17 after meeting No. 34 since 1999 Full series history
Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Todd Bowles put the Pro Bowl safety's absence at two to four weeks, which takes him out of Thursday night's game in Dallas as Tampa Bay tries to avoid an 0–5 start.
