Falcons Upset Buccaneers With Walk-Off Field Goal; Kyle Pitts Scores Three Touchdowns
The Atlanta Falcons stunned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 29-28 victory on December 11, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium. The game was decided by a walk-off 43-yard field goal by Zane Gonzalez.
Kyle Pitts tied his career high with an impressive performance, recording 11 receptions for 166 yards and scoring three touchdowns. The third touchdown was initially reviewed but ultimately confirmed after officials determined Pitts made in-bounds contact. Kirk Cousins fueled the Falcons' late comeback with 373 passing yards and all three touchdown passes connecting with Pitts.
Bijan Robinson contributed significantly to the Falcons' offense, totaling 175 scrimmage yards on 27 touches, with 93 rushing and 82 receiving yards.
For the Buccaneers, Mike Evans made a return from a collarbone injury and led the team with 132 yards on six catches. Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes to Chris Godwin and Devin Culp, but also threw an interception earlier in the game and was sacked late during Tampa Bay's two-minute drill.
A controversial late sequence involved a tricky review and possession call that extended the Falcons’ drive, ultimately setting up the game-winning field goal.
With the win, Atlanta improved to a 5-9 record, while Tampa Bay fell to 7-7, impacting the NFC South playoff race. The Falcons had already been eliminated from playoff contention before the game, whereas the Buccaneers had lost their previous two games.
