The Falcons wasted no time with a 50-yard touchdown from Bijan Robinson via a pass from Michael Penix Jr. In the final seconds, Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo missed a potential game-tying field goal, which gave the Buccaneers the win. Penix played well, throwing for 298 yards with one touchdown and rushing for another score. After the game, Penix received a strong endorsement from Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield.