Baker Mayfield and Kirk Cousins went toe to toe in the first half, combining for five touchdown passes and 41 points as the gunslingers they are.
While the scoring tapered off in the second half, there was no shortage of excitement. Two Tampa Bay Buccaneers interceptions, a safety and an Atlanta Falcons missed field goal later, Mayfield was handed a chance to orchestrate a game-winning drive. But the Falcons' defense held strong to seal a 31-26 win in Week 8.
PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jessie Bates III, despite being the fifth-highest-paid safety in the NFL, continues to look like one of the most cost-effective signings in recent memory.
The star safety forced a fumble, snagged an interception and made three stops against Tampa Bay. He earned a 90.7 PFF overall grade after the first review of the game.
BOX SCORE
| Falcons | Buccaneers | |
| Total points | 31 | 26 |
| Total offensive plays | 60 | 72 |
| Average EPA per play | 0.27 | 0.099 |
| Total net yards | 364 | 432 |
| Avg yards per play | 6.1 | 6 |
| Total first downs | 20 | 24 |
| Rushing first downs | 8 | 7 |
| Passing first downs | 11 | 17 |
| Penalty first downs | 1 | 0 |
| Third-down efficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 33% | 25% |
| Possessions | 10 | 11 |
| Avg plays per drive | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Avg yards per drive | 33.1 | 36 |
| Avg points per drive | 2.8 | 2 |
| Red-zone possessions | 1 | 3 |
| Red-zone plays | 2 | 7 |
| Red-zone TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Red-zone FGs | 0 | 0 |
| Red-zone scoring efficiency | 100% | 100% |
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