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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ADVENTHEALTH TRAINING CENTER ONE BUCCANEER PLACE, TAMPA FLORIDA 2019 WEEKLY PRESS RELEASE TEL (813) 554-1311 COMMUNICATIONS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (7-8) VS. ATLANTA FALCONS (6-9) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1:00 P.M. ET RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM (65,618) TELEVISION: FOX PLAY-BY-PLAY: TIM BRANDO ANALYST: MATT MILLEN SIDELINE: SARA WALSH BUCS RADIO: 98ROCK, FLAGSHIP STATION (WXTB-97.9 FM) PLAY-BY-PLAY: GENE DECKERHOFF ANALYST: DAVE MOORE SIDELINE: T.J. RIVES ALL-TIME SERIES 2019 Schedule and Results (7-8) DATE OPPONENT (TV) TIME/RESULT Atlanta leads the all-time series between these two teams, 27-25, with the Falcons sweeping the season series in both 9/8 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (FOX) L, 31-17 2017 and 2018. The Buccaneers bounced back with a 35-22 win in Week 12 of 2019. In 2015, the Buccaneers swept 9/12 at Carolina Panthers (NFLN) W, 20-14 the Falcons for the first time since 2007. Since the NFC South was created in 2002, Atlanta leads the series 18-14. The 9/22 NEW YORK GIANTS (FOX) L, 32-31 Buccaneers also swept the season series in 2002, 2005 and 2007, on the way to NFC South titles. The Falcons also 9/29 at Los Angeles Rams (FOX) W. 55-40 swept the series in 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2014. The teams have spilt their NFC South matchups seven times (2003-04, 10/6 at New Orleans Saints (FOX) L, 31-24 2008, 2011-13, 2016). 10/13 CAROLINA PANTHERS (NFLN)* L, 37-26 Bye Week The two teams first met in 1977, with Atlanta notching a 17-0 win at Tampa Stadium (11/27/77). The Bucs picked up 10/27 at Tennessee Titans (FOX) L, 27-23 their first win in the series the next season, a 14-9 victory that evened Tampa Bay’s record at 2-2, marking the first time 11/3 at Seattle Seahawks (FOX) L, 40-34 (OT) the club hit the .500 mark. Tampa Bay’s 48-10 home victory to open the 1987 season represented the most points ever 11/10 ARIZONA CARDINALS (FOX) W, 30-27 scored by a Buccaneers squad in the regular season, a mark that was later broken. Tampa Bay also posted a six-game 11/17 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (FOX) L, 34-17 winning streak in the series, beginning with a victory in 1997. 11/24 at Atlanta Falcons (FOX) W, 35-22 12/1 at Jacksonville Jaguars (FOX) W, 28-11 12/8 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (CBS) W, 38-35 REGULAR SEASON SERIES BY THE NUMBERS 12/15 at Detroit Lions (FOX) W, 38-17 12/21 HOUSTON TEXANS (NFLN) L, 23-20 12/29 ATLANTA FALCONS (FOX) 1:00 p.m. Overall Regular Season Series ................................................................................... Atlanta leads series, 27-25 Home Record vs. Atlanta..............................................................................................................................14-13 HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS - All Times Eastern Road Record vs. Atlanta...............................................................................................................................11-14 ^ Subject to Flexible Scheduling Current Streak .................................................................................................Buccaneers, one game (11/24/19) * Game played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London Buccaneers Longest Streak............................................................................ Six games (11/9/1997-9/21/2003) Falcons Longest Streak .................................................................... Five games, twice (last, 11/3/16-12/30/18) BUCCANEERS PR TWITTER AND MEDIA SITE Regular Season Point Total .............................................................................Buccaneers 1,148 – Falcons 1,117 Most Points, Buccaneers ........................................................................................48, Buccaneers 48-10 (1987) Most Points, Falcons ..................................................................................................... 56, Falcons 56-14 (2014) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Communications staff is on Twitter: Most Points, both teams ............................................................................................... 71, Falcons 43-28 (2016) @BuccaneersComms, the department’s official Twitter account, Fewest Points, Buccaneers .............................................................................................. 0, Falcons 17-0 (1977) which provides media members with the latest updates on Fewest Points, Falcons ...............................................................................................0, Buccaneers 27-0 (2004) schedules and transactions, as well as notes and facts about the Fewest Points, both teams.............................................................................17, twice, last Falcons 14-3 (2006) team and its activities. Largest Win, Buccaneers ............................................................................. 38 points, Buccaneers 48-10 (1987) Largest Win, Falcons.......................................................................................... 42 points, Falcons 56-14 (2014) For all of the team’s publicity material, visit buccaneers.com/ media. There, users will find updated statistics, game notes, bios, rosters, the 2019 Buccaneers Media Guide and more, plus the latest releases from the team. Nelson Luis Michael Pehanich Chris King Danielle Burns Andrew Holman Vice President of Communications Director of Communications Senior Communications Manager Communications Coordinator Communications Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] STATISTICAL COMPARISON A look at how the teams match up in the 2019 season: Team Leaders Tampa Bay Atlanta Falcons Total Offense 3rd (402.5 ypg) 5th (380.1 ypg) Rushing Offense 25th (92.3 ypg) 30th (84.9 ypg) Passing Offense 1st (310.1 ypg) 3rd (295.2 ypg) Total Defense 15th (342.0 ypg) 18th (357.6 ypg) Rushing Defense 1st (72.9 ypg) 15th (109.3 ypg) Passing Defense 29th (269.1 ypg) 22nd (248.3 ypg) Points Scored 3rd (29.1 ppg) 14th (23.5 ppg) Points Allowed t30th (28.1 ppg) t22nd (25.1 ppg) Sacks t11th (41.0) t28th (27.0) Sacks Allowed 24th (46.0) 22nd (44.0) Turnover Margin t27th (-11) 26th (-7) *All rankings through games on Sunday, December 22 Team Leaders Tampa Bay Atlanta Falcons Rushing Yards Ronald Jones (618) Devonta Freeman (598) Rushing Touchdowns P. Barber/R. Jones (6) Qadree Ollison (4) Passer Rating (min. 100 attempts) Jameis Winston (84.6) Matt Ryan (92.9) Passing Yards Jameis Winston (4,908 - 1st in the NFL) Matt Ryan (4,153 - 5th in the NFL) Passing Touchdowns Jameis Winston (31 - 2nd in the NFL) Matt Ryan (25 - t8th in the NFL) Receptions Chris Godwin (86) Julio Jones (92 - 7th in the NFL) Receiving Yards Chris Godwin (1,333 - 2nd in the NFL) Julio Jones (1,316 - 3rd in the NFL) Receiving Touchdowns Chris Godwin (9 - t3rd in the NFL) Calvin Ridley (7) Tackles Lavonte David (115) De'Vondre Campbell (126 -t9th in the NFL) Sacks Shaquil Barrett (16.5 - 2nd in the NFL) Vic Beasley (8.0) Interceptions Sean Murphy-Bunting (3) Desmond Trufant (4 - t7th in the NFL) *All rankings through games on Sunday, December 22 1 PLANNED WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE TUESDAY, DEC. 24 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25 THURSDAY, DEC. 26 SATURDAY, DEC. 28 - 10:45 a.m. - Practice No Media Availability 11:00 a.m. - Practice No Media Availability ~12:45 p.m. HC Bruce Arians (Players Day Off) ~ 1:00 p.m. - OC Byron Leftwich - Open Locker Room to follow ~ 1:10 p.m. - DC Todd Bowles SUNDAY, DEC. 29 Arians - Open Locker Room to follow 1:00 p.m. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - QB Jameis Winston media Bowles vs. Atlanta Falcons availability to follow open locker (Raymond James Stadium) room FRIDAY, DEC. 27 - 10:30 a.m. - Practice - ALL TIMES EASTERN- ~12:00 p.m. HC Bruce Arians 2 TAMPA BAY VS. ATLANTA NEW AND NOTABLE 'SACK' BARRETT • Shaquil Barrett ranks • Barrett has also generated six forced fumbles and one interception through second in the NFL with 16.5 the first 16 weeks of the season. His six forced fumbles rank third in the NFL. sacks through Week 16 of the 2019 NFL season. His 16.5 2019 NFL FORCED FUMBLE LEADERS sacks are tied for the most Rank Player (Team) FF in a single season by any 1. Chandler Jones (ARI) 8 Buccaneers player in team 2. T.J. Watt (PIT) 7 history. 3. Shaquil Barrett (TB) 6 • Along with sacks, Barrett 4. Khalil Mack (CHI) 5 also ranks second in the 5. Six Players Tied 4 league with 32 quarterback hits and tied for third with 16 tackles for loss. BUCCANEERS ALL-TIME SINGLE SEASON SACK LEADERS 2019 NFL SACK LEADERS Rank Player (Season) Sacks 1t. Shaquil Barrett (2019) 16.5 Rank Player (Team) Sacks 1t. Warren Sapp (2000) 16.5 1. Chandler Jones (ARI) 19.0 3. Simeon Rice (2002) 15.5 2. Shaquil Barrett (TB) 16.5 4. Simeon Rice (2003) 15.0 3. Cameron Jordan (NO) 14.5 5. Simeon Rice (2005) 14.0 4. T.J. Watt (PIT) 14.0 4t. Danielle Hunter (MIN) 13.5 QB JAMEIS WINSTON • Winston set new franchise • The fifth-year quarterbackcurrently leads the league in passing yards and records for both passing ranks second in the NFL in passing touchdowns. He joined Peyton Manning, yards (4,908) and passing Andrew Luck, Dan Marino and Matthew Stafford as the only quarterbacks with touchdowns (31) this season. at least 4,000 passing yards in three of their first five NFL seasons and ranks second all-time in passing yards by a quarterback through five seasons. • In Weeks 14-15, Winston became the first quarterback in 2019 NFL PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS NFL history with 450+ passing yards in consecutive games. He also has five games with 375+ passing yards Rank Player (Team) Passing Yards in 2019, joining Peyton Manning (6 in 2013) and Drew Brees (5 in 2013) as the 1. Jameis Winston (TB) 4,908 only quarterbacks in league history with five or more such games in a single 1. Dak Prescott (DAL) 4,599 season. 3. Philip Rivers (LAC) 4,334 4. Jared Goff (LAR) 4,319 MOST SINGLE SEASON PASSING YARDS (TEAM HISTORY) 5. Matt Ryan (ATL) 4,153 Rank Player Season Passing Yards 2019 NFL PASSING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS 1. Jameis Winston 2019 4,908 2. Jameis Winston 2016 4,090 Rank Player (Team) Passing TDs 3. Josh Freeman 2012 4,065 1. Lamar Jackson (BAL) 36 4. Jameis Winston 2015 4,042 2. Jameis Winston (TB) 31 3. Russell Wilson (SEA) 29 5. Brad Johnson 2003 3,811 4.