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The Buccaneers–Falcons rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons.[4][5][6][7][8]
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Location | Tampa, Atlanta |
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First meeting | November 27, 1977 Falcons 17, Buccaneers 0[1] |
Latest meeting | December 10, 2023 Buccaneers 29, Falcons 25[1] |
Next meeting | 2024 |
Stadiums | Buccaneers: Raymond James Stadium Falcons: Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 61[1] |
All-time series | Buccaneers: 31-30[1] |
Largest victory | Buccaneers: 48-10 (1987) Falcons: 56-14 (2014)[1] |
Longest win streak | Buccaneers: 6 (1997-2003) Falcons: 5 (2008-2010), (2016-2018)[1] |
Current win streak | Buccaneers: 1[1] |
Championship Success | |
Super Bowl Championships (2)[2][3]
Super Bowl Appearances (4)[2][3] Conference Championships Appearances (8)[2][3] Division Championships (14)[2][3]
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The two teams met for the first time in 1977, one year after the Buccaneers joined the NFL as the newest expansion team. However, the rivalry did not develop until 2002, when the Buccaneers and Falcons were placed in the newly formed NFC South division, resulting in two meetings annually. During the 2000s, the rivalry between the Falcons and Buccaneers reached its pinnacle, as they frequently battled for the divisional title.[9] However, since then, both teams have faced challenges in maintaining their competitiveness simultaneously. They have experienced fleeting periods of dominance over each other, often influenced by the performance of their respective quarterbacks.[10]
The rivalry is recognized for its closely contested history, with neither team ever holding a lead of more than 5 wins over the other throughout the overall series.[11][12] Both teams are also known for their aggressive playing styles, with hard-hitting defenses that often result in injuries and penalties.[13][14][15] It has also been nicknamed as the I-75 rivalry due to Atlanta and Tampa being along Interstate 75 (I-75).[16]
The Buccaneers lead the overall series, 31-30. The two teams have not met in the playoffs.[17]