Buccaneers ride 2 TD catches by rookie Egbuka to dramatic 23-20 win over Penix, Falcons

— Another visit to Mercedes-Benz Stadium produced more lasting memories for Emeka Egbuka.
Sep 7, 2025, 05:53 pm - AP
Betting Results
OpenSpreadTotalML
Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneersTB
(1-0)
(1-0, 1-0 Away)
-2.5
-110
win outcome
+1.5
-120
o47.5
-105
win outcome
-110
Atlanta FalconsFalconsATL
(0-1)
(0-1, 0-1 Home)
u47.5
-110
-1.5
EVEN
win outcome
u47.5
-115
-110
Play-By-Play
1st Quarter
Atlanta Falcons
Touchdown
13:14 - 1st
0
TB
7
ATL
Bijan Robinson 50 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr. (Younghoe Koo Kick)
3 plays, 65 yards, 1:46
2nd Quarter
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Field Goal
10:17 - 2nd
3
TB
7
ATL
Chase McLaughlin 48 Yd Field Goal
16 plays, 61 yards, 8:07
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Touchdown
6:53 - 2nd
10
TB
7
ATL
Emeka Egbuka 30 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
5 plays, 52 yards, 2:04
Atlanta Falcons
Field Goal
0:53 - 2nd
10
TB
10
ATL
Younghoe Koo 41 Yd Field Goal
13 plays, 48 yards, 6:00
3rd Quarter
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Touchdown
7:26 - 3rd
17
TB
10
ATL
Bucky Irving 9 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
5 plays, 32 yards, 2:13
Atlanta Falcons
Field Goal
0:20 - 3rd
17
TB
13
ATL
Younghoe Koo 36 Yd Field Goal
11 plays, 53 yards, 7:06
4th Quarter
Atlanta Falcons
Touchdown
2:17 - 4th
17
TB
20
ATL
Michael Penix Jr. 4 Yd Rush (Younghoe Koo Kick)
18 plays, 91 yards, 8:46
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Touchdown
0:59 - 4th
23
TB
20
ATL
Emeka Egbuka 25 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin PAT Failed)
5 plays, 63 yards, 1:18
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