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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons – How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 15

📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST Nationwide: The game will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video (Thursday Night Football). Local Markets: In Tampa Bay: Watch on WTVT-TV Channel 13 (FOX Tampa). In Atlanta: Watch on WAGA-TV Channel 5 (FOX Atlanta). Commentators: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter).

💻 LIVE STREAMING Nationwide: Amazon Prime Video: Watch live with a Prime membership (free 30-day trial available); includes alternate streams like Next Gen Stats and TNF en Español. NFL+: Mobile/tablet streaming, replays, and highlights (subscription required). Fubo: Streaming service with Prime Video access, FOX, and NFL Network (free trial available). Local Markets: Buccaneers: Stream via Buccaneers.com or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers App (free in-market). Falcons: Watch on AtlantaFalcons.com or the Atlanta Falcons App (free in-market). Out-of-Market: NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube/YouTube TV) for non-local viewers.

🎧 RADIO BROADCAST Tampa Bay: Listen live on 98Rock (97.9 FM, Buccaneers Radio Network), with Gene Deckerhoff (play-by-play), Dave Moore (analyst), and T.J. Rives (sideline reporter). Spanish: Carlos Bohorquez (play-by-play), Martin Gramática (analyst), and Santiago Gramática (reporter). Atlanta: Tune in on 92.9 The Game (Falcons Radio Network), with A.J. Clemente (play-by-play) and Brian Baldinger (analyst). Nationwide/International: SiriusXM NFL Radio, with Buccaneers on Ch. 158 and Falcons on Ch. 382.

📅 GAME DETAILS Time/Location: Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8:15 PM ET, at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida. Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster, StubHub, or the Raymond James Stadium App. Stadium gates open at 6:15 PM ET, parking lots open at 4:00 PM ET.

🔑 KEY STORYLINES Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6): The Buccaneers are clinging to first place in the NFC South after a frustrating 24-20 home loss to the Saints in Week 14, dropping to 7-6 and tying Carolina on points while holding the tiebreaker. A three-game skid earlier (including losses to the Lions, Rams, and Patriots) has exposed vulnerabilities, but QB Baker Mayfield has rebounded with 2,722 passing yards and 20 TDs this season, including a gritty effort vs. New Orleans (265 yards, 2 TDs). Rookie WR Emeka Egbuka has been a revelation (54 catches, 806 yards, 6 TDs), while RB Rachaad White (474 rush yards, 4 TDs) and Bucky Irving (353 yards, emerging dual-threat) power the ground game. Defensively, EDGE Yaya Diaby leads with 5.5 sacks, but the unit ranks 23rd in points allowed (25.0 per game) and has struggled against the run lately (131 yards conceded vs. Saints). Under HC Todd Bowles, Tampa Bay's pressure schemes shine at home (8th in NFL sacks), but they must contain Atlanta's explosive backfield—no RB has topped 50 yards against them in recent wins.

Atlanta Falcons (4-9): The Falcons are officially eliminated from playoffs after a 37-9 thrashing by the Seahawks in Week 14, extending their eight-year postseason drought and matching a franchise record for consecutive sub-.500 seasons. A 2-7 skid since Week 6 has plagued them, including a 0-for-8 third-down performance last week, but rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. shows promise (1,982 yards, 9 TDs in 9 starts). RB Bijan Robinson is a beast (1,081 rush yards, 5 TDs, 4th in NFL), backed by TE Kyle Pitts (631 yards, 1 TD) and WR Drake London (team-high receptions). Defensively, they rank 9th against the pass (191.5 yards allowed) but 24th vs. the run (131 yards per game), with EDGE Matthew Judon (team-high sacks) providing edge pressure. HC Raheem Morris' squad excels in takeaways (top-10 in interceptions) but falters in red-zone stops, allowing 68.8% efficiency.

Head-to-Head History: The series is dead even at 32-32 all-time, with 10 of the last 13 decided by one score—highlighting intense NFC South rivalries. Tampa Bay swept Atlanta in 2023 en route to the playoffs, but the Falcons won six of seven before that. Their 2025 opener went to the Bucs (23-20 on a last-second FG), and these matchups often deliver drama, like the 2020 TNF thriller (Falcons' 44-27 upset). With young guns like Penix and veteran Mayfield, expect a trench battle under the lights, where Tampa's home crowd could swing momentum.

⚠️ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAME This TNF clash is do-or-die for the Buccaneers' playoff hopes: A win locks in their NFC South lead (boosting odds to 83%) and keeps wild-card dreams alive, while a loss drops them behind Carolina and into a tie for the final spot. Tampa Bay eyes a fifth straight division title, leaning on Mayfield's poise and Diaby's pressure to exploit Atlanta's 24th-ranked run D. For the eliminated Falcons, it's spoiler time—disrupting Tampa's surge could salvage pride and build momentum for 2026, capitalizing on Bucs' recent woes (4 losses in 5). Stakes soar in this divisional dogfight, with home-field and redemption on the line.

📱 FOLLOW THE GAME Live Updates: Follow via Buccaneers.com, AtlantaFalcons.com, or the teams' mobile apps. Social Media: Buccaneers: Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook (@TampaBayBucs). Falcons: Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook (@AtlantaFalcons). NFL+: Instant highlights, stats, and post-game breakdowns.

Riq Woolen Owned His Mistake Publicly, But Seattle Still Acted Swiftly To Enforce Discipline Ahead Of The Super Bowl Against The Patriots
Seattle, Washington – January 2026 The Seattle Seahawks made it clear that they would not overlook a critical moment that nearly changed the course of their season. Late in the NFC Championship, Riq Woolen was flagged for taunting after a crucial pass breakup, wiping out a pivotal fourth-down stop and directly leading to a touchdown for the Los Angeles Rams. The two-play sequence unfolded in a matter of seconds, placing Seattle’s Super Bowl hopes in jeopardy. After the game, Woolen immediately took responsibility and issued a public apology, acknowledging that an emotional decision nearly cost his team at the worst possible time. @NFL @Seahawks no more taunting penalties pic.twitter.com/CnUiPHYGN1 — Tariq Woolen (@_Tariqwoolen) January 26, 2026 “In that moment, when the Rams made a move that insulted our team and our fans, I let my emotions take over. It was a mistake, and I fully recognize that I almost hurt the team at the most crucial moment. I apologize to everyone for letting my emotions affect my focus, and I promise it won’t happen again. I’ll learn from this mistake and give everything I have for the team in the upcoming games.” Despite the apology, the Seahawks acted quickly behind closed doors to reinforce accountability. According to team sources, Seattle imposed an internal fine equivalent to one playoff game check, a penalty handled entirely within the organization and separate from any potential league discipline. The fine was coupled with a mandatory closed-door meeting, where Woolen spoke directly to the defensive unit, taking full responsibility and emphasizing the importance of maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. This discipline wasn’t meant to be a reactionary measure but a preventative one. With a Super Bowl showdown against the New England Patriots on the horizon, Seattle’s leadership felt it necessary to send a firm message to the entire roster: emotional penalties will not be tolerated on the league’s biggest stage. Coaches emphasized that while accountability is respected, actions must follow words, especially when it comes to championship stakes. Here's the pool report with referee Clay Martin on Riq Woolen's taunting penalty late in the third quarter: pic.twitter.com/SItHZm2vwr — Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) January 26, 2026 The moment also caught the attention of officials after the game. Here’s the report from referee Clay Martin on Woolen’s taunting penalty late in the third quarter: Despite the penalty, Woolen’s performance outside of the flag was strong, and his immediate ownership of the mistake helped preserve trust within the locker room. Still, the Seahawks wanted the message to be unmistakable as they head to the Super Bowl. Apologies are respected, but discipline is enforced — especially when a championship is on the line.