Best and Worst Graded Bucs Offensive Players vs. Falcons

The best and worst-graded Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive players in loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) shown on the field prior to the game Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked to take a commanding lead in the NFC South when they matched up with inter-division rival the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. Unfortunately, they were unable to do so, as they suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Falcons in overtime, dropping their first divisional game of the season 36-30.

The Bucs' offense started hot like they did the week prior against the Eagles, but it came to a screeching halt following halftime as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs couldn't find the endzone and only mustered six total points over the final 30 minutes of game time.

Here are how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive players graded out in their heartbreaking 36-30 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Highest Graded:

1. QB Baker Mayfield

Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 90.7

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2. WR Mike Evans

Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 83.4

3. RB Rachaad White

Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 75.9

4. RT Justin Skule

Dec 25, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Justin Skule (77) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 73.6

5. LT Tristan Wirfs

Sep 22, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) blocks against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 73.3

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Lowest Graded:

1. C Graham Barton

Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Graham Barton (62) lines up against the Washington Commanders in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 39.5

2. TE Payne Durham

Aug 23, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Payne Durham (87) runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 53.5

3. WR Kameron Johnson

Aug 23, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Kameron Johnson (9) runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 55.2

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4. WR Cody Thompson

Aug 17, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Cody Thompson (83) warms up before a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 57.1

5. LG Ben Bredeson

Sep 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Ben Bredeson (68) talks with teammates after their game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images / Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images

PFF Grade: 57.5

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