Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–19 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 9–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jameis Winston
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:17) 22-D.Martin right tackle to ATL 45 for 3 yards (55-P.Worrilow). FUMBLES (55-P.Worr…
- Game date
- 2015-12-06
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 23–19 on 2015-12-06, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 9–7 halftime lead. Jameis Winston posted a game-high +8.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 19 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(1:08) 3-J.Winston scrambles right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(9:41) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(1:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(8:39) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:41) 64-K.Pamphile reported in as eligible. 22-D.Martin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:25) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(10:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 15-N.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(1:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:08TD Jameis WinstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 5
- Score
- 0-6
(1:08) 3-J.Winston scrambles right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:01XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 0-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 9:41FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 3-7
(9:41) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:06FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 29
- Score
- 6-7
(1:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:05FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 34
- Score
- 9-7
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 8:39FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 12-7
(8:39) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:41TD DMD. MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 12-13
(3:41) 64-K.Pamphile reported in as eligible. 22-D.Martin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:25FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 5
- Score
- 12-16
(1:25) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:48TD Nohl WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 18-16
(10:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 15-N.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:41XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 19-16
6-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:47TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 6
- Score
- 19-22
(1:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:39XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 19-23
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.78 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 4Christian Sims · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 5
Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 6J. Hardy · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7P. DiMarco · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 8J. Tamme · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Jameis Winston — TB · Passing
Jameis Winston posted the highest total EPA (+8.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Jameis Winston's top snap (+3.58 EPA): (6:49) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 83-V.Jackson to ATL 41 for 36 yards (37-R.Allen) [95-J.Babineaux].
Biggest single play (-4.93 EPA): D. Martin — (14:17) 22-D.Martin right tackle to ATL 45 for 3 yards (55-P.Worrilow). FUMBLES (55-P.Worrilow), RECOVERED by ATL-37-R.Allen at ATL 45. 37-R.Allen to ATL 45 for no gain (22-D.Martin).
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 49 dropbacks · 61.2% completion · +2.3% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.23 total EPA
- Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.011 | +0.030 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.005 | +0.258 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.018 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.030 | -0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 54.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons +0.01, Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.03 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +0.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +2.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jameis Winston
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin
- Atlanta Falcons — Nohl Williams (Matt Ryan pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Jameis Winston pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — S. Graham
- Atlanta Falcons — S. Graham
- Atlanta Falcons — S. Graham
- Atlanta Falcons — S. Graham
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q1 1:08) — (1:08) 3-J.Winston scrambles right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 1:01) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 9–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q2 9:41) — (9:41) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 29 (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 34 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (Q3 8:39) — (8:39) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 3:41) — (3:41) 64-K.Pamphile reported in as eligible. 22-D.Martin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 5 (Q3 1:25) — (1:25) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 15-N.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 10:41) — 6-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 1:39).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles up the middle to ATL 23 for 20 yards (37-R.Allen).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at ATL 35. 54-L.David to ATL 40 for -5 yards (16-J.Hardy).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (No Huddle) 3-J.Winston pass short right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Trufant at ATL 49. 21-D.Trufant ran ob at ATL 49 for no gain.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 22-D.Martin right tackle to ATL 45 for 3 yards (55-P.Worrilow). FUMBLES (55-P.Worrilow), RECOVERED by ATL-37-R.Allen at ATL 45. 37-R.Allen to ATL 45 for no gain (22-D.Martin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 22-D.Martin right tackle to ATL 45 for 3 yards (55-P.Worrilow). FUMBLES (55-P.Worrilow), RECOVERED by ATL-37-R.Allen at ATL 45. 37-R.Allen to ATL 45 for no gain (22-D.Martin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 83-V.Jackson to ATL 41 for 36 yards (37-R.Allen) [95-J.Babineaux].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 11-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at ATL 35. 54-L.David to ATL 40 for -5 yards (16-J.Hardy).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White to TB 27 for 21 yards (31-M.Wright).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 1:08 · ATL 5 · Score 0-6
(1:08) 3-J.Winston scrambles right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 1:01 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 9:41 · TB 10 · Score 3-7
(9:41) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 1:06 · TB 29 · Score 6-7
(1:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · TB 34 · Score 9-7
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 8:39 · TB 11 · Score 12-7
(8:39) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 3:41 · ATL 1 · Score 12-13
(3:41) 64-K.Pamphile reported in as eligible. 22-D.Martin right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 1:25 · ATL 5 · Score 12-16
(1:25) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 10:48 · TB 5 · Score 18-16
(10:48) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 15-N.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 10:41 · TB 15 · Score 19-16
6-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:47 · ATL 6 · Score 19-22
(1:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:39 · ATL 15 · Score 19-23
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jameis Winston (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2015-12-06?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-19 in Week 13, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 9, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 19, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Winston (Q1 1:08) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q3 3:41) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — N. Williams (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 10:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (J. Winston pass) (Q4 1:47) Atlanta Falcons field goal — S. Graham (Q2 9:41, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — S. Graham (Q2 1:06, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — S. Graham (Q3 8:39, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 1:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 61.2% completion, +2.3% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.23 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.9% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.58 EPA): (6:49) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 83-V.Jackson to ATL 41 for 36 yards (37-R.Allen) [95-J.Babineaux]..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 23-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
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