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NFL · Week 13 · December 1, 2013 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Buffalo Bills: 2013 Week 13 Recap

Falcons defeat Bills 34–31 in Week 13

Matt Ryan led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 34–31 Week 13 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 34 3–9 Winner
Final 34–31
Buffalo Bills 31 4–8
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
34–31
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
Top passer
Matt Ryan
FantasyHQ MVP
Matt Ryan
Game date
December 1, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan 28/58 · 289 YDS · 2 TD +12.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ricky White III
    Ricky White III 10 REC · 143 YDS +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gonzalez 4 REC · 42 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • C.Spiller 15 CAR · 149 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Robert Woods
    Robert Woods 2 REC · 39 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Jackson 4 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
Atlanta Falcons 34–31 Buffalo Bills
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matt Ryan
Top passer
Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play
(12:21) (No Huddle) 28-C.Spiller up the middle to ATL 6 for 77 yards (21-D.Trufant).
Game date
2013-12-01

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills 34–31 on 2013-12-01. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +11.99 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Atlanta Falcons71077334
Buffalo Bills14377031

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 10:59TD
    EME. Manuel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    0-6

    (10:59) 3-E.Manuel right end pushed ob at ATL 1 for no gain (25-W.Moore). Buffalo challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 3-E.Manuel right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 10:54XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 5:06TD
    FJF. Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    0-13

    (5:06) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 5:00XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-14

    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  5. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 2:36TD
    Shedrick Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 27
    Score
    6-14

    (2:36) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 2:30XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    7-14

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  7. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 7:28FG
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 12
    Score
    7-17

    (7:28) 2-D.Carpenter 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 4:55TD
    Arian Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 38
    Score
    13-17

    (4:55) 35-A.Smith left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: P.DiMarco.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 4:49XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    14-17

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:05FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 31
    Score
    17-17

    (:05) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 8:18TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 11
    Score
    23-17

    (8:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 1 yd. into end zone.

  12. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 8:13XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    24-17

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  13. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 6:10TD
    FJF. Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 21
    Score
    24-23

    (6:10) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 22-F.Jackson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass, caught at ATL 24. Key block: T.Graham.

  14. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 6:01XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    24-24

    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  15. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 11:53TD
    CSC. Spiller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 36
    Score
    24-30

    (11:53) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller right tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: E.Pears.

  16. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 11:48XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    24-31

    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  17. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 1:31TD
    Shedrick Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 1
    Score
    30-31

    (1:31) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q4 1:28XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    31-31

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  19. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    OT 12:04FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 17
    Score
    34-31

    (12:04) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Matt RyanMatt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +11.99 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  2. 2Ricky White IIIRicky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.88 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +7.05 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  5. 5Arian SmithArian Smith · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.68 EPA/play
  6. 6Robert WoodsRobert Woods · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  7. 7F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  8. 8H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Matt Ryan

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Matt Ryan — ATL · Passing

Matt Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+11.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 58 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (-4.68 EPA): (6:15) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 21, RECOVERED by BUF-50-K.Alonso at ATL 21. 50-K.Alonso to ATL 21 for no gain (61-J.Hawley).

Biggest single play (+6.00 EPA): C. Spiller — (12:21) (No Huddle) 28-C.Spiller up the middle to ATL 6 for 77 yards (21-D.Trufant).

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 RyanMatt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 58 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -4.5% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +11.99 total EPA
  • E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -8.9% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.34 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsBuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play+0.097+0.102
Offensive success rate46.9%47.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.207-0.039
Rush EPA/play-0.183+0.240
Defensive EPA/play-0.102-0.097
Defensive success rate52.9%53.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons +0.10, Buffalo Bills +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: +0.10 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: +0.10 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 15 drives, +10.95 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Buffalo Bills: 16 drives, +8.67 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Buffalo Bills — E. Manuel (Q1 10:59)
  • Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson (Q1 5:06)
  • Shedrick JacksonAtlanta Falcons — Shedrick Jackson (Q1 2:36)
  • Arian SmithAtlanta Falcons — Arian Smith (Q2 4:55)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 8:18)
  • Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson (E. Manuel pass) (Q3 6:10)
  • Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller (Q4 11:53)
  • Shedrick JacksonAtlanta Falcons — Shedrick Jackson (Q4 1:31)

Field goals

  • Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter (Q2 7:28)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 0:05)
  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (OT 12:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 10:59); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 10:54) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 5:00) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 27 (Q1 2:36) — (2:36) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 2:30) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ATL 12 (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) 2-D.Carpenter 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 38 (Q2 4:55) — (4:55) 35-A.Smith left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: P.DiMarco.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 4:49) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BUF 31 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q3 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 1 yd. into end zone.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 8:13) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ATL 21 (Q3 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 22-F.Jackson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass, caught at ATL 24. Key block: T.Graham.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 6:01) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ATL 36 (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller right tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: E.Pears.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 11:48) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 1:28) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Overtime: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BUF 17 (OT 12:04) — (12:04) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short right to 13-S.Johnson to ATL 30 for 14 yards (27-R.McClain). FUMBLES (27-R.McClain), RECOVERED by ATL-25-W.Moore at ATL 28. 25-W.Moore ran ob at ATL 28 for no gai [WPA -27.4% · EPA -1.86]
  • Buffalo Bills (OT 14:34) — (14:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep middle to 84-S.Chandler to BUF 45 for 22 yards (25-W.Moore). FUMBLES (25-W.Moore), RECOVERED by ATL-23-R.Alford at ATL 40. 23-R.Alford to ATL 35 for - [WPA -22.1% · EPA -2.80]
  • Atlanta Falcons (OT 13:41) — (13:41) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-H.Douglas to BUF 23 for 20 yards (21-L.McKelvin). Screen pass, caught at BUF 43. [WPA +19.2% · EPA +1.86]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 6:15) — (6:15) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 21, RECOVERED by BUF-50-K.Alonso at ATL 21. 50-K.Alonso to ATL 21 for no gain (61-J.Hawley). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -4.68]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller right tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: E.Pears. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +3.66]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:21) — (12:21) (No Huddle) 28-C.Spiller up the middle to ATL 6 for 77 yards (21-D.Trufant). [WPA +12.9% · EPA +6.00]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q3 6:15) — (6:15) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 21, RECOVERED by BUF-50-K.Alonso at ATL 21. 50-K.Alonso to ATL 21 for no gain (61-J.Hawley). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -4.68]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:55) — (4:55) 35-A.Smith left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: P.DiMarco. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +3.68]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller right tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: E.Pears. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +3.66]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 10:59 · ATL 1 · Score 0-6
    (10:59) 3-E.Manuel right end pushed ob at ATL 1 for no gain (25-W.Moore). Buffalo challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 3-E.Manuel right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 10:54 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  3. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 5:06 · ATL 4 · Score 0-13
    (5:06) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 5:00 · ATL 2 · Score 0-14
    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  5. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 2:36 · BUF 27 · Score 6-14
    (2:36) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 2:30 · BUF 2 · Score 7-14
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  7. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 7:28 · ATL 12 · Score 7-17
    (7:28) 2-D.Carpenter 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  8. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:55 · BUF 38 · Score 13-17
    (4:55) 35-A.Smith left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: P.DiMarco.
  9. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:49 · BUF 2 · Score 14-17
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  10. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · BUF 31 · Score 17-17
    (:05) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  11. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 8:18 · BUF 11 · Score 23-17
    (8:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 1 yd. into end zone.
  12. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 8:13 · BUF 2 · Score 24-17
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  13. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 6:10 · ATL 21 · Score 24-23
    (6:10) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 22-F.Jackson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass, caught at ATL 24. Key block: T.Graham.
  14. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 6:01 · ATL 2 · Score 24-24
    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  15. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 11:53 · ATL 36 · Score 24-30
    (11:53) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller right tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: E.Pears.
  16. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 11:48 · ATL 2 · Score 24-31
    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  17. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:31 · BUF 1 · Score 30-31
    (1:31) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:28 · BUF 2 · Score 31-31
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  19. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — OT 12:04 · BUF 17 · Score 34-31
    (12:04) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills on 2013-12-01?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills 34-31 in Week 13, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Buffalo Bills 14; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Buffalo Bills 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q5: Atlanta Falcons 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 34, Buffalo Bills 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Manuel (Q1 10:59) Buffalo Bills touchdown — F. Jackson (Q1 5:06) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Jackson (Q1 2:36) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Smith (Q2 4:55) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 8:18) Buffalo Bills touchdown — F. Jackson (E. Manuel pass) (Q3 6:10) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Spiller (Q4 11:53) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 1:31) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 7:28, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (OT 12:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 48.3% completion, -4.5% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +11.99 total passing EPA. E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills), 52.9% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.34 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 58 snaps. Their top snap (-4.68 EPA): (6:15) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 21, RECOVERED by BUF-50-K.Alonso at ATL 21. 50-K.Alonso to ATL 21 for no gain (61-J.Hawley)..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 2-9 Now 3-9 W

Buffalo Bills

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L