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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 34 | |
| 14 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +11.99 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 2

Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.88 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 3
C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +7.05 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 4
T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 5

Arian Smith · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.68 EPA/play - 6

Robert Woods · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play - 7
F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 8
H. 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.
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 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.097 | +0.102 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 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 rate | 52.9% | 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
Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson 
Atlanta Falcons — Shedrick Jackson 
Atlanta Falcons — Arian Smith
Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass)
Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson (E. Manuel pass)
Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller 
Atlanta Falcons — Shedrick Jackson
Field goals
Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter 
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant 
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
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
- 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 -
- 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.
- 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).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller right tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: E.Pears.
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).
- 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).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:55) — (4:55) 35-A.Smith left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: P.DiMarco.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 28-C.Spiller right tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: E.Pears.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 2:36 · BUF 27 · Score 6-14
(2:36) 39-S.Jackson left guard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:31 · BUF 1 · Score 30-31
(1:31) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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