Game story
In Week 14 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-12-08, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 34–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -7.60 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (8:20) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 86-B.Finneran INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson (20-R.Barber) at ATL 31. 34-D.Jackson to ATL 10 for 21 yards (63-R.Garza).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 21 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +16.98 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +13.62 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 3 K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 4 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 5 A. Stecker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 6 T. Gaylor · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 7 R. Dudley · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 8 M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.08 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Johnson — TB · Passing
B. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+16.98) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.24 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (8:20) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 86-B.Finneran INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson (20-R.Barber) at ATL 31. 34-D.Jackson to ATL 10 for 21 yards (63-R.Garza).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Jurevicius (B. Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Jurevicius (B. Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 21–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q2 41:20) — (11:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-56-K.Brooking, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 41:12) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q2 37:49) — (7:49) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. middle of end zone; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 37:42) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q2 32:07); Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q2 30:39) — (:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. slant in right; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 30:34) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q3 25:01) — (10:01) 7-M.Gramatica 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q3 20:24) — (5:24) 7-M.Gramatica 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 11:40) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 27 (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 8:31) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 38:20) — (8:20) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 86-B.Finneran INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson (20-R.Barber) at ATL 31. 34-D.Jackson to ATL 10 for 21 yards (63-R.Garza).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 48:06) — (3:06) 7-M.Vick to TB 45 for -6 yards (38-J.Howell).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson ran ob at ATL 40 for 15 yards (21-J.Bolden).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 49:48) — (4:48) 9-T.Tupa punts 43 yards to ATL 20, Center-66-R.Benjamin. 20-A.Rossum ran ob at TB 48 for 32 yards (9-T.Tupa).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 55:06) — (10:06) 7-M.Vick up the middle to TB 48 for 1 yard (53-S.Quarles). sneak
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 38:20) — (8:20) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 86-B.Finneran INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson (20-R.Barber) at ATL 31. 34-D.Jackson to ATL 10 for 21 yards (63-R.Garza).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 15:01) — (:01) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-T.Gaylor to TB 33 for 47 yards (34-D.Jackson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 37:49) — (7:49) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. middle of end zone
Quarterback report card
M.Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 33 dropbacks · 36.4% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -7.60 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 32 dropbacks · 71.9% completion · +0.53 EPA/play · +16.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.116 | +0.183 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.230 | +0.494 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.039 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.183 | +0.116 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 61.4% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -8.15 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +14.44 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 41:20 · ATL 10 · Score 0-6
(11:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-56-K.Brooking, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 41:12 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 37:49 · ATL 13 · Score 0-13
(7:49) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. middle of end zone - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 37:42 · ATL 2 · Score 0-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 32:07 · TB 12 · Score 3-14
(2:07) 4-J.Feely 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. Penalty on TB-20-R.Barber, Running Into the Kicker, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 30:39 · ATL 14 · Score 3-20
(:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. slant in right - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 30:34 · ATL 2 · Score 3-21
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 25:01 · ATL 24 · Score 3-24
(10:01) 7-M.Gramatica 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 20:24 · ATL 3 · Score 3-27
(5:24) 7-M.Gramatica 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 11:46 · TB 5 · Score 9-27
(11:46) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 11:40 · TB 2 · Score 10-27
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 8:39 · ATL 27 · Score 10-33
(8:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 8:31 · ATL 2 · Score 10-34
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-10 in Week 14, 2002 on 2002-12-08.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34 (ATL 10-34 TB) in Week 14, 2002 on 2002-12-08.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Jurevicius (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 41:20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Jurevicius (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 37:49) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 30:39) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q4 11:46) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 8:39) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 32:07, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 25:01, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 20:24, 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?
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 36.4% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -7.60 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 71.9% completion, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +16.98 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +16.98 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.24 EPA): (8:20) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 86-B.Finneran INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson (20-R.Barber) at ATL 31. 34-D.Jackson to ATL 10 for 21 yards (63-R.Garza).. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.1%.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
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