Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 30–28 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 27–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. McCardell
- Top passer
- Buddy Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:13) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 82-C.Lee INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at TB 41. 21-J.B…
- Game date
- 2003-12-20
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30–28 on 2003-12-20. K. McCardell posted a game-high +10.73 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(9:41) 4-J.Feely 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(:49) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(6:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 88-R.Dudley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(2:00) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(1:13) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 82-C.Lee INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at TB 41. 21-J.Bolden for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(:03) 4-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(3:53) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(11:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 82-C.Lee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick look in
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(2:31) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:34) 14-B.Johnson pass to 43-J.Cook for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:41FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 3-0
(9:41) 4-J.Feely 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:49TD ACA. CrumplerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 9-0
(:49) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:44XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-0
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:39TD RDR. DudleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 10-6
(6:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 88-R.Dudley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:35XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:00TD BFB. FinneranPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 13
- Score
- 16-7
(2:00) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:53XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:13TD JBJ. BoldenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 64
- Score
- 23-7
(1:13) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 82-C.Lee INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at TB 41. 21-J.Bolden for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:01XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 24-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:03FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 27-7
(:03) 4-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 3:53FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 19
- Score
- 30-7
(3:53) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 11:33TD CLC. LeePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 30-13
(11:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 82-C.Lee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick look in
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 11:27XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 30-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:31TD KMK. McCardellPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 76
- Score
- 30-20
(2:31) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:20Safety Buddy JohnsonPoints+2
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 30-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:34TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 30-28
(:34) 14-B.Johnson pass to 43-J.Cook for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 2C. Lee · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.09 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +7.40 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 5
Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 6James Cook III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 7M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.52 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +3.21 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.06 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
K. McCardell — TB · Receiving
K. McCardell posted the highest total EPA (+10.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.79 EPA per play.
K. McCardell's top snap (-6.98 EPA): (1:45) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Newman at TB 41. 53-K.Newman to TB 12 for 29 yards (67-K.Walker). PENALTY on TB-87-K.McCardell, Unnecessary Roughness, 6 yards, enforced at TB 12.
Biggest single play (-7.99 EPA): Buddy Johnson — (1:13) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 82-C.Lee INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at TB 41. 21-J.Bolden for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 52 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.21 total EPA
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 15 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.49 EPA/play · +7.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.121 | +0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.4% | 52.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.410 | +0.050 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.147 | +0.005 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.121 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.1% | 48.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.12 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +8.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +3.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Dudley (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Bolden
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Lee (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — James Cook III (Buddy Johnson pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q1 9:41) — (9:41) 4-J.Feely 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q1 0:49) — (:49) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 0:44) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 88-R.Dudley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 6:35) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 13 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 1:53) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 64 (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 82-C.Lee INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at TB 41. 21-J.Bolden for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 1:01) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q3 3:53) — (3:53) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 21–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 11:33) — (11:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 82-C.Lee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick look in; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 11:27) — 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 76 (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:20) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 14-B.Johnson pass to 43-J.Cook for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:27) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Johnson pass to 82-C.Lee is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Newman at TB 41. 53-K.Newman to TB 12 for 29 yards (67-K.Walker). PENALTY on TB-87-K.McCardell, Unnecessary Roughness, 6 yards,
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 82-C.Lee INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at TB 41. 21-J.Bolden for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:02) — (4:02) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Carpenter at ATL 32. 29-K.Carpenter to ATL 32 for no gain (87-K.McCardell). Penalty on TB-60-C.Coleman, Offensive Holding, decl
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 3:53) — (3:53) 7-M.Vick pass to 81-P.Price to TB 19 for 49 yards (26-D.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 82-C.Lee INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at TB 41. 21-J.Bolden for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Newman at TB 41. 53-K.Newman to TB 12 for 29 yards (67-K.Walker). PENALTY on TB-87-K.McCardell, Unnecessary Roughness, 6 yards,
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) 45-T.Duckett right tackle to TB 4 for 4 yards (26-D.Smith). FUMBLES (26-D.Smith), RECOVERED by TB-94-G.Spires at TB 4. 94-G.Spires to TB 4 for no gain (62-T.McClure). Play Challenged by ATL and
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 9:41 · TB 8 · Score 3-0
(9:41) 4-J.Feely 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:49 · TB 6 · Score 9-0
(:49) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:44 · TB 2 · Score 10-0
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 6:39 · ATL 3 · Score 10-6
(6:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 88-R.Dudley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 6:35 · ATL 2 · Score 10-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · TB 13 · Score 16-7
(2:00) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · TB 2 · Score 17-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 1:13 · ATL 64 · Score 23-7
(1:13) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 82-C.Lee INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Bolden at TB 41. 21-J.Bolden for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:01 · TB 2 · Score 24-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · TB 20 · Score 27-7
(:03) 4-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 3:53 · TB 19 · Score 30-7
(3:53) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 11:33 · ATL 3 · Score 30-13
(11:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 82-C.Lee for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick look in - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 11:27 · ATL 2 · Score 30-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:31 · ATL 76 · Score 30-20
(2:31) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:20 · ATL 2 · Score 30-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:34 · ATL 11 · Score 30-28
(:34) 14-B.Johnson pass to 43-J.Cook for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- K. McCardell (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2003-12-20?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-28 in Week 16, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21; Final: Atlanta Falcons 30, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q1 0:49) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Dudley (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 6:39) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass) (Q2 2:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Bolden (Q2 1:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Lee (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 11:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 2:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Cook (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 0:34) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 9:41, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 3:53, 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?
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 65.4% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.21 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 53.3% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +7.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
K. McCardell (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-6.98 EPA): (1:45) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 53-K.Newman at TB 41. 53-K.Newman to TB 12 for 29 yards (67-K.Walker). PENALTY on TB-87-K.McCardell, Unnecessary.
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Atlanta Falcons won 30-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
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