Game story
In Week 3 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-09-25, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 16–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -2.19 total EPA, and -2.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. White (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: *** play under review ***
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 3 E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 4 L. Stocker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 5 M. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 J. Rodgers · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8 P. Parker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. White — ATL · Receiving
R. White posted the highest total EPA (+6.98) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.01 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: *** play under review ***
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. Freeman
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 31 (Q1 46:24) — (1:24) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q2 41:14) — (11:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 33:39) — (3:39) 5-J.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 33:37) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 8 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q3 21:54) — (6:54) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 9:55) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 15 (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 57:42) — *** play under review ***
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White to TB 23 for 15 yards (31-E.Biggers).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:30) — (4:30) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at TB 15 for -10 yards (92-B.Price). Penalty on ATL-63-J.Blalock, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 59:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 17 for -7 yards (56-D.Watson). FUMBLES (56-D.Watson), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at ATL 17. 20-R.Barber to ATL 17 for no gain (44-J.Snelling).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 33:32) — (3:32) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 9 for -11 yards (94-A.Clayborn). FUMBLES (94-A.Clayborn), RECOVERED by TB-71-M.Bennett at ATL 9. 71-M.Bennett to ATL 9 for no gain (72-S.Baker). Penalty on ATL-63-J.Blalo
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 57:42) — *** play under review ***
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle intended for 17-A.Benn INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Moore at ATL 25. 25-W.Moore to TB 48 for 27 yards (27-L.Blount).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 33:32) — (3:32) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 9 for -11 yards (94-A.Clayborn). FUMBLES (94-A.Clayborn), RECOVERED by TB-71-M.Bennett at ATL 9. 71-M.Bennett to ATL 9 for no gain (72-S.Baker). Penalty on ATL-63-J.Blalo
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 59:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 17 for -7 yards (56-D.Watson). FUMBLES (56-D.Watson), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at ATL 17. 20-R.Barber to ATL 17 for no gain (44-J.Snelling).
Quarterback report card
M.Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 53 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -2.0% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.19 total EPA
- J.Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +2.4% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.1% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.008 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.367 | -0.123 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.081 | +0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 61.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons -0.10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -8.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -6.77 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- R. White (Atlanta Falcons) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 46:24 · ATL 31 · Score 0-3
(1:24) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 41:14 · TB 8 · Score 3-3
(11:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 33:39 · ATL 1 · Score 3-9
(3:39) 5-J.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 33:37 · ATL 2 · Score 3-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · ATL 8 · Score 3-13
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 21:54 · ATL 10 · Score 3-16
(6:54) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 10:01 · TB 10 · Score 9-16
(10:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 9:55 · TB 2 · Score 10-16
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 4:11 · TB 15 · Score 13-16
(4:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-13 in Week 3, 2011 on 2011-09-25.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16 (ATL 13-16 TB) in Week 3, 2011 on 2011-09-25.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Freeman (Q2 33:39) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 10:01) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 46:24, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 41:14, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 32:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 21:54, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 4:11, 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. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 49.1% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.19 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 61.1% completion, +2.4% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
R. White (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +6.98 on receiving plays. across 17 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.01 EPA): *** play under review ***. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.9%.
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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