Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

C. Ridley (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.02 EPA): (6:40) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Falcons 25–48 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2021

Game story

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 48–25 in Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-09-19, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-8.6% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers swung the momentum.

In Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-09-19, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 48–25 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. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -6.71 total EPA, and +7.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Ridley (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-8.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (7:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at ATL 29 for -6 yards (6-D.Fowler). FUMBLES (6-D.Fowler) [6-D.Fowler], RECOVERED by ATL-3-M.Walker at ATL 25. 3-M.Walker to ATL 29 for 4 yards (66-R.Jensen).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	0	10	15	0	0	25
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	7	14	7	20	0	48

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 C. Ridley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
2 T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +5.35 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
3 R. Gronkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
4 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
5 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
6 O. Howard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
7 C. Blake · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
8 H. Hurst · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

C. Ridley — ATL · Receiving

C. Ridley posted the highest total EPA (+8.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.

The signature play (-8.43 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (4:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Edwards (24-C.Davis) at ATL 15. 32-M.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-32-M.Edwards, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced b

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 57:28)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 44:12)
Atlanta Falcons — C. Patterson (Q2 41:54)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q2 30:47)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q3 27:47)
Atlanta Falcons — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 21:40)
Atlanta Falcons — C. Patterson (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 16:53)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Godwin (T. Brady pass) (Q4 9:24)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Edwards (Q4 8:02)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Edwards (Q4 4:08)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Y. Koo (Q2 30:04)

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 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 20 (Q1 57:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 57:22) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 44:12) — (14:12) 50-V.Vea reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 44:07) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q2 41:54) — (11:54) 84-C.Patterson right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 41:48) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 30:47) — (:47) 72-J.Wells reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 30:43) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 15–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 27:47) — (12:47) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 27:43) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q3 21:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 21:35) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q3 16:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-C.Patterson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-D.White].; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q3 16:45) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 20–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 14-C.Godwin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 9:18) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 69 (Q4 8:02); Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 66 (Q4 4:08); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 4:01) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 52:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at ATL 29 for -6 yards (6-D.Fowler). FUMBLES (6-D.Fowler) [6-D.Fowler], RECOVERED by ATL-3-M.Walker at ATL 25. 3-M.Walker to ATL 29 for 4 yards (66-R.Jensen). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.29]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 38:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts to ATL 38 for 24 yards (31-A.Winfield). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.72]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 57:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.25]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 29:26) — (14:26) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 14-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 58-S.Barrett (50-V.Vea) at ATL 21. 58-S.Barrett to ATL 18 for 3 yards (40-K.Smith). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -5.58]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 18:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 18-C.Ridley to TB 21 for 22 yards (32-M.Edwards). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +2.94]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Edwards (24-C.Davis) at ATL 15. 32-M.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-32-M.Edwards, Taunting, [WPA -0.5% · EPA -8.43]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 14-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Edwards [92-W.Gholston] at ATL 31. 32-M.Edwards for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -7.61]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 29:26) — (14:26) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 14-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 58-S.Barrett (50-V.Vea) at ATL 21. 58-S.Barrett to ATL 18 for 3 yards (40-K.Smith). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -5.58]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 52:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at ATL 29 for -6 yards (6-D.Fowler). FUMBLES (6-D.Fowler) [6-D.Fowler], RECOVERED by ATL-3-M.Walker at ATL 25. 3-M.Walker to ATL 29 for 4 yards (66-R.Jensen). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.29]

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) · 50 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +7.2% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.71 total EPA
T.Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.35 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.253	+0.024
Offensive success rate	45.6%	47.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.184	+0.127
Rush EPA/play	-0.448	-0.024
Defensive EPA/play	-0.024	+0.253
Defensive success rate	52.4%	54.4%

By the numbers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -22.73 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, +1.97 total EPA, 5 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.
C. Ridley (Atlanta Falcons) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
M. Ryan (ATL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
T. Brady (TB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 57:28 · ATL 20 · Score 0-6
(12:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 57:22 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 44:12 · ATL 1 · Score 0-13
(14:12) 50-V.Vea reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 44:07 · ATL 15 · Score 0-14
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 41:54 · TB 10 · Score 6-14
(11:54) 84-C.Patterson right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 41:48 · TB 15 · Score 7-14
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 30:47 · ATL 3 · Score 7-20
(:47) 72-J.Wells reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 30:43 · ATL 15 · Score 7-21
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · TB 18 · Score 10-21
(:04) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 27:47 · ATL 1 · Score 10-27
(12:47) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 27:43 · ATL 15 · Score 10-28
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 21:40 · TB 3 · Score 16-28
(6:40) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 21:35 · TB 15 · Score 17-28
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-9-C.Nizialek.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 16:53 · TB 7 · Score 23-28
(1:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-C.Patterson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-D.White].
Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q3 16:45 · TB 2 · Score 25-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 9:24 · ATL 12 · Score 25-34
(9:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 14-C.Godwin for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 9:18 · ATL 15 · Score 25-35
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 8:02 · TB 69 · Score 25-41
(8:02) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 14-R.Gage INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Edwards [92-W.Gholston] at ATL 31. 32-M.Edwards for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 4:08 · TB 66 · Score 25-47
(4:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Edwards (24-C.Davis) at ATL 15. 32-M.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 4:01 · ATL 15 · Score 25-48
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 48-25 in Week 2, 2021 on 2021-09-19.

What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

The final score was Atlanta Falcons 25, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48 (ATL 25-48 TB) in Week 2, 2021 on 2021-09-19.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20; Final: Atlanta Falcons 25, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 57:28) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 44:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Patterson (Q2 41:54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q2 30:47) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q3 27:47) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 21:40) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Patterson (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 16:53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (T. Brady pass) (Q4 9:24) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Edwards (Q4 8:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Edwards (Q4 4:08) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 30:04, 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), 70.0% completion, +7.2% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.71 total passing EPA. T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 57.1% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.35 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

C. Ridley (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +8.36 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.43 EPA): (4:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Edwards (24-C.Davis) at ATL 15. 32-M.Edwards for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-32-M. The biggest win-probability swing was -8.6%.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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