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NFL · Week 10 · November 14, 2004 · 9 min read

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2004 Week 10 Recap

Falcons defeat Buccaneers 24–14 in Week 10

A.Crumpler led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 14–24 Week 10 finish.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14 3–6
Final 14–24
Atlanta Falcons 24 7–2 Winner
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
14–24
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–17 Atlanta Falcons
Top passer
B. Griese
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Crumpler
Game date
November 14, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • M.Clayton 6 REC · 90 YDS · 1 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Dilger 5 REC · 51 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Michael Pittman
    Michael Pittman 4 REC · 16 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • A.Crumpler 4 REC · 118 YDS · 1 TD +10.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Duckett 12 CAR · 53 YDS · 2 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Price 2 REC · 20 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–14 in Week 10 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-11-14, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (-18.6% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers swung the momentum.

In Week 10 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-11-14, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 24–14 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -2.70 total EPA.

On the individual side, A. Crumpler (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.52 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-18.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (10:44) 32-M.Pittman right end to ATL 30 for -2 yards (52-M.Stewart).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers0770014
Atlanta Falcons10707024

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
  2. 2 M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  3. 3 K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  4. 4 T. Duckett · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.57 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  5. 5 M. Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  6. 6 P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Cook · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  8. 8 M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.42 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

A. Crumpler — ATL · Receiving

A. Crumpler posted the highest total EPA (+10.52) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Atlanta Falcons's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.63 EPA per play.

The signature play (+4.30 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (9:57) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett (Q1 50:29)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett (Q2 40:28)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Clayton (B. Griese pass) (Q2 35:48)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Dilger (B. Griese pass) (Q3 24:41)
  • Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q4 9:57)

Field goals

  • Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q1 56:28)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 15 (Q1 56:28) — (11:28) 4-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q1 50:29) — (5:29) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 50:22) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 40:28) — (10:28) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 40:25) — 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 25 (Q2 35:48) — (5:48) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 35:43) — 10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 22 (Q3 24:41) — (9:41) 8-B.Griese pass to 85-K.Dilger for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 24:35) — 10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 49 (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 9:49) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

Turning points

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

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) 32-M.Pittman right end to ATL 30 for -2 yards (52-M.Stewart). [WPA -18.6% · EPA -3.51]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 58:31) — (13:31) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler to TB 22 for 45 yards (26-D.Smith). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.16]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) 8-B.Griese pass to 85-K.Dilger to ATL 37 for 11 yards (51-D.Williams). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.09]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.30]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 8-B.Griese sacked at ATL 49 for -9 yards (52-M.Stewart, 98-T.Hall). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -1.37]

Impact plays

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

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +4.30]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) 7-M.Vick right end to TB 6 for 41 yards (26-D.Smith). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +3.81]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 35:48) — (5:48) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.5% · EPA +3.57]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) 32-M.Pittman right end to ATL 30 for -2 yards (52-M.Stewart). [WPA -18.6% · EPA -3.51]

Quarterback report card

B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B.Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.70 total EPA
  • M.Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 24 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatTampa Bay BuccaneersAtlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play-0.118-0.014
Offensive success rate37.5%39.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.087-0.083
Rush EPA/play-0.293+0.203
Defensive EPA/play+0.014+0.118
Defensive success rate60.5%62.5%

By the numbers

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -1.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -9.46 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

  • Atlanta Falcons leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • A. Crumpler (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.

  1. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 56:28 · TB 15 · Score 0-3
    (11:28) 4-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  2. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 50:29 · TB 2 · Score 0-9
    (5:29) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 50:22 · TB 2 · Score 0-10
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  4. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 40:28 · TB 1 · Score 0-16
    (10:28) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 40:25 · TB 2 · Score 0-17
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
  6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 35:48 · ATL 25 · Score 6-17
    (5:48) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 35:43 · ATL 2 · Score 7-17
    10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
  8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 24:41 · ATL 22 · Score 13-17
    (9:41) 8-B.Griese pass to 85-K.Dilger for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 24:35 · ATL 2 · Score 14-17
    10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
  10. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 9:57 · TB 49 · Score 14-23
    (9:57) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 9:49 · TB 2 · Score 14-24
    4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-14 in Week 10, 2004 on 2004-11-14.

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

The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Atlanta Falcons 24 (TB 14-24 ATL) in Week 10, 2004 on 2004-11-14.

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

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Atlanta Falcons 24.

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

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q1 50:29) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q2 40:28) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Clayton (B. Griese pass) (Q2 35:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Dilger (B. Griese pass) (Q3 24:41) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q4 9:57) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 56:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?

B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.8% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.70 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 33.3% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.56 total passing EPA.

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

A. Crumpler (Atlanta Falcons) led the game in total EPA with +10.52 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.30 EPA): (9:57) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.6%.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W