Game story
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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
- 2 M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3 K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 4 T. Duckett · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.57 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5 M. Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 6 P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7 J. Cook · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 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
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Clayton (B. Griese pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Dilger (B. Griese pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
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).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 58:31) — (13:31) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler to TB 22 for 45 yards (26-D.Smith).
- 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).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 8-B.Griese sacked at ATL 49 for -9 yards (52-M.Stewart, 98-T.Hall).
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.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) 7-M.Vick right end to TB 6 for 41 yards (26-D.Smith).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 35:48) — (5:48) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) 32-M.Pittman right end to ATL 30 for -2 yards (52-M.Stewart).
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.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 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 rate | 60.5% | 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.
- 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. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 50:29 · TB 2 · Score 0-9
(5:29) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - 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. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 40:28 · TB 1 · Score 0-16
(10:28) 45-T.Duckett left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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