Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2005 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-20, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 30–27 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with +9.90 total EPA.

On the individual side, M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.90 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-40.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (1:12) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 32 for -7 yards (55-D.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-D.Brooks), RECOVERED by TB-53-S.Quarles at ATL 34.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +9.90 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
3. 3 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +6.67 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
6. 6 B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Schaub (Q1 52:13)
• Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett (Q2 30:20)
• Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q3 24:27)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott (Q3 20:36)
• Atlanta Falcons — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass) (Q4 7:41)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Williams (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant (Q1 55:48)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant (Q2 38:42)
• Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson (Q2 34:34)
• Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson (Q4 12:59)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant (Q4 0:47)

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 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q1 55:48) — (10:48) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 99 (Q1 52:13) — (7:13) 8-M.Schaub sacked at ATL 0 for -1 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), RECOVERED by TB-92-A.McFarland at ATL 0. TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 52:03) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 27 (Q2 38:42) — (8:42) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q2 34:34) — (4:34) 2-T.Peterson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 30:20) — (:20) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 30:16) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q3 24:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 24:22) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 20:36) — (5:36) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 20:32) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 2 (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) 2-T.Peterson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q4 7:41) — (7:41) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 7:36) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 24-C.Williams left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:55) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q4 0:47) — (:47) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

Turning points

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

• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 32 for -7 yards (55-D.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-D.Brooks), RECOVERED by TB-53-S.Quarles at ATL 34. [WPA -40.5% · EPA -3.90]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 9-M.Koenen 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. [WPA -27.2% · EPA -1.63]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:41) — (7:41) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +2.82]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q1 52:13) — (7:13) 8-M.Schaub sacked at ATL 0 for -1 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), RECOVERED by TB-92-A.McFarland at ATL 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -4.52]
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:47) — (:47) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +0.89]

Impact plays

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

• Atlanta Falcons (Q1 52:13) — (7:13) 8-M.Schaub sacked at ATL 0 for -1 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), RECOVERED by TB-92-A.McFarland at ATL 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -4.52]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 32 for -7 yards (55-D.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-D.Brooks), RECOVERED by TB-53-S.Quarles at ATL 34. [WPA -40.5% · EPA -3.90]
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) 2-C.Simms pass INTERCEPTED by 56-K.Brooking at ATL 46. 56-K.Brooking to TB 49 for 5 yards (24-C.Williams). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.70]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q2 32:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 84-R.White to TB 29 for 54 yards (23-J.Phillips). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.44]

Quarterback report card

M.Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 45 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.90 total EPA
• C.Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +3.67 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +11.28 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• M. Vick (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. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 55:48 · ATL 13 · Score 3-0
   (10:48) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 52:13 · TB 99 · Score 9-0
   (7:13) 8-M.Schaub sacked at ATL 0 for -1 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), RECOVERED by TB-92-A.McFarland at ATL 0. TOUCHDOWN.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 52:03 · ATL 2 · Score 10-0
   3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 38:42 · ATL 27 · Score 13-0
   (8:42) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
5. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 34:34 · TB 12 · Score 13-3
   (4:34) 2-T.Peterson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
6. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 30:20 · TB 1 · Score 13-9
   (:20) 45-T.Duckett right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 30:16 · TB 2 · Score 13-10
   2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
8. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 24:27 · TB 4 · Score 13-16
   (9:27) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 24:22 · TB 2 · Score 13-17
   2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 20:36 · ATL 1 · Score 19-17
    (5:36) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 20:32 · ATL 2 · Score 20-17
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
12. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 12:59 · TB 2 · Score 20-20
    (12:59) 2-T.Peterson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
13. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 7:41 · TB 10 · Score 20-26
    (7:41) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 7:36 · TB 2 · Score 20-27
    2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · ATL 9 · Score 26-27
    (2:00) 24-C.Williams left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · ATL 2 · Score 27-27
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 0:47 · ATL 26 · Score 30-27
    (:47) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.