Game story
In Week 2 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-09-17, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 14–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -9.15 total EPA, and -12.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.85 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (6:10) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +11.85 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 2 M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.44 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3 I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4 M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 5 F. McCrary · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 6 M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 7 W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8 A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Galloway — TB · Receiving
J. Galloway posted the highest total EPA (+11.85) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.67 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (9:31) 2-C.Simms pass short left intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at TB 30. 21-D.Hall ran ob at TB 12 for 18 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick
- Atlanta Falcons — F. McCrary (M. Vick pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
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 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 49:17) — (4:17) 7-M.Vick left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 49:11) — 9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q2 38:30) — (8:30) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 44-F.McCrary for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 38:25) — 9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 51:10) — (6:10) 3-M.Bryant 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 39:31) — (9:31) 2-C.Simms pass short left intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at TB 30. 21-D.Hall ran ob at TB 12 for 18 yards.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 50:00) — (5:00) 7-M.Vick pass incomplete deep left. PENALTY on TB-20-R.Barber, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at TB 44 - No Play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 52:55) — (7:55) 2-C.Simms pass short left to 84-J.Galloway pushed ob at ATL 34 for 26 yards (25-C.Crocker).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 25:59) — (10:59) 2-C.Simms pass short left intended for 81-A.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Webster at ATL 1. 27-J.Webster to ATL 4 for 3 yards (84-J.Galloway).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 39:31) — (9:31) 2-C.Simms pass short left intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at TB 30. 21-D.Hall ran ob at TB 12 for 18 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) 2-C.Simms pass deep middle intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at ATL -5. 21-D.Hall to TB 48 for 57 yards (81-A.Smith).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 25:59) — (10:59) 2-C.Simms pass short left intended for 81-A.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Webster at ATL 1. 27-J.Webster to ATL 4 for 3 yards (84-J.Galloway).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 16:32) — (1:32) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Quarterback report card
C.Simms led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 57 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -12.9% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -9.15 total EPA
- M.Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 25 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +5.9% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -0.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.272 | -0.161 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.161 | -0.054 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.270 | +0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.161 | +0.272 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 66.7% |
By the numbers
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.16 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -12.21 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -23.68 total EPA, 1 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.
- J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Simms (TB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Vick (ATL) 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.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 49:17 · TB 1 · Score 0-6
(4:17) 7-M.Vick left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 49:11 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 38:30 · TB 4 · Score 0-13
(8:30) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 44-F.McCrary for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 38:25 · TB 2 · Score 0-14
9-M.Koenen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · ATL 4 · Score 3-14
(:01) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14-3 in Week 2, 2006 on 2006-09-17.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Atlanta Falcons 14 (TB 3-14 ATL) in Week 2, 2006 on 2006-09-17.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Atlanta Falcons 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q1 49:17) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — F. McCrary (M. Vick pass) (Q2 38:30) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 30:01, 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?
C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 49.1% completion, -12.9% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -9.15 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 40.0% completion, +5.9% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -0.95 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +11.85 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.67 EPA): (9:31) 2-C.Simms pass short left intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at TB 30. 21-D.Hall ran ob at TB 12 for 18 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.3%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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