Game story
In Week 11 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-11-18, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 31–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Leftwich (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -25.72 total EPA, and -17.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Smith (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Atlanta Falcons changed the game: (10:54) (Shotgun) 4-B.Leftwich sacked at ATL 36 for -2 yards (91-G.White). FUMBLES (91-G.White), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at ATL 41. 20-R.Barber for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 2 J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.82 EPA/play
- 3 M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4 L. Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
- 5 E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.77 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 A. Jennings · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 7 J. Harrington · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +2.66 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Smith — TB · Receiving
A. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+6.42) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.02 EPA) came from Atlanta Falcons: (10:54) (Shotgun) 4-B.Leftwich sacked at ATL 36 for -2 yards (91-G.White). FUMBLES (91-G.White), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at ATL 41. 20-R.Barber for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (J. Garcia pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Barber
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Smith (J. Garcia pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Graham
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Jennings (J. Harrington 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: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 44 (Q1 52:50) — (7:50) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 84-J.Galloway for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 52:43) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 62 (Q2 40:54); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 40:42) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 5 (Q3 21:39) — (6:39) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 21 (Q3 19:57) — (4:57) 7-J.Garcia pass deep right to 81-A.Smith for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 19:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 26 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 34-E.Graham right end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 14:53) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 13-J.Harrington pass short left to 81-A.Jennings for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 1:10) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 40:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 4-B.Leftwich sacked at ATL 36 for -2 yards (91-G.White). FUMBLES (91-G.White), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at ATL 41. 20-R.Barber for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 52:50) — (7:50) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 84-J.Galloway for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 53:55) — (8:55) 4-B.Leftwich pass short middle intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Ruud [71-J.Haye] at TB 23. 51-B.Ruud to TB 28 for 5 yards (12-M.Jenkins).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 54:06) — (9:06) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 32-M.Pittman to TB 30 for 11 yards (23-C.Houston). FUMBLES (23-C.Houston), RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at TB 33. 56-K.Brooking to TB 31 for 2 yards (75-D.Josep
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 53:09) — (8:09) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 81-A.Smith to TB 41 for 7 yards (25-C.Crocker). PENALTY on ATL-55-J.Abraham, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at TB 41.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 40:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 4-B.Leftwich sacked at ATL 36 for -2 yards (91-G.White). FUMBLES (91-G.White), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at ATL 41. 20-R.Barber for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 21:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 4-B.Leftwich pass short left intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 95-C.Hovan at ATL 30. 95-C.Hovan to ATL 27 for 3 yards (4-B.Leftwich).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 53:55) — (8:55) 4-B.Leftwich pass short middle intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Ruud [71-J.Haye] at TB 23. 51-B.Ruud to TB 28 for 5 yards (12-M.Jenkins).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 52:50) — (7:50) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 84-J.Galloway for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Leftwich led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Leftwich (Atlanta Falcons) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -17.6% CPOE · -0.83 EPA/play · -25.72 total EPA
- J.Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 23 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.383 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.068 | -0.435 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.091 | -0.463 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.383 | +0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.7% | 56.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.38), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -34.12 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -3.33 total EPA, 4 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.
- A. Smith (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Leftwich (ATL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Garcia (TB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 52:50 · ATL 44 · Score 6-0
(7:50) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 84-J.Galloway for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 52:43 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 40:54 · TB 62 · Score 13-0
(10:54) (Shotgun) 4-B.Leftwich sacked at ATL 36 for -2 yards (91-G.White). FUMBLES (91-G.White), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at ATL 41. 20-R.Barber for 41 yards - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 40:42 · ATL 2 · Score 14-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 21:39 · ATL 5 · Score 17-0
(6:39) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 19:57 · ATL 21 · Score 23-0
(4:57) 7-J.Garcia pass deep right to 81-A.Smith for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 19:51 · ATL 2 · Score 24-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ATL 26 · Score 30-0
(15:00) 34-E.Graham right end for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · ATL 2 · Score 31-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:14 · TB 7 · Score 31-6
(1:14) (Shotgun) 13-J.Harrington pass short left to 81-A.Jennings for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · TB 2 · Score 31-7
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-7 in Week 11, 2007 on 2007-11-18.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Atlanta Falcons 7 (TB 31-7 ATL) in Week 11, 2007 on 2007-11-18.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Atlanta Falcons 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (J. Garcia pass) (Q1 52:50) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Barber (Q2 40:54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (J. Garcia pass) (Q3 19:57) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (Q4 15:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Jennings (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 1:14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 21:39, 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. Leftwich (Atlanta Falcons), 48.4% completion, -17.6% CPOE, -0.83 EPA per dropback, -25.72 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 43.5% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.49 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
A. Smith (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +6.42 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.02 EPA): (10:54) (Shotgun) 4-B.Leftwich sacked at ATL 36 for -2 yards (91-G.White). FUMBLES (91-G.White), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at ATL 41. 20-R.Barber for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.8%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
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