Game story
In Week 9 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-07, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 27–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with +11.70 total EPA, and +5.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.07 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (2:44) 27-L.Blount right tackle to ATL 2 for no gain (28-T.DeCoud).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +13.07 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2 M. Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +11.70 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3 M. Spurlock · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.71 EPA/play
- 4 M. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 5 B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 6 M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 7 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8 M. Palmer · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Freeman — TB · Passing
J. Freeman posted the highest total EPA (+13.07) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.53 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 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 — M. Turner
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Turner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Benn (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Palmer (M. Ryan pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Spurlock
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — 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 2 (Q1 53:10) — (8:10) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 53:06) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–10. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q2 43:44) — (13:44) 33-M.Turner right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 43:39) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q2 42:18) — (12:18) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 17-A.Benn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 42:10) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 13 (Q2 35:31) — (5:31) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 58 (Q2 32:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 32:06) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q3 25:34) — (10:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-M.Palmer for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 25:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 23 (Q3 15:50) — (:50) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 30 (Q3 15:46) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 15:30) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 27-L.Blount right tackle to ATL 2 for no gain (28-T.DeCoud).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) 5-J.Freeman pass incomplete deep right to 17-A.Benn. flea-flicker PENALTY on ATL-25-W.Moore, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at ATL 44 - No Play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 15:46) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 32:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 81-M.Spurlock to TB 44 for 43 yards (20-B.Grimes).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 15:46) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 32:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 81-M.Spurlock to TB 44 for 43 yards (20-B.Grimes).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:52) — (11:52) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 19-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Grimes at ATL 47. 20-B.Grimes ran ob at TB 49 for 4 yards.
Quarterback report card
M.Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.70 total EPA
- J.Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 27 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · -10.9% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +13.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.150 | +0.159 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.484 | +0.308 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.378 | +0.016 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.159 | -0.150 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 53.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.15, Atlanta Falcons +0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +14.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, +9.72 total EPA, 3 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Ryan (ATL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Freeman (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.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 53:10 · TB 2 · Score 0-6
(8:10) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 53:06 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 43:44 · TB 10 · Score 0-13
(13:44) 33-M.Turner right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 43:39 · TB 2 · Score 0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 42:18 · ATL 14 · Score 6-14
(12:18) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 17-A.Benn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 42:10 · ATL 2 · Score 7-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 35:31 · TB 13 · Score 7-17
(5:31) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 32:16 · ATL 58 · Score 13-17
(2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 32:06 · ATL 2 · Score 14-17
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 25:34 · TB 5 · Score 14-23
(10:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-M.Palmer for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 25:31 · TB 2 · Score 14-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 15:50 · TB 23 · Score 14-27
(:50) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 15:46 · ATL 30 · Score 20-27
9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 15:30 · ATL 2 · Score 21-27
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-21 in Week 9, 2010 on 2010-11-07.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, Atlanta Falcons 27 (TB 21-27 ATL) in Week 9, 2010 on 2010-11-07.
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 14, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, Atlanta Falcons 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q1 53:10) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 43:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Benn (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 42:18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 32:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Palmer (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 25:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Spurlock (Q3 15:46) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 35:31, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 15:50, 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?
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 63.2% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.70 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 40.7% completion, -10.9% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +13.07 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +13.07 on passing plays. across 27 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.53 EPA): 9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.4%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Atlanta Falcons won 27-21 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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