Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 34–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6–20 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ju. Jones
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:25) 28-T.Ward left guard to TB 14 for 9 yards (51-K.Beckwith). FUMBLES (51-K.Beckwith)…
- Game date
- 2017-11-26
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–20 on 2017-11-26. Ju. Jones posted a game-high +20.04 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(9:50) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(3:56) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(12:44) Direct snap to 12-M.Sanu. 12-M.Sanu pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(7:35) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(1:40) 7-P.Murray 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(:05) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(10:09) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(6:12) 77-C.Benenoch reported in as eligible. 25-P.Barber left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(13:53) 25-P.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(2:00) 26-T.Coleman right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:50FG PMP. MurrayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 18
- Score
- 3-0
(9:50) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:56FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 31
- Score
- 3-3
(3:56) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:44TD MSM. SanuPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 51
- Score
- 3-9
(12:44) Direct snap to 12-M.Sanu. 12-M.Sanu pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:36XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 25
- Score
- 3-16
(7:35) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:26XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:40FG PMP. MurrayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 6-17
(1:40) 7-P.Murray 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:05FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 6-20
(:05) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:09TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 6-26
(10:09) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:04XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 6-27
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:12TD PBP. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 12-27
(6:12) 77-C.Benenoch reported in as eligible. 25-P.Barber left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:07XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 13-27
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:53TD PBP. BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 19-27
(13:53) 25-P.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:47XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 20-27
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:00TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 14
- Score
- 20-33
(2:00) 26-T.Coleman right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:53XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 20-34
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ju. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +20.04 total EPA · 15 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +16.55 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3R. Fitzpatrick · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +5.81 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 4M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.46 EPA/play
- 5O. Howard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 6M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 7
Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 8
Drake Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Ju. Jones — ATL · Receiving
Ju. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+20.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.
Ju. Jones's top snap (+4.46 EPA): (12:44) Direct snap to 12-M.Sanu. 12-M.Sanu pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.44 EPA): T. Ward — (11:25) 28-T.Ward left guard to TB 14 for 9 yards (51-K.Beckwith). FUMBLES (51-K.Beckwith), RECOVERED by TB-24-B.Grimes at TB 5. 24-B.Grimes to TB 42 for 37 yards (73-R.Schraeder).
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.81 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 34 dropbacks · 76.5% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +16.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.063 | +0.235 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.3% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.116 | +0.600 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.008 | -0.127 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.235 | -0.063 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 51.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.06 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.23 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +18.09 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, +5.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Sanu (M. Sanu pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Matt Ryan
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Barber
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Barber
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 18 (Q1 9:50) — (9:50) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 31 (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 51 (Q2 12:44) — (12:44) Direct snap to 12-M.Sanu. 12-M.Sanu pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 12:36) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 25 (Q2 7:35) — (7:35) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 7:26) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 9 (Q2 1:40) — (1:40) 7-P.Murray 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q3 10:09) — (10:09) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 10:04) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q3 6:12) — (6:12) 77-C.Benenoch reported in as eligible. 25-P.Barber left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 6:07) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 13:53) — (13:53) 25-P.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 13:47) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 14 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 26-T.Coleman right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 1:53) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:44) — (12:44) Direct snap to 12-M.Sanu. 12-M.Sanu pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 28-T.Ward left guard to TB 14 for 9 yards (51-K.Beckwith). FUMBLES (51-K.Beckwith), RECOVERED by TB-24-B.Grimes at TB 5. 24-B.Grimes to TB 42 for 37 yards (73-R.Schraeder).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:10) — (7:10) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to 84-C.Brate (22-K.Neal) [92-D.Poe].
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 13-M.Evans to ATL 27 for 13 yards (29-C.Goodwin) [92-D.Poe].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-Ju.Jones to TB 39 for 9 yards (29-R.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 28-T.Ward left guard to TB 14 for 9 yards (51-K.Beckwith). FUMBLES (51-K.Beckwith), RECOVERED by TB-24-B.Grimes at TB 5. 24-B.Grimes to TB 42 for 37 yards (73-R.Schraeder).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 12:44) — (12:44) Direct snap to 12-M.Sanu. 12-M.Sanu pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:10) — (7:10) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short middle to 84-C.Brate (22-K.Neal) [92-D.Poe].
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 26-T.Coleman right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 9:50 · ATL 18 · Score 3-0
(9:50) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 3:56 · TB 31 · Score 3-3
(3:56) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 12:44 · TB 51 · Score 3-9
(12:44) Direct snap to 12-M.Sanu. 12-M.Sanu pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 12:36 · TB 15 · Score 3-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 7:35 · TB 25 · Score 3-16
(7:35) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 7:26 · TB 15 · Score 3-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 1:40 · ATL 9 · Score 6-17
(1:40) 7-P.Murray 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · TB 18 · Score 6-20
(:05) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 10:09 · TB 3 · Score 6-26
(10:09) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 10:04 · TB 15 · Score 6-27
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 6:12 · ATL 2 · Score 12-27
(6:12) 77-C.Benenoch reported in as eligible. 25-P.Barber left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 6:07 · ATL 15 · Score 13-27
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 13:53 · ATL 1 · Score 19-27
(13:53) 25-P.Barber left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 13:47 · ATL 15 · Score 20-27
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · TB 14 · Score 20-33
(2:00) 26-T.Coleman right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · TB 15 · Score 20-34
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Ju. Jones (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2017-11-26?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-20 in Week 12, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Atlanta Falcons 17; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Atlanta Falcons 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Sanu (M. Sanu pass) (Q2 12:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Ryan (Q2 7:35) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q3 10:09) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — P. Barber (Q3 6:12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — P. Barber (Q4 13:53) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q4 2:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q1 9:50, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 3:56, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q2 1:40, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:05, 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?
R. Fitzpatrick (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 54.0% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.81 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 76.5% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +16.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Ju. Jones (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+4.46 EPA): (12:44) Direct snap to 12-M.Sanu. 12-M.Sanu pass deep left to 11-Ju.Jones for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
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