Buccaneers 27–14 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–14 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14–0 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Mathis
Top passer: D. Kanell
Biggest EPA play: (12:50) (Shotgun) S.King pass INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL -4. R.Buchanan to TB 44 for…
Game date: 2000-11-05

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 27–14 on 2000-11-05. T. Mathis posted a game-high +10.73 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	7	7	3	10	0	27
Atlanta Falcons	0	0	7	7	0	14

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

TB 19

+1TB 2

+3ATL 33

ATL 29

+3ATL 16

TB 16

+1TB 2

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:32TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
6-0
(7:32) S.King pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:28XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
7-0
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 5:04TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
13-0
(5:04) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:59XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
14-0
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 7:11TD
Points+6
Yard line
TB 19
Score
14-6
(7:11) D.Kanell pass to T.Mathis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 7:05XP
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
14-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:48FG
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 33
Score
17-7
(:48) M.Gramatica 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 8:02TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 29
Score
23-7
(8:02) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:59XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
24-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 4:30FG
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 16
Score
27-7
(4:30) M.Gramatica 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:09TD
Points+6
Yard line
TB 16
Score
27-13
(:09) D.Kanell pass to T.Mathis for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:03XP
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
27-14
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
2M. Royals · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +4.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.91 EPA/play
3Dominique Robinson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.91 EPA/play
4Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
5D. Kanell · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +1.64 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
6Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
7T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
8B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.10 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

T. Mathis — ATL · Receiving

T. Mathis posted the highest total EPA (+10.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.53 EPA per play.

T. Mathis's top snap (+4.71 EPA): (:09) D.Kanell pass to T.Mathis for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.77 EPA): Another player — (12:50) (Shotgun) S.King pass INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL -4. R.Buchanan to TB 44 for 60 yards (K.Johnson). Penalty on TB, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declined.

Quarterback report card

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

D. Kanell (Atlanta Falcons) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.64 total EPA
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 28 dropbacks · 39.3% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.028	-0.226
Offensive success rate	35.6%	36.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.044	-0.238
Rush EPA/play	-0.105	-0.080
Defensive EPA/play	+0.226	+0.028
Defensive success rate	63.3%	64.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -20.30 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -2.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q1 7:32)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 5:04)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q3 7:11)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 8:02)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q4 0:09)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q3 0:48)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 4:30)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) S.King pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 7:28) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q2 5:04) — (5:04) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 4:59) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 19 (Q3 7:11) — (7:11) D.Kanell pass to T.Mathis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 7:05) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 33 (Q3 0:48) — (:48) M.Gramatica 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 29 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 7:59) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q4 4:30) — (4:30) M.Gramatica 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q4 0:09) — (:09) D.Kanell pass to T.Mathis for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:03) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — M.Andersen kicks 72 yards from ATL 30 to TB -2. A.Stecker to TB 13 for 15 yards (E.Williams). [WPA +41.6% · EPA -0.42]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at ATL 45. D.Abraham to ATL 22 for 23 yards (C.Chandler). [WPA -19.4% · EPA -6.13]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) S.King pass INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL -4. R.Buchanan to TB 44 for 60 yards (K.Johnson). Penalty on TB, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declined. [WPA -18.8% · EPA -6.77]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) M.Royals pass to D.Robinson to ATL 38 for 36 yards (J.German, T.Dwight). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +4.91]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:54) — (5:54) D.Stryzinski punt is BLOCKED by J.McLaughlin, Center-D.Rackley, recovered by ATL-D.Stryzinski at ATL 3. D.Stryzinski to ATL 3 for no gain (J.McLaughlin). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.92]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) S.King pass INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL -4. R.Buchanan to TB 44 for 60 yards (K.Johnson). Penalty on TB, Ineligible Downfield Pass, declined. [WPA -18.8% · EPA -6.77]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at ATL 45. D.Abraham to ATL 22 for 23 yards (C.Chandler). [WPA -19.4% · EPA -6.13]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:54) — (5:54) D.Stryzinski punt is BLOCKED by J.McLaughlin, Center-D.Rackley, recovered by ATL-D.Stryzinski at ATL 3. D.Stryzinski to ATL 3 for no gain (J.McLaughlin). [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.92]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) M.Royals pass to D.Robinson to ATL 38 for 36 yards (J.German, T.Dwight). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +4.91]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 7:32 · ATL 1 · Score 6-0
(7:32) S.King pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 7:28 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 5:04 · ATL 5 · Score 13-0
(5:04) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 4:59 · ATL 2 · Score 14-0
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 7:11 · TB 19 · Score 14-6
(7:11) D.Kanell pass to T.Mathis for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 7:05 · TB 2 · Score 14-7
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 0:48 · ATL 33 · Score 17-7
(:48) M.Gramatica 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 8:02 · ATL 29 · Score 23-7
(8:02) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:59 · ATL 2 · Score 24-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 4:30 · ATL 16 · Score 27-7
(4:30) M.Gramatica 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:09 · TB 16 · Score 27-13
(:09) D.Kanell pass to T.Mathis for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:03 · TB 2 · Score 27-14
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
T. Mathis (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2000-11-05?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-14 in Week 10, 2000.

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 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, Atlanta Falcons 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:04) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:02) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:09) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 0:48, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 4:30, 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?

D. Kanell (Atlanta Falcons), 56.5% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.64 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 39.3% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.69 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?

T. Mathis (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.71 EPA): (:09) D.Kanell pass to T.Mathis for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

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