Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 33–30 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 14–13 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Chandler
- Top passer
- C. Chandler
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:28) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon at ATL 7. 58-B.Spoon for 7 yards, TOUC…
- Game date
- 2001-12-23
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills 33–30 on 2001-12-23, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 14–13 halftime lead. C. Chandler posted a game-high +15.54 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(8:26) 43-M.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(7:07) 38-S.Bryson up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(2:22) 4-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(6:28) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon at ATL 7. 58-B.Spoon for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 12 - C.Chandler hit while passing by 39 - R.Hill.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. PENALTY on ATL, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(2:33) 4-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(6:09) 4-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(5:53) 38-S.Bryson right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:50) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(12:11) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(3:59) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(:51) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(:02) 4-J.Feely 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:26TD Mazi SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 0-6
(8:26) 43-M.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:21XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 7:07TD SBS. BrysonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 6-7
(7:07) 38-S.Bryson up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 7:02XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:22FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 7-10
(2:22) 4-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:28TD BSB. SpoonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 86
- Score
- 13-10
(6:28) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon at ATL 7. 58-B.Spoon for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 12 - C.Chandler hit while passing by 39 - R.Hill.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:23XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. PENALTY on ATL, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:33FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 14
- Score
- 14-13
(2:33) 4-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:09FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 25
- Score
- 14-16
(6:09) 4-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:53TD SBS. BrysonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 68
- Score
- 20-16
(5:53) 38-S.Bryson right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:50TD Tay MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 63
- Score
- 20-22
(1:50) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:40XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 20-23
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:11TD ACA. CrumplerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 49
- Score
- 20-29
(12:11) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 11:56XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 20-30
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:59FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 23-30
(3:59) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:51TD EME. MouldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 29-30
(:51) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:48XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 30-30
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:02FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 34
- Score
- 30-33
(:02) 4-J.Feely 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Chandler · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +15.54 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3S. Bryson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +6.11 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.52 EPA/play
- 5P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 6A.Van Pelt · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +4.46 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7L. Centers · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.77 EPA/play
- 8
Ryan Kelly · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 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
C. Chandler — ATL · Passing
C. Chandler posted the highest total EPA (+15.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
C. Chandler's top snap (-6.83 EPA): (6:28) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon at ATL 7. 58-B.Spoon for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 12 - C.Chandler hit while passing by 39 - R.Hill.
Quarterback report card
C. Chandler led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +15.54 total EPA
- A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.149 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 52.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.135 | +0.353 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.461 | -0.235 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.163 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.8% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.16, Atlanta Falcons +0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.16 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +13.44 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +12.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Mazi Smith
- Buffalo Bills — S. Bryson
- Buffalo Bills — B. Spoon
- Buffalo Bills — S. Bryson
- Atlanta Falcons — Tay Martin (C. Chandler pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (C. Chandler pass)
- Buffalo Bills — E. Moulds
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Buffalo Bills — S. Graham
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) 43-M.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 8:21) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q1 7:07) — (7:07) 38-S.Bryson up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 7:02) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BUF 17 (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) 4-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 86 (Q2 6:28); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 6:23); Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BUF 14 (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) 4-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BUF 25 (Q3 6:09) — (6:09) 4-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ATL 68 (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) 38-S.Bryson right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 63 (Q3 1:50) — (1:50) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 1:40) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 49 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 11:56) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q4 0:51) — (:51) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 0:48) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BUF 34 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 4-J.Feely 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:50) — (1:50) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon at ATL 7. 58-B.Spoon for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 12 - C.Chandler hit while passing by 39 - R.Hill.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) 38-S.Bryson right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 80-T.Martin INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 0. Touchback.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 4-J.Feely 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon at ATL 7. 58-B.Spoon for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 12 - C.Chandler hit while passing by 39 - R.Hill.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) 38-S.Bryson right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:50) — (1:50) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 8:26 · BUF 1 · Score 0-6
(8:26) 43-M.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 8:21 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 7:07 · ATL 15 · Score 6-7
(7:07) 38-S.Bryson up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 7:02 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 2:22 · BUF 17 · Score 7-10
(2:22) 4-J.Feely 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 6:28 · BUF 86 · Score 13-10
(6:28) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon at ATL 7. 58-B.Spoon for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 12 - C.Chandler hit while passing by 39 - R.Hill. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 6:23 · ATL 2 · Score 14-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. PENALTY on ATL, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 2:33 · BUF 14 · Score 14-13
(2:33) 4-J.Feely 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 6:09 · BUF 25 · Score 14-16
(6:09) 4-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 5:53 · ATL 68 · Score 20-16
(5:53) 38-S.Bryson right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 1:50 · BUF 63 · Score 20-22
(1:50) 12-C.Chandler pass to 80-T.Martin for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 1:40 · BUF 2 · Score 20-23
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:11 · BUF 49 · Score 20-29
(12:11) 12-C.Chandler pass to 83-A.Crumpler for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 11:56 · BUF 2 · Score 20-30
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 3:59 · ATL 10 · Score 23-30
(3:59) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 0:51 · ATL 3 · Score 29-30
(:51) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 0:48 · ATL 2 · Score 30-30
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · BUF 34 · Score 30-33
(:02) 4-J.Feely 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons on 2001-12-23?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills 33-30 in Week 15, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: Buffalo Bills 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 6, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q4: Buffalo Bills 10, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Buffalo Bills 30, Atlanta Falcons 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Smith (Q1 8:26) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Bryson (Q1 7:07) Buffalo Bills touchdown — B. Spoon (Q2 6:28) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Bryson (Q3 5:53) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Martin (C. Chandler pass) (Q3 1:50) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (C. Chandler pass) (Q4 12:11) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Moulds (Q4 0:51) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 2:22, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 2:33, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 6:09, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Graham (Q4 3:59, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 63.6% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +15.54 total passing EPA. A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills), 51.5% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.46 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (-6.83 EPA): (6:28) 12-C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon at ATL 7. 58-B.Spoon for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 12 - C.Chandler hit while passing by 39 - R.Hill..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 33-30 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
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