Buccaneers 31–10 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2003

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?

B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 59.3% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +8.86 total passing EPA. D. Johnson (Atlanta Falcons), 54.2% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -11.33 total passing EPA.

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

B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+6.49 EPA): (9:13) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–10 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–3 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Buddy Johnson
Top passer: Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (11:47) 22-T.Jones to TB 40 for no gain (22-G.McBurrows). FUMBLES (22-G.McBurrows), RECOVE…
Game date: 2003-09-21

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 31–10 on 2003-09-21. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +8.86 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	14	14	0	0	31
Atlanta Falcons	0	3	7	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3TB 11

ATL 68

TB 1

+1TB 2

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 6:23FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
3-0
(6:23) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:36FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
TB 11
Score
3-3
(10:36) 4-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:13TD
Michael Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 68
Score
9-3
(9:13) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:02XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
10-3
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:00TD
WSW. Sapp
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 6
Score
16-3
(2:00) 14-B.Johnson pass to 99-W.Sapp for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:55XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
17-3
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:18TD
WDW. Dantzler
Points+6
Yard line
TB 1
Score
17-9
(10:18) 30-W.Dantzler right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 30-W.Dantzler was the QB on the play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:13XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
17-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:24TD
MAM. Alstott
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
23-10
(4:24) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:20XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
24-10
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:42TD
MAM. Alstott
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
30-10
(1:42) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:39XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
31-10
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.86 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
3M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
4Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
5P. Price · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
6A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
7K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
8Kristian Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 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

Buddy Johnson — TB · Passing

Buddy Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+8.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Buddy Johnson's top snap (+6.49 EPA): (9:13) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.51 EPA): Truman Jones — (11:47) 22-T.Jones to TB 40 for no gain (22-G.McBurrows). FUMBLES (22-G.McBurrows), RECOVERED by ATL-59-S.Rogers at TB 39. 59-S.Rogers to TB 2 for 37 yards (22-T.Jones). Play Challenged by TB and Uphe

Quarterback report card

Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +8.86 total EPA
Dyontae Johnson (Atlanta Falcons) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -11.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.012	-0.342
Offensive success rate	41.7%	40.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.272	-0.459
Rush EPA/play	-0.198	-0.252
Defensive EPA/play	+0.342	-0.012
Defensive success rate	59.5%	58.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.34), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.34 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -25.34 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, +1.00 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 — Michael Pittman (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q2 9:13)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — W. Sapp (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q2 2:00)
Atlanta Falcons — W. Dantzler (Q3 10:18)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott (Q3 4:24)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott (Q3 1:42)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q1 6:23)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q2 10:36)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 5 (Q1 6:23) — (6:23) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 4-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 68 (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 9:02) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 14-B.Johnson pass to 99-W.Sapp for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:55) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 10:18) — (10:18) 30-W.Dantzler right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 30-W.Dantzler was the QB on the play.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 10:13) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q3 4:24) — (4:24) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 4:20) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 1:39) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.0% · EPA +6.49]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) 22-T.Jones to TB 40 for no gain (22-G.McBurrows). FUMBLES (22-G.McBurrows), RECOVERED by ATL-59-S.Rogers at TB 39. 59-S.Rogers to TB 2 for 37 yards (22-T.Jones). Play Challenged by TB and Uphe [WPA -16.2% · EPA -7.51]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) 11-D.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Smith at ATL 40. 26-D.Smith ran ob at ATL 37 for 3 yards (83-A.Crumpler). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -3.48]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 11-D.Johnson pass intended for 88-Q.McCord INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Lynch at TB 3. 47-J.Lynch to TB 3 for no gain (88-Q.McCord). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -2.22]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. [WPA -9.8% · EPA -3.10]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) 22-T.Jones to TB 40 for no gain (22-G.McBurrows). FUMBLES (22-G.McBurrows), RECOVERED by ATL-59-S.Rogers at TB 39. 59-S.Rogers to TB 2 for 37 yards (22-T.Jones). Play Challenged by TB and Uphe [WPA -16.2% · EPA -7.51]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.0% · EPA +6.49]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) 15-K.Kittner pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 56-R.Nece at TB 49. 56-R.Nece to ATL 49 for 2 yards (74-T.Weiner). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.95]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:20) — 7-M.Gramatica kicks 41 yards from TB 30 to ATL 29. 85-B.Kozlowski to ATL 40 for 11 yards (30-D.Barnes). FUMBLES (30-D.Barnes), RECOVERED by TB-38-J.Howell at ATL 40. [WPA -3.6% · EPA -3.84]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 6:23 · ATL 5 · Score 3-0
(6:23) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 10:36 · TB 11 · Score 3-3
(10:36) 4-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 9:13 · ATL 68 · Score 9-3
(9:13) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 9:02 · ATL 2 · Score 10-3
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · ATL 6 · Score 16-3
(2:00) 14-B.Johnson pass to 99-W.Sapp for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · ATL 2 · Score 17-3
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 10:18 · TB 1 · Score 17-9
(10:18) 30-W.Dantzler right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 30-W.Dantzler was the QB on the play.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 10:13 · TB 2 · Score 17-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 4:24 · ATL 2 · Score 23-10
(4:24) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 4:20 · ATL 2 · Score 24-10
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 1:42 · ATL 1 · Score 30-10
(1:42) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 1:39 · ATL 2 · Score 31-10
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.

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.
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2003-09-21?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-10 in Week 3, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Atlanta Falcons 10.

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Pittman (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 9:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — W. Sapp (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 2:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dantzler (Q3 10:18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q3 4:24) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q3 1:42) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q1 6:23, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 10:36, 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?

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 59.3% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +8.86 total passing EPA. Dyontae Johnson (Atlanta Falcons), 54.2% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -11.33 total passing EPA.

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

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+6.49 EPA): (9:13) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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