Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–24 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 17–14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Jenkins
- Top passer
- C. Simms
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:16) 2-C.Simms pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at ATL 22. 21-D.…
- Game date
- 2005-12-24
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 27–24 on 2005-12-24, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 17–14 halftime lead. M. Jenkins posted a game-high +9.35 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(3:33) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(:27) 2-C.Simms pass to 43-J.Cook for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(12:59) 2-C.Simms pass to 40-M.Alstott for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left flat
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(3:25) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(:14) 2-T.Peterson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(9:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:23) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(:31) 24-C.Williams left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:19) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:33TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 6-0
(3:33) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:27XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:27TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 7-6
(:27) 2-C.Simms pass to 43-J.Cook for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:20XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:59TD MAM. AlstottPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 7-13
(12:59) 2-C.Simms pass to 40-M.Alstott for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left flat
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:50XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:25TD MJM. JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 13-14
(3:25) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:19XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-14
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:14FG TPT. PetersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 13
- Score
- 17-14
(:14) 2-T.Peterson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 9:05FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 32
- Score
- 17-17
(9:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:23TD TDT. DuckettPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 23-17
(4:23) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:18XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 24-17
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:31TD Connor WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 6
- Score
- 24-23
(:31) 24-C.Williams left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:25XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 24-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
OT 0:19FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 23
- Score
- 24-27
(:19) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
- 2
Arian Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 3Connor Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +5.49 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 5J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +3.67 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8
Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 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
M. Jenkins — ATL · Receiving
M. Jenkins posted the highest total EPA (+9.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.34 EPA per play.
M. Jenkins's top snap (+4.01 EPA): (4:58) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins to TB 2 for 37 yards (20-R.Barber).
Biggest single play (-6.13 EPA): C. Simms — (1:16) 2-C.Simms pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at ATL 22. 21-D.Hall to TB 13 for 65 yards (32-M.Pittman). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Quarterback report card
C. Simms led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 48 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.55 total EPA
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.003 | -0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.6% | 52.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.097 | -0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.104 | +0.132 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.005 | +0.003 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.2% | 53.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons -0.00, Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -0.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, -0.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Jonas Griffith (M. Vick pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — James Cook III (C. Simms pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott (C. Simms pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Connor Williams
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q1 3:33) — (3:33) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 3:27) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q1 0:27) — (:27) 2-C.Simms pass to 43-J.Cook for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 0:20) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q2 12:59) — (12:59) 2-C.Simms pass to 40-M.Alstott for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left flat; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 12:50) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q2 3:25) — (3:25) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 3:19) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 13 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 2-T.Peterson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 32 (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 4:18) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 24-C.Williams left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 0:25) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Overtime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 23 (OT 0:19) — (:19) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 15:00) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 70 yards from ATL 30 to TB 0. 86-E.Shepherd to TB 18 for 18 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ATL-38-R.Heard at TB 18. 38-R.Heard to TB 18 for no gain (86-E.Shepherd).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 2:00) — (2:00) (Punt formation) 9-J.Bidwell punts 37 yards to ATL 16, Center-83-D.Moore, out of bounds.
- Atlanta Falcons (OT 13:34) — (13:34) 2-T.Peterson 28 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-D.White), Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub, RECOVERED by TB-25-B.Kelly at TB 22. 25-B.Kelly to TB 31 for 9 yards (83-A.Crumpler).
- Atlanta Falcons (OT 1:08) — (1:08) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 53 yards to TB 23, Center-48-D.Rackley. 89-M.Jones to ATL 49 for 28 yards (26-O.Lowe).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 10:08) — (10:08) 3-M.Bryant 27 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) 2-C.Simms pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Hall at ATL 22. 21-D.Hall to TB 13 for 65 yards (32-M.Pittman). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 15:00) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 70 yards from ATL 30 to TB 0. 86-E.Shepherd to TB 18 for 18 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ATL-38-R.Heard at TB 18. 38-R.Heard to TB 18 for no gain (86-E.Shepherd).
- Atlanta Falcons (OT 13:34) — (13:34) 2-T.Peterson 28 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-D.White), Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub, RECOVERED by TB-25-B.Kelly at TB 22. 25-B.Kelly to TB 31 for 9 yards (83-A.Crumpler).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins to TB 2 for 37 yards (20-R.Barber).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 3:33 · TB 4 · Score 6-0
(3:33) 7-M.Vick pass to 33-J.Griffith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 3:27 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 0:27 · ATL 9 · Score 7-6
(:27) 2-C.Simms pass to 43-J.Cook for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 0:20 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 12:59 · ATL 13 · Score 7-13
(12:59) 2-C.Simms pass to 40-M.Alstott for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left flat - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 12:50 · ATL 2 · Score 7-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 3:25 · TB 8 · Score 13-14
(3:25) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 3:19 · TB 2 · Score 14-14
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · TB 13 · Score 17-14
(:14) 2-T.Peterson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 9:05 · ATL 32 · Score 17-17
(9:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:23 · TB 2 · Score 23-17
(4:23) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:18 · TB 2 · Score 24-17
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:31 · ATL 6 · Score 24-23
(:31) 24-C.Williams left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:25 · ATL 2 · Score 24-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — OT 0:19 · ATL 23 · Score 24-27
(:19) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Jenkins (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2005-12-24?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-24 in Week 16, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q5: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Griffith (M. Vick pass) (Q1 3:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Cook (C. Simms pass) (Q1 0:27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (C. Simms pass) (Q2 12:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass) (Q2 3:25) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q4 4:23) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q4 0:31) Atlanta Falcons field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 9:05, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (OT 0:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 60.4% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.55 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 42.1% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
M. Jenkins (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.35 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.01 EPA): (4:58) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins to TB 2 for 37 yards (20-R.Barber)..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
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