Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 24–16 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 17–13 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Vick
- Top passer
- M. Vick
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:28) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 90-C.Kelsay at BUF 48. 90-…
- Game date
- 2005-09-25
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills 24–16 on 2005-09-25. M. Vick posted a game-high +15.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(9:38) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:50) 7-M.Vick pass to 85-D.Blakley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 5, left side.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(14:49) 9-R.Lindell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(10:14) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, left side.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(4:00) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:02) 2-T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(10:14) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(12:14) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:38FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 18
- Score
- 0-3
(9:38) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:50TD DBD. BlakleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 9
- Score
- 6-3
(3:50) 7-M.Vick pass to 85-D.Blakley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 5, left side.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:44XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-3
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 14:49FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 23
- Score
- 7-6
(14:49) 9-R.Lindell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:14TD MJM. JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 13-6
(10:14) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, left side.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:07XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-6
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 4:00TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 8
- Score
- 14-12
(4:00) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:55XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-13
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:02FG TPT. PetersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 9
- Score
- 17-13
(:02) 2-T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 10:14FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 12
- Score
- 17-16
(10:14) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:14TD TDT. DuckettPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 23-16
(12:14) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:07XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-16
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +15.69 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 3M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4W. McGahee · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +4.47 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 5A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 6
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 7D. Blakley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 8S. Aiken · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 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. Vick — ATL · Passing
M. Vick posted the highest total EPA (+15.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
M. Vick's top snap (-5.14 EPA): (14:28) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 90-C.Kelsay at BUF 48. 90-C.Kelsay to ATL 35 for 17 yards (83-A.Crumpler). Coverage on right side.
Quarterback report card
M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · +0.46 EPA/play · +15.69 total EPA
- J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 33 dropbacks · 30.3% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -6.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.148 | +0.024 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.0% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.461 | -0.203 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.017 | +0.015 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.148 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 56.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.02 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +12.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +1.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Blakley (M. Vick pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass)
- Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Duckett
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ATL 18 (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 9 (Q1 3:50) — (3:50) 7-M.Vick pass to 85-D.Blakley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 5, left side.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 3:44) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ATL 23 (Q2 14:49) — (14:49) 9-R.Lindell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 15 (Q2 10:14) — (10:14) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, left side.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 10:07) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q2 4:00) — (4:00) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 3:55) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BUF 9 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 2-T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ATL 12 (Q3 10:14) — (10:14) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q4 12:14) — (12:14) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 12:07) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 2-T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2:36 pm
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 14:28) — (14:28) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 90-C.Kelsay at BUF 48. 90-C.Kelsay to ATL 35 for 17 yards (83-A.Crumpler). Coverage on right side.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 28-W.Dunn left guard pushed ob at BUF 19 for 59 yards (24-T.McGee).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 0:49) — (:49) 7-J.Losman pass incomplete to 80-E.Moulds (24-B.Scott). Receiver and coverage at ATL 13, left side. PENALTY on ATL-30-C.Morton, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at BUF 47 - No Pla
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 14:28) — (14:28) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 90-C.Kelsay at BUF 48. 90-C.Kelsay to ATL 35 for 17 yards (83-A.Crumpler). Coverage on right side.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) 8-B.Moorman punts 44 yards to ATL 46, Center-54-M.Schneck. 21-D.Hall to BUF 44 for 10 yards (55-A.Crowell). FUMBLES (55-A.Crowell), RECOVERED by BUF-92-R.Denney at BUF 44.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) 7-M.Vick right tackle pushed ob at BUF 12 for 27 yards (36-L.Milloy).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 10:14) — (10:14) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, left side.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 9:38 · ATL 18 · Score 0-3
(9:38) 9-R.Lindell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 3:50 · BUF 9 · Score 6-3
(3:50) 7-M.Vick pass to 85-D.Blakley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 5, left side. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 3:44 · BUF 2 · Score 7-3
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 14:49 · ATL 23 · Score 7-6
(14:49) 9-R.Lindell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 10:14 · BUF 15 · Score 13-6
(10:14) 7-M.Vick pass to 12-M.Jenkins for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, left side. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 10:07 · BUF 2 · Score 14-6
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 4:00 · ATL 8 · Score 14-12
(4:00) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 3:55 · ATL 2 · Score 14-13
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · BUF 9 · Score 17-13
(:02) 2-T.Peterson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 10:14 · ATL 12 · Score 17-16
(10:14) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:14 · BUF 12 · Score 23-16
(12:14) 45-T.Duckett up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:07 · BUF 2 · Score 24-16
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
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.
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills on 2005-09-25?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills 24-16 in Week 3, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Buffalo Bills 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 24, Buffalo Bills 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Blakley (M. Vick pass) (Q1 3:50) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass) (Q2 10:14) Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 4:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Duckett (Q4 12:14) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 9:38, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 14:49, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 10:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills?
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 44.1% completion, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +15.69 total passing EPA. J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 30.3% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -6.70 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills?
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-5.14 EPA): (14:28) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 83-A.Crumpler INTERCEPTED by 90-C.Kelsay at BUF 48. 90-C.Kelsay to ATL 35 for 17 yards (83-A.Crumpler). Coverage on right side..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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