Falcons 17–6 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2006

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

M. Pittman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.74 EPA): (10:57) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 32-M.Pittman to ATL 41 for 25 yards (59-M.Boley)..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 17–6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 0–6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Michael Pittman
Top passer: B. Gradkowski
Biggest EPA play: (10:06) 7-B.Gradkowski sacked at ATL 42 for -8 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham…
Game date: 2006-12-10

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–6 on 2006-12-10, overcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 6–0 halftime lead. Michael Pittman posted a game-high +6.02 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	0	0	14	3	0	17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	3	0	0	0	6

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3ATL 24

+3ATL 5

ATL 34

TB 21

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 6:48FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 24
Score
0-3
(6:48) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 11:46FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
0-6
(11:46) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:06TD
Dorian Williams
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 34
Score
6-6
(10:06) 7-B.Gradkowski sacked at ATL 42 for -8 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham), touched at ATL 46, RECOVERED by ATL-51-D.Williams at ATL 46. 51-D.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by TB at 09:51.)
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 9:51XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
7-6
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 3:32TD
Jonas Griffith
Points+6
Yard line
TB 21
Score
13-6
(3:32) 33-J.Griffith up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 3:24XP
MAM. Andersen
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
14-6
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:18FG
MAM. Andersen
Points+3
Yard line
TB 5
Score
17-6
(3:18) 5-M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
2J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
3A. Lelie · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
4A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
5M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
6T. Rattay · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.49 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
7I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
8Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 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

Michael Pittman — TB · Receiving

Michael Pittman posted the highest total EPA (+6.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.

Michael Pittman's top snap (+2.74 EPA): (10:57) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 32-M.Pittman to ATL 41 for 25 yards (59-M.Boley).

Biggest single play (-9.79 EPA): B. Gradkowski — (10:06) 7-B.Gradkowski sacked at ATL 42 for -8 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham), touched at ATL 46, RECOVERED by ATL-51-D.Williams at ATL 46. 51-D.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Ch

Quarterback report card

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

B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -9.50 total EPA
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +7.9% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.096	-0.242
Offensive success rate	42.9%	35.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.134	-0.171
Rush EPA/play	-0.023	-0.437
Defensive EPA/play	+0.242	+0.096
Defensive success rate	64.3%	57.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.10 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.24 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -6.75 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -20.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Dorian Williams (Q3 10:06)
Atlanta Falcons — Jonas Griffith (Q3 3:32)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant (Q1 6:48)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant (Q2 11:46)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen (Q4 3:18)

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 24 (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 5 (Q2 11:46) — (11:46) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 34 (Q3 10:06); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 9:51) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 21 (Q3 3:32) — (3:32) 33-J.Griffith up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 3:24) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) 5-M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) 7-B.Gradkowski sacked at ATL 42 for -8 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham), touched at ATL 46, RECOVERED by ATL-51-D.Williams at ATL 46. 51-D.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Ch [WPA -26.0% · EPA -9.79]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 3:32) — (3:32) 33-J.Griffith up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +3.42]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) 7-M.Vick pass short right intended for 87-A.Lelie INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at TB -4. Touchback. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.84]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) 8-M.Schaub FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 35, and recovers at TB 38. 8-M.Schaub to TB 38 for no gain (20-R.Barber). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.00]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) 28-W.Dunn right tackle to TB 23 for 9 yards (39-K.Pearson). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +1.92]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) 7-B.Gradkowski sacked at ATL 42 for -8 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham), touched at ATL 46, RECOVERED by ATL-51-D.Williams at ATL 46. 51-D.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Ch [WPA -26.0% · EPA -9.79]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) 7-M.Vick pass short right intended for 87-A.Lelie INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at TB -4. Touchback. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.84]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) 24-C.Williams right tackle to TB 14 for no gain (75-R.Coleman, 94-J.Mallard). FUMBLES (75-R.Coleman), RECOVERED by ATL-94-J.Mallard at TB 13. 94-J.Mallard to TB 13 for no gain (24-C.Williams). [WPA -4.5% · EPA -4.43]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) 8-M.Schaub FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 35, and recovers at TB 38. 8-M.Schaub to TB 38 for no gain (20-R.Barber). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.00]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 6:48 · ATL 24 · Score 0-3
(6:48) 3-M.Bryant 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 11:46 · ATL 5 · Score 0-6
(11:46) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 10:06 · ATL 34 · Score 6-6
(10:06) 7-B.Gradkowski sacked at ATL 42 for -8 yards (55-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (55-J.Abraham), touched at ATL 46, RECOVERED by ATL-51-D.Williams at ATL 46. 51-D.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Ch
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 9:51 · TB 2 · Score 7-6
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 3:32 · TB 21 · Score 13-6
(3:32) 33-J.Griffith up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 3:24 · TB 2 · Score 14-6
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 3:18 · TB 5 · Score 17-6
(3:18) 5-M.Andersen 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, 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.
Michael Pittman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
B. Gradkowski (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
M. Vick (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2006-12-10?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-6 in Week 14, 2006.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6.

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

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Williams (Q3 10:06) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Griffith (Q3 3:32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 6:48, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 11:46, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 3:18, 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?

B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 46.4% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -9.50 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 51.9% completion, +7.9% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.61 total passing EPA.

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

Michael Pittman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.74 EPA): (10:57) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 32-M.Pittman to ATL 41 for 25 yards (59-M.Boley)..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L

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