Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37–3 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 3–27 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Clayton
- Top passer
- J. Garcia
- Biggest EPA play
- 9-M.Koenen kicks 60 yards from ATL 30 to TB 10. 17-M.Spurlock for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2007-12-16
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 37–3 on 2007-12-16. M. Clayton posted a game-high +3.05 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(14:11) (Shotgun) 8-C.Redman pass short right intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at ATL 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(6:38) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
9-M.Koenen kicks 60 yards from ATL 30 to TB 10. 17-M.Spurlock for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(11:31) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:16) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(7:48) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 88-A.Becht for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 14:11TD Ricky BarberPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 78
- Score
- 0-6
(14:11) (Shotgun) 8-C.Redman pass short right intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at ATL 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 14:00XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:38FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-7
(6:38) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 6:32TD MSM. SpurlockPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 30
- Score
- 3-13
9-M.Koenen kicks 60 yards from ATL 30 to TB 10. 17-M.Spurlock for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 6:19XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 3-14
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 11:31FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 3-17
(11:31) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:16TD EGE. GrahamPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 3-23
(4:16) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:09XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 3-24
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:03FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 3-27
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:13FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 16
- Score
- 3-30
(4:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:48TD ABA. BechtPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 3-36
(7:48) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 88-A.Becht for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:42XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 3-37
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 2I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play
- 3E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4
Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.68 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 5M. Bennett · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7A. Becht · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 8
Layden Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 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. Clayton — TB · Receiving
M. Clayton posted the highest total EPA (+3.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.52 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (+6.19 EPA): M. Koenen — 9-M.Koenen kicks 60 yards from ATL 30 to TB 10. 17-M.Spurlock for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Garcia led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.16 total EPA
- C. Redman (Atlanta Falcons) · 18 dropbacks · 22.2% completion · -36.8% CPOE · -1.28 EPA/play · -23.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.565 | +0.059 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.4% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -1.282 | -0.077 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.220 | +0.091 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.059 | +0.565 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 68.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.56), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.56 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -28.82 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +5.58 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Ricky Barber
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Spurlock
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Graham
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Becht (J. Garcia pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 78 (Q1 14:11); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 14:00) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 15 (Q1 6:38) — (6:38) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 30 (Q1 6:32) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 60 yards from ATL 30 to TB 10. 17-M.Spurlock for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 6:19) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 4:09) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q3 4:13) — (4:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 88-A.Becht for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 7:42) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 8-C.Redman pass short right intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at ATL 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 6:32) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 60 yards from ATL 30 to TB 10. 17-M.Spurlock for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 34-E.Graham to ATL 45 for 5 yards (56-K.Brooking).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 19-I.Hilliard to ATL 24 for 9 yards (23-C.Houston).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:32) — (12:32) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 40 yards to TB 34, Center-46-M.Schneck. 19-I.Hilliard to TB 42 for 8 yards (34-O.Mughelli).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 6:32) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 60 yards from ATL 30 to TB 10. 17-M.Spurlock for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 8-C.Redman pass short right intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at ATL 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) 8-C.Redman pass short middle intended for 32-J.Norwood INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Phillips at ATL 25. 23-J.Phillips to ATL 23 for 2 yards (32-J.Norwood).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 8-C.Redman sacked at ATL 5 for -8 yards (90-G.Adams). FUMBLES (90-G.Adams) [90-G.Adams], RECOVERED by TB-71-J.Haye at ATL 6. 71-J.Haye to ATL 6 for no gain (70-D.Batiste).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 14:11 · TB 78 · Score 0-6
(14:11) (Shotgun) 8-C.Redman pass short right intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at ATL 29. 20-R.Barber for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 14:00 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 6:38 · TB 15 · Score 3-7
(6:38) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Andersen 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 6:32 · ATL 30 · Score 3-13
9-M.Koenen kicks 60 yards from ATL 30 to TB 10. 17-M.Spurlock for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 6:19 · ATL 2 · Score 3-14
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 11:31 · ATL 15 · Score 3-17
(11:31) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 4:16 · ATL 1 · Score 3-23
(4:16) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 4:09 · ATL 2 · Score 3-24
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · ATL 10 · Score 3-27
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 4:13 · ATL 16 · Score 3-30
(4:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:48 · ATL 1 · Score 3-36
(7:48) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 88-A.Becht for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:42 · ATL 2 · Score 3-37
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, 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.
- M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Redman (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2007-12-16?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 37-3 in Week 15, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Barber (Q1 14:11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Spurlock (Q1 6:32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (Q2 4:16) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Becht (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 7:48) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 6:38, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 11:31, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 4:13, 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?
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.6% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.16 total passing EPA. C. Redman (Atlanta Falcons), 22.2% completion, -36.8% CPOE, -1.28 EPA per dropback, -23.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.05 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
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