Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 31–3 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 0–10 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ricky White III
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:17) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 12 for 2 yards (92-C.Davis). FUMBLES (9…
- Game date
- 2009-12-27
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills 31–3 on 2009-12-27. Ricky White III posted a game-high +10.62 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(12:55) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(14:29) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(7:37) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 80-M.Booker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan.
(6:17) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 12 for 2 yards (92-C.Davis). FUMBLES (92-C.Davis), RECOVERED by ATL-90-L.Sidbury at BUF 11. 90-L.Sidbury for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan.
(2:03) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(4:27) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 12:55TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 42
- Score
- 0-6
(12:55) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 12:48XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:29FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 33
- Score
- 0-10
(14:29) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 7:37TD MBM. BookerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 0-16
(7:37) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 80-M.Booker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 7:33XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:17TD FJF. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 90
- Score
- 0-23
(6:17) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 12 for 2 yards (92-C.Davis). FUMBLES (92-C.Davis), RECOVERED by ATL-90-L.Sidbury at BUF 11. 90-L.Sidbury for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:06XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:03FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 23
- Score
- 3-24
(2:03) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:27TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 3-30
(4:27) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:22XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.62 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 2M. Booker · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 3Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +6.24 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4C. McIntyre · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 5J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 6M. Lynch · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 7J. Hardy · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8O. Mughelli · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.31 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
Ricky White III — ATL · Receiving
Ricky White III posted the highest total EPA (+10.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.
Ricky White III's top snap (+3.53 EPA): (12:55) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.66 EPA): F. Jackson — (6:17) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 12 for 2 yards (92-C.Davis). FUMBLES (92-C.Davis), RECOVERED by ATL-90-L.Sidbury at BUF 11. 90-L.Sidbury for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -7.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.24 total EPA
- B. Brohm (Buffalo Bills) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -9.0% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -10.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.396 | +0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.8% | 41.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.317 | +0.160 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.633 | -0.045 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.018 | +0.396 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.5% | 64.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.40), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.40 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.02 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +1.72 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, -26.56 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Booker (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — F. Jackson
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 42 (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 12:48) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BUF 33 (Q2 14:29) — (14:29) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q3 7:37) — (7:37) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 80-M.Booker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 7:33) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 90 (Q3 6:17); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 6:06) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ATL 23 (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 4:22) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:55) — (12:55) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 4-B.Brohm pass deep right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Owens at ATL 0. Touchback.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White ran ob at BUF 15 for 14 yards (26-A.Youboty).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 4-B.Brohm sacked at BUF 12 for -8 yards (95-J.Babineaux).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-M.Bryant 55 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-Sp.Johnson), Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen, RECOVERED by BUF-17-J.Jenkins at BUF 47. 17-J.Jenkins to ATL 45 for 8 yards. Lateral to 27-R.Cor
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 12 for 2 yards (92-C.Davis). FUMBLES (92-C.Davis), RECOVERED by ATL-90-L.Sidbury at BUF 11. 90-L.Sidbury for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) 4-B.Brohm pass short left intended for 83-L.Evans INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Grimes at BUF 35. 20-B.Grimes to BUF 24 for 11 yards (83-L.Evans).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 8-C.Redman kneels to BUF 14 for -1 yards.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 4-B.Brohm pass deep right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Owens at ATL 0. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 12:55 · BUF 42 · Score 0-6
(12:55) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 12:48 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 14:29 · BUF 33 · Score 0-10
(14:29) 3-M.Bryant 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 7:37 · BUF 12 · Score 0-16
(7:37) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 80-M.Booker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 7:33 · BUF 2 · Score 0-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 6:17 · ATL 90 · Score 0-23
(6:17) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 12 for 2 yards (92-C.Davis). FUMBLES (92-C.Davis), RECOVERED by ATL-90-L.Sidbury at BUF 11. 90-L.Sidbury for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 6:06 · BUF 2 · Score 0-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 2:03 · ATL 23 · Score 3-24
(2:03) 9-R.Lindell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:27 · BUF 5 · Score 3-30
(4:27) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:22 · BUF 2 · Score 3-31
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-M.Ryan.
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.
- Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- B. Brohm (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons on 2009-12-27?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Buffalo Bills 31-3 in Week 16, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 3, Atlanta Falcons 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 12:55) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Booker (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 7:37) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — F. Jackson (Q3 6:17) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 4:27) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 14:29, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 2:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 46.2% completion, -7.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.24 total passing EPA. B. Brohm (Buffalo Bills), 53.1% completion, -9.0% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -10.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+3.53 EPA): (12:55) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
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