Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 20–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 10–3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Peelle
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:08) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 36-T…
- Game date
- 2010-01-03
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–10 on 2010-01-03. J. Peelle posted a game-high +6.33 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(13:32) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.
(4:14) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:04) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 89-A.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.
(7:26) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(1:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 13:32FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 30
- Score
- 0-3
(13:32) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:14FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 3-3
(4:14) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:04TD JPJ. PeellePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 9-3
(:04) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:00XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-3
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 11:41TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 8
- Score
- 10-9
(11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 89-A.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 11:34XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-10
(Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:26TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 12
- Score
- 16-10
(7:26) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:18XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-10
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:05FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 20-10
(1:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Peelle · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 2Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 3Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.25 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 4J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 7J. Stevens · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.37 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
J. Peelle — ATL · Receiving
J. Peelle posted the highest total EPA (+6.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.58 EPA per play.
J. Peelle's top snap (+3.81 EPA): (:04) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.30 EPA): Matt Ryan — (11:08) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at TB 28. 36-T.Jackson to TB 47 for 19 yards (63-J.Blalock).
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) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.25 total EPA
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -12.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.233 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 32.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.106 | -0.353 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.018 | -0.250 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.233 | +0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.6% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.23 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -4.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -16.52 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Peelle (Matt Ryan pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Austin Bryant (J. Freeman pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
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 30 (Q1 13:32) — (13:32) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q2 4:14) — (4:14) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:00) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 89-A.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 11:34) — (Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 12 (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 7:18) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 89-A.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left intended for 89-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Grimes at ATL 0. Touchback. Penalty on TB-24-C.Williams, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 85-M.Stovall INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Owens [95-J.Babineaux] at ATL 43. 21-C.Owens to TB 44 for 13 yards (65-J.Trueblood).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:00) — (13:00) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 85-M.Stovall pushed ob at ATL 4 for 27 yards (26-E.Coleman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 11:08) — (11:08) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 12-M.Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at TB 28. 36-T.Jackson to TB 47 for 19 yards (63-J.Blalock).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 85-M.Stovall INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Owens [95-J.Babineaux] at ATL 43. 21-C.Owens to TB 44 for 13 yards (65-J.Trueblood).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 15:00) — 10-C.Barth kicks 67 yards from TB 30 to ATL 3. 14-E.Weems to ATL 27 for 24 yards (36-T.Jackson). FUMBLES (36-T.Jackson), RECOVERED by TB-32-K.Huggins at ATL 28. Penalty on ATL-52-C.Wire, Illegal Block
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (41-C.Lynch), Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 13:32 · ATL 30 · Score 0-3
(13:32) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 4:14 · TB 18 · Score 3-3
(4:14) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:04 · TB 2 · Score 9-3
(:04) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · TB 2 · Score 10-3
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 11:41 · ATL 8 · Score 10-9
(11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 89-A.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 11:34 · ATL 2 · Score 10-10
(Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 7:26 · TB 12 · Score 16-10
(7:26) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 84-R.White for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 7:18 · TB 2 · Score 17-10
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 1:05 · TB 18 · Score 20-10
(1:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
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.
- J. Peelle (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2010-01-03?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-10 in Week 17, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Peelle (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 0:04) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Bryant (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 11:41) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 7:26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 13:32, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 4:14, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 1:05, 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?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 57.5% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.25 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 45.7% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -12.36 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Peelle (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.81 EPA): (:04) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 87-J.Peelle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L
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