Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 27–21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Freeman
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- 9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-11-07
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–21 on 2010-11-07. J. Freeman posted a game-high +13.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
(8:10) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(13:44) 33-M.Turner right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(12:18) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 17-A.Benn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.
(5:31) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.
(10:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-M.Palmer for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:50) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:10TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-6
(8:10) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 8:06XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 13:44TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 0-13
(13:44) 33-M.Turner right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 13:39XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:18TD ABA. BennPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 14
- Score
- 6-14
(12:18) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 17-A.Benn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:10XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:31FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 13
- Score
- 7-17
(5:31) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:16TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 58
- Score
- 13-17
(2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:06XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-17
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:34TD MPM. PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 14-23
(10:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-M.Palmer for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:31XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:50FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 23
- Score
- 14-27
(:50) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:46TD MSM. SpurlockPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 30
- Score
- 20-27
9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:30XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 21-27
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +13.07 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +11.70 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3M. Spurlock · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.71 EPA/play
- 4Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 5B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 6M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 7
Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 8M. Palmer · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 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. Freeman — TB · Passing
J. Freeman posted the highest total EPA (+13.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
J. Freeman's top snap (+5.64 EPA): (2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.53 EPA): M. Koenen — 9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 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) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.70 total EPA
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 27 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · -10.9% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +13.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.150 | +0.159 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.484 | +0.308 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.378 | +0.016 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.159 | -0.150 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.15, Atlanta Falcons +0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.16 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +14.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, +9.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Benn (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mykel Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Palmer (Matt Ryan pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Spurlock
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
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 TB 2 (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 8:06) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–10. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q2 13:44) — (13:44) 33-M.Turner right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 13:39) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q2 12:18) — (12:18) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 17-A.Benn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 12:10) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 13 (Q2 5:31) — (5:31) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 58 (Q2 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 2:06) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q3 10:34) — (10:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-M.Palmer for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 10:31) — 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 23 (Q3 0:50) — (:50) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 30 (Q3 0:46) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 0:30) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 27-L.Blount right tackle to ATL 2 for no gain (28-T.DeCoud).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) 5-J.Freeman pass incomplete deep right to 17-A.Benn. flea-flicker PENALTY on ATL-25-W.Moore, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at ATL 44 - No Play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 0:46) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 81-M.Spurlock to TB 44 for 43 yards (20-B.Grimes).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 0:46) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 81-M.Spurlock to TB 44 for 43 yards (20-B.Grimes).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:52) — (11:52) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 19-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Grimes at ATL 47. 20-B.Grimes ran ob at TB 49 for 4 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 8:10 · TB 2 · Score 0-6
(8:10) 33-M.Turner right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 8:06 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 13:44 · TB 10 · Score 0-13
(13:44) 33-M.Turner right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 13:39 · TB 2 · Score 0-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 12:18 · ATL 14 · Score 6-14
(12:18) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 17-A.Benn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 12:10 · ATL 2 · Score 7-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 5:31 · TB 13 · Score 7-17
(5:31) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 2:16 · ATL 58 · Score 13-17
(2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 2:06 · ATL 2 · Score 14-17
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 10:34 · TB 5 · Score 14-23
(10:34) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 81-M.Palmer for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 10:31 · TB 2 · Score 14-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 0:50 · TB 23 · Score 14-27
(:50) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 0:46 · ATL 30 · Score 20-27
9-M.Koenen kicks 59 yards from ATL 30 to TB 11. 81-M.Spurlock for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 0:30 · ATL 2 · Score 21-27
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2010-11-07?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-21 in Week 9, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, Atlanta Falcons 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q1 8:10) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 13:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Benn (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 12:18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 2:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Palmer (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 10:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Spurlock (Q3 0:46) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 5:31, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 0:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 63.2% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.70 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 40.7% completion, -10.9% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +13.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+5.64 EPA): (2:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Atlanta Falcons won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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