Falcons 13–16 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2011

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 49.1% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.19 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 61.1% completion, +2.4% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.30 total passing EPA.

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

R. White (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 17 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (12:47) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White pushed ob at TB 14 for 30 yards (26-S.Jones)..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16–13 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 3–13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ricky White III
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: *** play under review ***
Game date: 2011-09-25

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16–13 on 2011-09-25. Ricky White III posted a game-high +6.98 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	0	3	0	10	0	13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	10	3	0	0	16

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3ATL 31

+3TB 8

+3ATL 10

TB 10

+1TB 2

+3TB 15

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:24FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 31
Score
0-3
(1:24) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:14FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
TB 8
Score
3-3
(11:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:39TD
JFJ. Freeman
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
3-9
(3:39) 5-J.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:37XP
CBC. Barth
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
3-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:00FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 8
Score
3-13
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:54FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 10
Score
3-16
(6:54) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:01TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
TB 10
Score
9-16
(10:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:55XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
10-16
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:11FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
TB 15
Score
13-16
(4:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
3E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
4L. Stocker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
5Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
6J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
7J. Rodgers · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
8P. Parker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.47 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 (+6.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Ricky White III's top snap (+2.99 EPA): (12:47) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White pushed ob at TB 14 for 30 yards (26-S.Jones).

Biggest single play (-6.01 EPA): Another player — *** play under review ***

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) · 53 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -2.0% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.19 total EPA
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +2.4% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.098	-0.081
Offensive success rate	38.1%	44.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.041	-0.008
Rush EPA/play	-0.367	-0.123
Defensive EPA/play	+0.081	+0.098
Defensive success rate	56.0%	61.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons -0.10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.08 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -8.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -6.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Freeman (Q2 3:39)
Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 10:01)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q1 1:24)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 11:14)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q2 2:00)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q3 6:54)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 4:11)

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 31 (Q1 1:24) — (1:24) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 3:39) — (3:39) 5-J.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 3:37) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 8 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (Q3 6:54) — (6:54) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 9:55) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 15 (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:42) — *** play under review *** [WPA -15.9% · EPA -6.01]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White to TB 23 for 15 yards (31-E.Biggers). [WPA +14.7% · EPA +1.87]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:30) — (4:30) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at TB 15 for -10 yards (92-B.Price). Penalty on ATL-63-J.Blalock, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -1.73]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 17 for -7 yards (56-D.Watson). FUMBLES (56-D.Watson), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at ATL 17. 20-R.Barber to ATL 17 for no gain (44-J.Snelling). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -3.44]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 3:32) — (3:32) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 9 for -11 yards (94-A.Clayborn). FUMBLES (94-A.Clayborn), RECOVERED by TB-71-M.Bennett at ATL 9. 71-M.Bennett to ATL 9 for no gain (72-S.Baker). Penalty on ATL-63-J.Blalo [WPA -9.7% · EPA -4.91]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:42) — *** play under review *** [WPA -15.9% · EPA -6.01]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle intended for 17-A.Benn INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Moore at ATL 25. 25-W.Moore to TB 48 for 27 yards (27-L.Blount). [WPA -4.9% · EPA -5.28]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 3:32) — (3:32) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 9 for -11 yards (94-A.Clayborn). FUMBLES (94-A.Clayborn), RECOVERED by TB-71-M.Bennett at ATL 9. 71-M.Bennett to ATL 9 for no gain (72-S.Baker). Penalty on ATL-63-J.Blalo [WPA -9.7% · EPA -4.91]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:05) — (14:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 17 for -7 yards (56-D.Watson). FUMBLES (56-D.Watson), RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at ATL 17. 20-R.Barber to ATL 17 for no gain (44-J.Snelling). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -3.44]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 1:24 · ATL 31 · Score 0-3
(1:24) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 11:14 · TB 8 · Score 3-3
(11:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 3:39 · ATL 1 · Score 3-9
(3:39) 5-J.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 3:37 · ATL 2 · Score 3-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · ATL 8 · Score 3-13
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 6:54 · ATL 10 · Score 3-16
(6:54) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 10:01 · TB 10 · Score 9-16
(10:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 9:55 · TB 2 · Score 10-16
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 4:11 · TB 15 · Score 13-16
(4:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2011-09-25?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-13 in Week 3, 2011.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16.

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Freeman (Q2 3:39) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 10:01) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 1:24, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 11:14, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 6:54, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 4:11, 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), 49.1% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.19 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 61.1% completion, +2.4% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.30 total passing EPA.

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

Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 17 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (12:47) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White pushed ob at TB 14 for 30 yards (26-S.Jones)..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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