Falcons 24–23 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2012

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 72.2% completion, +16.9% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +14.85 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.9% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.96 total passing EPA.

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+6.85 EPA): (8:37) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 24–23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Matt Ryan
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (8:37) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2012-11-25

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–23 on 2012-11-25. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +14.85 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	3	7	7	7	0	24
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	7	3	3	10	0	23

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3TB 13

+3ATL 24

TB 80

+3ATL 30

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:43FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
TB 13
Score
3-0
(7:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:19TD
DMD. Martin
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
3-6
(1:19) 22-D.Martin left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:12XP
CBC. Barth
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
3-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:33TD
Points+6
Yard line
TB 5
Score
9-7
(10:33) (Shotgun) 32-Jz. Rodgers right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:25XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
10-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:41FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
10-10
(3:41) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 8:42FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 24
Score
10-13
(8:42) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 8:37TD
Justin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
TB 80
Score
16-13
(8:37) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 8:26XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
17-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 15:00TD
DMD. Martin
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
17-19
(15:00) 22-D.Martin left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 14:56XP
CBC. Barth
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
17-20
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 10:33FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 30
Score
17-23
(10:33) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:01TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
TB 3
Score
23-23
(8:01) 33-M.Turner left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:55XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
24-23
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +14.85 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
3J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.96 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
4T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
5V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
6Dean Clark · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
7Jz. Rodgers · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.51 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
8Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 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

Matt Ryan — ATL · Passing

Matt Ryan posted the highest total EPA (+14.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Matt Ryan's top snap (+6.85 EPA): (8:37) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 80 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) · 36 dropbacks · 72.2% completion · +16.9% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +14.85 total EPA
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.96 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.136	+0.087
Offensive success rate	56.8%	45.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.412	+0.321
Rush EPA/play	-0.082	-0.166
Defensive EPA/play	-0.087	-0.136
Defensive success rate	54.8%	43.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons +0.14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.14 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.09 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +10.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, +6.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin (Q1 1:19)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 10:33)
Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 8:37)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin (Q4 15:00)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q4 8:01)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q1 7:43)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q2 3:41)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q3 8:42)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q4 10:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 13 (Q1 7:43) — (7:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) 22-D.Martin left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 1:12) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 32-Jz. Rodgers right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 10:25) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 80 (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 8:26) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 22-D.Martin left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 14:56) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q4 10:33) — (10:33) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q4 8:01) — (8:01) 33-M.Turner left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 7:55) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass incomplete deep middle. [WPA -45.3% · EPA -0.23]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.5% · EPA +6.85]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 56 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. [WPA -22.8% · EPA -2.21]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 44-D.Clark ran ob at TB 47 for 9 yards. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +0.16]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber [91-D.Bowers] at TB 41. 20-R.Barber to ATL 31 for 28 yards (11-J.Jones). Penalty on ATL-72-S.Baker, Offens [WPA -16.4% · EPA -5.01]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +25.5% · EPA +6.85]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber [91-D.Bowers] at TB 41. 20-R.Barber to ATL 31 for 28 yards (11-J.Jones). Penalty on ATL-72-S.Baker, Offens [WPA -16.4% · EPA -5.01]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 36 for -8 yards (31-E.Biggers). FUMBLES (31-E.Biggers) [31-E.Biggers], RECOVERED by TB-93-G.McCoy at ATL 36. 93-G.McCoy to ATL 36 for no gain (72-S.Baker). [WPA -16.2% · EPA -4.94]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 11-T.Underwood to ATL 44 for 39 yards (56-S.Weatherspoon). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.25]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 7:43 · TB 13 · Score 3-0
(7:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 1:19 · ATL 1 · Score 3-6
(1:19) 22-D.Martin left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 1:12 · ATL 2 · Score 3-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 10:33 · TB 5 · Score 9-7
(10:33) (Shotgun) 32-Jz. Rodgers right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · TB 2 · Score 10-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 3:41 · ATL 4 · Score 10-10
(3:41) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 8:42 · ATL 24 · Score 10-13
(8:42) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 8:37 · TB 80 · Score 16-13
(8:37) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 8:26 · TB 2 · Score 17-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ATL 1 · Score 17-19
(15:00) 22-D.Martin left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · ATL 2 · Score 17-20
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 10:33 · ATL 30 · Score 17-23
(10:33) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 8:01 · TB 3 · Score 23-23
(8:01) 33-M.Turner left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 7:55 · TB 2 · Score 24-23
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

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.
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) 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 Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2012-11-25?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-23 in Week 12, 2012.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Final: Atlanta Falcons 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23.

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q1 1:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 10:33) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 8:37) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q4 15:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 8:01) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 7:43, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 3:41, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 8:42, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 10:33, 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), 72.2% completion, +16.9% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +14.85 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.9% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.96 total passing EPA.

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

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+6.85 EPA): (8:37) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 11-J.Jones for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Atlanta Falcons won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 9-1 Now 10-1 W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

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