Buccaneers 22–17 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2012

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 57.1% completion, -0.9% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.68 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -11.6% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.71 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22–17 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13–3 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: V. Jackson
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (:25) 22-D.Martin left end to ATL 6 for no gain (28-T.DeCoud).
Game date: 2012-12-30

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 22–17 on 2012-12-30. V. Jackson posted a game-high +3.68 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	10	9	0	0	22
Atlanta Falcons	3	0	7	7	0	17

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3ATL 30

+3TB 10

+3ATL 24

TB 17

ATL 40

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 6:28FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 30
Score
3-0
(6:28) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:27FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
TB 10
Score
3-3
(2:27) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 8:51TD
Mykel Williams
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 8
Score
9-3
(8:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 19-M.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 8:43XP
CBC. Barth
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
10-3
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:07FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
13-3
(3:07) 10-C.Barth 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 10:52FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 24
Score
16-3
(10:52) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 3:51TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
TB 17
Score
16-9
(3:51) 79-M.Johnson reported in as eligible. 33-M.Turner right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 3:45XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
16-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:52TD
DMD. Martin
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 40
Score
22-10
(1:52) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:07TD
HDH. Douglas
Points+6
Yard line
TB 7
Score
22-16
(7:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 83-H.Douglas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:02XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
22-17
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).

1V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
2J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.71 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
3L. Stocker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
4Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
5J. Snelling · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
6Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
7J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
8D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.10 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

V. Jackson — TB · Receiving

V. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+3.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.

V. Jackson's top snap (+2.56 EPA): (11:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 83-V.Jackson to ATL 24 for 16 yards (54-S.Nicholas).

Biggest single play (-4.66 EPA): D. Martin — (:25) 22-D.Martin left end to ATL 6 for no gain (28-T.DeCoud).

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) · 49 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.9% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.68 total EPA
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -11.6% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.024	-0.149
Offensive success rate	38.6%	38.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.071	-0.055
Rush EPA/play	-0.171	-0.231
Defensive EPA/play	+0.149	+0.024
Defensive success rate	62.0%	61.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.02 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.15 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -11.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -1.95 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 — Mykel Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 8:51)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q3 3:51)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin (Q3 1:52)
Atlanta Falcons — H. Douglas (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 7:07)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q1 6:28)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q1 2:27)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q2 3:07)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q3 10:52)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q2 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 19-M.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 8:43) — 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 4 (Q2 3:07) — (3:07) 10-C.Barth 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) 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 17 (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) 79-M.Johnson reported in as eligible. 33-M.Turner right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 3:45) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 40 (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 83-H.Douglas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 7:02) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 83-H.Douglas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.13]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete deep right to 88-T.Gonzalez (24-M.Barron). [WPA -11.1% · EPA -2.85]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 19-M.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.99]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 11-T.Underwood INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at TB 32. 22-A.Samuel to TB 21 for 11 yards (88-L.Stocker). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -4.39]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 5-M.Bosher punt is BLOCKED by 56-D.Watson, Center-47-J.Harris, ball out of bounds at ATL 26. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.49]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:25) — (:25) 22-D.Martin left end to ATL 6 for no gain (28-T.DeCoud). [WPA +1.4% · EPA -4.66]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 11-T.Underwood INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at TB 32. 22-A.Samuel to TB 21 for 11 yards (88-L.Stocker). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -4.39]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 83-H.Douglas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.13]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.90]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 6:28 · ATL 30 · Score 3-0
(6:28) 10-C.Barth 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 2:27 · TB 10 · Score 3-3
(2:27) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 8:51 · ATL 8 · Score 9-3
(8:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 19-M.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 8:43 · ATL 2 · Score 10-3
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 3:07 · ATL 4 · Score 13-3
(3:07) 10-C.Barth 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 10:52 · ATL 24 · Score 16-3
(10:52) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 3:51 · TB 17 · Score 16-9
(3:51) 79-M.Johnson reported in as eligible. 33-M.Turner right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 3:45 · TB 2 · Score 16-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 1:52 · ATL 40 · Score 22-10
(1:52) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 7:07 · TB 7 · Score 22-16
(7:07) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 83-H.Douglas for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 7:02 · TB 2 · Score 22-17
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.

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.
V. Jackson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2012-12-30?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 22-17 in Week 17, 2012.

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

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22, Atlanta Falcons 17.

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 8:51) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q3 3:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q3 1:52) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — H. Douglas (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 7:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 6:28, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 2:27, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 3:07, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 10:52, 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), 57.1% completion, -0.9% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.68 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -11.6% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.71 total passing EPA.

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

V. Jackson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.68 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.56 EPA): (11:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 83-V.Jackson to ATL 24 for 16 yards (54-S.Nicholas)..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 22-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 13-2 Now 13-3 L

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