Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 27–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 13–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matt Ryan
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:56) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass incomplete short left to 83-V.Jackson (23-R.Alford) [93-…
- Game date
- 2014-11-09
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–17 on 2014-11-09. Matt Ryan posted a game-high +14.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 27 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(6:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:56) 39-S.Jackson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-93-G.McCoy, Defensive Offside, declined.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(7:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:53) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(10:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(14:24) 12-J.McCown pass short right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-87-A.Seferian-Jenkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(9:25) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 83-H.Douglas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(4:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 6:30FG PMP. MurrayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 33
- Score
- 0-3
(6:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:56TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 6-3
(:56) 39-S.Jackson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-93-G.McCoy, Defensive Offside, declined.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:51XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-3
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:14FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 19
- Score
- 10-3
(7:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:53TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 22
- Score
- 10-9
(:53) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:46XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-10
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:01FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 25
- Score
- 13-10
(:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:28FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 26
- Score
- 16-10
(10:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 14:24TD ASA. Seferian-JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 16-16
(14:24) 12-J.McCown pass short right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-87-A.Seferian-Jenkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 14:18XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 16-17
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:25TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 22-17
(9:25) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:18Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 24-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 83-H.Douglas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:15FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 27-17
(4:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal 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 · +14.69 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +11.13 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 3
Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.44 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 4J. McCown · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.15 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 5Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 6Shedrick Jackson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.76 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7M. James · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8Christian Sims · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 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 (+14.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
Matt Ryan's top snap (+4.13 EPA): (9:48) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones pushed ob at TB 10 for 39 yards (31-M.Wright).
Biggest single play (-6.28 EPA): J. McCown — (1:56) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass incomplete short left to 83-V.Jackson (23-R.Alford) [93-M.Goodman]. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 12
Quarterback report card
J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +8.15 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +14.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.164 | -0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.377 | +0.163 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.336 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.014 | -0.164 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.16 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +13.28 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, -1.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Shedrick Jackson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (J. McCown pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Seferian-Jenkins (J. McCown pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- 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 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 33 (Q1 6:30) — (6:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 0:56) — (:56) 39-S.Jackson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-93-G.McCoy, Defensive Offside, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 0:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 22 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:46) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 26 (Q3 10:28) — (10:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 11–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 14:24); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 14:18) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 9:25) — (9:25) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q4 9:18); Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 15 (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 34-C.Sims left guard to ATL 37 for 2 yards (93-M.Goodman). FUMBLES (93-M.Goodman), RECOVERED by ATL-90-S.Maponga at ATL 35. 90-S.Maponga to ATL 35 for no gain (62-E.Dietrich-Smith).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:25) — (9:25) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones to TB 33 for 22 yards (38-D.Goldson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 13-M.Evans to ATL 15 for 17 yards (23-R.Alford, 36-K.Ishmael).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass incomplete short left to 83-V.Jackson (23-R.Alford) [93-M.Goodman]. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 12
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 34-C.Sims left guard to ATL 37 for 2 yards (93-M.Goodman). FUMBLES (93-M.Goodman), RECOVERED by ATL-90-S.Maponga at ATL 35. 90-S.Maponga to ATL 35 for no gain (62-E.Dietrich-Smith).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones pushed ob at TB 10 for 39 yards (31-M.Wright).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 6:30 · ATL 33 · Score 0-3
(6:30) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:56 · TB 1 · Score 6-3
(:56) 39-S.Jackson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-93-G.McCoy, Defensive Offside, declined. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:51 · TB 2 · Score 7-3
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 7:14 · TB 19 · Score 10-3
(7:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:53 · ATL 22 · Score 10-9
(:53) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:46 · ATL 2 · Score 10-10
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · TB 25 · Score 13-10
(:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 10:28 · TB 26 · Score 16-10
(10:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 14:24 · ATL 1 · Score 16-16
(14:24) 12-J.McCown pass short right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-87-A.Seferian-Jenkins, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:18 · ATL 2 · Score 16-17
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 9:25 · TB 5 · Score 22-17
(9:25) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 84-R.White for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 9:18 · TB 2 · Score 24-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 83-H.Douglas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field s - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 4:15 · TB 15 · Score 27-17
(4:15) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal 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.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. McCown (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2014-11-09?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-17 in Week 10, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 11, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Jackson (Q1 0:56) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (J. McCown pass) (Q2 0:53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Seferian-Jenkins (J. McCown pass) (Q4 14:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 9:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q1 6:30, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 7:14, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 10:28, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 4:15, 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?
J. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 54.0% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +8.15 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 51.3% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.69 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 +14.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+4.13 EPA): (9:48) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 11-J.Jones pushed ob at TB 10 for 39 yards (31-M.Wright)..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L
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