Buccaneers 23–20 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2015

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 71.2% completion, +13.3% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +11.95 total passing EPA. J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 42.1% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +12.67 total passing EPA.

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

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.08 EPA): (:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–20 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13–3 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jameis Winston
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (9:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan Aborted. 68-M.Person FUMBLES at TB 9, RECOVERED by TB-56-J.Smith…
Game date: 2015-11-01

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 23–20 on 2015-11-01. Jameis Winston posted a game-high +12.67 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	10	7	0	3	23
Atlanta Falcons	3	0	7	10	0	20

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3ATL 20

+3ATL 5

ATL 20

ATL 4

+1TB 15

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:58FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
TB 3
Score
0-3
(7:58) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 2:08FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 20
Score
3-3
(2:08) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:36FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
6-3
(3:36) 10-C.Barth 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:35TD
CBC. Brate
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 20
Score
12-3
(:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:30XP
CBC. Barth
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
13-3
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:11TD
Jameis Winston
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
19-3
(6:11) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:06XP
CBC. Barth
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
20-3
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:19TD
JTJ. Tamme
Points+6
Yard line
TB 7
Score
20-9
(:19) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-J.Tamme for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:15XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
20-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:00FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
TB 6
Score
20-13
(5:00) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:23TD
Justin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
TB 8
Score
20-19
(:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:17XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
20-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
OT 7:57FG
CBC. Barth
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 12
Score
23-20
(7:57) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +12.67 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +11.95 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
3J. Tamme · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
4C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
5Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
6D. Freeman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
7Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
8B. Myers · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 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

Jameis Winston — TB · Passing

Jameis Winston posted the highest total EPA (+12.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Jameis Winston's top snap (+3.08 EPA): (:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.52 EPA): Matt Ryan — (9:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan Aborted. 68-M.Person FUMBLES at TB 9, RECOVERED by TB-56-J.Smith at TB 13. 56-J.Smith to TB 22 for 9 yards (73-R.Schraeder).

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) · 52 dropbacks · 71.2% completion · +13.3% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +11.95 total EPA
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +12.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.038	-0.029
Offensive success rate	39.1%	53.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.333	+0.230
Rush EPA/play	-0.236	-0.503
Defensive EPA/play	+0.029	-0.038
Defensive success rate	46.8%	60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.04 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -2.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +3.33 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 — C. Brate (Jameis Winston pass) (Q2 0:35)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jameis Winston (Q3 6:11)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Tamme (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 0:19)
Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 0:23)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q1 7:58)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q1 2:08)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (Q2 3:36)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 5:00)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth (OT 7:57)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 3 (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 5 (Q2 3:36) — (3:36) 10-C.Barth 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 20 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:30) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q3 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 6:06) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q3 0:19) — (:19) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-J.Tamme for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 0:15) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q4 5:00) — (5:00) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 0:17) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Overtime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 12 (OT 7:57) — (7:57) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 7:57) — (7:57) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. [WPA +51.1% · EPA +0.12]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass incomplete short left to 11-A.Humphries. [WPA -34.4% · EPA -1.41]
Atlanta Falcons (OT 5:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short middle to 16-J.Hardy [93-G.McCoy]. [WPA -23.5% · EPA +0.25]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +2.04]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Alexander at TB 35. 58-K.Alexander to 50 for 15 yards (16-J.Hardy). [WPA -16.2% · EPA -4.55]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan Aborted. 68-M.Person FUMBLES at TB 9, RECOVERED by TB-56-J.Smith at TB 13. 56-J.Smith to TB 22 for 9 yards (73-R.Schraeder). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -6.52]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 24, RECOVERED by TB-90-H.Melton at TB 24. 90-H.Melton to TB 24 for no gain (65-C.Chester). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -5.52]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-J.Tamme INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Alexander at TB 35. 58-K.Alexander to 50 for 15 yards (16-J.Hardy). [WPA -16.2% · EPA -4.55]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones to ATL 41 for 35 yards (58-K.Alexander). FUMBLES (58-K.Alexander), RECOVERED by TB-58-K.Alexander at ATL 41. 58-K.Alexander to ATL 21 for 20 y [WPA -15.3% · EPA -4.17]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 7:58 · TB 3 · Score 0-3
(7:58) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 2:08 · ATL 20 · Score 3-3
(2:08) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 3:36 · ATL 5 · Score 6-3
(3:36) 10-C.Barth 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:35 · ATL 20 · Score 12-3
(:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · ATL 15 · Score 13-3
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 6:11 · ATL 4 · Score 19-3
(6:11) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 6:06 · ATL 15 · Score 20-3
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 0:19 · TB 7 · Score 20-9
(:19) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 83-J.Tamme for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 0:15 · TB 15 · Score 20-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 5:00 · TB 6 · Score 20-13
(5:00) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:23 · TB 8 · Score 20-19
(:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:17 · TB 15 · Score 20-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — OT 7:57 · ATL 12 · Score 23-20
(7:57) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.

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.
Jameis Winston (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 2015-11-01?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-20 in Week 8, 2015.

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 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Atlanta Falcons 20.

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q2 0:35) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Winston (Q3 6:11) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Tamme (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 0:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 0:23) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 7:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 2:08, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 3:36, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 5:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (OT 7:57, 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), 71.2% completion, +13.3% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +11.95 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 42.1% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +12.67 total passing EPA.

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

Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.67 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.08 EPA): (:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L

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