Buccaneers 31–24 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2016

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 60.0% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.23 total passing EPA. J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 63.9% completion, +11.2% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +19.27 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 +19.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.82 EPA): (5:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–24 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–13 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jameis Winston
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (5:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2016-09-11

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 31–24 on 2016-09-11. Jameis Winston posted a game-high +19.27 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	14	14	0	0	31
Atlanta Falcons	10	3	8	3	0	24

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3ATL 25

TB 5

ATL 4

ATL 23

ATL 30

ATL 45

TB 25

+2TB 2

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:57FG
RAR. Aguayo
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 25
Score
3-0
(9:57) 19-R.Aguayo 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:13FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
TB 16
Score
3-3
(7:13) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:16TD
MSM. Sanu
Points+6
Yard line
TB 5
Score
3-9
(:16) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:11XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
3-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:31TD
BMB. Myers
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
9-10
(10:31) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 82-B.Myers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:25XP
RAR. Aguayo
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-10
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:50FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
TB 16
Score
10-13
(1:50) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:24TD
Christian Sims
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 23
Score
16-13
(:24) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:14XP
RAR. Aguayo
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
17-13
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 13:02TD
ASA. Seferian-Jenkins
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 30
Score
23-13
(13:02) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 12:54XP
RAR. Aguayo
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
24-13
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:21TD
Mitchell Evans
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 45
Score
30-13
(5:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:12XP
RAR. Aguayo
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
31-13
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:42TD
Justin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
TB 25
Score
31-19
(1:42) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:35Safety
Matt Ryan
Points+2
Yard line
TB 2
Score
31-21
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:59FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
TB 11
Score
31-24
(4:59) 3-M.Bryant 29 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).

1Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +19.27 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +8.23 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
3Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
4Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
5Christian Sims · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
6Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
7M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
8A. Seferian-Jenkins · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.96 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 (+19.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Jameis Winston's top snap (+4.82 EPA): (5:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 45 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) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +8.23 total EPA
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +11.2% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +19.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.108	-0.020
Offensive success rate	43.4%	42.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.535	+0.183
Rush EPA/play	-0.259	-0.363
Defensive EPA/play	+0.020	-0.108
Defensive success rate	57.8%	56.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -1.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +8.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — M. Sanu (Matt Ryan pass) (Q1 0:16)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — B. Myers (Jameis Winston pass) (Q2 10:31)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Christian Sims (Jameis Winston pass) (Q2 0:24)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Seferian-Jenkins (Jameis Winston pass) (Q3 13:02)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Jameis Winston pass) (Q3 5:21)
Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 1:42)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Aguayo (Q1 9:57)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q1 7:13)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 1:50)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 4:59)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 25 (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) 19-R.Aguayo 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 16 (Q1 7:13) — (7:13) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q1 0:16) — (:16) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 0:11) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 82-B.Myers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 10:25) — 19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 16 (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 23 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:14) — 19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 30 (Q3 13:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 12:54) — 19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 45 (Q3 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 5:12) — 19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 25 (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q3 1:35) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman to TB 10 for 47 yards (23-C.Conte). [WPA +14.6% · EPA +3.96]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 12-M.Sanu to TB 16 for 59 yards (23-C.Conte). [WPA +12.7% · EPA +3.31]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.64]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass incomplete deep right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins. PENALTY on ATL-59-D.Campbell, Defensive Pass Interference, 25 yards, enforced at TB 44 - No Play. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.88]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Trufant at TB 22. 21-D.Trufant to TB 13 for 9 yards (34-C.Sims). Penalty on TB-83-V.Jackson, Illegal Formatio [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.50]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +4.82]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 26-T.Coleman to TB 10 for 47 yards (23-C.Conte). [WPA +14.6% · EPA +3.96]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.64]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Trufant at TB 22. 21-D.Trufant to TB 13 for 9 yards (34-C.Sims). Penalty on TB-83-V.Jackson, Illegal Formatio [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.50]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 9:57 · ATL 25 · Score 3-0
(9:57) 19-R.Aguayo 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 7:13 · TB 16 · Score 3-3
(7:13) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:16 · TB 5 · Score 3-9
(:16) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:11 · TB 15 · Score 3-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 10:31 · ATL 4 · Score 9-10
(10:31) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 82-B.Myers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · ATL 15 · Score 10-10
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 1:50 · TB 16 · Score 10-13
(1:50) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · ATL 23 · Score 16-13
(:24) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:14 · ATL 15 · Score 17-13
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 13:02 · ATL 30 · Score 23-13
(13:02) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 12:54 · ATL 15 · Score 24-13
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 5:21 · ATL 45 · Score 30-13
(5:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 5:12 · ATL 15 · Score 31-13
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 1:42 · TB 25 · Score 31-19
(1:42) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 11-J.Jones for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q3 1:35 · TB 2 · Score 31-21
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Ryan pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 4:59 · TB 11 · Score 31-24
(4:59) 3-M.Bryant 29 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.

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.
Jameis Winston (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2016-09-11?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-24 in Week 1, 2016.

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

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Atlanta Falcons 8; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Atlanta Falcons 24.

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

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Sanu (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 0:16) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Myers (J. Winston pass) (Q2 10:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Sims (J. Winston pass) (Q2 0:24) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Seferian-Jenkins (J. Winston pass) (Q3 13:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (J. Winston pass) (Q3 5:21) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 1:42) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Aguayo (Q1 9:57, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 7:13, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 1:50, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 4:59, 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), 60.0% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +8.23 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 63.9% completion, +11.2% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +19.27 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 +19.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.82 EPA): (5:21) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Now 1-0 W

Atlanta Falcons

Now 0-1 L

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