Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 23–17 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 7–10 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tyrod Taylor
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 39 for -8 yards (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hugh…
- Game date
- 2017-10-01
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Atlanta Falcons 23–17 on 2017-10-01, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 10–7 halftime lead. Tyrod Taylor posted a game-high +6.09 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(10:35) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(6:57) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 87-J.Matthews for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(:21) 24-D.Freeman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(11:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 39 for -8 yards (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes) [55-J.Hughes], RECOVERED by BUF-27-T.White at BUF 48. 27-T.White for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-24-D.Freeman, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(12:03) 4-S.Hauschka 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(7:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 14-J.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(4:48) 4-S.Hauschka 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(3:10) 4-S.Hauschka 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:35FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 10
- Score
- 0-3
(10:35) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:57TD Jordan MatthewsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 6-3
(6:57) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 87-J.Matthews for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:51XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-3
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:21TD DFD. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 7-9
(:21) 24-D.Freeman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:18XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 7-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 11:04TD Tre'Davious WhitePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 53
- Score
- 13-10
(11:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 39 for -8 yards (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes) [55-J.Hughes], RECOVERED by BUF-27-T.White at BUF 48. 27-T.White for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-24-D.Freeman, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 10:55XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 14-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 12:03FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 6
- Score
- 17-10
(12:03) 4-S.Hauschka 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:04TD JHJ. HardyPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 17-16
(7:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 14-J.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:00XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 17-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:48FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 38
- Score
- 20-17
(4:48) 4-S.Hauschka 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 3:10FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 37
- Score
- 23-17
(3:10) 4-S.Hauschka 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Tyrod Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.09 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 2C. Clay · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3Ju. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 4L. McCoy · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 5A. Holmes · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 6Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7L. Toilolo · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.33 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
Tyrod Taylor — BUF · Passing
Tyrod Taylor posted the highest total EPA (+6.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
Tyrod Taylor's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (8:41) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 25-L.McCoy to ATL 46 for 17 yards (95-J.Crawford).
Biggest single play (-8.53 EPA): Matt Ryan — (11:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 39 for -8 yards (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes) [55-J.Hughes], RECOVERED by BUF-27-T.White at BUF 48. 27-T.White for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-2
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) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -8.16 total EPA
- Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 26 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.069 | -0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.234 | -0.174 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.136 | +0.019 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.064 | -0.069 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.06 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -5.67 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +5.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Jordan Matthews (Tyrod Taylor pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Freeman
- Buffalo Bills — Tre'Davious White
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Hardy (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the BUF 10 (Q2 10:35) — (10:35) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 6:57) — (6:57) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 87-J.Matthews for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 6:51) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 24-D.Freeman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 0:18) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 53 (Q3 11:04); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 10:55) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 9–7. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ATL 6 (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 4-S.Hauschka 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 14-J.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 7:00) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ATL 38 (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 4-S.Hauschka 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the ATL 37 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 4-S.Hauschka 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 39 for -8 yards (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes) [55-J.Hughes], RECOVERED by BUF-27-T.White at BUF 48. 27-T.White for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-2
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:49) — (:49) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 18-T.Gabriel.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 15-N.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde at BUF 28. 23-M.Hyde to ATL 35 for 37 yards (67-A.Levitre). The Replay Official reviewed the pass interce
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 14-J.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 4-S.Hauschka 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 39 for -8 yards (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes) [55-J.Hughes], RECOVERED by BUF-27-T.White at BUF 48. 27-T.White for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-2
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 15-N.Williams INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde at BUF 28. 23-M.Hyde to ATL 35 for 37 yards (67-A.Levitre). The Replay Official reviewed the pass interce
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 25-L.McCoy to ATL 46 for 17 yards (95-J.Crawford).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:49) — (:49) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short right to 18-T.Gabriel.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 10:35 · BUF 10 · Score 0-3
(10:35) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 6:57 · ATL 9 · Score 6-3
(6:57) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 87-J.Matthews for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 6:51 · ATL 15 · Score 7-3
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:21 · BUF 1 · Score 7-9
(:21) 24-D.Freeman left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · BUF 15 · Score 7-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 11:04 · BUF 53 · Score 13-10
(11:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 39 for -8 yards (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes) [55-J.Hughes], RECOVERED by BUF-27-T.White at BUF 48. 27-T.White for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-2 - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 10:55 · ATL 15 · Score 14-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 12:03 · ATL 6 · Score 17-10
(12:03) 4-S.Hauschka 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 7:04 · BUF 3 · Score 17-16
(7:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 14-J.Hardy for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 7:00 · BUF 15 · Score 17-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 4:48 · ATL 38 · Score 20-17
(4:48) 4-S.Hauschka 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 3:10 · ATL 37 · Score 23-17
(3:10) 4-S.Hauschka 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons on 2017-10-01?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-17 in Week 4, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q2: Buffalo Bills 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 9, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 23, Atlanta Falcons 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Matthews (T. Taylor pass) (Q2 6:57) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Freeman (Q2 0:21) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. White (Q3 11:04) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Hardy (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 7:04) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 10:35, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 12:03, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 4:48, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 3:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 51.1% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -8.16 total passing EPA. Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 46.2% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons?
Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (8:41) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 25-L.McCoy to ATL 46 for 17 yards (95-J.Crawford)..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Buffalo Bills won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
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