Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30–17 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 7-L.Fournette INTERCEPT…
- Game date
- 2021-12-05
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30–17 on 2021-12-05. T. Brady posted a game-high +16.75 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 13 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
(10:00) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(6:44) 28-M.Davis left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
(4:30) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 84-C.Brate for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(8:43) 7-Y.Koo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
(5:01) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 7-L.Fournette INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Davidson at TB 3. 90-M.Davidson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
(:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(1:53) 3-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 10:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 6-0
(10:00) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:53XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:44TD Michael DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 17
- Score
- 7-6
(6:44) 28-M.Davis left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:40XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-7
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:30TD CBC. BratePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 13-7
(4:30) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 84-C.Brate for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 8:43FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 13-10
(8:43) 7-Y.Koo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 5:01TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 27
- Score
- 19-10
(5:01) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:54XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 20-10
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:27TD Marlon DavidsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 92
- Score
- 20-16
(:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 7-L.Fournette INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Davidson at TB 3. 90-M.Davidson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:22XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 20-17
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:34TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 26-17
(:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:29XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 27-17
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:53FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 30-17
(1:53) 3-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +16.75 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2
Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.74 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 3
Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 4
Russell Gage Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.00 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 5R. Gronkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6
Olamide Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 7Michael Davis · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8
Kyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.19 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
T. Brady — TB · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+16.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (-6.97 EPA): (:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 7-L.Fournette INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Davidson at TB 3. 90-M.Davidson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 52 dropbacks · 73.1% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +16.75 total EPA
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 49 dropbacks · 61.2% completion · +4.8% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.147 | -0.061 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.322 | -0.104 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.191 | +0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.061 | -0.147 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -5.46 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +12.02 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Leonard Fournette (T. Brady pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Michael Davis
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Marlon Davidson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q1 10:00) — (10:00) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 9:53) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 17 (Q1 6:44) — (6:44) 28-M.Davis left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 6:40) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q1 4:30) — (4:30) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 84-C.Brate for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 3 (Q2 8:43) — (8:43) 7-Y.Koo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 27 (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 4:54) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 92 (Q2 0:27); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 0:22) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q3 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 0:29) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) 3-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 7-L.Fournette INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Davidson at TB 3. 90-M.Davidson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 13-M.Evans ran ob at ATL 11 for 36 yards.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 8-K.Pitts pushed ob at TB 26 for 29 yards (43-R.Cockrell).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at TB 48 for -8 yards (93-N.Suh).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 7-L.Fournette INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Davidson at TB 3. 90-M.Davidson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 7-L.Fournette to ATL 32 for 6 yards (45-D.Jones).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 8-K.Pitts pushed ob at TB 26 for 29 yards (43-R.Cockrell).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 10:00 · ATL 3 · Score 6-0
(10:00) (No Huddle) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 9:53 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 6:44 · TB 17 · Score 7-6
(6:44) 28-M.Davis left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 6:40 · TB 15 · Score 7-7
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 4:30 · ATL 3 · Score 13-7
(4:30) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 84-C.Brate for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 8:43 · TB 3 · Score 13-10
(8:43) 7-Y.Koo 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 5:01 · ATL 27 · Score 19-10
(5:01) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 4:54 · ATL 15 · Score 20-10
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · ATL 92 · Score 20-16
(:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 7-L.Fournette INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Davidson at TB 3. 90-M.Davidson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · TB 15 · Score 20-17
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-19-T.Morstead. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 0:34 · ATL 11 · Score 26-17
(:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 0:29 · ATL 15 · Score 27-17
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 1:53 · ATL 13 · Score 30-17
(1:53) 3-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
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.
- T. Brady (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 2021-12-05?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-17 in Week 13, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30, Atlanta Falcons 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Fournette (T. Brady pass) (Q1 10:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Davis (Q1 6:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (T. Brady pass) (Q1 4:30) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 5:01) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Davidson (Q2 0:27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 0:34) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 8:43, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q4 1:53, 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?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 73.1% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +16.75 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 61.2% completion, +4.8% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 52 snaps. Their top snap (-6.97 EPA): (:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 7-L.Fournette INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Davidson at TB 3. 90-M.Davidson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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