Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 30–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–10 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Drake London
- Top passer
- Desmond Ridder
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder sacked at ATL 33 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-45-D.W…
- Game date
- 2023-01-08
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30–17 on 2023-01-08, overcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 23–10 halftime lead. Drake London posted a game-high +9.82 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(9:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 8-K.Rudolph for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(3:31) (Shotgun) 64-R.Neuzil reported in as eligible. 4-D.Ridder pass short right to 85-M.Pruitt for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(:59) 7-Y.Koo 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(8:19) 3-R.Succop 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(1:50) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left to 17-R.Gage for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(10:31) 7-Y.Koo 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder pass short left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(8:10) (Shotgun) 84-C.Patterson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(4:05) 7-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:51TD KRK. RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 8
- Score
- 6-0
(9:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 8-K.Rudolph for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:47XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:31TD MyCole PruittPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-6
(3:31) (Shotgun) 64-R.Neuzil reported in as eligible. 4-D.Ridder pass short right to 85-M.Pruitt for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:22XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-7
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:59FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 31
- Score
- 7-10
(:59) 7-Y.Koo 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 8:19FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 23
- Score
- 10-10
(8:19) 3-R.Succop 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:50TD Russell Gage Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 16-10
(1:50) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left to 17-R.Gage for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:46TD RSR. SuccopPoints+7
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 17-10
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:31FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 17-13
(10:31) 7-Y.Koo 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:54TD Olamide ZaccheausPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 17-19
(:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder pass short left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 0:51XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 17-20
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:10TD Cordarrelle PattersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-26
(8:10) (Shotgun) 84-C.Patterson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:07XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 17-27
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:05FG Younghoe KooPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 33
- Score
- 17-30
(4:05) 7-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play - 2
Desmond Ridder · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.24 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 3
Anthony Firkser · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.36 EPA/play - 4Olamide Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 5MyCole Pruitt · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6K. Rudolph · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 7Cordarrelle Patterson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8
Deven Thompkins · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.28 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
Drake London — ATL · Receiving
Drake London posted the highest total EPA (+9.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.23 EPA per play.
Drake London's top snap (+3.46 EPA): (12:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder pass deep right to 5-D.London to TB 39 for 40 yards (27-Z.McCollum).
Biggest single play (-5.61 EPA): Desmond Ridder — (4:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder sacked at ATL 33 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-45-D.White at ATL 31. 45-D.White to ATL 22 for 9 yards (25-T.Allgeier; 76-K.McGary).
Quarterback report card
Desmond Ridder led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.24 total EPA
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 17 dropbacks · 76.5% completion · +6.8% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -1.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.129 | +0.061 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.7% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.192 | +0.121 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.162 | -0.051 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.061 | +0.129 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 65.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.06 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +4.93 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -9.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Rudolph (T. Brady pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — MyCole Pruitt (Desmond Ridder pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Russell Gage Jr. (Blaine Gabbert pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Olamide Zaccheaus (Desmond Ridder pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Cordarrelle Patterson
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
- Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q1 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 8-K.Rudolph for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 9:47) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 64-R.Neuzil reported in as eligible. 4-D.Ridder pass short right to 85-M.Pruitt for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 3:22) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 31 (Q1 0:59) — (:59) 7-Y.Koo 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 16–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 23 (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) 3-R.Succop 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 3 (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left to 17-R.Gage for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q2 1:46) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) 7-Y.Koo 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q3 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder pass short left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 0:51) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 84-C.Patterson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 8:07) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 33 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 7-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder sacked at ATL 33 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-45-D.White at ATL 31. 45-D.White to ATL 22 for 9 yards (25-T.Allgeier; 76-K.McGary).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 14-C.Godwin to TB 33 for 6 yards (27-R.Grant). FUMBLES (27-R.Grant), touched at TB 33, RECOVERED by ATL-27-R.Grant at TB 34.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder pass short left to 86-A.Firkser to TB 32 for 11 yards (31-A.Winfield).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder pass deep right to 5-D.London to TB 39 for 40 yards (27-Z.McCollum).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 64-R.Neuzil reported in as eligible. 4-D.Ridder pass short right to 85-M.Pruitt for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder sacked at ATL 33 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-45-D.White at ATL 31. 45-D.White to ATL 22 for 9 yards (25-T.Allgeier; 76-K.McGary).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 14-C.Godwin to TB 33 for 6 yards (27-R.Grant). FUMBLES (27-R.Grant), touched at TB 33, RECOVERED by ATL-27-R.Grant at TB 34.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder pass deep right to 5-D.London to TB 39 for 40 yards (27-Z.McCollum).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder pass short left to 86-A.Firkser to TB 32 for 11 yards (31-A.Winfield).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 9:51 · ATL 8 · Score 6-0
(9:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 8-K.Rudolph for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 9:47 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 3:31 · TB 2 · Score 7-6
(3:31) (Shotgun) 64-R.Neuzil reported in as eligible. 4-D.Ridder pass short right to 85-M.Pruitt for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 3:22 · TB 15 · Score 7-7
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 0:59 · TB 31 · Score 7-10
(:59) 7-Y.Koo 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 8:19 · ATL 23 · Score 10-10
(8:19) 3-R.Succop 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 1:50 · ATL 3 · Score 16-10
(1:50) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short left to 17-R.Gage for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+7) — Q2 1:46 · ATL 15 · Score 17-10
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 10:31 · TB 6 · Score 17-13
(10:31) 7-Y.Koo 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 0:54 · TB 3 · Score 17-19
(:54) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder pass short left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 0:51 · TB 15 · Score 17-20
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 8:10 · TB 2 · Score 17-26
(8:10) (Shotgun) 84-C.Patterson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 8:07 · TB 15 · Score 17-27
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · TB 33 · Score 17-30
(4:05) 7-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
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.
- Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Desmond Ridder (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- T. Brady (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2023-01-08?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-17 in Week 18, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Atlanta Falcons 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Rudolph (T. Brady pass) (Q1 9:51) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Pruitt (D. Ridder pass) (Q1 3:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gage (B. Gabbert pass) (Q2 1:50) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — O. Zaccheaus (D. Ridder pass) (Q3 0:54) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Patterson (Q4 8:10) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q1 0:59, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 8:19, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 10:31, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 4:05, 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?
Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons), 54.3% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.24 total passing EPA. T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 76.5% completion, +6.8% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -1.41 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.46 EPA): (12:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Ridder pass deep right to 5-D.London to TB 39 for 40 yards (27-Z.McCollum)..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 8-8 Now 8-9 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-10 Now 7-10 W
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