Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21–15 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 0–16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:57) 7-L.Fournette left guard to ATL 15 for no gain (92-A.Ogundeji, 32-J.Hawkins).
- Game date
- 2022-10-09
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 21–15 on 2022-10-09. T. Brady posted a game-high +16.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(9:34) (No Huddle) 7-L.Fournette right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(1:21) 3-R.Succop 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
5-J.Camarda kicks 63 yards from TB 35 to ATL 2. 35-A.Williams to ATL 32 for 30 yards (5-J.Camarda; 41-K.Kieft).
(:03) 3-R.Succop 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(6:12) 74-F.Johnson reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 17-R.Gage is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(13:44) (Shotgun) 35-A.Williams right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(4:43) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-32-M.Edwards was injured during the play.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-M.Mariota pass to 12-K.Hodge is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 0-6
(9:34) (No Huddle) 7-L.Fournette right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:31XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:21FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 0-10
(1:21) 3-R.Succop 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:18FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 35
- Score
- 0-10
5-J.Camarda kicks 63 yards from TB 35 to ATL 2. 35-A.Williams to ATL 32 for 30 yards (5-J.Camarda; 41-K.Kieft).
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:03FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 26
- Score
- 0-13
(:03) 3-R.Succop 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:12TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 0-19
(6:12) 74-F.Johnson reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:09Safety TBT. BradyPoints+2
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 0-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 17-R.Gage is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:44TD Avery WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 6-21
(13:44) (Shotgun) 35-A.Williams right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 13:39XP Younghoe KooPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-21
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:43TD Olamide ZaccheausPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 19
- Score
- 13-21
(4:43) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-32-M.Edwards was injured during the play.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:38Safety Marcus MariotaPoints+2
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 15-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-M.Mariota pass to 12-K.Hodge is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +16.78 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2
Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play - 3
Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 4Leonard Fournette · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5Olamide Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 6Marcus Mariota · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 7
KhaDarel Hodge · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 8
Anthony Firkser · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.26 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 (+16.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 55 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.07 EPA): (6:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans pushed ob at ATL 1 for 40 yards (21-D.Marlowe). Tampa Bay challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field
Biggest single play (-3.88 EPA): Leonard Fournette — (4:57) 7-L.Fournette left guard to ATL 15 for no gain (92-A.Ogundeji, 32-J.Hawkins).
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) · 55 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +16.78 total EPA
- Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) · 37 dropbacks · 37.8% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.001 | +0.075 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.5% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.040 | +0.305 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.152 | -0.210 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.075 | -0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 58.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.00 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.07 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +0.09 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +6.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Leonard Fournette
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Leonard Fournette (T. Brady pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Avery Williams
- Atlanta Falcons — Olamide Zaccheaus (Marcus Mariota pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jake Camarda
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 16–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 9:34) — (9:34) (No Huddle) 7-L.Fournette right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 9:31) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) 3-R.Succop 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the TB 35 (Q2 1:18) — 5-J.Camarda kicks 63 yards from TB 35 to ATL 2. 35-A.Williams to ATL 32 for 30 yards (5-J.Camarda; 41-K.Kieft).; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 3-R.Succop 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 8–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 6:12) — (6:12) 74-F.Johnson reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 6:09) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 17-R.Gage is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 15–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 35-A.Williams right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 13:39) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 19 (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-32-M.Edwards was injured during the play.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q4 4:38) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-M.Mariota pass to 12-K.Hodge is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:57) — (4:57) 7-L.Fournette left guard to ATL 15 for no gain (92-A.Ogundeji, 32-J.Hawkins).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota scrambles left end to ATL 48 for 16 yards (22-K.Neal).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:43) — (11:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans to ATL 12 for 25 yards (32-J.Hawkins). TB-13-M.Evans was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:17) — (9:17) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short middle to 12-K.Hodge to ATL 36 for 11 yards (22-K.Neal).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota sacked at TB 33 for -8 yards (31-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (31-A.Winfield) [31-A.Winfield], and recovers at TB 34.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:57) — (4:57) 7-L.Fournette left guard to ATL 15 for no gain (92-A.Ogundeji, 32-J.Hawkins).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 6:56) — (6:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans pushed ob at ATL 1 for 40 yards (21-D.Marlowe). Tampa Bay challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was Upheld. The
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:11) — (4:11) 1-M.Mariota sacked at ATL 43 for -9 yards (90-L.Hall).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 17-O.Zaccheaus ran ob at TB 40 for 20 yards (31-A.Winfield). PENALTY on TB-50-V.Vea, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at TB 40.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 9:34 · ATL 1 · Score 0-6
(9:34) (No Huddle) 7-L.Fournette right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 9:31 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 1:21 · ATL 3 · Score 0-10
(1:21) 3-R.Succop 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 1:18 · TB 35 · Score 0-10
5-J.Camarda kicks 63 yards from TB 35 to ATL 2. 35-A.Williams to ATL 32 for 30 yards (5-J.Camarda; 41-K.Kieft). - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · ATL 26 · Score 0-13
(:03) 3-R.Succop 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 6:12 · ATL 1 · Score 0-19
(6:12) 74-F.Johnson reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q3 6:09 · ATL 2 · Score 0-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 17-R.Gage is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 13:44 · TB 8 · Score 6-21
(13:44) (Shotgun) 35-A.Williams right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 13:39 · TB 15 · Score 7-21
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 4:43 · TB 19 · Score 13-21
(4:43) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 17-O.Zaccheaus for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-32-M.Edwards was injured during the play. - Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 4:38 · TB 2 · Score 15-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-M.Mariota pass to 12-K.Hodge is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Marcus Mariota (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2022-10-09?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 21-15 in Week 5, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Fournette (Q2 9:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Fournette (T. Brady pass) (Q3 6:12) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Williams (Q4 13:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — O. Zaccheaus (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 4:43) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 1:21, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — J. Camarda (Q2 1:18, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 63.6% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +16.78 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons), 37.8% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.49 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 55 snaps. Their top snap (+3.07 EPA): (6:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans pushed ob at ATL 1 for 40 yards (21-D.Marlowe). Tampa Bay challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the .
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 21-15 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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