Falcons 16–13 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2023

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

B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.9% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.36 total passing EPA. D. Ridder (Atlanta Falcons), 65.5% completion, +15.3% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +10.51 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

D. Ridder (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (-6.27 EPA): (8:05) 9-D.Ridder FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 1, RECOVERED by TB-0-Y.Diaby at TB 3..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 16–13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Desmond Ridder
Top passer: Baker Mayfield
Biggest EPA play: (8:05) 9-D.Ridder FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 1, RECOVERED by TB-0-Y.Diaby at TB 3.
Game date: 2023-10-22

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16–13 on 2023-10-22. Desmond Ridder posted a game-high +10.51 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	7	3	3	6	0	16
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	7	3	0	6	0	13

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

TB 2

+1TB 15

ATL 40

+1ATL 15

+3TB 5

+3ATL 6

+3TB 23

+3ATL 18

+3TB 35

+3TB 33

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:52TD
Desmond Ridder
Points+6
Yard line
TB 2
Score
6-0
(6:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 6:48XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
7-0
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 3:31TD
Mitchell Evans
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 40
Score
7-6
(3:31) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 3:24XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
7-7
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:54FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
TB 5
Score
10-7
(11:54) 6-Y.Koo 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 5:17FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 6
Score
10-10
(5:17) 4-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:08FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
TB 23
Score
13-10
(2:08) 6-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:49FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 18
Score
13-13
(:49) 4-C.McLaughlin 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:45FG
Jake Camarda
Points+3
Yard line
TB 35
Score
13-13
5-J.Camarda kicks 65 yards from TB 35 to end zone, Touchback.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:04FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
TB 33
Score
16-13
(:04) 6-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
16-13
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Desmond Ridder · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +10.51 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2Ricky White III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
3Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
4Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
5Baker Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +3.36 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
6Scotty Miller · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play
7Tyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
8Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 12 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

Desmond Ridder — ATL · Passing

Desmond Ridder posted the highest total EPA (+10.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Desmond Ridder's top snap (-6.27 EPA): (8:05) 9-D.Ridder FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 1, RECOVERED by TB-0-Y.Diaby at TB 3.

Quarterback report card

Baker Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 52 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.36 total EPA
Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +15.3% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +10.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.011	-0.070
Offensive success rate	44.9%	38.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.362	+0.065
Rush EPA/play	-0.343	-0.408
Defensive EPA/play	+0.070	+0.011
Defensive success rate	61.8%	55.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.07 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, -0.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -6.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Desmond Ridder (Q1 6:52)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q1 3:31)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 11:54)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin (Q2 5:17)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q3 2:08)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin (Q4 0:49)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jake Camarda (Q4 0:45)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q4 0:04)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q4 0:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 6:48) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 40 (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 3:24) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q2 11:54) — (11:54) 6-Y.Koo 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 6 (Q2 5:17) — (5:17) 4-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 23 (Q3 2:08) — (2:08) 6-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 18 (Q4 0:49) — (:49) 4-C.McLaughlin 36 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 (Q4 0:45) — 5-J.Camarda kicks 65 yards from TB 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 33 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 6-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 6-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. [WPA +29.6% · EPA +1.09]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right intended for 88-C.Otton INTERCEPTED by 27-R.Grant at ATL 11. 27-R.Grant ran ob at ATL 15 for 4 yards. [WPA -27.4% · EPA -3.72]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end to TB 1 for 11 ya [WPA -23.1% · EPA -5.06]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at ATL 18 for -10 yards (90-D.Onyemata). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -0.95]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) 9-D.Ridder FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 1, RECOVERED by TB-0-Y.Diaby at TB 3. [WPA -19.7% · EPA -6.27]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) 9-D.Ridder FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 1, RECOVERED by TB-0-Y.Diaby at TB 3. [WPA -19.7% · EPA -6.27]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 83-D.Thompkins to TB 29 for 1 yard (53-N.Landman). FUMBLES (53-N.Landman), touched at TB 28, RECOVERED by ATL-72-L.London at TB 27. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.96]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end to TB 1 for 11 ya [WPA -23.1% · EPA -5.06]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +3.98]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 6:52 · TB 2 · Score 6-0
(6:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 6:48 · TB 15 · Score 7-0
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 3:31 · ATL 40 · Score 7-6
(3:31) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 3:24 · ATL 15 · Score 7-7
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 11:54 · TB 5 · Score 10-7
(11:54) 6-Y.Koo 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 5:17 · ATL 6 · Score 10-10
(5:17) 4-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 2:08 · TB 23 · Score 13-10
(2:08) 6-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 0:49 · ATL 18 · Score 13-13
(:49) 4-C.McLaughlin 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 0:45 · TB 35 · Score 13-13
5-J.Camarda kicks 65 yards from TB 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · TB 33 · Score 16-13
(:04) 6-Y.Koo 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 16-13
END GAME

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Desmond Ridder (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2023-10-22?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16-13 in Week 7, 2023.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Final: Atlanta Falcons 16, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13.

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

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Ridder (Q1 6:52) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q1 3:31) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 11:54, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 5:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 2:08, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q4 0:49, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — J. Camarda (Q4 0:45, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 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?

Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.9% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.36 total passing EPA. Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons), 65.5% completion, +15.3% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +10.51 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Desmond Ridder (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (-6.27 EPA): (8:05) 9-D.Ridder FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 1, RECOVERED by TB-0-Y.Diaby at TB 3..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

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