Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 31–26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 24–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kirk Cousins
- Top passer
- Baker Mayfield
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right to 8-K.Pitts for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penal…
- Game date
- 2024-10-27
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–26 on 2024-10-27. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +17.00 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 | |
| 7 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Kirk Cousins · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +17.00 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 2

Kyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play - 3

Cade Otton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.06 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 4

Baker Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +7.72 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 5

Darnell Mooney · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play - 6

Rakim Jarrett · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play - 7

Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 8

Baker Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 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
Kirk Cousins — ATL · Passing
Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+17.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
Kirk Cousins's top snap (+6.03 EPA): (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right to 8-K.Pitts for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-26-K.Merriweather, Defensive Holding, declined.
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 · 71.2% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +7.72 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) · 33 dropbacks · 69.7% completion · +12.7% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +17.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.159 | +0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.9% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.515 | +0.148 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.206 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.159 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 42.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.16 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.04 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +12.06 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +3.70 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — Kyle Pitts (Kirk Cousins pass) 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Cade Otton (Baker Mayfield pass) 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Ricky White III (Baker Mayfield pass) 
Atlanta Falcons — Kyle Pitts (Kirk Cousins pass) 
Atlanta Falcons — Darnell Mooney (Kirk Cousins pass) 
Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Kirk Cousins pass) 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Cade Otton (Baker Mayfield pass)
Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Trenton Gill 
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo
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 36 (Q1 12:59); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 12:52) — 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 5 (Q1 4:25) — (4:25) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 88-C.Otton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 4:22) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q2 10:35); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 7 (Q2 10:28) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 49 (Q2 7:27); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 7:19) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 30 (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 2:09) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 34 (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 4-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the TB 35 (Q2 1:04) — 16-T.Gill kicks 67 yards from TB 35 to ATL -2. 34-R.McCloud to ATL 30 for 32 yards (37-T.Thomas, 26-K.Merriweather).; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q3 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left to 7-B.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 0:14) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the TB 95 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 18-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 1, touched at ATL 5, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-C.Otton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 6:52) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) 6-Y.Koo 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep middle.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right to 8-K.Pitts for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-26-K.Merriweather, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 14:23) — (14:23) 1-R.White up the middle to TB 43 for 5 yards (50-J.Smith-Williams, 3-J.Bates). FUMBLES (3-J.Bates), RECOVERED by ATL-3-J.Bates at TB 43. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right to 8-K.Pitts for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-26-K.Merriweather, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 14:23) — (14:23) 1-R.White up the middle to TB 43 for 5 yards (50-J.Smith-Williams, 3-J.Bates). FUMBLES (3-J.Bates), RECOVERED by ATL-3-J.Bates at TB 43. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field s
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 12:59 · TB 36 · Score 6-0
(12:59) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right to 8-K.Pitts for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-26-K.Merriweather, Defensive Holding, declined.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 12:52 · 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 4:25 · ATL 5 · Score 7-6
(4:25) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 88-C.Otton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 4:22 · ATL 15 · Score 7-7
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 10:35 · ATL 18 · Score 7-13
(10:35) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 1-R.White for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-3-J.Bates, Taunting, 8 yards, enforced between downs.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 10:28 · ATL 7 · Score 7-14
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 7:27 · TB 49 · Score 13-14
(7:27) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field s
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 7:19 · TB 15 · Score 14-14
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 2:14 · TB 30 · Score 20-14
(2:14) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 2:09 · TB 15 · Score 21-14
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 1:09 · ATL 34 · Score 21-17
(1:09) 4-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 1:04 · TB 35 · Score 21-17
16-T.Gill kicks 67 yards from TB 35 to ATL -2. 34-R.McCloud to ATL 30 for 32 yards (37-T.Thomas, 26-K.Merriweather).
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · TB 21 · Score 24-17
(:05) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 0:20 · TB 6 · Score 30-17
(:20) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left to 7-B.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 0:14 · TB 15 · Score 31-17
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:11 · TB 95 · Score 31-19
(12:11) 18-K.Cousins FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 1, touched at ATL 5, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 6:55 · ATL 4 · Score 31-25
(6:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-C.Otton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 6:52 · ATL 15 · Score 31-26
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.
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.
- Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Baker Mayfield (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2024-10-27?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-26 in Week 8, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9; Final: Atlanta Falcons 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — K. Pitts (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 12:59) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Otton (B. Mayfield pass) (Q1 4:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. White (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 10:35) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — K. Pitts (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 7:27) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Mooney (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 2:14) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 0:20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Otton (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 6:55) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 1:09, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — T. Gill (Q2 1:04, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:05, 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), 71.2% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +7.72 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), 69.7% completion, +12.7% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +17.00 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+6.03 EPA): (12:59) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep right to 8-K.Pitts for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-26-K.Merriweather, Defensive Holding, declined..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Atlanta Falcons won 31-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L