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NFL · Week 8 · October 27, 2024 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Falcons defeat Buccaneers 31–26 in Week 8

Kirk Cousins led Fantasy Impact as Falcons prevailed in a 31–26 Week 8 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 31 5–3 Winner
Final 31–26
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26 4–4
Winner
Atlanta Falcons
Final score
31–26
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 24–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
FantasyHQ MVP
Kirk Cousins
Game date
October 27, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Kirk Cousins
    Kirk Cousins 23/33 · 278 YDS · 4 TD +17.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Kyle Pitts
    Kyle Pitts 4 REC · 91 YDS · 2 TD +10.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Darnell Mooney
    Darnell Mooney 4 REC · 86 YDS · 1 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • Cade Otton
    Cade Otton 9 REC · 81 YDS · 2 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Baker Mayfield
    Baker Mayfield 37/52 · 340 YDS · 3 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Rakim Jarrett
    Rakim Jarrett 3 REC · 58 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Atlanta Falcons71770031
Tampa Bay Buccaneers71309026

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 12:59TD
    Kyle Pitts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  2. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q1 12:52XP
    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.

  3. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 4:25TD
    Cade Otton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 5
    Score
    7-6

    (4:25) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 88-C.Otton for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 4:22XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    7-7

    4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  5. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 10:35TD
    Ricky White III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  6. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 10:28XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 7
    Score
    7-14

    4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 7:27TD
    Kyle Pitts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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 stands.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 7:19XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 15
    Score
    14-14

    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  9. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 2:14TD
    Darnell Mooney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 30
    Score
    20-14

    (2:14) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 2:09XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 15
    Score
    21-14

    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  11. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 1:09FG
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 34
    Score
    21-17

    (1:09) 4-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.

  12. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 1:04FG
    Trenton Gill

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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).

  13. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:05FG
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 21
    Score
    24-17

    (:05) 6-Y.Koo 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  14. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 0:20TD
    Brian Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 6
    Score
    30-17

    (:20) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass short left to 7-B.Robinson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q3 0:14XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 15
    Score
    31-17

    6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  16. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 12:11Safety
    Kirk Cousins

    Points+2

    Yard line
    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.

  17. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 6:55TD
    Cade Otton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    31-25

    (6:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-C.Otton for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 6:52XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    31-26

    4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-Z.Triner, Holder-16-T.Gill.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kirk CousinsKirk Cousins · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +17.00 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  2. 2Kyle PittsKyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
  3. 3Cade OttonCade Otton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.06 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  4. 4Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +7.72 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  5. 5Darnell MooneyDarnell Mooney · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  6. 6Rakim JarrettRakim Jarrett · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  7. 7Brian RobinsonBrian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  8. 8Baker MayfieldBaker 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.

Kirk Cousins

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 MayfieldBaker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 52 dropbacks · 71.2% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +7.72 total EPA
  • Kirk CousinsKirk 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.

StatAtlanta FalconsTampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play+0.159+0.041
Offensive success rate57.9%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 rate49.5%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

  • Kyle PittsAtlanta Falcons — Kyle Pitts (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 12:59)
  • Cade OttonTampa Bay Buccaneers — Cade Otton (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q1 4:25)
  • Ricky White IIITampa Bay Buccaneers — Ricky White III (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 10:35)
  • Kyle PittsAtlanta Falcons — Kyle Pitts (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 7:27)
  • Darnell MooneyAtlanta Falcons — Darnell Mooney (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 2:14)
  • Brian RobinsonAtlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 0:20)
  • Cade OttonTampa Bay Buccaneers — Cade Otton (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q4 6:55)

Field goals

  • Chase McLaughlinTampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin (Q2 1:09)
  • Trenton GillTampa Bay Buccaneers — Trenton Gill (Q2 1:04)
  • Younghoe KooAtlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 0:05)
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. [WPA -19.0% · EPA -2.89]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep middle. [WPA -16.4% · EPA -0.83]
  • 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. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +6.03]
  • 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 [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.27]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.31]
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. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +6.03]
  • 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 [WPA -13.2% · EPA -5.27]
  • 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 [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.79]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 18-K.Cousins pass deep middle to 1-D.Mooney for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.1% · EPA +4.31]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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).
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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