Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–20 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Michael Penix Jr.
- Top passer
- Michael Penix Jr.
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:46) 4-C.McLaughlin 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-86-E.Deckers, Hold…
- Game date
- 2025-09-07
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 23–20 on 2025-09-07. Michael Penix Jr. posted a game-high +18.06 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
How the game unfolded
Scoring plays pinned to the field — same view as the live analytics box score.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Atlanta Falcons- +6
Atlanta Falcons TDBrian Robinson (M.Penix pass pass)(13:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right to 7-B.Robinson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - +1Atlanta Falcons XP6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- +3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FGChase McLaughlin(10:21) 4-C.McLaughlin 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - +6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TDEmeka Egbuka (B.Mayfield pass pass)(7:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 2-E.Egbuka for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - +1Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- +3
Atlanta Falcons FGYounghoe Koo(:57) 6-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - +6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TDBucky Irving (B.Mayfield pass pass)(7:33) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 7-B.Irving for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - +1Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- +3Atlanta Falcons FGYounghoe Koo(:23) 6-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- +6
Atlanta Falcons TDMichael Penix Jr.(2:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - +1Atlanta Falcons XP6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- +6Tampa Bay Buccaneers TDEmeka Egbuka (B.Mayfield pass pass)(1:04) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 2-E.Egbuka for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Michael Penix Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +18.06 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2
Baker Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +11.36 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 3Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.85 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4Emeka Egbuka · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 5
Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 6
Ray-Ray McCloud III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 7
Kyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 8Cas. Washington · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 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
Michael Penix Jr. — ATL · Passing
Michael Penix Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+18.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
Michael Penix Jr.'s top snap (+4.26 EPA): (13:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right to 7-B.Robinson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.35 EPA): Chase McLaughlin — (11:46) 4-C.McLaughlin 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Quarterback report card
Michael Penix Jr. led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -5.9% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +18.06 total EPA
- Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -10.4% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 47.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.299 | +0.354 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.517 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.011 | -0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.7% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.08 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 10 drives, +0.99 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +5.63 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Michael Penix Jr. pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Emeka Egbuka (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Bucky Irving (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Michael Penix Jr.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Emeka Egbuka (Baker Mayfield pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
- 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 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 50 (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right to 7-B.Robinson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 13:14) — 6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q2 10:21) — (10:21) 4-C.McLaughlin 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 30 (Q2 7:00) — (7:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 2-E.Egbuka for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 6:53) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 22 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) 6-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 7-B.Irving for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 7:26) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q3 0:23) — (:23) 6-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 2:17) — 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 25 (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 2-E.Egbuka for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 6-Y.Koo 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 2-E.Egbuka for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix scrambles left end to TB 2 for 1 yard (8-S.Dennis). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix scrambl
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 17-S.Shepard to ATL 40 for 10 yards (55-K.Elliss).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:46) — (11:46) 4-C.McLaughlin 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right to 7-B.Robinson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 9:03) — (9:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right tackle to TB 47 for no gain (0-Y.Diaby).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 13:26 · TB 50 · Score 0-6
(13:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right to 7-B.Robinson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 13:14 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 10:21 · ATL 30 · Score 3-7
(10:21) 4-C.McLaughlin 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 7:00 · ATL 30 · Score 9-7
(7:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 2-E.Egbuka for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 6:53 · ATL 15 · Score 10-7
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:57 · TB 22 · Score 10-10
(:57) 6-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 7:33 · ATL 9 · Score 16-10
(7:33) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 7-B.Irving for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 7:26 · ATL 15 · Score 17-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 0:23 · TB 18 · Score 17-13
(:23) 6-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:23 · TB 4 · Score 17-19
(2:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix scrambles up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 2:17 · TB 15 · Score 17-20
6-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:04 · ATL 25 · Score 23-20
(1:04) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 2-E.Egbuka for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2025-09-07?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-20 in Week 1, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Atlanta Falcons 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (M. Penix pass) (Q1 13:26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Egbuka (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 7:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Irving (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 7:33) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Penix (Q4 2:23) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Egbuka (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 1:04) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 10:21, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:57, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q3 0:23, 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?
Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), 52.9% completion, -5.9% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +18.06 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 44.7% completion, -10.4% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.36 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (+4.26 EPA): (13:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short right to 7-B.Robinson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 1-0 W
Atlanta Falcons
Now 0-1 L
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