Falcons vs Buccaneers Week 2 2021: Final Score 48

Final2021 Week 2

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FLSun, Sep 19, 2021, 4:05 PM ET

Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Week 2 2021

Atlanta Falcons

Away

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

HomeWon

Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Falcons	0	10	15	0	25
Buccaneers	7	14	7	20	48

ATL 25TB 48 Final

Passing leader
Matt Ryan
ATL · QB
19.3PPR pts
35/46, 300 YDS, 2 TD, 3 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Mike Evans
TB · WR
24.5PPR pts
5 REC, 75 YDS, 2 TD
Falcons leader
Cordarrelle Patterson
ATL · RB
23.9PPR pts
7 ATT, 11 YDS, 1 TD, 5 REC, 58 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Defensive playmaker
Mike Edwards
TB
2 INT, 2 TD, 4 TKL

Buccaneers 48, Falcons 25: Tampa Bay leads from start to finish

The Falcons went 6-for-15 on third down and committed three turnovers.

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Key advantages

+0.7 yards/play TB 5.7 · ATL 5.0
+2 turnover margin TB 1 · ATL 3 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Buccaneers Won

Tampa Bay won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Falcons vs Buccaneers
Falcons	Stat	Buccaneers
5.0	Yards per play	5.7

3	Turnovers	1

Other team stats
348	Total yards	341

69	Plays	60

40%	Third-down conversion	33%

33:31	Time of possession	26:29

Scoring Summary

The Buccaneers scored seven touchdowns; the Falcons scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Falcons vs Buccaneers
Time	Team	Play	ATL	TB
1st quarter
12:22	TB	Tom Brady → Rob Gronkowski, 20-yard TD Takes leadRyan Succop XP	0	7
2nd quarter
14:07	TB	Tom Brady → Rob Gronkowski, 1-yard TD Extends leadRyan Succop XP	0	14
11:48	ATL	Cordarrelle Patterson 10-yard TD runYounghoe Koo XP	7	14
0:43	TB	Tom Brady → Mike Evans, 3-yard TD Extends leadRyan Succop XP	7	21
0:00	ATL	Younghoe Koo 36-yard FG	10	21
3rd quarter
12:43	TB	Tom Brady → Mike Evans, 1-yard TD Extends leadRyan Succop XP	10	28
6:35	ATL	Matt Ryan → Calvin Ridley, 3-yard TDYounghoe Koo XP	17	28
1:45	ATL	Matt Ryan → Cordarrelle Patterson, 7-yard TDMatt Ryan 2-pt run	25	28
4th quarter
9:18	TB	Tom Brady → Chris Godwin, 12-yard TD Extends leadRyan Succop XP	25	35
7:53	TB	Mike Edwards 31-yard interception return TD Extends leadXP missed	25	41
4:01	TB	Mike Edwards 15-yard interception return TD Extends leadRyan Succop XP	25	48

Fantasy Points: Falcons vs Buccaneers, Week 2 2021

Fantasy leaders

Tom BradyTBQB28.6 PTSQB4
Mike EvansTBWR24.5 PTSWR5
Cordarrelle PattersonATLRB22.9 PTSRB5
Rob GronkowskiTBTE19.9 PTSTE3

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate
Matt RyanATLQB	19.3	QB13	35/46	300	2	3	2	3	0	80.0
Tom BradyTBQB	28.6	QB4	24/36	276	5	0	1	6	0	129.2
Josh RosenATLQB	0.0	—	0/2	0	0	0	—	—	—	39.6
Blaine GabbertTBQB	-0.3	—	—	—	—	—	3	-3	0	—

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Mike EvansTBWR	24.5	WR5	WR	—	—	—	9	5	75	2	Start/Sit →
Cordarrelle PattersonATLRB	22.9	RB5	RB	7	11	1	7	5	58	1
Rob GronkowskiTBTE	19.9	TE3	TE	—	—	—	5	4	39	2
Calvin RidleyATLWR	19.3	WR17	WR	—	—	—	10	7	63	1	Start/Sit →
Chris GodwinTBWR	16.2	WR25	WR	—	—	—	5	4	62	1
Mike DavisATLRB	13.3	RB18	RB	9	38	0	7	7	25	0
Kyle PittsATLTE	12.3	TE8	TE	—	—	—	6	5	73	0
Leonard FournetteTBRB	10.6	RB24	RB	11	52	0	4	4	24	0
Russell GageATLWR	7.8	WR57	WR	—	—	—	7	5	28	0
Ronald JonesTBRB	4.6	RB50	RB	6	27	0	3	1	9	0
Olamide ZaccheausATLWR	4.2	WR80	WR	—	—	—	4	2	22	0	Start/Sit →
Giovani BernardTBRB	3.6	RB53	RB	—	—	—	2	2	16	0
O.J. HowardTBTE	3.1	TE36	TE	—	—	—	1	1	21	0
Antonio BrownTBWR	2.7	WR91	WR	—	—	—	3	1	17	0
Lee SmithATLTE	1.9	TE46	TE	—	—	—	1	1	9	0
Tajae SharpeATLWR	1.8	WR103	WR	—	—	—	2	1	8	0
Cameron BrateTBTE	1.8	TE48	TE	—	—	—	1	1	8	0
Christian BlakeATLWR	1.8	WR104	WR	—	—	—	1	1	8	0
Hayden HurstATLTE	1.6	TE56	TE	—	—	—	1	1	6	0
Tyler JohnsonTBWR	1.5	WR110	WR	—	—	—	2	1	5	0
Parker HesseATLTE	0.0	—	TE	—	—	—	1	0	0	0

Fantasy Usage

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

Calvin RidleyWR60 snaps83%
Kyle PittsTE57 snaps79%
Mike DavisRB46 snaps64%
Olamide ZaccheausWR42 snaps58%
Russell GageWR38 snaps53%

Target Share47 targets

Calvin Ridley21%, 10 targets
Cordarrelle Patterson15%, 7 targets
Mike Davis15%, 7 targets
Russell Gage15%, 7 targets
Kyle Pitts13%, 6 targets
Other21%, 10 targets

Carry Share18 carries

Mike Davis50%, 9 carries
Cordarrelle Patterson39%, 7 carries
Matt Ryan11%, 2 carries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Snap Share

Chris GodwinWR56 snaps89%
Rob GronkowskiTE51 snaps81%
Mike EvansWR46 snaps73%
Leonard FournetteRB31 snaps49%
Antonio BrownWR28 snaps44%

Target Share35 targets

Mike Evans26%, 9 targets
Rob Gronkowski14%, 5 targets
Chris Godwin14%, 5 targets
Leonard Fournette11%, 4 targets
Antonio Brown9%, 3 targets
Other26%, 9 targets

Carry Share21 carries

Leonard Fournette52%, 11 carries
Ronald Jones29%, 6 carries
Blaine Gabbert14%, 3 carries
Tom Brady5%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Chris GodwinTBWR	56	89%	5	14%	0
Calvin RidleyATLWR	60	83%	10	21%	0
Rob GronkowskiTBTE	51	81%	5	14%	0
Kyle PittsATLTE	57	79%	6	13%	0
Mike EvansTBWR	46	73%	9	26%	0
Mike DavisATLRB	46	64%	7	15%	9
Olamide ZaccheausATLWR	42	58%	4	9%	0
Russell GageATLWR	38	53%	7	15%	0
Leonard FournetteTBRB	31	49%	4	11%	11
Antonio BrownTBWR	28	44%	3	9%	0
Hayden HurstATLTE	30	42%	1	2%	0
Ronald JonesTBRB	26	41%	3	9%	6
Cordarrelle PattersonATLRB	24	33%	7	15%	7
Cameron BrateTBTE	21	33%	1	3%	0
Tyler JohnsonTBWR	17	27%	2	6%	0
Scotty MillerTBWR	12	19%	0	0%	0
Lee SmithATLTE	13	18%	1	2%	0
Tajae SharpeATLWR	13	18%	2	4%	0
Christian BlakeATLWR	13	18%	1	2%	0
O.J. HowardTBTE	11	17%	1	3%	0
Giovani BernardTBRB	6	10%	2	6%	0
Parker HesseATLTE	6	8%	1	2%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+13.1Tom Brady29.6 PTS vs 16.5 xFP
Biggest underperformer−4.3Mike Davis13.3 PTS vs 17.6 xFP
Highest expected volume21.5 xFPMatt Ryan19.3 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Matt RyanATL · QB	19.3	21.5	−2.2	92%	46 att	—	46	2	10%	0	0%
Mike DavisATL · RB	13.3	17.6	−4.3	64%	45% car	—	0	9	45%	7	15%
Calvin RidleyATL · WR	19.3	16.8	+2.5	83%	21% tgt	—	0	0	0%	10	21%
Tom BradyTB · QB	29.6	16.5	+13.1	95%	36 att	—	36	1	5%	0	0%
Cordarrelle PattersonATL · RB	23.9	16.3	+7.6	33%	35% car	—	0	7	35%	7	15%
Mike EvansTB · WR	24.5	15.2	+9.3	73%	26% tgt	—	0	0	0%	9	26%
Leonard FournetteTB · RB	11.6	13.8	−2.2	49%	52% car	—	0	11	52%	4	11%
Russell Gage Jr.ATL · WR	7.8	11.8	−4.0	53%	15% tgt	—	0	0	0%	7	15%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE	12.3	10.1	+2.2	79%	13% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	13%
Ronald JonesTB · —	4.6	8.9	−4.3	41%	29% car	—	0	6	29%	3	9%
Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR	16.2	8.4	+7.8	89%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	14%
Rob GronkowskiTB · TE	19.9	8.4	+11.5	81%	14% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	14%
Olamide ZaccheausATL · WR	4.2	6.7	−2.5	58%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	8%
Antonio BrownTB · WR	2.7	5.1	−2.4	44%	9% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	9%
Giovani BernardTB · RB	3.6	3.4	+0.2	10%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Tajae SharpeATL · WR	1.8	3.4	−1.6	18%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	4%
Tyler JohnsonTB · WR	1.5	3.4	−1.9	27%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Keith SmithATL · RB	0.3	3.0	−2.7	—	10% car	—	0	2	10%	1	2%
Blaine GabbertTB · QB	-0.3	1.9	−2.2	5%	0 att	—	0	3	14%	0	0%
Cameron BrateTB · TE	1.8	1.7	+0.1	33%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Christian BlakeATL · WR	1.8	1.7	+0.1	18%	2% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	2%
Hayden HurstATL · TE	1.6	1.7	−0.1	42%	2% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	2%
Lee SmithATL · TE	1.9	1.7	+0.2	18%	2% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	2%
O.J. HowardTB · TE	3.1	1.7	+1.4	17%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Parker HesseATL · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	8%	2% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	2%
Josh RosenATL · QB	0.0	0.9	−0.9	8%	2 att	—	2	0	0%	0	0%

Team totals: Falcons 48 targets and 20 carries; Buccaneers 35 targets and 21 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Matt Ryan

ATL · QB · 19.3 pts on 21.5 expected

35 of 46 passing for 300 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions; 2 carries for 3 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.5 expected.

Tom Brady Ran hot

TB · QB · 29.6 pts on 16.5 expected

24 of 36 passing for 276 yards, 5 touchdowns; 1 carry for 6 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Mike Davis

ATL · RB · 13.3 pts on 17.6 expected

7 targets (15% of the team's), 7 catches for 25 yards; 9 carries (45% of the team's) for 38 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.6 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (7).

Calvin Ridley

ATL · WR · 19.3 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (21% of the team's), 7 catches for 63 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (10).

Start/Sit: Calvin Ridley →

Mike Evans Ran hot

TB · WR · 24.5 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (9).

Start/Sit: Mike Evans →

Leonard Fournette

TB · RB · 11.6 pts on 13.8 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 4 catches for 24 yards; 11 carries (52% of the team's) for 52 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.8 expected.

Trend: Season high in carries (11).

Cordarrelle Patterson Ran hot

ATL · RB · 23.9 pts on 16.3 expected

7 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 58 yards and 1 touchdown; 7 carries (35% of the team's) for 11 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Trend: Season high in targets (7).

Chris Godwin Jr. Ran hot

TB · WR · 16.2 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 62 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Atlanta Falcons

Stock up: Olamide Zaccheaus played 58% of the snaps, up from a 26% season average.
Stock down: Russell Gage Jr. played 53% of the snaps, down from a 68% season average.
Stock down: Hayden Hurst played 42% of the snaps, down from a 60% season average.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Stock up: Ronald Jones played 41% of the snaps, up from a 9% season average.
Stock up: Tyler Johnson played 27% of the snaps, up from a 5% season average.
Stock down: Mike Evans played 73% of the snaps, down from a 94% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Falcons defense and Buccaneers defense
Points allowed to	Falcons D	Buccaneers D
QBs	18.8	17.5
RBs	24.6	21.7
WRs	36.6	34.8
TEs	12.4	13.3

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Tampa Bay opened at 82% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Buccaneers win probability

Key Swings

+11Brady → Gronkowski, 20-yd TD82% → 92%Q1 12:22
+6Brady → Gronkowski, 1-yd TD92% → 98%Q2 14:07
+7Brady → Evans, 3-yd TD92% → 98%Q2 0:43
−16Ryan → Patterson, 7-yd TD98% → 82%Q3 1:45
+16Brady → Godwin, 12-yd TD82% → 99%Q4 9:18

Swing in Buccaneers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Falcons vs Buccaneers
Atlanta Falcons	Measure	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
69	Plays	60
71%	Pass rate	65%
6.0	Yds / dropback	6.6
2.8	Yds / carry	3.9
6/15	Third downs	4/12

Efficiency edge Tampa Bay ran 9 fewer plays but gained 0.6 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
ATL Ridley 21% · Patterson 15% · Davis 15%
TB Evans 26% · Godwin 14% · Gronkowski 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Falcons vs Buccaneers
Result	ATL	TB
Touchdowns	3	5
Field goals	1	0
Punts	4	4
Turnovers	3	1
Turnovers on downs	3	1

TB turnover edge: +2

The Buccaneers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.

All 26 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
TB	Q1 15:00	6	75	2:38	Touchdown
ATL	Q1 12:22	3	7	1:09	Punt
TB	Q1 11:13	8	39	3:33	Fumble
ATL	Q1 7:40	6	17	3:49	Punt
TB	Q1 3:51	3	2	0:58	Punt
ATL	Q1 2:53	4	9	1:52	Downs
TB	Q1 1:01	5	46	1:54	Touchdown
ATL	Q2 14:07	5	66	2:19	Touchdown
TB	Q2 11:48	6	24	1:43	Punt
ATL	Q2 10:05	9	34	5:51	Punt
TB	Q2 4:14	8	85	3:31	Touchdown
ATL	Q2 0:43	4	47	0:43	Field goal
ATL	Q3 15:00	2	8	0:41	Interception
TB	Q3 14:19	4	18	1:36	Touchdown
ATL	Q3 12:43	13	75	6:08	Touchdown
TB	Q3 6:35	3	-15	1:54	Punt
ATL	Q3 4:41	6	46	2:56	Touchdown
TB	Q3 1:45	7	7	3:41	Punt
ATL	Q4 13:04	3	6	2:11	Punt
TB	Q4 10:53	3	43	1:35	Touchdown
ATL	Q4 9:18	3	6	1:25	Interception
ATL	Q4 7:53	5	19	2:14	Downs
TB	Q4 5:39	4	9	1:31	Downs
ATL	Q4 4:08	1	0	0:07	Interception
ATL	Q4 4:01	6	17	2:06	Downs
TB	Q4 1:55	3	-3	1:55	End of game

About these numbers

The Buccaneers' interception touchdown is counted as a Falcons interception, not as a Buccaneers possession. The Buccaneers' interception touchdown is counted as a Falcons interception, not as a Buccaneers possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

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Falcons vs Buccaneers Head-to-Head

The Falcons and Buccaneers first met in 1977 and have played 65 times since. They have been NFC South rivals since 2002.

All-time series: 33–32Falcons lead, 65 meetings since 1977
Postseason: 0No playoff meetings
Largest Falcons win: 56–142014
Largest Buccaneers win: 48–101987

Since 2021

5–5 Series tied

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. F = Falcons win, B = Buccaneers win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

Week 8 Falcons at Buccaneers Sun, Nov 1, 2026 Upcoming
Week 16 Buccaneers at Falcons Sun, Dec 27, 2026 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 15 Falcons at Buccaneers, 2025 Wk 15 recap Thu, Dec 11, 2025 ATL 29 TB 28 ATL W
2025 Wk 1 Buccaneers at Falcons, 2025 Wk 1 recap Sun, Sep 7, 2025 TB 23 ATL 20 TB W
2024 Wk 8 Falcons at Buccaneers, 2024 Wk 8 recap Sun, Oct 27, 2024 ATL 31 TB 26 ATL W
2024 Wk 5 Buccaneers at Falcons, 2024 Wk 5 recap Thu, Oct 3, 2024 ATL 36 TB 30 ATL W
2023 Wk 14 Buccaneers at Falcons, 2023 Wk 14 recap Sun, Dec 10, 2023 TB 29 ATL 25 TB W
2023 Wk 7 Falcons at Buccaneers, 2023 Wk 7 recap Sun, Oct 22, 2023 ATL 16 TB 13 ATL W
2022 Wk 18 Buccaneers at Falcons, 2022 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 8, 2023 ATL 30 TB 17 ATL W
2022 Wk 5 Falcons at Buccaneers, 2022 Wk 5 recap Sun, Oct 9, 2022 TB 21 ATL 15 TB W
2021 Wk 13 Buccaneers at Falcons, 2021 Wk 13 recap Sun, Dec 5, 2021 TB 30 ATL 17 TB W
2021 Wk 2 Falcons at Buccaneers Sun, Sep 19, 2021 TB 48 ATL 25 TB W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Falcons vs Buccaneers
Falcons	Stat	Buccaneers
7-10	Record	13-4

18.4	Points per game	30.1

303.8	Yards per game	405.9

5.1	Yards per play	6.1

27.0	Points allowed per game	20.8

364.4	Yards allowed per game	331.5

Falcons vs Buccaneers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: TB −12.5Buccaneers covered by 10.5
Total: 52Over: 73 points scored (by 21)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Buccaneers	32.3	48	+15.8
Falcons	19.8	25	+5.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Atlanta Falcons

Against the spread: 0–2
Over/under: 1–1
ATS as favorite: 0–1
ATS as underdog: 0–1
ATS on the road: 0–1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Against the spread: 1–1
Over/under: 2–0
ATS as favorite: 1–1
ATS at home: 1–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Game info

Round: Week 2
Date: Sep 19, 2021
Kickoff (ET): 4:05 PM
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Margin: 23 points
TV: FOX
Attendance: 63,694

Before and after

Atlanta Falcons

Previous: Week 1: L 6–32 vs Eagles
Next: Week 3: W 17–14 at Giants

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Previous: Week 1: W 31–29 vs Cowboys
Next: Week 3: L 24–34 at Rams

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Falcons vs Buccaneers Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Falcons vs Buccaneers Week 2 game?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 48–25 in Week 2 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on September 19, 2021. See the Buccaneers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Falcons vs Buccaneers?

The final score was Buccaneers 48, Falcons 25. The Buccaneers led 21–10 at halftime, and the second half went Falcons 15, Buccaneers 27.

What happened in the Falcons vs Buccaneers game?

Tampa Bay led 21–10 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Atlanta 27–15 after the break to win 48–25. Atlanta outgained the Buccaneers 348–341, but the Buccaneers averaged 5.7 yards per play. Tom Brady led all players with 24 of 36 passing for 276 yards and 5 touchdowns, plus a carry for 6 rushing yards. The Falcons committed 3 turnovers, the Buccaneers 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Falcons vs Buccaneers?

Tom Brady led the game with 28.6 PPR fantasy points, the QB4 of Week 2, on 24 of 36 passing for 276 yards and 5 touchdowns, plus a carry for 6 rushing yards. Mike Evans was next with 24.5 (WR5).

Who led Falcons vs Buccaneers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Matt Ryan (ATL) led all passers with 35 of 46 for 300 yards, 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Leonard Fournette (TB) led in rushing with 11 carries for 52 yards. Mike Evans (TB) led in receiving with 5 catches for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Tom Brady score against the Falcons?

Tom Brady scored 28.6 fantasy points against the Falcons in Week 2 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 24 of 36 passing for 276 yards and 5 touchdowns, plus a carry for 6 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Buccaneers?

Tom Brady outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 29.6 PPR points on 16.5 xFP (+13.1). Mike Davis fell furthest short, with 13.3 points on 17.6 xFP (−4.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Falcons vs Buccaneers?

Matt Ryan had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 19.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Buccaneers beat the Falcons?

The Buccaneers beat the Falcons 48–25 because they averaged 5.7 yards per play to 5.0 and won the turnover battle 3–1.

Which team won the turnover battle in Falcons vs Buccaneers?

The Buccaneers won the turnover battle 3–1: the Falcons gave the ball away 3 times and the Buccaneers 1 time. The Buccaneers won the game.

What is the all-time Falcons vs Buccaneers record?

The Falcons lead the all-time series 33–32 across 65 meetings since 1977.

When did the Falcons and Buccaneers last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on January 3, 2021, when the Buccaneers beat the Falcons 44–27.

What was the closing spread for Falcons vs Buccaneers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Buccaneers −12.5, making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 52. That implied about 32.3 points for the Buccaneers and 19.8 for the Falcons.

Did Falcons vs Buccaneers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 52, and the teams combined for 73 points, 21 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Falcons vs Buccaneers?

The Buccaneers covered by 10.5 against the closing line of Buccaneers −12.5. The final margin was 23 points.