Final/OT2024 Week 5

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons, Week 5 2024

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Away

30

Atlanta Falcons

HomeWon

36

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Buccaneers101433030
Falcons710310636

TB 30ATL 36 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Kirk Cousins

    ATL · QB

    35.4PPR pts

    42/58, 509 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Drake London

    ATL · WR

    33.4PPR pts

    12 REC, 154 YDS, 1 TD

  • Buccaneers leader

    Baker Mayfield

    TB · QB

    23.4PPR pts

    19/24, 180 YDS, 3 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Lavonte David

    TB

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Falcons 36, Buccaneers 30: Atlanta wins it in overtime

Atlanta trailed 24–17 at halftime, regulation ended 30–30, and the Falcons won it 36–30 in overtime. The Falcons finished with a 550–333 edge in total offense and averaged 6.8 yards per play.

The Buccaneers went 6-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Falcons kept the ball for 33:37.

The two teams meet again in Week 8 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.3 yards/play ATL 6.8 · TB 6.5
  • +217 total yards ATL 550 · TB 333
  • +5:59 time of possession ATL 33:37 · TB 27:38

Game Highlights

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Why the Falcons Won

Atlanta won the efficiency and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Buccaneers vs Falcons
BuccaneersStatFalcons
6.5Yards per play6.8
333Total yards550
27:38Time of possession33:37
Other team stats
51Plays81
1Turnovers1
55%Third-down conversion43%

Scoring Summary

The Falcons scored four touchdowns and three field goals; the Buccaneers scored three touchdowns and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Buccaneers vs Falcons
TimeTeamPlayTBATL
1st quarter
11:54ATLKirk Cousins → Drake London, 18-yard TD Takes leadYounghoe Koo XP07
7:36TBBaker Mayfield → Mike Evans, 2-yard TD Ties gameChase McLaughlin XP77
1:22TBChase McLaughlin 53-yard FG Takes lead107
2nd quarter
11:58ATLKirk Cousins → Darnell Mooney, 24-yard TD Takes leadYounghoe Koo XP1014
10:17TBBaker Mayfield → Mike Evans, 23-yard TD Takes leadChase McLaughlin XP1714
6:17ATLYounghoe Koo 54-yard FG Ties game1717
1:56TBBaker Mayfield → Sterling Shepard, 4-yard TD Takes leadChase McLaughlin XP2417
3rd quarter
6:21ATLYounghoe Koo 48-yard FG2420
1:17TBChase McLaughlin 32-yard FG Extends lead2720
4th quarter
13:18ATLKirk Cousins → Darnell Mooney, 12-yard TD Ties gameYounghoe Koo XP2727
10:23TBChase McLaughlin 53-yard FG Takes lead3027
0:00ATLYounghoe Koo 52-yard FG Ties game3030
Overtime
8:45ATLKirk Cousins → KhaDarel Hodge, 45-yard TD Game winner3036

Fantasy Points: Buccaneers vs Falcons, Week 5 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Kirk CousinsATLQB35.4 PTSQB1
  2. Drake LondonATLWR33.4 PTSWR2
  3. Darnell MooneyATLWR31.5 PTSWR3
  4. Baker MayfieldTBQB23.4 PTSQB7

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Kirk CousinsATLQB35.4QB142/5850941———114.8Start/Sit →
Baker MayfieldTBQB23.4QB719/24180306420137.5Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Drake LondonATLWR33.4WR2WR———13121541Start/Sit →
Darnell MooneyATLWR31.5WR3WR———1691052Start/Sit →
Mike EvansTBWR23.2WR8WR———75622Start/Sit →
Kyle PittsATLTE15.8TE6TE———87880
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR14.7WR22WR———22671
Ray-Ray McCloudATLWR12.6WR34WR———96660
Chris GodwinTBWR11.6WR40WR12065640
Bijan RobinsonATLRB10.7RB27RB1261033160Start/Sit →
Rachaad WhiteTBRB9.6RB32RB1072033-60Start/Sit →
Cade OttonTBTE7.4TE23TE———43440Start/Sit →
Sterling ShepardTBWR7.4WR51WR———2141
Bucky IrvingTBRB5.6RB45RB944022120Start/Sit →
Tyler AllgeierATLRB5.5RB46RB612033130Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Snap Share

  1. Cade OttonTE53 snaps100%
  2. Chris GodwinWR52 snaps98%
  3. Mike EvansWR46 snaps87%
  4. Sterling ShepardWR36 snaps68%
  5. Rachaad WhiteRB34 snaps64%

Target Share24 targets

  1. Mike Evans29%, 7 targets
  2. Chris Godwin25%, 6 targets
  3. Cade Otton17%, 4 targets
  4. Rachaad White13%, 3 targets
  5. Sterling Shepard8%, 2 targets
  6. Other8%, 2 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Rachaad White38%, 10 carries
  2. Bucky Irving35%, 9 carries
  3. Baker Mayfield23%, 6 carries
  4. Chris Godwin4%, 1 carries

Atlanta Falcons

Snap Share

  1. Ray-Ray McCloudWR85 snaps98%
  2. Darnell MooneyWR85 snaps98%
  3. Kyle PittsTE74 snaps85%
  4. Drake LondonWR73 snaps84%
  5. Bijan RobinsonRB58 snaps67%

Target Share54 targets

  1. Darnell Mooney30%, 16 targets
  2. Drake London24%, 13 targets
  3. Ray-Ray McCloud17%, 9 targets
  4. Kyle Pitts15%, 8 targets
  5. Tyler Allgeier6%, 3 targets
  6. Other9%, 5 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. Bijan Robinson67%, 12 carries
  2. Tyler Allgeier33%, 6 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Cade OttonTBTE53100%417%0
Chris GodwinTBWR5298%625%1
Ray-Ray McCloudATLWR8598%917%0
Darnell MooneyATLWR8598%1630%0
Mike EvansTBWR4687%729%0
Kyle PittsATLTE7485%815%0
Drake LondonATLWR7384%1324%0
Sterling ShepardTBWR3668%28%0
Bijan RobinsonATLRB5867%36%12
Rachaad WhiteTBRB3464%313%10
Bucky IrvingTBRB2343%28%9
Tyler AllgeierATLRB3136%36%6
Payne DurhamTBTE1223%00%0
KhaDarel HodgeATLWR1618%24%0
Charlie WoernerATLTE1315%00%0
Kameron JohnsonTBWR48%00%0
Cody ThompsonTBWR36%00%0
Ko KieftTBTE24%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

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+11.3KhaDarel Hodge14.7 PTS vs 3.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−3.7Bucky Irving5.6 PTS vs 9.3 xFP
  • Highest expected volume27.9 xFPDarnell Mooney31.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Darnell MooneyATL · WR31.527.9+3.698%30% tgt—100%1630%
Kirk CousinsATL · QB35.425.8+9.6100%58 att—5800%00%
Drake LondonATL · WR33.422.3+11.184%24% tgt—000%1324%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIIATL · WR12.615.4−2.898%17% tgt—000%917%
Baker MayfieldTB · QB23.414.6+8.8100%24 att—24623%00%
Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE15.813.7+2.185%15% tgt—000%815%
Bijan RobinsonATL · RB10.713.0−2.367%67% car—01267%36%
Mike EvansTB · WR23.212.0+11.287%29% tgt—000%729%
Rachaad WhiteTB · RB9.611.7−2.164%38% car—01038%313%
Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR11.610.9+0.798%25% tgt—014%625%
Bucky IrvingTB · RB5.69.3−3.743%35% car—0935%28%
Tyler AllgeierATL · RB5.59.1−3.636%33% car—0633%36%
Cade OttonTB · TE7.46.9+0.5100%17% tgt—000%417%
KhaDarel HodgeATL · WR14.73.4+11.318%4% tgt—000%24%
Sterling ShepardTB · WR7.43.4+4.068%8% tgt—000%28%

Team totals: Buccaneers 24 targets and 26 carries; Falcons 54 targets and 18 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Baker Mayfield Ran hot

TB · QB · 23.4 pts on 14.6 expected

19 of 24 passing for 180 yards, 3 touchdowns; 6 carries for 42 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Baker Mayfield →

Kirk Cousins Ran hot

ATL · QB · 35.4 pts on 25.8 expected

42 of 58 passing for 509 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 25.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Mike Evans Ran hot

TB · WR · 23.2 pts on 12.0 expected

7 targets (29% of the team's), 5 catches for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Mike Evans →

Rachaad White

TB · RB · 9.6 pts on 11.7 expected

3 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for -6 yards; 10 carries (38% of the team's) for 72 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Rachaad White →

Darnell Mooney

ATL · WR · 31.5 pts on 27.9 expected

0 of 1 passing for 0 yards; 16 targets (30% of the team's), 9 catches for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 27.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Darnell Mooney →

Drake London Ran hot

ATL · WR · 33.4 pts on 22.3 expected

13 targets (24% of the team's), 12 catches for 154 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Drake London →

KhaDarel Hodge Ran hot

ATL · WR · 14.7 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (4% of the team's), 2 catches for 67 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Sterling Shepard Short-yardage role

TB · WR · 7.4 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.4 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Stock up: Sterling Shepard played 68% of the snaps, up from a 36% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Buccaneers defense and Falcons defense
Points allowed toBuccaneers DFalcons D
QBs20.220.4
RBs19.720.0
WRs35.737.0
TEs14.312.4

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

How the Game Swung

Atlanta opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.

Falcons win probability

Falcons win probability by game minuteFalcons started at 50%, stood at 24% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 13 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −25Mayfield → Evans, 23-yd TD64% → 39%Q2 10:17
  2. −26Mayfield → Shepard, 4-yd TD50% → 24%Q2 1:56
  3. +36Cousins → Mooney, 12-yd TD14% → 50%Q4 13:18
  4. +44Koo 52-yd FG6% → 50%Q4 0:00
  5. +50Cousins → Hodge, 45-yd TD50% → >99%OT 8:45

Swing in Falcons win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Buccaneers vs Falcons
Tampa Bay BuccaneersMeasureAtlanta Falcons
51Plays81
49%Pass rate78%
6.9Yds / dropback7.6
6.2Yds / carry4.1
6/11Third downs6/14

Efficiency edge Atlanta ran 30 more plays and gained 0.7 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • TB Evans 29% · Godwin 25% · Otton 17%
  • ATL Mooney 30% · London 24% · McCloud 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Buccaneers vs Falcons
ResultTBATL
Touchdowns34
Field goals33
Punts21
Turnovers11
Missed field goals02
  • The Falcons opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Falcons scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
ATLQ1 15:007703:06Touchdown
TBQ1 11:549634:18Touchdown
ATLQ1 7:368474:06Missed FG
TBQ1 3:306342:08Field goal
ATLQ1 1:229704:24Touchdown
TBQ2 11:583441:41Touchdown
ATLQ2 10:178344:00Field goal
TBQ2 6:177824:21Touchdown
ATLQ2 1:569311:44Punt
TBQ2 0:121-10:12End of half
TBQ3 15:003-22:50Punt
ATLQ3 12:1012505:49Field goal
TBQ3 6:219565:04Field goal
ATLQ3 1:178702:59Touchdown
TBQ4 13:186352:55Field goal
ATLQ4 10:238343:54Missed FG
TBQ4 6:297313:39Fumble
ATLQ4 2:504-51:06Interception
TBQ4 1:443-140:30Punt
ATLQ4 1:149461:14Field goal
ATLOT 10:004701:15Touchdown
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Buccaneers vs Falcons Head-to-Head

The Buccaneers and Falcons 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 Buccaneers win
48–101987
Largest Falcons win
56–142014

Since 2021

5–5 Series tied

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

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

2026 Meetings

  • Week 8 Falcons at Buccaneers Upcoming
  • Week 16 Buccaneers at Falcons Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Buccaneers vs Falcons
BuccaneersStatFalcons
10-7Record8-9
29.5Points per game22.9
399.6Yards per game369.8
6.2Yards per play5.8
22.6Points allowed per game24.9
341.8Yards allowed per game345.2

Buccaneers vs Falcons Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 8 in Tampa Bay and Week 16 in Atlanta. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Buccaneers vs Falcons Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Buccaneers vs Falcons Week 5 game?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36–30 in Week 5 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on October 3, 2024. See the Falcons' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Buccaneers vs Falcons?

The final score was Falcons 36, Buccaneers 30 in overtime. The Buccaneers led 24–17 at halftime, and the second half went Buccaneers 6, Falcons 13 before overtime.

What happened in the Buccaneers vs Falcons game?

Atlanta trailed 24–17 at halftime, regulation ended 30–30, and the Falcons won it 36–30 in overtime. The Falcons finished with a 550–333 edge in total offense and averaged 6.8 yards per play. Kirk Cousins led all players with 42 of 58 passing for 509 yards and 4 touchdowns.

What was the game-winning score in Buccaneers vs Falcons?

Kirk Cousins' 45-yard touchdown pass to KhaDarel Hodge with 8:45 left in the overtime gave the Falcons a 36–30 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Falcons?

Kirk Cousins led the game with 35.4 PPR fantasy points, the QB1 of Week 5, on 42 of 58 passing for 509 yards and 4 touchdowns. Drake London was next with 33.4 (WR2). See Kirk Cousins's 2024 game log.

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

Kirk Cousins (ATL) led all passers with 42 of 58 for 509 yards, 4 touchdowns and an interception. Rachaad White (TB) led in rushing with 10 carries for 72 yards. Drake London (ATL) led in receiving with 12 catches for 154 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Kirk Cousins score against the Buccaneers?

Kirk Cousins scored 35.4 fantasy points against the Buccaneers in Week 5 of the 2024 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 42 of 58 passing for 509 yards and 4 touchdowns.

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

KhaDarel Hodge outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 14.7 PPR points on 3.4 xFP (+11.3). Bucky Irving fell furthest short, with 5.6 points on 9.3 xFP (−3.7). 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 Buccaneers vs Falcons?

Darnell Mooney had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 27.9 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 31.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Falcons come back to beat the Buccaneers?

The Falcons' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Kirk Cousins' 45-yard touchdown pass to KhaDarel Hodge in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game. Kirk Cousins' 45-yard touchdown pass to KhaDarel Hodge then put them ahead for good.

What was the turning point of Buccaneers vs Falcons?

Kirk Cousins' 45-yard touchdown pass to KhaDarel Hodge with 8:45 left in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Falcons' win probability from 50% to >99%.

What is the all-time Buccaneers vs Falcons record?

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

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

Before Week 5 of 2024, they last met in the 2023 season on December 10, 2023, when the Buccaneers beat the Falcons 29–25.

What is the Buccaneers vs Falcons record since 2021?

The series is tied 5–5 across 10 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.