Atlanta Falcons 2 minute drill vs. the Buccaneers
Down 4 with 0:31 left in the fourth quarter of 2023 Week 14 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons got the ball at ATL 25 with 2 timeouts and needed a touchdown.
On this drive the Falcons, coached by Arthur Smith, ran out of time. Final score: ATL 25, TB 29.
SituationDown 4 · 0:31
StartATL 25
Timeouts2 vs 1
Drive resultEnd of half
FinalL 25–29
Coach score69
The real drive, play by play
Each graded snap shows how the real call compares with the best option, using the same win-probability model as the game (2 elite, 1 solid, 2 questionable). Spikes and kneel-downs aren't graded.
| Clock | Down · spot | Play | Call grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:31 | 5-J.Camarda kicks 65 yards from TB 35 to end zone, Touchback. | ||
| 00:31 | 1 & 10 · ATL 25 | (:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short middle to 81-J.Smith to ATL 34 for 9 yards (0-Y.Diaby). | Solid best: Intermediate |
| 00:25 | Timeout #2 by ATL at 00:25. | ||
| 00:25 | 2 & 1 · ATL 34 | (:25) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass deep left to 5-D.London to 50 for 16 yards (27-Z.McCollum). | Elite best: Deep Shot |
| 00:20 | Timeout #3 by ATL at 00:20. | ||
| 00:20 | 1 & 10 · MID 50 | (:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass incomplete deep left to 8-K.Pitts. | Questionable best: Hail Mary |
| 00:16 | 2 & 10 · MID 50 | (:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts to TB 31 for 19 yards (29-C.Izien). | Questionable best: Sideline Out |
| 00:05 | 1 & 10 · TB 31 | (:05) (No Huddle) 9-D.Ridder spiked the ball to stop the clock. | |
| 00:04 | 2 & 10 · TB 31 | (:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Ridder pass deep middle to 5-D.London to TB 3 for 28 yards (29-C.Izien). | Elite |
Game info
- Head coach: Arthur Smith
- Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (closed)
- Weather: Indoors Temp: 68° F, Humidity: 40%, Wind: 0 mph
- Division game
- Date: 2023-12-10
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