Game story
In Week 9 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-11-04, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +8.64 total EPA, and +5.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (14:21) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald ran ob at TB 33 for 47 yards.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Garcia · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.64 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 3 I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 4 J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 5 A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6 M. Stovall · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 7 E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8 J. Arrington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Garcia — TB · Passing
J. Garcia posted the highest total EPA (+8.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.89 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (6:06) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (J. Garcia pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Graham
- Arizona Cardinals — E. James
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the TB 29 (Q1 57:22) — (12:22) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ARI 37 (Q1 51:06) — (6:06) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 50:56) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q2 43:42) — (13:42) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q3 25:41) — (10:41) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 25:33) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q4 7:37) — (7:37) 32-E.James up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 7:30) — (Kick formation) 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 59:21) — (14:21) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald ran ob at TB 33 for 47 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 51:06) — (6:06) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 27:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 84-J.Galloway pushed ob at ARI 17 for 28 yards (42-T.Holt) [24-A.Wilson].
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass incomplete deep middle to 85-J.Urban (23-J.Phillips).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Pope INTERCEPTED by 28-T.Jackson at ARI 32. 28-T.Jackson to ARI 32 for no gain (82-L.Pope). PENALTY on ARI-82-L.Pope, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 ya
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 51:06) — (6:06) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 13-K.Warner pass deep middle intended for 82-L.Pope INTERCEPTED by 28-T.Jackson at ARI 32. 28-T.Jackson to ARI 32 for no gain (82-L.Pope). PENALTY on ARI-82-L.Pope, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 ya
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:52) — (11:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 59:21) — (14:21) 13-K.Warner pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald ran ob at TB 33 for 47 yards.
Quarterback report card
J.Garcia led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +8.64 total EPA
- K.Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 31 dropbacks · 32.3% completion · -18.9% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -7.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.125 | -0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.7% | 36.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.248 | +0.240 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.119 | -0.120 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.018 | +0.125 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.6% | 68.3% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -7.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -1.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Garcia (TB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- K. Warner (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 57:22 · TB 29 · Score 3-0
(12:22) (Field Goal formation) 1-N.Rackers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 51:06 · ARI 37 · Score 3-6
(6:06) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 50:56 · ARI 2 · Score 3-7
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 43:42 · ARI 14 · Score 3-10
(13:42) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 25:41 · ARI 2 · Score 3-16
(10:41) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 25:33 · ARI 2 · Score 3-17
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 7:37 · TB 3 · Score 9-17
(7:37) 32-E.James up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 7:30 · TB 2 · Score 10-17
(Kick formation) 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-10 in Week 9, 2007 on 2007-11-04.
What was the final score of Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Arizona Cardinals 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 (ARI 10-17 TB) in Week 9, 2007 on 2007-11-04.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (J. Garcia pass) (Q1 51:06) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (Q3 25:41) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. James (Q4 7:37) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 57:22, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 43:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +8.64 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 32.3% completion, -18.9% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -7.70 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +8.64 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.89 EPA): (6:06) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.2%.
Was Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 17-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
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