Game story
In Week 16 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-29, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 22–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -13.94 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (3:36) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 46. 55-D.Brooks to BAL 1 for 53 yards (23-M.Williams).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2 T. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 3 M. Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5 S. Gash · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6 E. Grbac · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7 J. Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · -0.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.01 EPA/play
- 8 W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · -0.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Alstott — TB · Rushing
M. Alstott posted the highest total EPA (+3.67) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.75 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (3:36) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 46. 55-D.Brooks to BAL 1 for 53 yards (23-M.Williams).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Taylor (E. Grbac pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — B. Johnson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Brien
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Brien
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Brien
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
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 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q1 49:06) — (4:06) 4-D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the TB 14 (Q2 44:07) — (14:07) 18-E.Grbac pass to 89-T.Taylor for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 44:00) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q2 37:44) — (7:44) 4-D.Brien 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BAL 6 (Q2 34:05) — (4:05) 4-D.Brien 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 33:11) — (3:11) 14-B.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. sneak; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 33:05) — 4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) 3-M.Stover 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BAL 32 (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. cuts back to middle outraces defender.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 33:36) — (3:36) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 46. 55-D.Brooks to BAL 1 for 53 yards (23-M.Williams).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 36:02) — (6:02) 5-K.Richardson punt is BLOCKED by 80-T.Yoder, Center-59-J.Maese, RECOVERED by TB-27-R.Abdullah at BAL 30. 27-R.Abdullah to BAL 23 for 7 yards (23-M.Williams).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 44:07) — (14:07) 18-E.Grbac pass to 89-T.Taylor for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 57:50) — (12:50) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 80-B.Stokley INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber (55-D.Brooks) at BAL 40. 20-R.Barber to BAL 34 for 6 yards (80-B.Stokley).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 40:24) — (10:24) 18-E.Grbac sacked at BAL 12 for -14 yards (97-S.Rice).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 33:36) — (3:36) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 46. 55-D.Brooks to BAL 1 for 53 yards (23-M.Williams).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. cuts back to middle outraces defender
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 27:24) — (12:24) 5-K.Richardson punts 42 yards to TB 32, Center-59-J.Maese. 86-K.Williams to BAL 47 for 21 yards (45-C.Harris). PENALTY on TB-27-R.Abdullah, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at BAL 26 -
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 36:02) — (6:02) 5-K.Richardson punt is BLOCKED by 80-T.Yoder, Center-59-J.Maese, RECOVERED by TB-27-R.Abdullah at BAL 30. 27-R.Abdullah to BAL 23 for 7 yards (23-M.Williams).
Quarterback report card
E.Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.33 EPA/play · -13.94 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -11.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.268 | -0.165 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.1% | 35.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.332 | -0.367 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.129 | -0.044 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.165 | +0.268 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.1% | 65.9% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.17 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -24.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, -12.87 total EPA, 5 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.
- M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 49:06 · BAL 25 · Score 0-3
(4:06) 4-D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 44:07 · TB 14 · Score 6-3
(14:07) 18-E.Grbac pass to 89-T.Taylor for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 44:00 · TB 2 · Score 7-3
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 37:44 · BAL 20 · Score 7-6
(7:44) 4-D.Brien 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 34:05 · BAL 6 · Score 7-9
(4:05) 4-D.Brien 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 33:11 · BAL 1 · Score 7-15
(3:11) 14-B.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. sneak - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 33:05 · BAL 2 · Score 7-16
4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 13:32 · TB 6 · Score 10-16
(13:32) 3-M.Stover 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:48 · BAL 32 · Score 10-22
(1:48) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. cuts back to middle outraces defender
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Baltimore Ravens 22-10 in Week 16, 2001 on 2001-12-29.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22 (BAL 10-22 TB) in Week 16, 2001 on 2001-12-29.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Final: Baltimore Ravens 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Taylor (E. Grbac pass) (Q2 44:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Johnson (Q2 33:11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q4 1:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — D. Brien (Q1 49:06, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — D. Brien (Q2 37:44, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — D. Brien (Q2 34:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 13:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 50.0% completion, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -13.94 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 43.3% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -11.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +3.67 on rushing plays. across 14 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.75 EPA): (3:36) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 46. 55-D.Brooks to BAL 1 for 53 yards (23-M.Williams).. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.0%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
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