Game story
In Week 2 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-09-18, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 19–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 12 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) paced the passing game, with -8.03 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-7.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Buffalo Bills changed the game: (9:35) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked ob in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (53-S.Quarles).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 2 J. Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3 C. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +4.17 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4 I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 5 E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 6 S. Williams · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 7 J. Losman · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 8 B. Griese · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +0.54 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Clayton — TB · Receiving
M. Clayton posted the highest total EPA (+7.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.26 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (7:24) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to BUF 6 for 34 yards (24-T.McGee; 23-T.Vincent). deep middle slant
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Williams
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- 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 second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the TB 96 (Q2 39:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked ob in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (53-S.Quarles).; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 32:41) — (2:41) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 32:36) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TB 22 (Q2 31:06) — (1:06) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q3 20:19) — (5:19) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by BUF at 05:09.); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 20:09) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BUF 22 (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 39:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked ob in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (53-S.Quarles).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 22:24) — (7:24) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to BUF 6 for 34 yards (24-T.McGee; 23-T.Vincent). deep middle slant
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 60:00) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 57 yards from TB 30 to BUF 13. 24-T.McGee ran ob at BUF 39 for 26 yards (51-B.Ruud). PENALTY on TB-33-E.Graham, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 39.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 51:00) — (6:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 19-I.Hilliard to TB 36 for 10 yards (22-N.Clements).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 25:12) — (10:12) 24-C.Williams up the middle to TB 39 for 19 yards (24-T.McGee).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 22:24) — (7:24) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to BUF 6 for 34 yards (24-T.McGee; 23-T.Vincent). deep middle slant
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) 7-J.Losman pass to 82-J.Reed to TB 6 for 30 yards (21-J.Bolden).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 24-C.Williams up the middle to BUF 48 for 31 yards (23-T.Vincent).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:49) — (:49) 7-J.Losman pass incomplete to 80-E.Moulds (55-D.Brooks).
Quarterback report card
J.Losman led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 35 dropbacks · 34.3% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.03 total EPA
- B.Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 24 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.152 | +0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.8% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.269 | +0.022 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.274 | +0.093 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.054 | +0.152 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 67.2% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -10.19 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +4.33 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.
- M. Clayton (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 Safety (+2) — Q2 39:35 · TB 96 · Score 0-2
(9:35) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked ob in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (53-S.Quarles). - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 32:41 · BUF 1 · Score 0-8
(2:41) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 32:36 · BUF 2 · Score 0-9
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 31:06 · TB 22 · Score 3-9
(1:06) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 20:19 · BUF 3 · Score 3-15
(5:19) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by BUF at 05:09.) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 20:09 · BUF 2 · Score 3-16
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 9:28 · BUF 22 · Score 3-19
(9:28) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Buffalo Bills 19-3 in Week 2, 2005 on 2005-09-18.
What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Buffalo Bills 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 (BUF 3-19 TB) in Week 2, 2005 on 2005-09-18.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q2 32:41) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q3 20:19) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 31:06, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 9:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 34.3% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.03 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 66.7% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.54 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +7.36 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.26 EPA): (7:24) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to BUF 6 for 34 yards (24-T.McGee; 23-T.Vincent). deep middle slant. The biggest win-probability swing was -7.8%.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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