Game story
In Week 6 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-13, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 17–3 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Couch (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -13.57 total EPA.
On the individual side, M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (10:40) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman to CLE 5 for 64 yards (23-D.Bush).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 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 M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +6.73 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 3 M. Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4 K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5 A. Stecker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6 Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7 S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8 R. Dudley · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · -0.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.07 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 (+6.73) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.12 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (10:40) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman to CLE 5 for 64 yards (23-D.Bush).
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 — M. Alstott
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
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 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 54:05) — (9:05) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 54:01) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q2 32:46) — (2:46) 7-M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CLE 17 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 14:51) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TB 33 (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) 4-P.Dawson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 55:40) — (10:40) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman to CLE 5 for 64 yards (23-D.Bush).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 51:10) — (6:10) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 87-A.Davis INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber (47-J.Lynch) at CLE 40. 20-R.Barber to CLE 31 for 9 yards (85-K.Johnson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 49:27) — (4:27) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Little at CLE 11. 20-E.Little to CLE 18 for 7 yards (40-M.Alstott). receiver bobbles ball that is popped up in air by defender
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 59:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 86-D.Northcutt to CLE 37 for 13 yards (20-R.Barber, 53-S.Quarles).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 30:11) — (:11) 14-B.Johnson pass incomplete to 19-K.Johnson. PENALTY on TB-14-B.Johnson, Intentional Grounding, 0 yards, enforced at CLE 40.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 55:40) — (10:40) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman to CLE 5 for 64 yards (23-D.Bush).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 49:27) — (4:27) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Little at CLE 11. 20-E.Little to CLE 18 for 7 yards (40-M.Alstott). receiver bobbles ball that is popped up in air by defender
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 51:10) — (6:10) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 87-A.Davis INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber (47-J.Lynch) at CLE 40. 20-R.Barber to CLE 31 for 9 yards (85-K.Johnson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) 40-M.Alstott left end to CLE 11 for 25 yards (22-M.Jameson). PENALTY on CLE-56-D.Hambrick, Face Mask (15 Yards), 6 yards, enforced at CLE 11.
Quarterback report card
T.Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -0.32 EPA/play · -13.57 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.269 | -0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 27.8% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.316 | -0.122 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.149 | +0.048 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.101 | +0.269 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 72.2% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -21.25 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -8.47 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. 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 TD (+6) — Q1 54:05 · CLE 1 · Score 0-6
(9:05) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 54:01 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 32:46 · CLE 15 · Score 0-10
(2:46) 7-M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CLE 17 · Score 0-16
(15:00) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:51 · CLE 2 · Score 0-17
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 11:50 · TB 33 · Score 3-17
(11:50) 4-P.Dawson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Cleveland Browns 17-3 in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 (CLE 3-17 TB) in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q1 54:05) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 32:46, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 11:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 46.5% completion, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -13.57 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 44.1% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.16 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +6.73 on rushing plays. across 17 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.12 EPA): (10:40) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman to CLE 5 for 64 yards (23-D.Bush).. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.6%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
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