Game story
In Week 4 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-02, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 17–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -4.54 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-35.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (:06) 3-J.Harrington pass incomplete to 11-R.Williams.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +15.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 2 M. Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 3 K. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 4 R. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 5 M. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6 M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7 C. Rogers · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 8 C. Fitzsimmons · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Galloway — TB · Receiving
J. Galloway posted the highest total EPA (+15.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +2.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.44 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (14:18) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. crossing right to left
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — K. Jones
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Pittman (B. Griese pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
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 DET 24 (Q1 53:05) — (8:05) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 26 (Q2 41:37) — (11:37) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q2 35:04) — (5:04) 34-K.Jones up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 34:58); Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 41 (Q2 31:22) — (1:22) 8-B.Griese pass to 32-M.Pittman for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. coming out of right flat.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 31:12) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q3 29:18) — (14:18) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. crossing right to left; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 29:05) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 3-J.Harrington pass incomplete to 11-R.Williams.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 29:18) — (14:18) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. crossing right to left
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 81-A.Smith INTERCEPTED by 42-T.Holt at DET 26. 42-T.Holt to TB 23 for 51 yards (67-K.Walker).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 31:22) — (1:22) 8-B.Griese pass to 32-M.Pittman for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. coming out of right flat.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 3-J.Harrington pass to 82-C.Fitzsimmons to TB 21 for 11 yards (23-J.Phillips, 53-S.Quarles).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 29:18) — (14:18) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. crossing right to left
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 81-A.Smith INTERCEPTED by 42-T.Holt at DET 26. 42-T.Holt to TB 23 for 51 yards (67-K.Walker).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 31:22) — (1:22) 8-B.Griese pass to 32-M.Pittman for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. coming out of right flat.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 35:56) — (5:56) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 19-I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Lehman at TB 25. 54-T.Lehman to TB 8 for 17 yards (81-A.Smith).
Quarterback report card
B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.54 total EPA
- J.Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.33 EPA/play · -11.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.111 | -0.074 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.0% | 35.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.326 | -0.099 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.016 | -0.202 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.074 | +0.111 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.3% | 62.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Detroit Lions -0.11, Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -7.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -6.25 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. Galloway (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 53:05 · DET 24 · Score 0-3
(8:05) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 41:37 · TB 26 · Score 3-3
(11:37) 4-J.Hanson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 35:04 · TB 8 · Score 9-3
(5:04) 34-K.Jones up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 34:58 · TB 2 · Score 10-3
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. PENALTY on TB-20-R.Barber, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 31:22 · DET 41 · Score 10-9
(1:22) 8-B.Griese pass to 32-M.Pittman for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. coming out of right flat. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 31:12 · DET 2 · Score 10-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 29:18 · DET 80 · Score 10-16
(14:18) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. crossing right to left - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 29:05 · DET 2 · Score 10-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:33 · TB 5 · Score 13-17
(7:33) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Detroit Lions 17-13 in Week 4, 2005 on 2005-10-02.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Detroit Lions 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 (DET 13-17 TB) in Week 4, 2005 on 2005-10-02.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Detroit Lions 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Jones (Q2 35:04) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Pittman (B. Griese pass) (Q2 31:22) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass) (Q3 29:18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 53:05, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 41:37, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 7:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 47.8% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.54 total passing EPA. J. Harrington (Detroit Lions), 42.9% completion, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -11.41 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +15.01 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.44 EPA): (14:18) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. crossing right to left. The biggest win-probability swing was -35.9%.
Was Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 17-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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