Game story
In Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-15, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 20–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with +18.93 total EPA, and +3.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Goff (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (3:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +18.93 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2 A.St. Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.14 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 3 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 4 J. Williams · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 5 J. Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6 K. Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 7 C. Reynolds · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 8 D. Montgomery · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Goff — DET · Passing
J. Goff posted the highest total EPA (+18.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.52 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (3:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — A. St (J. Goff pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Williams (J. Goff pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — R. Patterson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. McLaughlin
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. McLaughlin
- Detroit Lions — R. Patterson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q1 53:13) — (8:13) 36-R.Patterson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DET 15 (Q2 37:38) — (7:38) 4-C.McLaughlin 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 27 (Q2 32:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 32:39) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q3 22:48) — (7:48) 4-C.McLaughlin 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 45 (Q3 18:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 18:19) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 36-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 18:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 55:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Harris (96-I.Buggs) at TB 12. 25-W.Harris to TB 12 for no gain (83-D.Thompkins).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 32:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 40:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 10-T.Palmer ran ob at DET 34 for 21 yards.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 19:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 11-K.Raymond to TB 45 for 12 yards (27-Z.McCollum, 54-L.David).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 18:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 55:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Harris (96-I.Buggs) at TB 12. 25-W.Harris to TB 12 for no gain (83-D.Thompkins).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 32:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 25:38) — (10:38) 36-R.Patterson 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Detroit Lions) · 48 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +18.93 total EPA
- B.Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -10.5% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -10.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.039 | -0.200 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.5% | 36.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.394 | -0.246 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.511 | -0.250 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.200 | -0.039 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.4% | 53.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +3.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -14.19 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Goff (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Mayfield (TB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 53:13 · TB 12 · Score 3-0
(8:13) 36-R.Patterson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 37:38 · DET 15 · Score 3-3
(7:38) 4-C.McLaughlin 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 32:49 · TB 27 · Score 9-3
(2:49) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 14-A.St. Brown for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 32:39 · TB 15 · Score 10-3
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 22:48 · DET 18 · Score 10-6
(7:48) 4-C.McLaughlin 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 18:27 · TB 45 · Score 16-6
(3:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 18:19 · TB 15 · Score 17-6
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 12:04 · TB 18 · Score 20-6
(12:04) 36-R.Patterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6 in Week 6, 2023 on 2023-10-15.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Detroit Lions 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6 (DET 20-6 TB) in Week 6, 2023 on 2023-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Detroit Lions 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — A. St (J. Goff pass) (Q2 32:49) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Williams (J. Goff pass) (Q3 18:27) Detroit Lions field goal — R. Patterson (Q1 53:13, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 37:38, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q3 22:48, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — R. Patterson (Q4 12:04, 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?
J. Goff (Detroit Lions), 62.5% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +18.93 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 45.2% completion, -10.5% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -10.33 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Goff (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +18.93 on passing plays. across 48 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.52 EPA): (3:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 9-J.Williams for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.8%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
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