Game story
In Week 16 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-26, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 29–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -9.19 total EPA.
On the individual side, W. Dunn (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: R.Longwell kicks 71 yards from GB 30 to TB -1. W.Dunn to TB 17 for 18 yards (D.Parker, T.McBride).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 29 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 2 M. Royals · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +3.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.47 EPA/play
- 3 D. Robinson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.47 EPA/play
- 4 J. Thomason · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 5 M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.91 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6 D. Levens · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 D. Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8 K. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
W. Dunn — TB · Receiving
W. Dunn posted the highest total EPA (+5.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.10 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (7:40) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass intended for A.Freeman INTERCEPTED by D.Robinson at TB 36. D.Robinson to GB 28 for 36 yards (J.Thomason).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
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 GB 31 (Q1 58:06) — (13:06) M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) M.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q2 40:18) — (10:18) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 28 (Q2 37:06) — (7:06) R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q2 30:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to D.Levens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 30:21) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q3 26:37) — (11:37) S.King pass to W.Dunn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 23:35) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Alstott right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 17 (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) M.Alstott left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 4:41) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 60:00) — R.Longwell kicks 71 yards from GB 30 to TB -1. W.Dunn to TB 17 for 18 yards (D.Parker, T.McBride).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 26:53) — (11:53) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder to GB 21 for 6 yards (H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (H.Nickerson), RECOVERED by TB-D.Robinson at GB 23.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) S.King pass intended for R.Anthony INTERCEPTED by T.Williams at GB 33. T.Williams to GB 45 for 12 yards (W.Dunn).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 55:52) — (10:52) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to J.Thomason to TB 38 for 13 yards (D.Brooks).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 58:21) — (13:21) D.Levens up the middle to GB 46 for 1 yard (D.Abraham). FUMBLES (D.Abraham), RECOVERED by TB-D.Brooks at GB 47. D.Brooks to GB 47 for no gain (D.Levens).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass intended for A.Freeman INTERCEPTED by D.Robinson at TB 36. D.Robinson to GB 28 for 36 yards (J.Thomason).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 58:21) — (13:21) D.Levens up the middle to GB 46 for 1 yard (D.Abraham). FUMBLES (D.Abraham), RECOVERED by TB-D.Brooks at GB 47. D.Brooks to GB 47 for no gain (D.Levens).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 30:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to D.Levens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 26:53) — (11:53) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder to GB 21 for 6 yards (H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (H.Nickerson), RECOVERED by TB-D.Robinson at GB 23.
Quarterback report card
B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -9.19 total EPA
- S.King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.216 | +0.017 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 34.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.177 | -0.036 |
| Rush EPA/play | -1.045 | -0.052 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.017 | +0.216 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.2% | 61.5% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -16.85 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, +1.50 total EPA, 6 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.
- W. Dunn (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 58:06 · GB 31 · Score 0-3
(13:06) M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · GB 10 · Score 0-6
(15:00) M.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 40:18 · GB 15 · Score 0-9
(10:18) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 37:06 · TB 28 · Score 3-9
(7:06) R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 30:30 · TB 20 · Score 9-9
(:30) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to D.Levens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 30:21 · TB 2 · Score 10-9
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 26:37 · GB 8 · Score 10-15
(11:37) S.King pass to W.Dunn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 23:35 · GB 2 · Score 10-16
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · GB 5 · Score 10-22
(15:00) M.Alstott right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:02 · GB 17 · Score 10-28
(7:02) M.Alstott left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 4:41 · GB 2 · Score 10-29
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 29-10 in Week 16, 1999 on 1999-12-26.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29 (GB 10-29 TB) in Week 16, 1999 on 1999-12-26.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13; Final: Green Bay Packers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:30) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:37) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 58:06, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 40:18, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 37:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 48.1% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -9.19 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 54.8% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.49 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
W. Dunn (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +5.16 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.10 EPA): (7:40) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass intended for A.Freeman INTERCEPTED by D.Robinson at TB 36. D.Robinson to GB 28 for 36 yards (J.Thomason).. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
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