Game story
In Week 12 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-24, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 21–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 11 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -17.72 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Jurevicius (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.06 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (8:53) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 59-N.Diggs at GB 26. 59-N.Diggs to TB 45 for 29 yards (71-K.Jenkins). PENALTY on TB, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at TB 4
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2 K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3 W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 4 J. Walker · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5 B. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +1.93 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 7 K. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 8 A. Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Jurevicius — TB · Receiving
J. Jurevicius posted the highest total EPA (+3.06) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.41 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (8:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson at TB 37. 34-D.Jackson ran ob at GB 5 for 58 yards (4-B.Favre). PENALTY on GB-58-M.Flanagan, Unnecessary Roughness, 3 yards, enforced a
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Jurevicius (B. Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Dilger (B. Johnson pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q1 50:51) — (5:51) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 50:44) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 20 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 7-M.Gramatica 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 11–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 33 (Q3 22:37) — (7:37) 7-M.Gramatica 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q3 20:07); Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q3 20:00) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 7:31) — (7:31) 14-B.Johnson pass to 85-K.Dilger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. rolls out right; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 7:24) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 53:53) — (8:53) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 59-N.Diggs at GB 26. 59-N.Diggs to TB 45 for 29 yards (71-K.Jenkins). PENALTY on TB, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at TB 4
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 22:27) — (7:27) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Kelly at GB 49. 25-B.Kelly ran ob at GB 18 for 31 yards (30-A.Green).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson at TB 37. 34-D.Jackson ran ob at GB 5 for 58 yards (4-B.Favre). PENALTY on GB-58-M.Flanagan, Unnecessary Roughness,
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 15:32) — (:32) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 15. 20-R.Barber to TB 15 for no gain (88-B.Franks). PENALTY on GB-84-J.Walker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced a
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 22:45) — (7:45) 14-B.Johnson pass incomplete to 87-K.McCardell. PENALTY on TB-14-B.Johnson, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at GB 23.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson at TB 37. 34-D.Jackson ran ob at GB 5 for 58 yards (4-B.Favre). PENALTY on GB-58-M.Flanagan, Unnecessary Roughness,
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 53:53) — (8:53) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 59-N.Diggs at GB 26. 59-N.Diggs to TB 45 for 29 yards (71-K.Jenkins). PENALTY on TB, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at TB 4
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 22:27) — (7:27) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Kelly at GB 49. 25-B.Kelly ran ob at GB 18 for 31 yards (30-A.Green).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 15:32) — (:32) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 83-T.Glenn INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 15. 20-R.Barber to TB 15 for no gain (88-B.Franks). PENALTY on GB-84-J.Walker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced a
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) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -0.42 EPA/play · -17.72 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +1.93 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 | -0.210 | -0.057 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.2% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.422 | -0.161 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.079 | -0.171 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.057 | +0.210 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 58.8% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -16.78 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -4.25 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Jurevicius (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.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 50:51 · TB 4 · Score 6-0
(5:51) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 50:44 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · GB 20 · Score 7-3
(:05) 7-M.Gramatica 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 22:37 · GB 33 · Score 7-6
(7:37) 7-M.Gramatica 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 20:07 · GB 4 · Score 7-12
(5:07) 14-B.Johnson pass incomplete to 83-J.Jurevicius (37-T.Williams). caught ball out of bounds Play Challenged by TB and REVERSED. 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q3 20:00 · GB 2 · Score 7-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:31 · GB 3 · Score 7-20
(7:31) 14-B.Johnson pass to 85-K.Dilger for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. rolls out right - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:24 · GB 2 · Score 7-21
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 21-7 in Week 12, 2002 on 2002-11-24.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21 (GB 7-21 TB) in Week 12, 2002 on 2002-11-24.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q1 50:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Jurevicius (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 20:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Dilger (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 7:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 22:37, 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), 47.6% completion, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -17.72 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.6% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +1.93 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Jurevicius (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +3.06 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.41 EPA): (8:58) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson at TB 37. 34-D.Jackson ran ob at GB 5 for 58 yards (4-B.Favre). PENALTY on GB-58-M.Flanagan, Un. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.9%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 8-2 Now 8-3 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W
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