Game story
In Week 11 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-16, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 20–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 12 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -8.95 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Ferguson (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.96 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (14:44) 14-B.Johnson up the middle to TB 22 for 2 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), touched at TB 22, RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at TB 22. 56-N.Barnett to TB 22 for no gain (
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 2 T. Jones · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +4.78 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 3 K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 4 A. Green · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.82 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5 T. Fisher · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6 K. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7 N. Davenport · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.51 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Ferguson — GB · Receiving
R. Ferguson posted the highest total EPA (+5.96) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.84 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (14:44) 14-B.Johnson up the middle to TB 22 for 2 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), touched at TB 22, RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at TB 22. 56-N.Barnett to TB 22 for no gain (14-B.Johnson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — T. Fisher (B. Favre pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Green
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- 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 5 (Q1 52:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 40-T.Fisher for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 52:31) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 13 (Q2 43:08) — (13:08) 8-R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q2 40:41) — (10:41) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 15 (Q2 37:57) — (7:57) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 29 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 7-M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q3 27:36) — (12:36) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 27:29) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) 30-A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 8:54) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 44:44) — (14:44) 14-B.Johnson up the middle to TB 22 for 2 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), touched at TB 22, RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at TB 22. 56-N.Barnett to TB 22 for no gain (
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) 30-A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 29:52) — (14:52) 22-T.Jones right end to GB 14 for 51 yards (42-D.Sharper).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson to TB 25 for 9 yards (35-C.Ivy).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 42:58) — (12:58) 22-T.Jones left end to GB 9 for 61 yards (50-H.Navies).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 44:44) — (14:44) 14-B.Johnson up the middle to TB 22 for 2 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), touched at TB 22, RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at TB 22. 56-N.Barnett to TB 22 for no gain (
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 42:58) — (12:58) 22-T.Jones left end to GB 9 for 61 yards (50-H.Navies).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 29:52) — (14:52) 22-T.Jones right end to GB 14 for 51 yards (42-D.Sharper).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 52:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 40-T.Fisher for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.95 total EPA
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -5.73 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 | +0.020 | -0.124 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.205 | -0.394 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.115 | +0.118 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.124 | -0.020 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 55.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +1.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -9.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers 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.
- R. Ferguson (Green Bay Packers) 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 52:37 · TB 5 · Score 6-0
(7:37) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 40-T.Fisher for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 52:31 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 43:08 · TB 13 · Score 10-0
(13:08) 8-R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 40:41 · GB 5 · Score 10-3
(10:41) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 37:57 · TB 15 · Score 13-3
(7:57) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · GB 29 · Score 13-6
(:03) 7-M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 27:36 · GB 3 · Score 13-12
(12:36) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 27:29 · GB 2 · Score 13-13
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 9:00 · TB 1 · Score 19-13
(9:00) 30-A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:54 · TB 2 · Score 20-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-13 in Week 11, 2003 on 2003-11-16.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 (GB 20-13 TB) in Week 11, 2003 on 2003-11-16.
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 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Fisher (B. Favre pass) (Q1 52:37) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 27:36) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q4 9:00) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 43:08, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 40:41, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 37:57, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 30:03, 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. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.95 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 46.4% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -5.73 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
R. Ferguson (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +5.96 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.84 EPA): (14:44) 14-B.Johnson up the middle to TB 22 for 2 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), touched at TB 22, RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at TB 22. 56-N.Barnett to. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.1%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 20-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
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