Game story
In Week 4 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-09-28, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 30–21 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -14.69 total EPA, and -11.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Jennings (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.04 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-35.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (2:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams [91-G.White] at TB 47. 90-G.Adams to GB 48 for 5 yards (87-J.Nelson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +13.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 2 E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +4.20 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3 A. Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 4 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
- 5 J. Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 6 A. Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7 W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8 J. Gilmore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Jennings — GB · Receiving
G. Jennings posted the highest total EPA (+13.04) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.17 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.41 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Smith (B. Griese pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Grant
- Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — C. Woodson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Graham
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
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 25 (Q1 55:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 55:24) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q2 42:17) — (12:17) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 42:09) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q2 36:47) — (6:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q2 31:12) — (1:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 60 (Q3 21:14); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 21:00) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 48 (Q3 16:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 16:46) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 41 (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 13:43) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:56) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams [91-G.White] at TB 47. 90-G.Adams to GB 48 for 5 yards (87-J.Nelson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 21:14) — (6:14) 25-R.Grant right tackle to GB 38 for -2 yards (55-D.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-D.Brooks), touched at GB 38, RECOVERED by TB-23-J.Phillips at GB 38. 23-J.Phillips for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:26) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 10 yards from TB 30 to TB 40, out of bounds.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 26:47) — (11:47) 8-B.Griese pass short middle intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams [90-C.Cole] at GB 5. 38-T.Williams pushed ob at GB 44 for 39 yards (70-D.Penn).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 21:14) — (6:14) 25-R.Grant right tackle to GB 38 for -2 yards (55-D.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-D.Brooks), touched at GB 38, RECOVERED by TB-23-J.Phillips at GB 38. 23-J.Phillips for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 16:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 26:47) — (11:47) 8-B.Griese pass short middle intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams [90-C.Cole] at GB 5. 38-T.Williams pushed ob at GB 44 for 39 yards (70-D.Penn).
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) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -14.69 total EPA
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -10.6% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.54 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 | -0.314 | -0.156 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.1% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.268 | -0.408 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.795 | +0.045 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.156 | +0.314 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 63.9% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.16 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, -22.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, -14.81 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.
- G. Jennings (Green Bay Packers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Griese (TB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- A. Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 55:32 · TB 25 · Score 6-0
(10:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 55:24 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 42:17 · GB 9 · Score 7-6
(12:17) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 42:09 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 36:47 · GB 5 · Score 7-10
(6:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 31:12 · GB 18 · Score 7-13
(1:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 21:14 · TB 60 · Score 7-19
(6:14) 25-R.Grant right tackle to GB 38 for -2 yards (55-D.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-D.Brooks), touched at GB 38, RECOVERED by TB-23-J.Phillips at GB 38. 23-J.Philli - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 21:00 · GB 2 · Score 7-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 16:55 · TB 48 · Score 13-20
(1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 16:46 · TB 2 · Score 14-20
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:58 · GB 41 · Score 20-20
(13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:43 · TB 2 · Score 21-20
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 2:28 · GB 6 · Score 21-23
(2:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · GB 1 · Score 21-29
(2:00) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · GB 2 · Score 21-30
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 30-21 in Week 4, 2008 on 2008-09-28.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30 (GB 21-30 TB) in Week 4, 2008 on 2008-09-28.
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 13; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 55:32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q2 42:17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Grant (Q3 21:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 16:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Woodson (Q4 13:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (Q4 2:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 36:47, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 31:12, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 2:28, 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. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 41.7% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -14.69 total passing EPA. A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 45.2% completion, -10.6% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.54 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
G. Jennings (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +13.04 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.41 EPA): (13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -35.4%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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