Game story
In Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-10-18, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 38–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -13.30 total EPA, and -11.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.35 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (11:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Edwards (24-C.Davis) at GB 39. 32-M.Edwards to GB 2 for 37 yards (83-M.Valdes-Scantling; 74-E.Jenkins).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 28 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +11.35 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2 R. Gronkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 3 T. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.00 EPA/play
- 4 K. Vaughn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 5 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 6 R. Jones · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7 M. Valdes-Scantling · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8 A. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Brady — TB · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+11.35) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.60 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (11:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Edwards (24-C.Davis) at GB 39. 32-M.Edwards to GB 2 for 37 yards (83-M.Valdes-Scantling; 74-E.Jenkins).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Dean
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Jones
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Johnson (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Jones
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
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 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q1 55:31) — (10:31) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 46:08) — (1:08) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 45:48) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 28–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 78 (Q2 42:50); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 42:42) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q2 41:05) — (11:05) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 27-R.Jones left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 41:02) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q2 34:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 18-T.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 34:35) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 12 (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 31:02) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 32 (Q3 27:19) — (12:19) 3-R.Succop 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 17:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 27-R.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 17:40) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Edwards (24-C.Davis) at GB 39. 32-M.Edwards to GB 2 for 37 yards (83-M.Valdes-Scantling; 74-E.Jenkins).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 42:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Dean at GB 32. 35-J.Dean for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 59:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 33-A.Jones to GB 45 for 20 yards (23-S.Murphy-Bunting; 33-J.Whitehead).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 51:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 85-R.Tonyan to GB 34 for 11 yards (23-S.Murphy-Bunting) [45-D.White].
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 46:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles ri
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 41:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Edwards (24-C.Davis) at GB 39. 32-M.Edwards to GB 2 for 37 yards (83-M.Valdes-Scantling; 74-E.Jenkins).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 42:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Dean at GB 32. 35-J.Dean for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 17:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep left to 10-S.Miller (37-J.Jackson). PENALTY on GB-37-J.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at GB 42 - No Play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 42 dropbacks · 38.1% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -13.30 total EPA
- T.Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +11.35 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 | -0.253 | +0.102 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.2% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.357 | +0.398 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.205 | +0.011 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.102 | +0.253 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 68.8% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -20.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +8.30 total EPA, 5 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.
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- 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 FG (+3) — Q1 55:31 · TB 21 · Score 3-0
(10:31) 2-M.Crosby 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 46:08 · TB 1 · Score 9-0
(1:08) 33-A.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 45:48 · TB 15 · Score 10-0
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 42:50 · TB 78 · Score 10-6
(12:50) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Dean at GB 32. 35-J.Dean for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 42:42 · GB 15 · Score 10-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 41:05 · GB 2 · Score 10-13
(11:05) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 27-R.Jones left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 41:02 · GB 15 · Score 10-14
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 34:40 · GB 7 · Score 10-20
(4:40) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 18-T.Johnson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 34:35 · GB 15 · Score 10-21
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 31:07 · GB 12 · Score 10-27
(1:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 31:02 · GB 15 · Score 10-28
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 27:19 · GB 32 · Score 10-31
(12:19) 3-R.Succop 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 17:43 · GB 1 · Score 10-37
(2:43) (Shotgun) 27-R.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 17:40 · GB 15 · Score 10-38
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 38-10 in Week 6, 2020 on 2020-10-18.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38 (GB 10-38 TB) in Week 6, 2020 on 2020-10-18.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (Q1 46:08) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Dean (Q2 42:50) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Jones (Q2 41:05) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Johnson (T. Brady pass) (Q2 34:40) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 31:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Jones (Q3 17:43) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 55:31, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q3 27:19, 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?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 38.1% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -13.30 total passing EPA. T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 60.7% completion, +3.0% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +11.35 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +11.35 on passing plays. across 28 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.60 EPA): (11:17) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 32-M.Edwards (24-C.Davis) at GB 39. 32-M.Edwards to GB 2 for 37 yards (83-M.Valdes-Scantling. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.9%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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