Game story
In Week 6 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-10-14, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 38–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -16.09 total EPA, and -7.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (11:27) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Houston at KC 14. 50-J.Houston to TB 41 for 45 yards (22-D.Martin). PENALTY on KC-91-T.Hali, Illegal Block Abo
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +10.94 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 M. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3 T. Underwood · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 4 V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5 L. Blount · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6 D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 7 D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.58 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 N. Eachus · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Freeman — TB · Passing
J. Freeman posted the highest total EPA (+10.94) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.08 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (9:51) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short left intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber (31-E.Biggers) at TB 22. 20-R.Barber for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling,
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Barber
- Kansas City Chiefs — E. Jones
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — L. Blount
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
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 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 62 (Q1 45:30) — (:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 45:18) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) (Field Goal formation) 6-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 19 (Q3 27:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 27:46) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 28 (Q3 24:51); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 24:36) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 82 (Q4 14:15); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 14:01) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the KC 9 (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 17 (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 6:43) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 12 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 27-L.Blount right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 1:53) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 56:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Houston at KC 14. 50-J.Houston to TB 41 for 45 yards (22-D.Martin). PENALTY on KC-91-T.Hali, Illegal Block Abo
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 50:31) — (5:31) 9-B.Quinn pass short right intended for 87-S.Maneri INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Barron at TB 7. 24-M.Barron to TB 19 for 12 yards (20-S.Draughn).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 45:30) — (:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 24:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short left intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber (31-E.Biggers) at TB 22. 20-R.Barber for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the inco
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 33:12) — (3:12) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 55 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 24:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short left intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber (31-E.Biggers) at TB 22. 20-R.Barber for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the inco
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 56:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Houston at KC 14. 50-J.Houston to TB 41 for 45 yards (22-D.Martin). PENALTY on KC-91-T.Hali, Illegal Block Abo
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 11-T.Underwood to KC 17 for 62 yards (23-K.Lewis).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punt is BLOCKED by 20-S.Draughn, Center-48-A.Economos, recovered by TB-9-M.Koenen at TB 0. 9-M.Koenen to TB 1 for 1 yard (20-S.Draughn). FUMBLES (20-S.Draughn), REC
Quarterback report card
B.Quinn led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -7.1% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -16.09 total EPA
- J.Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +10.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.238 | +0.100 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.0% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.402 | +0.377 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.260 | +0.254 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.100 | +0.238 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 64.0% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -21.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +6.81 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.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Quinn (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 45:30 · KC 62 · Score 0-6
(:30) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 45:18 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 37:50 · TB 21 · Score 3-7
(7:50) (Field Goal formation) 6-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 27:54 · KC 19 · Score 3-13
(12:54) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 27:46 · KC 2 · Score 3-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 24:51 · TB 28 · Score 3-20
(9:51) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short left intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber (31-E.Biggers) at TB 22. 20-R.Barber for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 24:36 · KC 2 · Score 3-21
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:15 · KC 82 · Score 9-21
(14:15) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punt is BLOCKED by 20-S.Draughn, Center-48-A.Economos, recovered by TB-9-M.Koenen at TB 0. 9-M.Koenen to TB 1 for 1 yard (20 - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 14:01 · TB 2 · Score 10-21
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 10:39 · KC 9 · Score 10-24
(10:39) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 6:51 · KC 17 · Score 10-30
(6:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 6:43 · KC 2 · Score 10-31
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · KC 12 · Score 10-37
(2:00) 27-L.Blount right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:53 · KC 2 · Score 10-38
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-10 in Week 6, 2012 on 2012-10-14.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38 (KC 10-38 TB) in Week 6, 2012 on 2012-10-14.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q1 45:30) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass) (Q3 27:54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Barber (Q3 24:51) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — E. Jones (Q4 14:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 6:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Blount (Q4 2:00) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 37:50, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 10:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs), 55.0% completion, -7.1% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -16.09 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.7% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +10.94 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +10.94 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.08 EPA): (9:51) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass short left intended for 22-D.McCluster INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber (31-E.Biggers) at TB 22. 20-R.Barber for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.5%.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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