Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38–35 LA
- Halftime
- LA 14–24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kade Warner
- Top passer
- S. King
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:31) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left side
- Game date
- 2000-12-18
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the LA 38–35 on 2000-12-18. Kade Warner posted a game-high +15.39 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA(13:15) M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(6:31) M.Faulk right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
(:47) W.Dunn left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(11:07) M.Faulk right guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
(4:08) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(1:06) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(:27) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. rolls right
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
(:05) W.Dunn right end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(10:59) M.Faulk right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
(5:31) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left side
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
(:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 13:15FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LA 17
- Score
- 0-3
(13:15) M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- LALA
Q1 6:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 6-3
(6:31) M.Faulk right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q1 6:25XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-3
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-9
(:47) W.Dunn left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- LALA
Q2 11:07TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 16
- Score
- 13-10
(11:07) M.Faulk right guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 11:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-10
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 8
- Score
- 14-16
(4:08) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:02XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 14-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:06TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 17
- Score
- 14-23
(1:06) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 14-24
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- LALA
Q3 0:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 27
- Score
- 20-24
(:27) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. rolls right
- LALA
Q3 0:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-24
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 52
- Score
- 21-30
(:05) W.Dunn right end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 21-31
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- LALA
Q4 10:59TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 9
- Score
- 27-31
(10:59) M.Faulk right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 10:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 28-31
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
- LALA
Q4 5:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 72
- Score
- 34-31
(5:31) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left side
- LALA
Q4 5:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 35-31
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LA 1
- Score
- 35-37
(:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 35-38
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Kade Warner · LA · Passing · +15.39 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +14.09 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 3T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +11.98 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 4R. Proehl · LA · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
- 5Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 6
Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 7M. Faulk · LA · Rushing · +3.61 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Kade Warner — LA · Passing
Kade Warner posted the highest total EPA (+15.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
Kade Warner's top snap (+6.44 EPA): (5:31) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left side
Quarterback report card
S. King led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 44 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +14.09 total EPA
- Kade Warner (LA) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +15.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.263 | +0.226 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 45.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.453 | +0.317 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.201 | +0.071 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.226 | -0.263 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.3% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (LA +0.26, Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.23) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.26 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- LA: 12 drives, +20.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +20.78 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- LA — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- LA — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- LA — unlisted player
- LA — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q1 13:15) — (13:15) M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; LA found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) M.Faulk right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 6:25) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q1 0:47) — (:47) W.Dunn left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 0:40) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–7. LA found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q2 11:07) — (11:07) M.Faulk right guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 11:00) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 8 (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 4:02) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 17 (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 1:00) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the TB 27 (Q3 0:27) — (:27) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. rolls right; LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 0:20) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 52 (Q3 0:05) — (:05) W.Dunn right end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 0:00) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 14–7. LA found the end zone from the TB 9 (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) M.Faulk right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 10:53) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; LA found the end zone from the TB 72 (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left side; LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 5:18) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 0:53) — (:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 0:48) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q1 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 70 yards from TB 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- LA (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left side
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) S.King scrambles right end ran ob at STL 23 for 6 yards (L.Fletcher).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) S.King pass to R.Anthony ran ob at STL 1 for 22 yards (J.Shepherd).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) S.King pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by D.McCleon at STL 0. Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left side
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 0:05) — (:05) W.Dunn right end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) S.King pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by D.McCleon at STL 0. Touchback.
- LA (Q3 0:27) — (:27) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. rolls right
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 13:15 · LA 17 · Score 0-3
(13:15) M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - LA TD (+6) — Q1 6:31 · TB 2 · Score 6-3
(6:31) M.Faulk right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q1 6:25 · TB 2 · Score 7-3
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 0:47 · LA 2 · Score 7-9
(:47) W.Dunn left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 0:40 · LA 2 · Score 7-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 11:07 · TB 16 · Score 13-10
(11:07) M.Faulk right guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 11:00 · TB 2 · Score 14-10
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 4:08 · LA 8 · Score 14-16
(4:08) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 4:02 · LA 2 · Score 14-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 1:06 · LA 17 · Score 14-23
(1:06) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 1:00 · LA 2 · Score 14-24
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 0:27 · TB 27 · Score 20-24
(:27) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. rolls right - LA XP (+1) — Q3 0:20 · TB 2 · Score 21-24
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 0:05 · LA 52 · Score 21-30
(:05) W.Dunn right end for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · LA 2 · Score 21-31
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 10:59 · TB 9 · Score 27-31
(10:59) M.Faulk right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 10:53 · TB 2 · Score 28-31
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - LA TD (+6) — Q4 5:31 · TB 72 · Score 34-31
(5:31) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left side - LA XP (+1) — Q4 5:18 · TB 2 · Score 35-31
J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:53 · LA 1 · Score 35-37
(:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:48 · LA 2 · Score 35-38
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Kade Warner (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2000-12-18?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the LA 38-35 in Week 16, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: LA 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q2: LA 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q3: LA 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: LA 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: LA 35, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 0:47) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:08) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:06) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 0:27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 0:05) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:59) LA touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 13:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 40.9% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.09 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (LA), 58.8% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +15.39 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Kade Warner (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.39 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+6.44 EPA): (5:31) K.Warner pass to T.Holt for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. left side.
Was LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 38-35 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
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