Game story
In Week 7 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-24, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 18–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +2.12 total EPA, and -1.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Stroughter (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-29.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (:05) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 19-L.Robinson to LA 24 for 2 yards. Lateral to 39-S.Jackson to LA 33 for 9 yards (21-S.Piscitelli).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Stroughter · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 2 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.79 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 3 K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.12 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 5 M. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 D. Amendola · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7 C. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Stroughter — TB · Receiving
S. Stroughter posted the highest total EPA (+3.42) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.12 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (8:46) 8-S.Bradford sacked at LA 1 for -7 yards (91-S.White). FUMBLES (91-S.White) [91-S.White], RECOVERED by TB-94-K.Moore at LA 6. 94-K.Moore to LA 6 for no gain (60-J.Brown). St. Louis challenged the fumble ruling, an
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Amendola (S. Bradford pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Hoomanawanui (S. Bradford pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Williams (J. Freeman pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Massey
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- 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 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 16 (Q1 50:49) — (5:49) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 17–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TB 7 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 38:27) — (8:27) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 16-D.Amendola for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 38:22) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 33:06) — (3:06) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 32:59) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 21 (Q2 30:29) — (:29) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q3 22:20) — (7:20) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q3 15:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 24-C.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 19-L.Robinson to LA 24 for 2 yards. Lateral to 39-S.Jackson to LA 33 for 9 yards (21-S.Piscitelli).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 24-C.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 82-K.Winslow to LA 21 for 9 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams to LA 1 for 20 yards (55-J.Laurinaitis).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 38:27) — (8:27) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 16-D.Amendola for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 53:46) — (8:46) 8-S.Bradford sacked at LA 1 for -7 yards (91-S.White). FUMBLES (91-S.White) [91-S.White], RECOVERED by TB-94-K.Moore at LA 6. 94-K.Moore to LA 6 for no gain (60-J.Brown). St. Louis challenged t
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 38:27) — (8:27) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 16-D.Amendola for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams to LA 1 for 20 yards (55-J.Laurinaitis).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 33:06) — (3:06) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.12 total EPA
- S.Bradford (Los Angeles Rams) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -7.9% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.054 | +0.037 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.0% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.043 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.153 | -0.117 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.037 | -0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 55.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Rams +0.05, Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +4.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, +3.12 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- S. Stroughter (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Bradford (LA) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 50:49 · LA 16 · Score 0-3
(5:49) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · TB 7 · Score 3-3
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 38:27 · TB 5 · Score 9-3
(8:27) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 16-D.Amendola for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 38:22 · TB 2 · Score 10-3
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 33:06 · TB 2 · Score 16-3
(3:06) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 86-M.Hoomanawanui for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 32:59 · TB 2 · Score 17-3
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:29 · LA 21 · Score 17-6
(:29) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 22:20 · LA 35 · Score 17-9
(7:20) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 15:07 · LA 20 · Score 17-12
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:17 · LA 1 · Score 17-18
(:17) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 24-C.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Rams 18-17 in Week 7, 2010 on 2010-10-24.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18 (LA 17-18 TB) in Week 7, 2010 on 2010-10-24.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Final: Los Angeles Rams 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Amendola (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 38:27) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Hoomanawanui (S. Bradford pass) (Q2 33:06) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 0:17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 50:49, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — C. Massey (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 30:29, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 22:20, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 15:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 46.9% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.12 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Los Angeles Rams), 44.8% completion, -7.9% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.62 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
S. Stroughter (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +3.42 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.12 EPA): (8:46) 8-S.Bradford sacked at LA 1 for -7 yards (91-S.White). FUMBLES (91-S.White) [91-S.White], RECOVERED by TB-94-K.Moore at LA 6. 94-K.Moore to LA 6 for no gain (60-J.Brown). St. The biggest win-probability swing was -29.0%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 18-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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