Game story
In Week 2 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-09-14, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 19–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Davis (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +12.62 total EPA, and +12.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Davis (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.62 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+23.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (1:55) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass deep right to 18-A.Pettis to TB 25 for 27 yards (38-D.Goldson) [91-D.Bowers].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Davis · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +12.62 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2 J. McCown · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +6.77 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3 A. Pettis · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 4 B. Quick · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5 J. Cook · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 6 B. Myers · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 7 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8 K. Britt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Davis — LA · Passing
A. Davis posted the highest total EPA (+12.62) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.19 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (12:40) 30-Z.Stacy left guard to TB 43 for 2 yards (60-S.Solomon). FUMBLES (60-S.Solomon), RECOVERED by TB-38-D.Goldson at TB 38. 38-D.Goldson to TB 40 for 2 yards (76-R.Saffold).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. McCown
- Los Angeles Rams — Z. Stacy
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. McCown
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q1 54:03) — (9:03) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 53:56) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q1 48:11) — (3:11) 61-T.Barnes reported in as eligible. 30-Z.Stacy left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 48:07) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q2 30:43) — (:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 24:22) — (9:22) (No Huddle) 12-J.McCown left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-94-R.Quinn, Defensive Offside, declined.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 24:18) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TB 17 (Q3 17:46) — (2:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TB 27 (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 18 (Q4 5:20) — (5:20) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass deep right to 18-A.Pettis to TB 25 for 27 yards (38-D.Goldson) [91-D.Bowers].
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 13-M.Evans to LA 32 for 29 yards (25-T.McDonald).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 24 yard field goal is BLOCKED (25-T.McDonald), Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen, RECOVERED by LA-50-R.Armstrong at LA 4. 50-R.Armstrong to LA 24 for 20
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 19:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass deep right to 81-K.Britt to TB 22 for 17 yards (21-A.Verner).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 27:40) — (12:40) 30-Z.Stacy left guard to TB 43 for 2 yards (60-S.Solomon). FUMBLES (60-S.Solomon), RECOVERED by TB-38-D.Goldson at TB 38. 38-D.Goldson to TB 40 for 2 yards (76-R.Saffold).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 41:24) — (11:24) 12-J.McCown pass short middle intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-R.McLeod [55-J.Laurinaitis] at LA 2. 23-R.McLeod to LA 2 for no gain (83-V.Jackson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 24 yard field goal is BLOCKED (25-T.McDonald), Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen, RECOVERED by LA-50-R.Armstrong at LA 4. 50-R.Armstrong to LA 24 for 20
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 17:41) — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 55 yards from LA 35 to TB 10. 80-C.Owusu pushed ob at LA 45 for 45 yards (4-G.Zuerlein). PENALTY on LA-4-G.Zuerlein, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at LA 45.
Quarterback report card
A.Davis led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Davis (Los Angeles Rams) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +12.62 total EPA
- J.McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +6.77 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 | +0.123 | +0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.3% | 50.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.394 | +0.260 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.004 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.065 | -0.123 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.3% | 44.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 8 drives, +9.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, +4.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams 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.
- A. Davis (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Davis (LA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. McCown (TB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 54:03 · LA 5 · Score 0-6
(9:03) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 53:56 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 48:11 · TB 2 · Score 6-7
(3:11) 61-T.Barnes reported in as eligible. 30-Z.Stacy left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 48:07 · TB 2 · Score 7-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:43 · TB 18 · Score 10-7
(:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 24:22 · LA 1 · Score 10-13
(9:22) (No Huddle) 12-J.McCown left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-94-R.Quinn, Defensive Offside, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 24:18 · LA 2 · Score 10-14
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 17:46 · TB 17 · Score 13-14
(2:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 9:17 · TB 27 · Score 16-14
(9:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 5:20 · LA 18 · Score 16-17
(5:20) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 0:42 · TB 20 · Score 19-17
(:42) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-17 in Week 2, 2014 on 2014-09-14.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 19, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 (LA 19-17 TB) in Week 2, 2014 on 2014-09-14.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Los Angeles Rams 19, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. McCown (Q1 54:03) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — Z. Stacy (Q1 48:11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. McCown (Q3 24:22) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:43, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 17:46, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 9:17, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q4 5:20, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 0:42, 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?
A. Davis (Los Angeles Rams), 68.8% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +12.62 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 61.5% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +6.77 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
A. Davis (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +12.62 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.19 EPA): (12:40) 30-Z.Stacy left guard to TB 43 for 2 yards (60-S.Solomon). FUMBLES (60-S.Solomon), RECOVERED by TB-38-D.Goldson at TB 38. 38-D.Goldson to TB 40 for 2 yards (76-R.Saffold).. The biggest win-probability swing was +23.0%.
Was Los Angeles Rams vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Los Angeles Rams won 19-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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