Game story
In Week 13 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-06, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. George (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with +1.45 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Reed (Minnesota Vikings) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.80 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+43.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: M.Gramatica kicks 68 yards from TB 30 to MIN 2. M.Williams to MIN 24 for 22 yards (A.Singleton).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 2 L. Hoard · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 3 R. Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4 J. Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 5 D. Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 6 K. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 7 J. George · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +1.45 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8 S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Reed — MIN · Receiving
J. Reed posted the highest total EPA (+6.80) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Minnesota Vikings's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.26 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
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 TB 39 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 58:31) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 38:08) — (8:08) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 05:52.); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 35:52) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 30:33) — (:33) J.George pass to C.Carter for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-J.George was injured during the play.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 30:27) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 29 (Q3 25:26) — (10:26) S.King pass to J.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 22:14) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 11:46) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 16 (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) G.Anderson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 60:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 68 yards from TB 30 to MIN 2. M.Williams to MIN 24 for 22 yards (A.Singleton).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) M.Berger punts 48 yards to TB 10, Center-M.Morris. K.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-A.Banks at TB 10. A.Banks to TB 10 for no gain (K.Williams).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 19:36) — (4:36) M.Royals punts 38 yards to MIN 12, Center-M.Unutoa. Y.Murphy to MIN 14 for 2 yards (J.Gooch). FUMBLES (J.Gooch), RECOVERED by TB-S.Quarles at MIN 14. S.Quarles to MIN 15 for -1 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 25:26) — (10:26) S.King pass to J.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 19:36) — (4:36) M.Royals punts 38 yards to MIN 12, Center-M.Unutoa. Y.Murphy to MIN 14 for 2 yards (J.Gooch). FUMBLES (J.Gooch), RECOVERED by TB-S.Quarles at MIN 14. S.Quarles to MIN 15 for -1 yards.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 58:31) — (13:31) L.Hoard left guard to TB 33 for 5 yards (H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (H.Nickerson), RECOVERED by TB-D.Robinson at TB 33.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) M.Berger punts 48 yards to TB 10, Center-M.Morris. K.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-A.Banks at TB 10. A.Banks to TB 10 for no gain (K.Williams).
Quarterback report card
J.George led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.George (Minnesota Vikings) · 54 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.45 total EPA
- S.King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 24 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.016 | +0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 43.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.006 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.211 | -0.150 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.060 | +0.016 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.7% | 55.4% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -1.60 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +4.04 total EPA, 3 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.
- J. Reed (Minnesota Vikings) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · TB 39 · Score 0-6
(15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 58:31 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · MIN 2 · Score 0-10
(15:00) M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 38:08 · TB 1 · Score 6-10
(8:08) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 05:52.) - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 35:52 · TB 2 · Score 7-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 30:33 · TB 1 · Score 13-10
(:33) J.George pass to C.Carter for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-J.George was injured during the play. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 30:27 · TB 2 · Score 14-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 25:26 · MIN 29 · Score 14-16
(10:26) S.King pass to J.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 22:14 · MIN 2 · Score 14-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 1 · Score 14-23
(15:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 11:46 · MIN 2 · Score 14-24
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 11:46 · TB 16 · Score 17-24
(11:46) G.Anderson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-17 in Week 13, 1999 on 1999-12-06.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 (MIN 17-24 TB) in Week 13, 1999 on 1999-12-06.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 60:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 38:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 25:26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q4 11:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. George (Minnesota Vikings), 48.1% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.45 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 45.8% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.51 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Reed (Minnesota Vikings) led the game in total EPA with +6.80 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.26 EPA): (15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +43.3%.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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