Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38–24 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 10–24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Buddy Johnson
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:02) 23-M.Bennett left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. draw play
- Game date
- 2002-11-03
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 38–24 on 2002-11-03. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +27.90 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(13:21) 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(1:09) 14-B.Johnson pass to 88-R.Dudley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. rolls to right, looks back left
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(12:19) 7-M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(7:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(7:02) 23-M.Bennett left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. draw play
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(:00) 1-G.Anderson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(2:10) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(13:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 40-M.Alstott for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(4:44) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 13:21TD Kristian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 0-6
(13:21) 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 13:12XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:09TD RDR. DudleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-13
(1:09) 14-B.Johnson pass to 88-R.Dudley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. rolls to right, looks back left
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:03XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:19FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 18
- Score
- 0-17
(12:19) 7-M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 7:20TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-23
(7:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 7:16XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-24
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 7:02TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 85
- Score
- 6-24
(7:02) 23-M.Bennett left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. draw play
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 6:49XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:00FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 10-24
(:00) 1-G.Anderson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:17TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 19
- Score
- 10-30
(5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:10XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-31
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:10TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 16-31
(2:10) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:08XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-31
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:39TD MAM. AlstottPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 17-37
(13:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 40-M.Alstott for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:34XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 17-38
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:44TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 23-38
(4:44) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 4:40XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 24-38
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +27.90 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play - 2Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.36 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 3J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 4M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.92 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 5Kristian Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 6K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 7A. Stecker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +4.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.36 EPA/play
- 8C. Walsh · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.14 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
Buddy Johnson — TB · Passing
Buddy Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+27.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.82 EPA per play.
Buddy Johnson's top snap (+3.49 EPA): (5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.34 EPA): M. Bennett — (7:02) 23-M.Bennett left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. draw play
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.91 total EPA
- Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +0.82 EPA/play · +27.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.077 | +0.213 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.023 | +0.821 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.422 | -0.203 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.213 | -0.077 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.21 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +5.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +17.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Kristian Williams (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Dudley (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Kisean Johnson (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Bennett
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Kisean Johnson (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Mykel Williams
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 13:12) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q1 1:09) — (1:09) 14-B.Johnson pass to 88-R.Dudley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. rolls to right, looks back left; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 1:03) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 18 (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) 7-M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 7:20) — (7:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 7:16) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 85 (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) 23-M.Bennett left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. draw play; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 6:49) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) 1-G.Anderson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 19 (Q3 5:17) — (5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 5:10) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 2:08) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 40-M.Alstott for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 13:34) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 4:40) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — 7-M.Gramatica kicks 61 yards from TB 30 to MIN 9. 86-N.Davis to MIN 23 for 14 yards (58-J.Golden). FUMBLES (58-J.Golden), touched at MIN 23, RECOVERED by TB-23-J.Phillips at MIN 21. Penalty on MIN, Of
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 14:53) — (14:53) 40-M.Alstott left tackle to MIN 18 for 3 yards (79-K.Mixon, 27-B.Russell).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) 11-D.Culpepper pass INTERCEPTED by 99-W.Sapp at MIN 48. 99-W.Sapp to MIN 48 for no gain. Lateral to 34-D.Jackson to MIN 46 for 2 yards (87-B.Chamberlain, 78-M.Birk).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) 23-M.Bennett left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. draw play
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle to MIN 44 for 8 yards (94-G.Spires).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) 23-M.Bennett left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. draw play
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) 11-D.Culpepper pass INTERCEPTED by 99-W.Sapp at MIN 48. 99-W.Sapp to MIN 48 for no gain. Lateral to 34-D.Jackson to MIN 46 for 2 yards (87-B.Chamberlain, 78-M.Birk).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — 7-M.Gramatica kicks 61 yards from TB 30 to MIN 9. 86-N.Davis to MIN 23 for 14 yards (58-J.Golden). FUMBLES (58-J.Golden), touched at MIN 23, RECOVERED by TB-23-J.Phillips at MIN 21. Penalty on MIN, Of
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 9:08) — (9:08) 27-A.Stecker right guard pushed ob at MIN 25 for 59 yards (22-T.Carter). PENALTY on MIN-22-T.Carter, Unnecessary Roughness, 13 yards, enforced at MIN 25.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 13:21 · MIN 15 · Score 0-6
(13:21) 14-B.Johnson pass to 86-K.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 13:12 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 1:09 · MIN 2 · Score 0-13
(1:09) 14-B.Johnson pass to 88-R.Dudley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. rolls to right, looks back left - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 1:03 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 12:19 · MIN 18 · Score 0-17
(12:19) 7-M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 7:20 · MIN 2 · Score 0-23
(7:20) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 7:16 · MIN 2 · Score 0-24
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 7:02 · TB 85 · Score 6-24
(7:02) 23-M.Bennett left tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. draw play - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 6:49 · TB 2 · Score 7-24
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · TB 8 · Score 10-24
(:00) 1-G.Anderson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 5:17 · MIN 19 · Score 10-30
(5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 5:10 · MIN 2 · Score 10-31
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:10 · TB 1 · Score 16-31
(2:10) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 2:08 · TB 2 · Score 17-31
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 13:39 · MIN 5 · Score 17-37
(13:39) 14-B.Johnson pass to 40-M.Alstott for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 13:34 · MIN 2 · Score 17-38
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 4:44 · TB 1 · Score 23-38
(4:44) 20-M.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 4:40 · TB 2 · Score 24-38
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Liddiard, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
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.
- Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2002-11-03?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 38-24 in Week 9, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Williams (B. Johnson pass) (Q1 13:21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Dudley (B. Johnson pass) (Q1 1:09) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Johnson (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 7:20) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Bennett (Q2 7:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Johnson (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 5:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (Q3 2:10) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 13:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Williams (Q4 4:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 12:19, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 0:00, 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?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 46.2% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.91 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 70.6% completion, +0.82 EPA per dropback, +27.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.49 EPA): (5:17) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
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