Game story
In Week 11 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-16, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 19–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +13.53 total EPA, and +13.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: 3-M.Bryant kicks 62 yards from TB 30 to MIN 8. 43-M.Hicks to MIN 23 for 15 yards (26-W.Allen). FUMBLES (26-W.Allen), touched at MIN 26, RECOVERED by TB-87-B.Clark at MIN 26. 87-B.Clark to MIN 26 for n
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Garcia · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +13.53 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2 J. Stevens · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 3 A. Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 4 B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 5 W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6 V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 7 S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 8 B. Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Garcia — TB · Passing
J. Garcia posted the highest total EPA (+13.53) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.45 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (3:31) 22-C.Smith left end to MIN 28 for 2 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), touched at MIN 28, RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 28. 51-B.Leber to MIN 28 for no gain (65-J.Trueblood).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Wade (G. Frerotte pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — B. Askew
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
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 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q1 51:58) — (6:58) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 21 (Q1 47:54) — (2:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q2 43:40) — (13:40) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 19-B.Wade for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 43:33) — (Kick formation) 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 37:51) — (7:51) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q2 31:52) — (1:52) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 24:33) — (9:33) 35-B.Askew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 24:25) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q4 5:41) — (5:41) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:36) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 62 yards from TB 30 to MIN 8. 43-M.Hicks to MIN 23 for 15 yards (26-W.Allen). FUMBLES (26-W.Allen), touched at MIN 26, RECOVERED by TB-87-B.Clark at MIN 26. 87-B.Clark to MIN 26 for n
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 25:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 86-J.Stevens to MIN 1 for 31 yards (51-B.Leber, 42-D.Sharper).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 18:31) — (3:31) 22-C.Smith left end to MIN 28 for 2 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), touched at MIN 28, RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 28. 51-B.Leber to MIN 28 for no gain (65-J.Trueblood).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep right to 28-W.Dunn to MIN 23 for 36 yards (52-C.Greenway).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 18:31) — (3:31) 22-C.Smith left end to MIN 28 for 2 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), touched at MIN 28, RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 28. 51-B.Leber to MIN 28 for no gain (65-J.Trueblood).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:36) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 62 yards from TB 30 to MIN 8. 43-M.Hicks to MIN 23 for 15 yards (26-W.Allen). FUMBLES (26-W.Allen), touched at MIN 26, RECOVERED by TB-87-B.Clark at MIN 26. 87-B.Clark to MIN 26 for n
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 25:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 86-J.Stevens to MIN 1 for 31 yards (51-B.Leber, 42-D.Sharper).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) 28-W.Dunn right guard to MIN 39 for -2 yards (52-C.Greenway).
Quarterback report card
J.Garcia led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +13.9% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +13.53 total EPA
- G.Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +6.3% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.110 | -0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.1% | 53.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.356 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.140 | -0.445 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.026 | +0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.8% | 55.9% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, -7.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -2.08 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.
- J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Garcia (TB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- G. Frerotte (MIN) 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.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 51:58 · TB 25 · Score 3-0
(6:58) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 47:54 · MIN 21 · Score 3-3
(2:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 43:40 · TB 4 · Score 9-3
(13:40) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 19-B.Wade for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 43:33 · TB 2 · Score 10-3
(Kick formation) 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 37:51 · MIN 8 · Score 10-6
(7:51) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 31:52 · TB 20 · Score 13-6
(1:52) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 24:33 · MIN 1 · Score 13-12
(9:33) 35-B.Askew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 24:25 · MIN 2 · Score 13-13
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 5:41 · MIN 11 · Score 13-16
(5:41) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 3:34 · MIN 8 · Score 13-19
(3:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-13 in Week 11, 2008 on 2008-11-16.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 (MIN 13-19 TB) in Week 11, 2008 on 2008-11-16.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Wade (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 43:40) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Askew (Q3 24:33) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 51:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 47:54, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 37:51, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 31:52, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 5:41, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 3:34, 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. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 60.5% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +13.53 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, +6.3% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +13.53 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.45 EPA): (3:31) 22-C.Smith left end to MIN 28 for 2 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), touched at MIN 28, RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 28. 51-B.Leber to MIN 28 for no gain . The biggest win-probability swing was -17.0%.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 19-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
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