Game story
In Week 12 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-24, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the New York Giants, 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 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -1.61 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Lee (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (12:54) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 83-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at NYG 44. 41-F.Walker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Lee · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 3 D. Tyree · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 4 I. Hilliard · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5 T. Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6 K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7 M. Rivers · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 8 A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Lee — TB · Receiving
C. Lee posted the highest total EPA (+7.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.43 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.65 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (12:54) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 83-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at NYG 44. 41-F.Walker for 56 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 — T. Jones
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Lee (B. Johnson pass)
- New York Giants — F. Walker
Field goals
- New York Giants — M. Bryant
- New York Giants — M. Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 41:25) — (11:25) 22-T.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 41:21) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) 8-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 53 (Q2 33:48) — (3:48) 14-B.Johnson pass to 82-C.Lee for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 33:37) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q3 24:27) — (9:27) 8-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 3 (Q3 18:49) — (3:49) 7-M.Gramatica 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–2. New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 53 (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 83-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at NYG 44. 41-F.Walker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 12:42) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the TB 97 (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 57-C.Dach FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 83-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at NYG 44. 41-F.Walker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 51:43) — (6:43) 5-K.Collins FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 46, touched at TB 46, RECOVERED by TB-53-S.Quarles at TB 45. 53-S.Quarles to TB 45 for no gain (21-T.Barber).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) 32-M.Pittman up the middle to NYG 12 for no gain (97-C.Griffin).
- New York Giants (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 85-D.Tyree INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Lynch at 50. 47-J.Lynch to NYG 32 for 18 yards (66-D.Diehl). FUMBLES (66-D.Diehl), and recovers at NYG 32. 47-J.Lynch to NYG 32 for
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 33:48) — (3:48) 14-B.Johnson pass to 82-C.Lee for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 83-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at NYG 44. 41-F.Walker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 33:48) — (3:48) 14-B.Johnson pass to 82-C.Lee for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q1 51:43) — (6:43) 5-K.Collins FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 46, touched at TB 46, RECOVERED by TB-53-S.Quarles at TB 45. 53-S.Quarles to TB 45 for no gain (21-T.Barber).
- New York Giants (Q3 17:21) — (2:21) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 88-I.Hilliard INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Smith at TB 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
B.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.61 total EPA
- K.Collins (New York Giants) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -9.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.228 | -0.135 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.221 | -0.041 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.454 | -0.337 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.135 | +0.228 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 60.9% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -15.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -12.70 total EPA, 4 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.
- C. Lee (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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) — Q2 41:25 · NYG 1 · Score 0-6
(11:25) 22-T.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 41:21 · NYG 2 · Score 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 36:42 · TB 12 · Score 3-7
(6:42) 8-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 33:48 · NYG 53 · Score 3-13
(3:48) 14-B.Johnson pass to 82-C.Lee for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 33:37 · NYG 2 · Score 3-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 24:27 · TB 12 · Score 6-14
(9:27) 8-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 18:49 · NYG 3 · Score 6-17
(3:49) 7-M.Gramatica 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:54 · NYG 53 · Score 12-17
(12:54) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 83-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at NYG 44. 41-F.Walker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 12:42 · TB 2 · Score 13-17
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 1:59 · TB 97 · Score 13-19
(1:59) 57-C.Dach FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Giants 19-13 in Week 12, 2003 on 2003-11-24.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was New York Giants 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 (NYG 13-19 TB) in Week 12, 2003 on 2003-11-24.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q2: New York Giants 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q3: New York Giants 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: New York Giants 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2; Final: New York Giants 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Jones (Q2 41:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Lee (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 33:48) New York Giants touchdown — F. Walker (Q4 12:54) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 36:42, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 24:27, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 18:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 56.4% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.61 total passing EPA. K. Collins (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -9.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
C. Lee (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +7.16 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.65 EPA): (12:54) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 83-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at NYG 44. 41-F.Walker for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.3%.
Was New York Giants 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
New York Giants
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
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