Game story
In Week 4 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-24, the New York Jets took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 21–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
V. Testaverde (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -10.71 total EPA.
On the individual side, L. Coles (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-43.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (1:48) M.Alstott up the middle to TB 24 for 1 yard (M.Jones). FUMBLES (M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-V.Green at TB 24. V.Green to TB 24 for no gain (M.Alstott).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 21 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 2 C. Martin · New York Jets · Passing · +3.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.33 EPA/play
- 3 R. Anthony · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
- 4 R. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5 D. Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 6 M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 7 A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 R. Lucas · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Coles — NYJ · Receiving
L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+4.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.11 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.00 EPA) came from New York Jets: (3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 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
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
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. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q1 52:32) — (7:32) M.Gramatica 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TB 23 (Q1 47:14) — (2:14) J.Hall 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q2 42:00) — (12:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner, fade; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 41:53) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TB 9 (Q2 31:21) — (1:21) J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 62 (Q3 18:57) — (3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 18:47) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 15–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) V.Testaverde pass to C.Martin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q4 1:54) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TB 18 (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) C.Martin pass to W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. halfback option; New York Jets added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:52) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) M.Alstott up the middle to TB 24 for 1 yard (M.Jones). FUMBLES (M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-V.Green at TB 24. V.Green to TB 24 for no gain (M.Alstott).
- New York Jets (Q1 60:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 71 yards from TB 30 to NYJ -1. K.Williams to NYJ 23 for 24 yards (E.Vance).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) C.Martin pass to W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. halfback option
- New York Jets (Q3 18:57) — (3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) S.King sacked at TB 11 for -9 yards (J.Abraham). FUMBLES (J.Abraham), touched at TB 11, RECOVERED by NYJ-B.Cox at TB 13.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q3 18:57) — (3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 55:08) — (10:08) S.King pass to J.Green ran ob at NYJ 11 for 75 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) S.King sacked at TB 11 for -9 yards (J.Abraham). FUMBLES (J.Abraham), touched at TB 11, RECOVERED by NYJ-B.Cox at TB 13.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 30:52) — (:52) S.King pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by V.Green at TB 37. V.Green to TB 20 for 17 yards (K.Johnson).
Quarterback report card
V.Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 45 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.71 total EPA
- S.King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 24 dropbacks · 29.2% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -7.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.072 | -0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.176 | -0.307 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.362 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.191 | +0.072 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 57.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Jets: 15 drives, -6.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, -14.69 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets 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.
- L. Coles (New York Jets) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 52:32 · NYJ 3 · Score 0-3
(7:32) M.Gramatica 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 47:14 · TB 23 · Score 3-3
(2:14) J.Hall 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 42:00 · NYJ 3 · Score 3-9
(12:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner, fade - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 41:53 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 31:21 · TB 9 · Score 6-10
(1:21) J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 18:57 · TB 62 · Score 6-16
(3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 18:47 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · TB 6 · Score 12-17
(2:00) V.Testaverde pass to C.Martin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q4 1:54 · TB 2 · Score 14-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:00 · TB 18 · Score 20-17
(1:00) C.Martin pass to W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. halfback option - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 0:52 · TB 2 · Score 21-17
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The New York Jets beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-17 in Week 4, 2000 on 2000-09-24.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was New York Jets 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 (NYJ 21-17 TB) in Week 4, 2000 on 2000-09-24.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New York Jets 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: New York Jets 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: New York Jets 15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: New York Jets 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 42:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 18:57) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 52:32, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q1 47:14, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 31:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 48.9% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.71 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 29.2% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -7.36 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
L. Coles (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +4.43 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.00 EPA): (3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -43.7%.
Was New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Jets won 21-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
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