Game story
In Week 17 of the 2001 NFL season on 2002-01-06, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 17–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -6.48 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Feeley (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-38.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: 2-D.Akers kicks 68 yards from PHI 30 to TB 2. 86-K.Williams to TB 24 for 22 yards (42-R.Cook). FUMBLES (42-R.Cook), touched at TB 24, RECOVERED by PHI-45-T.Hauck at TB 24.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Feeley · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +10.11 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 2 D. Douglas · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 3 C. Buckhalter · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4 G. Scott · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 5 R. Abdullah · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 6 B. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +1.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 7 R. Abdullah · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 8 M. Wynn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Feeley — PHI · Passing
A. Feeley posted the highest total EPA (+10.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.08 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (1:54) 14-A.Feeley pass to 82-D.Douglas for 24 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 — A. Stecker
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Douglas (A. Feeley pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Douglas (A. Feeley pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Brien
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Brien
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 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PHI 23 (Q1 55:15) — (10:15) 4-D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 22-A.Stecker right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 44:55) — 4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 30 (Q2 35:50) — (5:50) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PHI 4 (Q2 30:25) — (:25) 4-D.Brien 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) 14-A.Feeley pass to 82-D.Douglas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 02:12.); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 2:12) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 24 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 14-A.Feeley pass to 82-D.Douglas for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 1:46) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:12) — 2-D.Akers kicks 68 yards from PHI 30 to TB 2. 86-K.Williams to TB 24 for 22 yards (42-R.Cook). FUMBLES (42-R.Cook), touched at TB 24, RECOVERED by PHI-45-T.Hauck at TB 24.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 14-A.Feeley pass to 82-D.Douglas for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 10-S.King pass incomplete. PENALTY on TB-10-S.King, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at PHI 40.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 10-S.King pass incomplete to 86-K.Williams.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) 14-A.Feeley pass incomplete to 81-T.Stewart. Play Challenged by TB and REVERSED. 14-A.Feeley pass intended for 81-T.Stewart INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Abraham at TB 15. 21-D.Abraham, dead ball declar
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 14-A.Feeley pass to 82-D.Douglas for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:12) — 2-D.Akers kicks 68 yards from PHI 30 to TB 2. 86-K.Williams to TB 24 for 22 yards (42-R.Cook). FUMBLES (42-R.Cook), touched at TB 24, RECOVERED by PHI-45-T.Hauck at TB 24.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 40:58) — (10:58) 10-S.King pass intended for 88-M.Wynn INTERCEPTED by 42-R.Cook at PHI 35. 42-R.Cook to TB 47 for 18 yards (80-T.Yoder). PENALTY on PHI-91-U.Hamiter, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, en
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) 14-A.Feeley pass incomplete to 81-T.Stewart. Play Challenged by TB and REVERSED. 14-A.Feeley pass intended for 81-T.Stewart INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Abraham at TB 15. 21-D.Abraham, dead ball declar
Quarterback report card
S.King led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.48 total EPA
- K.Detmer (Philadelphia Eagles) · 16 dropbacks · 31.2% completion · -0.43 EPA/play · -6.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.103 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.5% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.106 | -0.146 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.147 | -0.092 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 53.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -1.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -7.94 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles 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.
- A. Feeley (Philadelphia Eagles) 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 55:15 · PHI 23 · Score 0-3
(10:15) 4-D.Brien 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · PHI 4 · Score 0-9
(15:00) 22-A.Stecker right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 44:55 · PHI 2 · Score 0-10
4-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 35:50 · TB 30 · Score 3-10
(5:50) 2-D.Akers 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:25 · PHI 4 · Score 3-13
(:25) 4-D.Brien 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 2:19 · TB 2 · Score 9-13
(2:19) 14-A.Feeley pass to 82-D.Douglas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 02:12.) - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 2:12 · TB 2 · Score 10-13
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · TB 24 · Score 16-13
(1:54) 14-A.Feeley pass to 82-D.Douglas for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:46 · TB 2 · Score 17-13
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-13 in Week 17, 2001 on 2002-01-06.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 (PHI 17-13 TB) in Week 17, 2001 on 2002-01-06.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Stecker (Q2 45:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Douglas (A. Feeley pass) (Q4 2:19) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Douglas (A. Feeley pass) (Q4 1:54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — D. Brien (Q1 55:15, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 35:50, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — D. Brien (Q2 30:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 61.3% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.48 total passing EPA. K. Detmer (Philadelphia Eagles), 31.2% completion, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -6.92 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
A. Feeley (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +10.11 on passing plays. across 14 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.08 EPA): (1:54) 14-A.Feeley pass to 82-D.Douglas for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -38.1%.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 17-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-6 Now 9-7 L
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