Game story
In Week 14 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-12-09, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 23–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +13.12 total EPA, and +5.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+29.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (:02) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 N. Foles · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +13.12 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.79 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3 J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.34 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4 J. Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5 C. Harbor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6 R. Cooper · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7 D. Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +0.75 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
N. Foles — PHI · Passing
N. Foles posted the highest total EPA (+13.12) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 61 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.95 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (12:25) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 27 yards to PHI 13, Center-48-A.Economos. 13-D.Johnson MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 13, RECOVERED by TB-56-D.Watson at PHI 5. 56-D.Watson, dead ball declared at PHI 5 for no gain.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — N. Foles
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Harbor (N. Foles pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (N. Foles pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q2 37:16) — (7:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q2 31:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 31:40) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 26:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 26:35) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q4 14:34) — (14:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 7 (Q4 14:26) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 7:21) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 82-C.Harbor for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 0:02); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:00) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 81-J.Avant to TB 1 for 22 yards (24-M.Barron).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:00) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 16:22) — (1:22) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to PHI 27 for 40 yards (24-N.Asomugha).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 27:25) — (12:25) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 27 yards to PHI 13, Center-48-A.Economos. 13-D.Johnson MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 13, RECOVERED by TB-56-D.Watson at PHI 5. 56-D.Watson, dead ball declared a
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 27:25) — (12:25) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 27 yards to PHI 13, Center-48-A.Economos. 13-D.Johnson MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 13, RECOVERED by TB-56-D.Watson at PHI 5. 56-D.Watson, dead ball declared a
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 22:33) — (7:33) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 31 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 38:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep left to 81-J.Avant ran ob at TB 20 for 20 yards.
Quarterback report card
N.Foles led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- N.Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 61 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +13.12 total EPA
- J.Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -14.3% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.044 | +0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 38.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.215 | +0.019 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.597 | -0.077 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 53.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles +0.04, Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +4.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, +0.35 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.
- N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- N. Foles (PHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 37:16 · TB 10 · Score 3-0
(7:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 31:51 · TB 10 · Score 9-0
(1:51) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 31:40 · TB 2 · Score 10-0
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 26:41 · PHI 1 · Score 10-6
(11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 26:35 · PHI 2 · Score 10-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 14:34 · PHI 13 · Score 10-13
(14:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:26 · PHI 7 · Score 10-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:26 · PHI 4 · Score 10-20
(7:26) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:21 · PHI 2 · Score 10-21
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:03 · TB 11 · Score 16-21
(4:03) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 82-C.Harbor for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 0:02 · TB 1 · Score 22-21
(:02) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Up - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · TB 2 · Score 23-21
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-21 in Week 14, 2012 on 2012-12-09.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21 (PHI 23-21 TB) in Week 14, 2012 on 2012-12-09.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Foles (Q2 31:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q3 26:41) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 14:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q4 7:26) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Harbor (N. Foles pass) (Q4 4:03) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (N. Foles pass) (Q4 0:02) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 37:16, 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?
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 52.5% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +13.12 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 35.9% completion, -14.3% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.75 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +13.12 on passing plays. across 61 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.95 EPA): (12:25) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 27 yards to PHI 13, Center-48-A.Economos. 13-D.Johnson MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 13, RECOVERED by TB-56-D.Watson at PHI 5. 56-D.Watson, . The biggest win-probability swing was +29.3%.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L
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