Game story
In Week 2 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-09-16, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 27–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -3.58 total EPA, and +8.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Fitzpatrick (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+21.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (15:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Fitzpatrick · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +13.44 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 D. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +11.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.77 EPA/play
- 3 N. Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.42 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 5 N. Foles · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 6 O. Howard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7 J. Perkins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8 C. Clement · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Fitzpatrick — TB · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+13.44) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.36 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (4:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-O.Howard for 75 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 — D. Jackson (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Clement
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — O. Howard (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Godwin (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Ajayi
- Philadelphia Eagles — N. Agholor (N. Foles pass)
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 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 75 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 59:49) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 15 (Q2 34:57) — (4:57) 30-C.Clement left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 34:51) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 75 (Q2 34:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-O.Howard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q2 30:46); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 30:42) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q3 24:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-M.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 24:19) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q3 15:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 26-J.Ajayi up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 15:09) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 13-N.Agholor for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 2:46) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 34:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-O.Howard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 46:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles sacked at PHI 38 for -8 yards (58-K.Alexander). FUMBLES (58-K.Alexander) [58-K.Alexander], RECOVERED by TB-33-C.Davis at PHI 47. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruli
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 45:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 80-O.Howard INTERCEPTED by 21-R.Darby (23-R.McLeod) at PHI 37. 21-R.Darby to TB 47 for 16 yards (25-P.Barber).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 34:57) — (4:57) 30-C.Clement left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 34:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-O.Howard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 46:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles sacked at PHI 38 for -8 yards (58-K.Alexander). FUMBLES (58-K.Alexander) [58-K.Alexander], RECOVERED by TB-33-C.Davis at PHI 47. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruli
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-M.Evans to PHI 35 for 16 yards (27-M.Jenkins). FUMBLES (27-M.Jenkins), RECOVERED by PHI-58-J.Hicks at PHI 30. 58-J.Hicks to PHI 43 for 13 yards (13-M.Eva
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) · 55 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +8.4% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.58 total EPA
- R.Fitzpatrick (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 35 dropbacks · 77.1% completion · +19.7% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +13.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.1% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.065 | +0.384 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.151 | -0.342 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.052 | +0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 57.9% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -1.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, +3.89 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.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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.
- R. Fitzpatrick (TB) 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.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · PHI 75 · Score 0-6
(15:00) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 11-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 59:49 · PHI 15 · Score 0-7
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 34:57 · TB 15 · Score 6-7
(4:57) 30-C.Clement left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 34:51 · TB 15 · Score 7-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 34:51 · PHI 75 · Score 7-13
(4:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-O.Howard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 30:46 · PHI 8 · Score 7-19
(:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 12-C.Godwin for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-77-M.Bennett, Defensive Offside, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 30:42 · PHI 15 · Score 7-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 24:22 · PHI 4 · Score 7-26
(9:22) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-M.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 24:19 · PHI 15 · Score 7-27
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 15:12 · TB 2 · Score 13-27
(:12) (Shotgun) 26-J.Ajayi up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 15:09 · TB 15 · Score 14-27
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 2:51 · TB 2 · Score 20-27
(2:51) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 13-N.Agholor for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 2:46 · TB 15 · Score 21-27
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-21 in Week 2, 2018 on 2018-09-16.
What was the final score of Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Philadelphia Eagles 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 (PHI 21-27 TB) in Week 2, 2018 on 2018-09-16.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Jackson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 60:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Clement (Q2 34:57) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — O. Howard (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 34:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 30:46) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 24:22) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Ajayi (Q3 15:12) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Agholor (N. Foles pass) (Q4 2:51) 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), 63.6% completion, +8.4% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.58 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 77.1% completion, +19.7% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +13.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
R. Fitzpatrick (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +13.44 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.36 EPA): (4:51) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-O.Howard for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +21.0%.
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 27-21 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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