Game story
In Week 16 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-12-26, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 38–15 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +15.85 total EPA, and +22.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.85 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (6:27) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [28-W.Thurmond].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 15 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +15.85 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2 K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 3 M. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 4 L. Blount · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +4.32 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 5 L. Washington · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.62 EPA/play
- 6 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +2.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7 J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 8 M. Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Freeman — TB · Passing
J. Freeman posted the highest total EPA (+15.85) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.01 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (13:06) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short middle to 89-J.Carlson to TB 30 for 12 yards (54-G.Hayes, 56-D.Watson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Hasselbeck
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Winslow (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Winslow (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — L. Washington
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Stovall (J. Freeman pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 47:59) — (2:59) 8-M.Hasselbeck scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 47:50) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the SEA 28 (Q1 45:30) — (:30) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the SEA 10 (Q2 42:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 82-K.Winslow for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 42:23) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the SEA 20 (Q2 36:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [28-W.Thurmond].; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 36:17) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the SEA 21 (Q3 21:51); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 21:38) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q3 16:38) — (1:38) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 16:28) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 8–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 33-L.Washington right guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q4 10:14) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-C.Whitehurst pass to 87-B.Obomanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 85-M.Stovall for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 7:56) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 36:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [28-W.Thurmond].
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 53:18) — (8:18) 24-M.Lynch right guard to TB 27 for 29 yards (54-G.Hayes).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 47:50) — 10-O.Mare kicks 66 yards from SEA 30 to TB 4. 81-M.Spurlock pushed ob at SEA 17 for 79 yards (10-O.Mare).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 42:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 82-K.Winslow for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 46:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman sacked at SEA 28 for -13 yards (sack split by 98-R.Brock and 91-C.Clemons).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short middle to 89-J.Carlson to TB 30 for 12 yards (54-G.Hayes, 56-D.Watson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 47:50) — 10-O.Mare kicks 66 yards from SEA 30 to TB 4. 81-M.Spurlock pushed ob at SEA 17 for 79 yards (10-O.Mare).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 36:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [28-W.Thurmond].
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 33-L.Washington right guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +22.9% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +15.85 total EPA
- C.Whitehurst (Seattle Seahawks) · 24 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -8.8% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -3.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.011 | +0.332 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.1% | 56.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.033 | +0.489 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.073 | +0.151 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.332 | -0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 43.7% | 63.9% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +0.82 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +23.57 total EPA, 6 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.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Freeman (TB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- C. Whitehurst (SEA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 47:59 · TB 1 · Score 6-0
(2:59) 8-M.Hasselbeck scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 47:50 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 45:30 · SEA 28 · Score 7-3
(:30) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 42:32 · SEA 10 · Score 7-9
(12:32) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 82-K.Winslow for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 42:23 · SEA 2 · Score 7-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 36:27 · SEA 20 · Score 7-16
(6:27) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN [28-W.Thurmond]. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 36:17 · SEA 2 · Score 7-17
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 21:51 · SEA 21 · Score 7-23
(6:51) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 82-K.Winslow for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Seattle challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 a - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 21:38 · SEA 2 · Score 7-24
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 16:38 · SEA 7 · Score 7-30
(1:38) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 16:28 · SEA 2 · Score 7-31
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 10:22 · TB 16 · Score 13-31
(10:22) (Shotgun) 33-L.Washington right guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks Safety (+2) — Q4 10:14 · TB 2 · Score 15-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-C.Whitehurst pass to 87-B.Obomanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 8:02 · SEA 2 · Score 15-37
(8:02) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 85-M.Stovall for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:56 · SEA 2 · Score 15-38
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Seattle Seahawks 38-15 in Week 16, 2010 on 2010-12-26.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38 (SEA 15-38 TB) in Week 16, 2010 on 2010-12-26.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 8, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Hasselbeck (Q1 47:59) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Winslow (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 42:32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 36:27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Winslow (J. Freeman pass) (Q3 21:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q3 16:38) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Washington (Q4 10:22) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Stovall (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 8:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 45:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 67.7% completion, +22.9% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +15.85 total passing EPA. C. Whitehurst (Seattle Seahawks), 45.8% completion, -8.8% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -3.93 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +15.85 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.01 EPA): (13:06) (Shotgun) 6-C.Whitehurst pass short middle to 89-J.Carlson to TB 30 for 12 yards (54-G.Hayes, 56-D.Watson).. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.4%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
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