Game story
In Week 8 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-31, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 38–35 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +8.92 total EPA, and +6.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.92 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-36.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (2:15) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at TB 20. 25-A.Talib to TB 6 for -14 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.92 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 M. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3 M. Spurlock · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 4 A. Benn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.03 EPA/play
- 5 L. Stephens-Howling · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 6 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
- 7 S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 8 T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.71 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 (+8.92) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.06 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (6:44) 6-M.Hall pass short right intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at ARI 45. 25-A.Talib for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (M. Hall pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — G. Hayes
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Wells
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Talib
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — L. Blount
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Stephens-Howling
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Blount
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (D. Anderson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — L. Blount
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: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q1 51:30) — (6:30) 6-M.Hall pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 51:25) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 65 (Q1 49:25); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 49:15) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 40:21) — (10:21) 26-C.Wells up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 40:17) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ARI 47 (Q2 39:07) — (9:07) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 38:59) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 60 (Q2 36:44); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 36:33) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ARI 3 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 10-C.Barth 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q3 19:41) — (4:41) 27-L.Blount left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 19:35) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the TB 30 (Q3 16:04) — (1:04) 36-L.Stephens-Howling left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 15:56) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 85 (Q3 15:47); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 15:33) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 9:41) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 5:13) — (5:13) 27-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 5:13) — 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.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at TB 20. 25-A.Talib to TB 6 for -14 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 17-A.Benn to ARI 1 for 53 yards (25-K.Rhodes).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 36:44) — (6:44) 6-M.Hall pass short right intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at ARI 45. 25-A.Talib for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforc
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 36-L.Stephens-Howling INTERCEPTED by 51-B.Ruud (54-G.Hayes) at ARI 23. 51-B.Ruud to ARI 22 for 1 yard (66-A.Faneca). ARI-36-L.Stephens-Howli
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 15:47) — (:47) 27-L.Blount left tackle to TB 21 for 6 yards (51-P.Lenon). FUMBLES (51-P.Lenon), RECOVERED by ARI-54-G.Hayes at TB 21. 54-G.Hayes for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-5-J.Freeman, Horse Collar
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 36:44) — (6:44) 6-M.Hall pass short right intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at ARI 45. 25-A.Talib for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforc
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 49:25) — (4:25) 6-M.Hall pass short left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 54-G.Hayes [26-S.Jones] at ARI 41. 54-G.Hayes for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 15:47) — (:47) 27-L.Blount left tackle to TB 21 for 6 yards (51-P.Lenon). FUMBLES (51-P.Lenon), RECOVERED by ARI-54-G.Hayes at TB 21. 54-G.Hayes for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-5-J.Freeman, Horse Collar
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 42:30) — (12:30) 5-B.Graham punts 52 yards to TB 15, Center-82-M.Leach. 18-S.Stroughter MUFFS catch, touched at TB 15, RECOVERED by ARI-36-L.Stephens-Howling at TB 16. 36-L.Stephens-Howling to TB 16 for no gai
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) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.92 total EPA
- D.Anderson (Arizona Cardinals) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +5.5% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.082 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.5% | 52.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.307 | -0.364 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.183 | +0.079 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.082 | +0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.6% | 58.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 15 drives, -6.87 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -1.59 total EPA, 5 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.
- 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.
- D. Anderson (ARI) 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.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 51:30 · TB 3 · Score 0-6
(6:30) 6-M.Hall pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 51:25 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 49:25 · TB 65 · Score 6-7
(4:25) 6-M.Hall pass short left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 54-G.Hayes [26-S.Jones] at ARI 41. 54-G.Hayes for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 49:15 · ARI 2 · Score 7-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 40:21 · TB 1 · Score 7-13
(10:21) 26-C.Wells up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 40:17 · TB 2 · Score 7-14
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 39:07 · ARI 47 · Score 13-14
(9:07) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 38:59 · ARI 2 · Score 14-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 36:44 · TB 60 · Score 20-14
(6:44) 6-M.Hall pass short right intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at ARI 45. 25-A.Talib for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, U - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 36:33 · ARI 2 · Score 21-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · ARI 3 · Score 24-14
(:05) 10-C.Barth 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 19:41 · ARI 15 · Score 30-14
(4:41) 27-L.Blount left tackle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 19:35 · ARI 2 · Score 31-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 16:04 · TB 30 · Score 31-20
(1:04) 36-L.Stephens-Howling left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 15:56 · TB 2 · Score 31-21
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 15:47 · ARI 85 · Score 31-27
(:47) 27-L.Blount left tackle to TB 21 for 6 yards (51-P.Lenon). FUMBLES (51-P.Lenon), RECOVERED by ARI-54-G.Hayes at TB 21. 54-G.Hayes for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 15:33 · TB 2 · Score 31-28
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:46 · TB 5 · Score 31-34
(9:46) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 9:41 · TB 2 · Score 31-35
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 5:13 · ARI 1 · Score 37-35
(5:13) 27-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 5:13 · ARI 2 · Score 38-35
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-1-R.Malone.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Arizona Cardinals 38-35 in Week 8, 2010 on 2010-10-31.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38, Arizona Cardinals 35 (TB 38-35 ARI) in Week 8, 2010 on 2010-10-31.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38, Arizona Cardinals 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (M. Hall pass) (Q1 51:30) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — G. Hayes (Q1 49:25) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q2 40:21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 39:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Talib (Q2 36:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Blount (Q3 19:41) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Stephens-Howling (Q3 16:04) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Blount (Q3 15:47) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (D. Anderson pass) (Q4 9:46) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Blount (Q4 5:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 62.1% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.92 total passing EPA. D. Anderson (Arizona Cardinals), 59.3% completion, +5.5% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.11 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +8.92 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.06 EPA): (6:44) 6-M.Hall pass short right intended for 15-S.Breaston INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at ARI 45. 25-A.Talib for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, Unsportsmanlike Condu. The biggest win-probability swing was -36.2%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 38-35 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
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