Game story
In Week 2 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-09-15, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 25–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Redman (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -18.77 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.52 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+9.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (10:40) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson to BAL 26 for 20 yards (20-E.Reed).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 25 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +9.52 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 K. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 3 M. Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4 K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5 J. Cook · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6 J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 7 C. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8 B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Johnson — TB · Passing
B. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+9.52) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.33 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (1:34) 7-C.Redman pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 3. 55-D.Brooks for 97 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 — K. Williams
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Brooks
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
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 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BAL 17 (Q1 52:50) — (7:50) 7-M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 93 (Q1 47:13) — (2:13) 15-D.Zastudil punts 49 yards to TB 44, Center-59-J.Maese. 86-K.Williams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BAL 12 (Q1 46:54) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q2 33:57) — (3:57) 7-M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 5–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the TB 78 (Q3 29:54) — (14:54) 7-C.Redman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 22, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q3 23:30) — (8:30) 7-M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 7-C.Redman pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 3. 55-D.Brooks for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 1:06) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 55:40) — (10:40) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson to BAL 26 for 20 yards (20-E.Reed).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 47:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Redman pass incomplete to 80-B.Stokley.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 56:09) — (11:09) 14-B.Johnson sacked at BAL 46 for -6 yards (58-P.Boulware).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 47:13) — (2:13) 15-D.Zastudil punts 49 yards to TB 44, Center-59-J.Maese. 86-K.Williams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 41:34) — (11:34) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius to TB 19 for 14 yards (28-G.Baxter).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 7-C.Redman pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 3. 55-D.Brooks for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 47:13) — (2:13) 15-D.Zastudil punts 49 yards to TB 44, Center-59-J.Maese. 86-K.Williams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Redman pass to 86-T.Heap to TB 26 for 11 yards (55-D.Brooks).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 29:54) — (14:54) 7-C.Redman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 22, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
Quarterback report card
C.Redman led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Redman (Baltimore Ravens) · 45 dropbacks · 35.6% completion · -0.42 EPA/play · -18.77 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +9.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.331 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 38.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.280 | -0.417 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.215 | -0.319 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.331 | -0.035 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.7% | 53.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.33), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -26.83 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +2.73 total EPA, 3 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.
- B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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 52:50 · BAL 17 · Score 3-0
(7:50) 7-M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 47:13 · TB 93 · Score 9-0
(2:13) 15-D.Zastudil punts 49 yards to TB 44, Center-59-J.Maese. 86-K.Williams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 46:54 · BAL 12 · Score 10-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 33:57 · BAL 12 · Score 13-0
(3:57) 7-M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q3 29:54 · TB 78 · Score 15-0
(14:54) 7-C.Redman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 22, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 23:30 · BAL 12 · Score 18-0
(8:30) 7-M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · TB 4 · Score 24-0
(1:34) 7-C.Redman pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 3. 55-D.Brooks for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:06 · BAL 2 · Score 25-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Baltimore Ravens 25-0 in Week 2, 2002 on 2002-09-15.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25, Baltimore Ravens 0 (TB 25-0 BAL) in Week 2, 2002 on 2002-09-15.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25, Baltimore Ravens 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Williams (Q1 47:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Brooks (Q4 1:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q1 52:50, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 33:57, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 23:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?
C. Redman (Baltimore Ravens), 35.6% completion, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -18.77 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 70.6% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +9.52 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +9.52 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.33 EPA): (1:34) 7-C.Redman pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 3. 55-D.Brooks for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.9%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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