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NFL · Week 15 · December 16, 2018 · 12 min read

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2018 Week 15 Recap

Ravens defeat Buccaneers 20–12 in Week 15

Lucky Jackson led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 12–20 Week 15 finish.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12 5–9
Final 12–20
Baltimore Ravens 20 8–6 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
12–20
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9–10 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Game date
December 16, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • Mitchell Evans
    Mitchell Evans 4 REC · 121 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Barber 19 CAR · 85 YDS · 1 TD +0.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jameis Winston
    Jameis Winston 1 CAR · 1 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 14/31 · 176 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Gus Edwards
    Gus Edwards 19 CAR · 104 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Willie Snead
    Willie Snead 5 REC · 58 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 20–12 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9–10 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Lucky Jackson
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
Biggest EPA play
(1:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 43, RECOVERED by TB-54-L.David at TB …
Game date
2018-12-16

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–12 on 2018-12-16. Lucky Jackson posted a game-high +5.36 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers9300012
Baltimore Ravens10730020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 12:12TD
    PBP. Barber

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 3
    Score
    6-0

    (12:12) 61-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 25-P.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 4:03TD
    Chris Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 5
    Score
    6-6

    (4:03) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 10-C.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 3:58XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 15
    Score
    6-7

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 1:50FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 3
    Score
    9-7

    (1:50) 5-C.Santos 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:13FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 6
    Score
    9-10

    (:13) 9-J.Tucker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 10:07TD
    Gus Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 10
    Score
    9-16

    (10:07) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 10:03XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 15
    Score
    9-17

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  8. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 5:46FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 9
    Score
    12-17

    (5:46) 5-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 13:37FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 17
    Score
    12-20

    (13:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +5.36 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  2. 2Gus EdwardsGus Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +5.08 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  3. 3Mitchell EvansMitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  4. 4Willie SneadWillie Snead · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  5. 5Mark AndrewsMark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  6. 6Chris MooreChris Moore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
  7. 7P. Barber · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.78 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  8. 8Jameis WinstonJameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Lucky Jackson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Lucky Jackson — BAL · Passing

Lucky Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+5.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

Lucky Jackson's top snap (-5.82 EPA): (1:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 43, RECOVERED by TB-54-L.David at TB 49. 54-L.David to TB 49 for no gain (35-G.Edwards).

Quarterback report card

Lucky Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -3.0% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.36 total EPA
  • Jameis WinstonJameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -11.7% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -8.97 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTampa Bay BuccaneersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.078+0.014
Offensive success rate38.1%47.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.309+0.173
Rush EPA/play+0.016-0.018
Defensive EPA/play-0.014+0.078
Defensive success rate52.7%61.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.08 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 9 drives, +1.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -4.91 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Barber (Q2 12:12)
  • Chris MooreBaltimore Ravens — Chris Moore (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q2 4:03)
  • Gus EdwardsBaltimore Ravens — Gus Edwards (Q3 10:07)

Field goals

  • Cairo SantosTampa Bay Buccaneers — Cairo Santos (Q2 1:50)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 0:13)
  • Cairo SantosTampa Bay Buccaneers — Cairo Santos (Q3 5:46)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 13:37)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q2 12:12) — (12:12) 61-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 25-P.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 10-C.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 3:58) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BAL 3 (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) 5-C.Santos 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 9-J.Tucker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 10:03) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BAL 9 (Q3 5:46) — (5:46) 5-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TB 17 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans pushed ob at BAL 21 for 64 yards (22-J.Smith). PENALTY on BAL-22-J.Smith, Face Mask (15 Yards), 10 yards, enforced at BAL 21. [WPA +21.7% · EPA +5.59]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 43, RECOVERED by TB-54-L.David at TB 49. 54-L.David to TB 49 for no gain (35-G.Edwards). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -5.82]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:06) — (:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans pushed ob at BAL 23 for 23 yards (22-J.Smith). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.57]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) (Punt formation) 9-B.Anger punts 30 yards to BAL 17, Center-89-G.Sanborn. 27-C.Jones MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by TB-30-J.Shaw at BAL 14. 30-J.Shaw to BAL 14 for no gain (27-C.Jones). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +5.22]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 10-C.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass [WPA +10.1% · EPA +1.84]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 43, RECOVERED by TB-54-L.David at TB 49. 54-L.David to TB 49 for no gain (35-G.Edwards). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -5.82]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans pushed ob at BAL 21 for 64 yards (22-J.Smith). PENALTY on BAL-22-J.Smith, Face Mask (15 Yards), 10 yards, enforced at BAL 21. [WPA +21.7% · EPA +5.59]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) (Punt formation) 9-B.Anger punts 30 yards to BAL 17, Center-89-G.Sanborn. 27-C.Jones MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by TB-30-J.Shaw at BAL 14. 30-J.Shaw to BAL 14 for no gain (27-C.Jones). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +5.22]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Humphrey at TB 43. 29-M.Humphrey to TB 43 for no gain (13-M.Evans). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.56]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 12:12 · BAL 3 · Score 6-0
    (12:12) 61-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 25-P.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 4:03 · TB 5 · Score 6-6
    (4:03) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 10-C.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass
  3. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 3:58 · TB 15 · Score 6-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 1:50 · BAL 3 · Score 9-7
    (1:50) 5-C.Santos 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · TB 6 · Score 9-10
    (:13) 9-J.Tucker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 10:07 · TB 10 · Score 9-16
    (10:07) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 10:03 · TB 15 · Score 9-17
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 5:46 · BAL 9 · Score 12-17
    (5:46) 5-C.Santos 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
  9. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 13:37 · TB 17 · Score 12-20
    (13:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jameis Winston (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2018-12-16?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-12 in Week 15, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12, Baltimore Ravens 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — P. Barber (Q2 12:12) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Moore (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 4:03) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — G. Edwards (Q3 10:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Santos (Q2 1:50, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Santos (Q3 5:46, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 13:37, 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?

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 45.2% completion, -3.0% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.36 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 44.8% completion, -11.7% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -8.97 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (-5.82 EPA): (1:29) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 43, RECOVERED by TB-54-L.David at TB 49. 54-L.David to TB 49 for no gain (35-G.Edwards)..

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W