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.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Lucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +5.36 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 2

Gus Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +5.08 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 3

Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 4
Willie Snead · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 5

Mark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 6

Chris Moore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play - 7
P. Barber · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.78 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 8

Jameis 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.

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 Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -3.0% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.36 total EPA
Jameis 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.078 | +0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.1% | 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 rate | 52.7% | 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 
Baltimore Ravens — Chris Moore (Lucky Jackson pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — Gus Edwards
Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Cairo Santos 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Cairo Santos 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 10-C.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass
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).
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 10:07 · TB 10 · Score 9-16
(10:07) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
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