Game story
In Week 3 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-17, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 31–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Batch (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -4.53 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.41 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+63.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: M.Gramatica kicks 71 yards from TB 30 to DET -1. D.Howard pushed ob at TB 38 for 63 yards (R.Barber).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
| Detroit Lions | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +15.41 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2 G. Crowell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 3 K. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 4 J. Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 5 S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 6 W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 7 R. McDaniel · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8 H. Moore · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. King — TB · Passing
S. King posted the highest total EPA (+15.41) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.73 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (:07) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 50 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 — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
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 14–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q1 59:46) — (14:46) J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q1 51:53) — (6:53) S.King up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 50:48) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q1 48:13) — (3:13) M.Alstott left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 45:36) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 33:34) — (3:34) S.King pass to R.McDaniel for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 32:16) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 50 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 30:00) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DET 6 (Q3 20:33) — (5:33) M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 5:43) — (5:43) W.Dunn left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 5:39) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 60:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 71 yards from TB 30 to DET -1. D.Howard pushed ob at TB 38 for 63 yards (R.Barber).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 48:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) S.King pass to J.Green to DET 4 for 43 yards (L.Campbell).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 53:55) — (8:55) J.Jett punts 54 yards to TB 40, Center-A.Aldridge. K.Williams to DET 18 for 42 yards (J.Wyrick).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) C.Batch sacked at TB 16 for -8 yards (W.Sapp).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 53:55) — (8:55) C.Batch FUMBLES (Aborted) at DET 6, recovered by DET-J.Stewart at DET 6. J.Stewart to DET 6 for no gain (D.Abraham).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) C.Batch pass intended for D.Sloan INTERCEPTED by J.Lynch at TB 27. J.Lynch to DET 37 for 36 yards (C.Schlesinger).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 48:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) S.King pass to J.Green to DET 4 for 43 yards (L.Campbell).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 29:51) — (14:51) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson to DET 20 for 38 yards (S.Boyd; K.Schulz).
Quarterback report card
C.Batch led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Batch (Detroit Lions) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.53 total EPA
- S.King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +15.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.121 | -0.182 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 36.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.442 | -0.102 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.084 | -0.599 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.182 | -0.121 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.7% | 57.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -14.55 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +11.60 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.
- S. King (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.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 59:46 · TB 19 · Score 0-3
(14:46) J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 51:53 · DET 6 · Score 6-3
(6:53) S.King up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 50:48 · DET 2 · Score 7-3
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 48:13 · DET 4 · Score 13-3
(3:13) M.Alstott left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 45:36 · DET 2 · Score 14-3
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 33:34 · DET 2 · Score 20-3
(3:34) S.King pass to R.McDaniel for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 32:16 · DET 2 · Score 21-3
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 30:07 · TB 50 · Score 21-9
(:07) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · TB 2 · Score 21-10
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 20:33 · DET 6 · Score 24-10
(5:33) M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 5:43 · DET 1 · Score 30-10
(5:43) W.Dunn left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 5:39 · DET 2 · Score 31-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Detroit Lions 31-10 in Week 3, 2000 on 2000-09-17.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Detroit Lions 10 (TB 31-10 DET) in Week 3, 2000 on 2000-09-17.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Detroit Lions 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 51:53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 48:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 33:34) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:43) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q1 59:46, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 20:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 59.1% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.53 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.9% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +15.41 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +15.41 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.73 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) C.Batch pass to G.Crowell for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +63.2%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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