Game story
In Week 9 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-11, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Batch (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -6.07 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Morton (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (:13) 19-J.Jett punts 39 yards to TB 16, Center-89-B.Banta. 86-K.Williams for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 2 L. Warren · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 3 C. Schlesinger · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4 R. Droughns · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 5 W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 6 K. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7 C. Schlesinger · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8 M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Morton — DET · Receiving
J. Morton posted the highest total EPA (+4.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.53 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (:13) 19-J.Jett punts 39 yards to TB 16, Center-89-B.Banta. 86-K.Williams for 84 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 — W. Dunn (B. Johnson pass)
- Detroit Lions — C. Schlesinger
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Williams
- Detroit Lions — R. Droughns (C. Batch pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Detroit Lions — J. Hanson
- 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 second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DET 19 (Q2 35:03) — (5:03) 7-M.Gramatica 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-91-R.Porcher, Defensive Offside, declined.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 31:52) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 17:53) — (2:53) 30-C.Schlesinger right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 17:51) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 55 (Q3 15:13) — (:13) 19-J.Jett punts 39 yards to TB 16, Center-89-B.Banta. 86-K.Williams for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 15:00) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q4 7:41) — (7:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 10-C.Batch pass to 21-R.Droughns for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 1:49); Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Field Goal formation) 7-M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 15:13) — (:13) 19-J.Jett punts 39 yards to TB 16, Center-89-B.Banta. 86-K.Williams for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 10-C.Batch pass to 21-R.Droughns for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn to DET 26 for 23 yards (24-T.Lyght; 35-R.Bailey).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 22:53) — (7:53) 19-J.Jett punts 38 yards to TB 23, Center-89-B.Banta. 86-K.Williams MUFFS catch, touched at TB 26, RECOVERED by DET-26-B.Olivo at TB 26. 26-B.Olivo to TB 26 for no gain (34-D.Jackson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 49:46) — (4:46) (Field Goal formation) 7-M.Gramatica pass incomplete to 83-D.Moore. Muffed Field goal attempt.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 15:13) — (:13) 19-J.Jett punts 39 yards to TB 16, Center-89-B.Banta. 86-K.Williams for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 22:53) — (7:53) 19-J.Jett punts 38 yards to TB 23, Center-89-B.Banta. 86-K.Williams MUFFS catch, touched at TB 26, RECOVERED by DET-26-B.Olivo at TB 26. 26-B.Olivo to TB 26 for no gain (34-D.Jackson).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 41:08) — (11:08) 10-C.Batch pass intended for 81-L.Foster INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 19. 20-R.Barber to TB 20 for 1 yard (62-T.Semple).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 10-C.Batch pass to 21-R.Droughns for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.07 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.141 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 40.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.121 | -0.203 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.167 | -0.041 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.141 | +0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.1% | 57.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.10, Detroit Lions -0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -12.41 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -8.02 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Morton (Detroit Lions) 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) — Q2 35:03 · DET 19 · Score 3-0
(5:03) 7-M.Gramatica 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · DET 12 · Score 9-0
(2:00) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-91-R.Porcher, Defensive Offside, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 31:52 · DET 2 · Score 10-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 17:53 · TB 1 · Score 10-6
(2:53) 30-C.Schlesinger right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 17:51 · TB 2 · Score 10-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 15:13 · TB 55 · Score 16-7
(:13) 19-J.Jett punts 39 yards to TB 16, Center-89-B.Banta. 86-K.Williams for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 15:00 · DET 2 · Score 17-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 7:41 · TB 20 · Score 17-10
(7:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · TB 8 · Score 17-16
(1:54) 10-C.Batch pass to 21-R.Droughns for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · TB 2 · Score 17-17
(Kick formation) 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. PENALTY on TB-20-R.Barber, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between do - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 0:09 · DET 17 · Score 20-17
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 7-M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Detroit Lions 20-17 in Week 9, 2001 on 2001-11-11.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Detroit Lions 17 (TB 20-17 DET) in Week 9, 2001 on 2001-11-11.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Detroit Lions 10; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Detroit Lions 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — W. Dunn (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 32:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Schlesinger (Q3 17:53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Williams (Q3 15:13) Detroit Lions touchdown — R. Droughns (C. Batch pass) (Q4 1:54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 35:03, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 7:41, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 0:09, 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), 45.7% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.07 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.3% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.00 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
J. Morton (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +4.59 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.53 EPA): (:13) 19-J.Jett punts 39 yards to TB 16, Center-89-B.Banta. 86-K.Williams for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.3%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-7 Now 0-8 L
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