Buccaneers 38–20 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2008

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?

C. Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (-4.28 EPA): (7:57) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left to 16-J.Standeford to DET 44 for 18 yards (31-P.Buchanon). FUMBLES (31-P.Buchanon), RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen at DET 46. 26-W.Allen.

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38–20 Detroit Lions
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21–17 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Cornelius Johnson
Top passer: D. Culpepper
Biggest EPA play: (9:14) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left intended for 84-S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barbe…
Game date: 2008-11-23

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Detroit Lions 38–20 on 2008-11-23. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +7.42 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	0	21	14	3	0	38
Detroit Lions	17	0	3	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

TB 15

+1TB 2

DET 49

+1TB 2

+3TB 20

DET 13

DET 36

DET 24

TB 71

TB 45

+3TB 22

+3DET 30

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:12TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
TB 15
Score
0-6
(6:12) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 6:07XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 4:49TD
DBD. Bullocks
Points+6
Yard line
DET 49
Score
0-13
(4:49) 7-J.Garcia sacked at TB 47 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-27-D.Bullocks at TB 44. 27-D.Bullocks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB ran into his own RB and lost the ball
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 4:40XP
Jake Hanson
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
0-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:15FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
TB 20
Score
0-17
(:15) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 11:25TD
WDW. Dunn
Points+6
Yard line
DET 13
Score
6-17
(11:25) (Shotgun) 28-W.Dunn left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 11:19XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
7-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:48TD
IHI. Hilliard
Points+6
Yard line
DET 36
Score
13-17
(4:48) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 19-I.Hilliard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Avril].
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:40XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
14-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:05TD
JSJ. Stevens
Points+6
Yard line
DET 24
Score
20-17
(3:05) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 86-J.Stevens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:00XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
21-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:49TD
Chris Smith II
Points+6
Yard line
TB 71
Score
27-17
(11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 41 yards to TB 30, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 22-C.Smith for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:31XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
28-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 9:14TD
Ricky Barber
Points+6
Yard line
TB 45
Score
34-17
(9:14) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left intended for 84-S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 35. 20-R.Barber for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 9:01XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
DET 2
Score
35-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 2:47FG
Jake Hanson
Points+3
Yard line
TB 22
Score
35-20
(2:47) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:54FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
DET 30
Score
38-20
(12:54) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
2I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.10 EPA/play
3Austin Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
4J. Stevens · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
5W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
6S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
7B. Askew · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
8W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 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

Cornelius Johnson — DET · Receiving

Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.47 EPA per play.

Cornelius Johnson's top snap (-4.28 EPA): (7:57) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left to 16-J.Standeford to DET 44 for 18 yards (31-P.Buchanon). FUMBLES (31-P.Buchanon), RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen at DET 46. 26-W.Allen to DET 46 for no gain (81-C.Johnson).

Biggest single play (-9.91 EPA): D. Culpepper — (9:14) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left intended for 84-S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 35. 20-R.Barber for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Culpepper (Detroit Lions) · 27 dropbacks · 29.6% completion · -17.5% CPOE · -0.91 EPA/play · -24.59 total EPA
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -6.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.103	-0.390
Offensive success rate	45.3%	30.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.251	-0.797
Rush EPA/play	-0.058	-0.121
Defensive EPA/play	+0.390	+0.103
Defensive success rate	70.0%	54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: -0.39 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 14 drives, -31.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -7.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 6:12)
Detroit Lions — D. Bullocks (Q1 4:49)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — W. Dunn (Q2 11:25)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — I. Hilliard (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 4:48)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Stevens (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 3:05)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Smith II (Q3 11:49)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Ricky Barber (Q3 9:14)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q1 0:15)
Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson (Q3 2:47)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant (Q4 12:54)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 17–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 15 (Q1 6:12) — (6:12) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 6:07) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 49 (Q1 4:49); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 4:40) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q1 0:15) — (:15) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 21–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 13 (Q2 11:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) 28-W.Dunn left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 11:19) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 36 (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 19-I.Hilliard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Avril].; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 4:40) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 24 (Q2 3:05) — (3:05) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 86-J.Stevens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:00) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 71 (Q3 11:49) — (11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 41 yards to TB 30, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 22-C.Smith for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 11:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 45 (Q3 9:14) — (9:14) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left intended for 84-S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 35. 20-R.Barber for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 9:01) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 22 (Q3 2:47) — (2:47) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DET 30 (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:49) — (4:49) 7-J.Garcia sacked at TB 47 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-27-D.Bullocks at TB 44. 27-D.Bullocks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB ran into his own RB and lost the ball [WPA -17.9% · EPA -9.39]
Detroit Lions (Q2 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass short right intended for 84-S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at DET 26. 20-R.Barber to DET 24 for 2 yards (84-S.McDonald). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -3.08]
Detroit Lions (Q3 9:14) — (9:14) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left intended for 84-S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 35. 20-R.Barber for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -9.91]
Detroit Lions (Q3 11:49) — (11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 41 yards to TB 30, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 22-C.Smith for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.6% · EPA -6.31]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 19-I.Hilliard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Avril]. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +5.19]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Detroit Lions (Q3 9:14) — (9:14) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left intended for 84-S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 35. 20-R.Barber for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -9.91]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:49) — (4:49) 7-J.Garcia sacked at TB 47 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-27-D.Bullocks at TB 44. 27-D.Bullocks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB ran into his own RB and lost the ball [WPA -17.9% · EPA -9.39]
Detroit Lions (Q3 11:49) — (11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 41 yards to TB 30, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 22-C.Smith for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -12.6% · EPA -6.31]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 19-I.Hilliard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Avril]. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +5.19]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 6:12 · TB 15 · Score 0-6
(6:12) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left to 81-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 6:07 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 4:49 · DET 49 · Score 0-13
(4:49) 7-J.Garcia sacked at TB 47 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by DET-27-D.Bullocks at TB 44. 27-D.Bullocks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. QB ran into his own RB and lost the ball
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 4:40 · TB 2 · Score 0-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 0:15 · TB 20 · Score 0-17
(:15) 4-J.Hanson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 11:25 · DET 13 · Score 6-17
(11:25) (Shotgun) 28-W.Dunn left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 11:19 · DET 2 · Score 7-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 4:48 · DET 36 · Score 13-17
(4:48) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 19-I.Hilliard for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-C.Avril].
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 4:40 · DET 2 · Score 14-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 3:05 · DET 24 · Score 20-17
(3:05) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 86-J.Stevens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 3:00 · DET 2 · Score 21-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 11:49 · TB 71 · Score 27-17
(11:49) 2-N.Harris punts 41 yards to TB 30, Center-48-D.Muhlbach. 22-C.Smith for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 11:31 · DET 2 · Score 28-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 9:14 · TB 45 · Score 34-17
(9:14) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left intended for 84-S.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 35. 20-R.Barber for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 9:01 · DET 2 · Score 35-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 2:47 · TB 22 · Score 35-20
(2:47) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 12:54 · DET 30 · Score 38-20
(12:54) 3-M.Bryant 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.

Key takeaways

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
D. Culpepper (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions on 2008-11-23?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Detroit Lions 38-20 in Week 12, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Detroit Lions 17; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38, Detroit Lions 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 6:12) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Bullocks (Q1 4:49) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — W. Dunn (Q2 11:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — I. Hilliard (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 4:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Stevens (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 3:05) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Smith (Q3 11:49) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Barber (Q3 9:14) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 0:15, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 2:47, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 12:54, 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?

D. Culpepper (Detroit Lions), 29.6% completion, -17.5% CPOE, -0.91 EPA per dropback, -24.59 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.0% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -6.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?

Cornelius Johnson (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (-4.28 EPA): (7:57) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left to 16-J.Standeford to DET 44 for 18 yards (31-P.Buchanon). FUMBLES (31-P.Buchanon), RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen at DET 46. 26-W.Allen.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-10 Now 0-11 L

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