Game story
In Week 12 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-11-24, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 24–21 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -8.90 total EPA, and -7.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.89 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-35.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (1:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Banks (35-K.McCray) at TB 3. 27-J.Banks to TB 18 for 15 yards.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Glennon · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +9.89 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 T. Underwood · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 3 T. Wright · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 4 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 5 J. Fauria · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.02 EPA/play
- 6 V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 7 N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8 M. Glennon · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Glennon — TB · Passing
M. Glennon posted the highest total EPA (+9.89) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.66 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (1:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Johnson at DET 48. 29-L.Johnson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — N. Burleson (M. Stafford pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Underwood (M. Glennon pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Fauria (M. Stafford pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — L. Johnson
- Detroit Lions — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Underwood (M. Glennon pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell
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 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DET 20 (Q1 48:27) — (3:27) 4-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 41:54) — (11:54) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 13-N.Burleson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 41:50) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q2 38:50) — (8:50) 8-M.Glennon pass short left to 11-T.Underwood for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 38:42) — 4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q2 34:38); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 34:33) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 54 (Q2 31:01); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 30:50) — 4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 18 (Q3 24:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-B.Pettigrew for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 24:36) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 85 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle to 11-T.Underwood for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 14:05) — 4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Banks (35-K.McCray) at TB 3. 27-J.Banks to TB 18 for 15 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle to 11-T.Underwood for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 31:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Johnson at DET 48. 29-L.Johnson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) 4-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 81-C.Johnson to TB 34 for 21 yards (27-J.Banks).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 31:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Johnson at DET 48. 29-L.Johnson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle to 11-T.Underwood for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 56:24) — (11:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 13-N.Burleson INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (29-L.Johnson) at TB 15. 54-L.David to TB 22 for 7 yards (75-L.Warford).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 20:43) — (5:43) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 37-K.Tandy at TB 1. 37-K.Tandy to TB 17 for 16 yards (13-N.Burleson).
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 51 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -8.90 total EPA
- M.Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +9.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.148 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.4% | 40.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.380 | -0.175 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.434 | -0.074 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.148 | +0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.1% | 68.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.11, Detroit Lions -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -13.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -7.50 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.
- M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Glennon (TB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 48:27 · DET 20 · Score 3-0
(3:27) 4-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 41:54 · TB 5 · Score 3-6
(11:54) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 13-N.Burleson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 41:50 · TB 2 · Score 3-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 38:50 · DET 7 · Score 9-7
(8:50) 8-M.Glennon pass short left to 11-T.Underwood for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 38:42 · DET 2 · Score 10-7
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 34:38 · TB 10 · Score 10-13
(4:38) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-J.Fauria for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 34:33 · TB 2 · Score 10-14
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 31:01 · TB 54 · Score 16-14
(1:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Johnson at DET 48. 29-L.Johnson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 30:50 · DET 2 · Score 17-14
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 24:41 · TB 18 · Score 17-20
(9:41) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 87-B.Pettigrew for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 24:36 · TB 2 · Score 17-21
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 14:17 · DET 85 · Score 23-21
(14:17) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle to 11-T.Underwood for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:05 · DET 2 · Score 24-21
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Detroit Lions 24-21 in Week 12, 2013 on 2013-11-24.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Detroit Lions 21 (TB 24-21 DET) in Week 12, 2013 on 2013-11-24.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Detroit Lions 14; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Detroit Lions 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — N. Burleson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 41:54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Underwood (M. Glennon pass) (Q2 38:50) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Fauria (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 34:38) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Johnson (Q2 31:01) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 24:41) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Underwood (M. Glennon pass) (Q4 14:17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 48:27, 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?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.0% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -8.90 total passing EPA. M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.8% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +9.89 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +9.89 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.66 EPA): (1:01) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 87-B.Pettigrew INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Johnson at DET 48. 29-L.Johnson for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -35.8%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
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