Game story
In Week 14 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-12-07, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 34–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -1.61 total EPA, and -8.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (5:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron to TB 37 for 12 yards (38-D.Goldson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +15.46 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2 C. Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +13.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 3 V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 4 J. Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 5 J. Fauria · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 6 G. Tate · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7 C. Sims · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 8 E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Stafford — DET · Passing
M. Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+15.46) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.54 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (5:10) (No Huddle) 12-J.McCown FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 34, RECOVERED by DET-96-A.Fluellen at TB 32. 96-A.Fluellen to TB 32 for no gain (12-J.McCown).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Bell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (J. McCown pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Fauria (M. Stafford pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (J. McCown pass)
- Detroit Lions — J. Bell (M. Stafford pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
- Detroit Lions — M. Prater
- Detroit Lions — M. Prater
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q1 48:02) — (3:02) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 47:57) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DET 36 (Q2 43:37) — (13:37) 7-P.Murray 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 36:07); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 36:01) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 28 (Q2 33:05) — (3:05) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q2 30:09); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 30:05) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q3 26:18) — (11:18) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q3 15:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 80-J.Fauria for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 15:15) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 26 (Q4 13:00); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 12:52) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 35-J.Bell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 12 (Q4 5:01) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 50:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron to TB 37 for 12 yards (38-D.Goldson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short right to 34-C.Sims ran ob at DET 26 for 24 yards (27-G.Quin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 43:37) — (13:37) 7-P.Murray 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 52:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson to TB 49 for 21 yards (51-D.Lansanah).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 35:10) — (5:10) (No Huddle) 12-J.McCown FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 34, RECOVERED by DET-96-A.Fluellen at TB 32. 96-A.Fluellen to TB 32 for no gain (12-J.McCown).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 35:10) — (5:10) (No Huddle) 12-J.McCown FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 34, RECOVERED by DET-96-A.Fluellen at TB 32. 96-A.Fluellen to TB 32 for no gain (12-J.McCown).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson to DET 17 for 50 yards (32-J.Ihedigbo) [90-N.Suh]. PENALTY on DET-90-N.Suh, Roughing the Passer, 9 yards, enforced at DET 17.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 54:16) — (9:16) 64-T.Swanson reported in as eligible. 35-J.Bell left tackle to TB 24 for no gain (97-A.Spence).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 40:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 27-G.Quin at TB 34. 27-G.Quin to TB 34 for no gain (88-L.Stocker).
Quarterback report card
J.McCown led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 53 dropbacks · 37.7% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.61 total EPA
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 38 dropbacks · 68.4% completion · +10.6% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +15.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.141 | +0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.7% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.407 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.870 | -0.371 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.141 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 68.3% |
By the numbers
Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, +5.70 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -11.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. McCown (TB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Stafford (DET) 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.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 48:02 · TB 6 · Score 0-6
(3:02) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 47:57 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 43:37 · DET 36 · Score 3-7
(13:37) 7-P.Murray 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 36:07 · TB 1 · Score 3-13
(6:07) 35-J.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling o - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 36:01 · TB 2 · Score 3-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 33:05 · TB 28 · Score 3-17
(3:05) 5-M.Prater 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 30:09 · DET 5 · Score 9-17
(:09) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-69-D.Dotson, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 30:05 · DET 2 · Score 10-17
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 26:18 · TB 5 · Score 10-20
(11:18) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 15:20 · TB 10 · Score 10-26
(:20) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 80-J.Fauria for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 15:15 · TB 2 · Score 10-27
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 13:00 · DET 26 · Score 16-27
(13:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and th - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 12:52 · DET 2 · Score 17-27
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:08 · TB 5 · Score 17-33
(5:08) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 35-J.Bell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 5:01 · TB 12 · Score 17-34
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-17 in Week 14, 2014 on 2014-12-07.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Detroit Lions 34 (TB 17-34 DET) in Week 14, 2014 on 2014-12-07.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Detroit Lions 10; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Detroit Lions 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 48:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q2 36:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (J. McCown pass) (Q2 30:09) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Fauria (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 15:20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (J. McCown pass) (Q4 13:00) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 5:08) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q2 43:37, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 33:05, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 26:18, 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?
J. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 37.7% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.61 total passing EPA. M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 68.4% completion, +10.6% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +15.46 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +15.46 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.54 EPA): (5:10) (No Huddle) 12-J.McCown FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 34, RECOVERED by DET-96-A.Fluellen at TB 32. 96-A.Fluellen to TB 32 for no gain (12-J.McCown).. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.1%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
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