Game story
In Week 13 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-03, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 26–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -1.16 total EPA, and +6.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Brate (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-27.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 38. 94-D.Lowry for 62 yards, TOUC
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 2 A. Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 3 C.Sims III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
- 4 B. Hundley · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 5 J. Williams · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6 A. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
- 7 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Brate — TB · Receiving
C. Brate posted the highest total EPA (+5.42) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.79 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 38. 94-D.Lowry for 62 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 — C. Brate (J. Winston pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Williams
- Green Bay Packers — D. Lowry
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (J. Winston pass)
- Green Bay Packers — A. Jones
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
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 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 28 (Q1 54:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 54:52); Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q1 47:34) — (2:34) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 37:17) — (7:17) 74-U.John reported in as eligible. 30-J.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 37:12) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q2 34:31); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 34:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q2 30:17) — (:17) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q4 14:33) — (14:33) 7-P.Murray 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 6:02) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
Overtime: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 20 (OT 6:08) — (6:08) 33-A.Jones left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 34:31) — (4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 38. 94-D.Lowry for 62 yards, TOUC
- Green Bay Packers (OT 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley right end to TB 41 for 18 yards (54-L.David).
- Green Bay Packers (OT 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley scrambles right end ran ob at GB 41 for 7 yards (37-K.Tandy).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- Green Bay Packers (OT 6:08) — (6:08) 33-A.Jones left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 34:31) — (4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 38. 94-D.Lowry for 62 yards, TOUC
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 54:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 22:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at TB 42 for -14 yards (94-D.Lowry).
Quarterback report card
J.Winston led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +6.6% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.16 total EPA
- B.Hundley (Green Bay Packers) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -5.2% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -8.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.017 | +0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.281 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.007 | +0.342 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.017 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 54.7% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +3.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -1.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers 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.
- C. Brate (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Winston (TB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- B. Hundley (GB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 54:58 · GB 28 · Score 6-0
(9:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 54:52 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. PENALTY on GB-94-D.Lowry, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 47:34 · TB 19 · Score 7-3
(2:34) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 37:17 · TB 1 · Score 7-9
(7:17) 74-U.John reported in as eligible. 30-J.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 37:12 · TB 15 · Score 7-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 34:31 · GB 30 · Score 7-16
(4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 34:17 · TB 15 · Score 7-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:17 · GB 18 · Score 10-17
(:17) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 14:33 · GB 12 · Score 13-17
(14:33) 7-P.Murray 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 6:06 · GB 11 · Score 19-17
(6:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 6:02 · GB 15 · Score 20-17
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:03 · TB 5 · Score 20-20
(2:03) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — OT 6:08 · TB 20 · Score 20-26
(6:08) 33-A.Jones left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-20 in Week 13, 2017 on 2017-12-03.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Green Bay Packers 26 (TB 20-26 GB) in Week 13, 2017 on 2017-12-03.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Green Bay Packers 3; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Green Bay Packers 6; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Green Bay Packers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q1 54:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (Q2 37:17) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lowry (Q2 34:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q4 6:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (OT 6:08) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 47:34, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q2 30:17, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q4 14:33, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 48.8% completion, +6.6% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.16 total passing EPA. B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers), 44.8% completion, -5.2% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -8.14 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
C. Brate (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +5.42 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.79 EPA): (4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 38. 94-D.Lowr. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.3%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Green Bay Packers won 26-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
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