Game story
In Week 9 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-02, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 30–27 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +10.10 total EPA, and +9.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Bryant (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+20.0% win probability) landed in overtime when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (14:56) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 80-M.Clayton pushed ob at KC 45 for 29 yards (39-B.Carr).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +12.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 2 J. Garcia · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +10.10 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 4 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5 T. Thigpen · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +4.24 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6 D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 7 M. Bradley · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +3.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.65 EPA/play
- 8 T. Thigpen · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.65 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Bryant — TB · Receiving
A. Bryant posted the highest total EPA (+12.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.50 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.46 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 5-C.Barth kicks 67 yards from KC 30 to TB 3. 22-C.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Bowe (T. Thigpen pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — K. Smith
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Thigpen (M. Bradley pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Smith
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Smith (E. Graham pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Bryant (J. Garcia pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q1 53:23) — (8:23) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 53:19) — 5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 49:51) — (4:51) 21-K.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 49:47) — 5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-6-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the KC 7 (Q2 43:08) — (13:08) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the TB 37 (Q2 40:19); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 40:12) — 5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q2 32:17) — (2:17) 5-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 30 (Q2 32:13) — 5-C.Barth kicks 67 yards from KC 30 to TB 3. 22-C.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 32:01) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the KC 25 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) 34-E.Graham pass short right to 81-A.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the TB 9 (Q4 7:41) — (7:41) 5-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-6-S.Weatherford.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the KC 24 (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q4 0:19) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-J.Garcia pass to 81-A.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. TB-81-A.Smith was injured during the play..
Overtime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (OT 10:27) — (10:27) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 80-M.Clayton pushed ob at KC 45 for 29 yards (39-B.Carr).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) 34-E.Graham left end to KC 3 for 4 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali), RECOVERED by KC-44-J.Page at KC -5. Touchback. Tampa Bay challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeo
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:19) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-J.Garcia pass to 81-A.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. TB-81-A.Smith was injured during the play.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) 25-J.Charles left end to KC 3 for -7 yards (36-T.Jackson). FUMBLES (36-T.Jackson), RECOVERED by TB-36-T.Jackson at KC 3. 36-T.Jackson to KC 3 for no gain (25-J.Charles).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 12:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 80-M.Clayton to KC 25 for 11 yards (31-M.Leggett).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 32:13) — 5-C.Barth kicks 67 yards from KC 30 to TB 3. 22-C.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) 25-J.Charles left end to KC 3 for -7 yards (36-T.Jackson). FUMBLES (36-T.Jackson), RECOVERED by TB-36-T.Jackson at KC 3. 36-T.Jackson to KC 3 for no gain (25-J.Charles).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) 34-E.Graham left end to KC 3 for 4 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali), RECOVERED by KC-44-J.Page at KC -5. Touchback. Tampa Bay challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeo
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 38:07) — (8:07) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left intended for 86-J.Stevens INTERCEPTED by 39-B.Carr [91-T.Hali] at KC 7. 39-B.Carr ran ob at KC 42 for 35 yards (81-A.Smith).
Quarterback report card
J.Garcia led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 47 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +10.10 total EPA
- T.Thigpen (Kansas City Chiefs) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.098 | +0.061 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.6% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.235 | +0.232 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.535 | +0.003 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.061 | -0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 48.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.10, Kansas City Chiefs +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 13 drives, +5.16 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +9.14 total EPA, 6 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.
- A. Bryant (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Garcia (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.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 53:23 · TB 7 · Score 0-6
(8:23) 4-T.Thigpen pass short left to 82-D.Bowe for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 53:19 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-6-S.Weatherford. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 49:51 · TB 1 · Score 0-13
(4:51) 21-K.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 49:47 · TB 2 · Score 0-14
5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-6-S.Weatherford. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 43:08 · KC 7 · Score 3-14
(13:08) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 40:19 · TB 37 · Score 3-20
(10:19) (Shotgun) 83-M.Bradley pass deep right to 4-T.Thigpen for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to 25 charles reverse to 83 Bradley. thrown to 4 Thigpen for - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 40:12 · TB 2 · Score 3-21
5-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-6-S.Weatherford. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 32:17 · TB 21 · Score 3-24
(2:17) 5-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-6-S.Weatherford. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 32:13 · KC 30 · Score 9-24
5-C.Barth kicks 67 yards from KC 30 to TB 3. 22-C.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 32:01 · KC 2 · Score 10-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · KC 25 · Score 13-24
(:04) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 13:40 · KC 3 · Score 19-24
(13:40) 34-E.Graham pass short right to 81-A.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 7:41 · TB 9 · Score 19-27
(7:41) 5-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Gafford, Holder-6-S.Weatherford. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:25 · KC 24 · Score 25-27
(:25) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 0:19 · KC 2 · Score 27-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-J.Garcia pass to 81-A.Smith is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. TB-81-A.Smith was injured during the play. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — OT 10:27 · KC 16 · Score 30-27
(10:27) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 30-27 in Week 9, 2008 on 2008-11-02.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30, Kansas City Chiefs 27 (TB 30-27 KC) in Week 9, 2008 on 2008-11-02.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30, Kansas City Chiefs 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Bowe (T. Thigpen pass) (Q1 53:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Smith (Q1 49:51) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Thigpen (M. Bradley pass) (Q2 40:19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Smith (Q2 32:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (E. Graham pass) (Q4 13:40) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Bryant (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 0:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 43:08, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Barth (Q2 32:17, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Barth (Q4 7:41, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (OT 10:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 66.0% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +10.10 total passing EPA. T. Thigpen (Kansas City Chiefs), 42.4% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.24 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
A. Bryant (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +12.01 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.46 EPA): 5-C.Barth kicks 67 yards from KC 30 to TB 3. 22-C.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +20.0%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L
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