Game story
In Week 15 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-17, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 31–23 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +6.90 total EPA, and +0.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (3:23) 17-C.Keenum pass deep left to 18-K.Britt for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-38-J.Adjei-Barimah, Illegal Contact, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 23 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Keenum · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +12.13 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2 J. Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +6.90 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 3 K. Britt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
- 4 A. Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5 J. Cook · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 6 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 7 L. Stocker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 8 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Keenum — LA · Passing
C. Keenum posted the highest total EPA (+12.13) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.79 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (3:39) 3-J.Winston FUMBLES (Aborted) at 50, RECOVERED by LA-92-D.Worthington at LA 46. 92-D.Worthington to LA 46 for no gain (22-D.Martin).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Austin (C. Keenum pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — K. Britt (C. Keenum pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Austin
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — L. Stocker (J. Winston pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Seferian-Jenkins (J. Winston pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TB 17 (Q1 57:06) — (12:06) 17-C.Keenum pass short left to 11-T.Austin for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 56:54) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q1 49:57) — (4:57) 10-C.Barth 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TB 60 (Q1 48:23) — (3:23) 17-C.Keenum pass deep left to 18-K.Britt for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-38-J.Adjei-Barimah, Illegal Contact, declined.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 48:15) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q2 32:16) — (2:16) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 32:09) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 14 (Q3 24:19) — (9:19) 10-C.Barth 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TB 21 (Q3 20:42); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 20:35) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 13:09) — (13:09) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 88-L.Stocker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 25 (Q4 13:05) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PAT - 43 yds; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TB 1 (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) 4-G.Zuerlein 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 6 (Q4 7:34) — (7:34) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 1:34) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 48:23) — (3:23) 17-C.Keenum pass deep left to 18-K.Britt for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-38-J.Adjei-Barimah, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 49:57) — (4:57) 10-C.Barth 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 57:06) — (12:06) 17-C.Keenum pass short left to 11-T.Austin for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 37:30) — (7:30) 22-D.Martin left tackle to LA 25 for -2 yards (99-A.Donald).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 58:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 17-C.Keenum pass short right to 30-T.Gurley pushed ob at TB 18 for 19 yards (26-S.Moore).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 18:39) — (3:39) 3-J.Winston FUMBLES (Aborted) at 50, RECOVERED by LA-92-D.Worthington at LA 46. 92-D.Worthington to LA 46 for no gain (22-D.Martin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Johnson at LA 23. 22-T.Johnson to LA 32 for 9 yards (84-C.Brate).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 13:05) — 10-C.Barth kicks 70 yards from TB 35 to LA -5. 36-B.Cunningham to TB 3 for 102 yards (24-M.Jenkins).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 48:23) — (3:23) 17-C.Keenum pass deep left to 18-K.Britt for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-38-J.Adjei-Barimah, Illegal Contact, declined.
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) · 54 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.90 total EPA
- C.Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) · 19 dropbacks · 73.7% completion · +11.9% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +12.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.050 | +0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.5% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.128 | +0.639 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.080 | -0.228 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.130 | -0.050 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 48.5% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, +9.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +4.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Keenum (LA) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 57:06 · TB 17 · Score 0-6
(12:06) 17-C.Keenum pass short left to 11-T.Austin for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 56:54 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 49:57 · LA 35 · Score 3-7
(4:57) 10-C.Barth 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 48:23 · TB 60 · Score 3-13
(3:23) 17-C.Keenum pass deep left to 18-K.Britt for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-38-J.Adjei-Barimah, Illegal Contact, declined. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 48:15 · TB 15 · Score 3-14
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 32:16 · TB 3 · Score 3-20
(2:16) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 32:09 · TB 15 · Score 3-21
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 24:19 · LA 14 · Score 6-21
(9:19) 10-C.Barth 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 20:42 · TB 21 · Score 6-27
(5:42) 11-T.Austin right end for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-92-W.Gholston was injured during the play. TB-23-C.Conte was injured during the play. His return is Que - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 20:35 · TB 15 · Score 6-28
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 13:09 · LA 3 · Score 12-28
(13:09) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 88-L.Stocker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 13:05 · LA 25 · Score 13-28
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PAT - 43 yds - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 10:42 · TB 1 · Score 13-31
(10:42) 4-G.Zuerlein 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 7:34 · LA 6 · Score 16-31
(7:34) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:39 · LA 9 · Score 22-31
(1:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:34 · LA 15 · Score 23-31
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in Week 15, 2015 on 2015-12-17.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Los Angeles Rams 31 (TB 23-31 LA) in Week 15, 2015 on 2015-12-17.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Los Angeles Rams 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Los Angeles Rams 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Austin (C. Keenum pass) (Q1 57:06) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — K. Britt (C. Keenum pass) (Q1 48:23) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 32:16) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Austin (Q3 20:42) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Stocker (J. Winston pass) (Q4 13:09) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Seferian-Jenkins (J. Winston pass) (Q4 1:39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 49:57, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 24:19, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 10:42, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 7:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.7% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.90 total passing EPA. C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams), 73.7% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +12.13 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams?
C. Keenum (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +12.13 on passing plays. across 19 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.79 EPA): (3:39) 3-J.Winston FUMBLES (Aborted) at 50, RECOVERED by LA-92-D.Worthington at LA 46. 92-D.Worthington to LA 46 for no gain (22-D.Martin).. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.8%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
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