Game story
In Week 4 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-29, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 55–40 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 45 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -2.31 total EPA, and -1.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +23.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (8:25) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left intended for 85-B.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at TB 32. 22-M.Peters for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 21 | 3 | 24 | 0 | 55 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 24 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 40 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +23.59 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +17.65 total EPA · 14 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 3 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +10.31 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 5 C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 6 O. Howard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 7 J. Reynolds · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 8 B. Cooks · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Winston — TB · Passing
J. Winston posted the highest total EPA (+23.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.25 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (1:17) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 43 for -11 yards (58-S.Barrett). FUMBLES (58-S.Barrett) [58-S.Barrett], RECOVERED by TB-93-N.Suh at LA 37. 93-N.Suh for 37 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 — P. Barber
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Godwin (J. Winston pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Godwin (J. Winston pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Everett (J. Goff pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Jones
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (J. Winston pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (J. Winston pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — M. Peters
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — N. Suh
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gay
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gay
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 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q1 55:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 25-P.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 55:53) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 24–21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q2 40:04) — (10:04) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 12-C.Godwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 39:57) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q2 38:35) — (8:35) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 12-C.Godwin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 38:28) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TB 13 (Q2 35:41) — (5:41) 30-T.Gurley right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 35:34) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 32:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 81-G.Everett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 32:50) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 47 (Q2 31:35); Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q2 30:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 27-R.Jones up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 30:47) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TB 40 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the TB 26 (Q3 24:08) — (9:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 40 (Q3 19:38) — (4:38) 9-M.Gay 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 24–20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 84-C.Brate for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 14:55) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 12:31) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 67 (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 13-M.Evans for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 11:35) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the TB 29 (Q4 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 9:12) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 88 (Q4 8:25); Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) 9-M.Gay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 46 (Q4 1:17); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 7 (Q4 1:06) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left intended for 85-B.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at TB 32. 22-M.Peters for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 43:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right intended for 18-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Whitehead (58-S.Barrett) at TB 24. 31-J.Whitehead pushed ob at TB 35 for 11 yards (77-A.Whitworth; 17-R.Woods).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 43 for -11 yards (58-S.Barrett). FUMBLES (58-S.Barrett) [58-S.Barrett], RECOVERED by TB-93-N.Suh at LA 37. 93-N.Suh for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 25:00) — (10:00) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. PENALTY on TB-56-R.Nunez-Roches, Unnecessary Roughness, 14 yards, enforced at TB 28 - No
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 41:33) — (11:33) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 12-C.Godwin to LA 2 for 30 yards (32-E.Weddle).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 43 for -11 yards (58-S.Barrett). FUMBLES (58-S.Barrett) [58-S.Barrett], RECOVERED by TB-93-N.Suh at LA 37. 93-N.Suh for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left intended for 85-B.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at TB 32. 22-M.Peters for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 13-M.Evans for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 38:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left intended for 81-G.Everett INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at LA 35. 54-L.David to LA 9 for 26 yards (77-A.Whitworth).
Quarterback report card
J.Goff led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 78 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · -1.9% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -2.31 total EPA
- J.Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 43 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +23.59 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 | +0.234 | +0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.4% | 47.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.549 | -0.030 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.119 | -0.142 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.016 | -0.234 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.0% | 51.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, +1.92 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +22.22 total EPA, 9 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.
- J. Winston (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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 55:57 · LA 3 · Score 6-0
(10:57) (Shotgun) 25-P.Barber left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 55:53 · LA 15 · Score 7-0
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 40:04 · LA 3 · Score 13-0
(10:04) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 12-C.Godwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 39:57 · LA 15 · Score 14-0
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 38:35 · LA 9 · Score 20-0
(8:35) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 12-C.Godwin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 38:28 · LA 15 · Score 21-0
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 35:41 · TB 13 · Score 21-6
(5:41) 30-T.Gurley right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 35:34 · TB 15 · Score 21-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 32:55 · TB 5 · Score 21-13
(2:55) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 81-G.Everett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 32:50 · TB 15 · Score 21-14
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+7) — Q2 31:35 · LA 47 · Score 21-14
(1:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 44-D.Ogunbowale pushed ob at LA 45 for 2 yards (32-E.Weddle) [90-M.Brockers]. PENALTY on LA-90-M.Broc - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 30:52 · LA 5 · Score 27-14
(:52) (Shotgun) 27-R.Jones up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 30:47 · LA 15 · Score 28-14
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · TB 40 · Score 28-17
(:07) 4-G.Zuerlein 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 24:08 · TB 26 · Score 28-20
(9:08) 4-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 19:38 · LA 40 · Score 31-20
(4:38) 9-M.Gay 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LA 13 · Score 37-20
(15:00) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 84-C.Brate for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · LA 15 · Score 38-20
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 12:37 · TB 5 · Score 38-26
(12:37) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 12:31 · TB 15 · Score 38-27
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 11:48 · LA 67 · Score 44-27
(11:48) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 13-M.Evans for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 11:35 · LA 15 · Score 45-27
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 9:21 · TB 29 · Score 45-33
(9:21) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 9:12 · TB 15 · Score 45-34
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 8:25 · LA 88 · Score 45-40
(8:25) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left intended for 85-B.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at TB 32. 22-M.Peters for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 2:37 · LA 3 · Score 48-40
(2:37) 9-M.Gay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · TB 46 · Score 54-40
(1:17) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 43 for -11 yards (58-S.Barrett). FUMBLES (58-S.Barrett) [58-S.Barrett], RECOVERED by TB-93-N.Suh at LA 37. 93-N.Suh for - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:06 · LA 7 · Score 55-40
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Rams 55-40 in Week 4, 2019 on 2019-09-29.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 55, Los Angeles Rams 40 (TB 55-40 LA) in Week 4, 2019 on 2019-09-29.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, Los Angeles Rams 24; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Los Angeles Rams 20; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 55, Los Angeles Rams 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — P. Barber (Q1 55:57) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (J. Winston pass) (Q2 40:04) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (J. Winston pass) (Q2 38:35) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q2 35:41) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — G. Everett (J. Goff pass) (Q2 32:55) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Jones (Q2 30:52) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q4 15:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 12:37) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (J. Winston pass) (Q4 11:48) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass) (Q4 9:21) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — M. Peters (Q4 8:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — N. Suh (Q4 1:17) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 24:08, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gay (Q3 19:38, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gay (Q4 2:37, 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. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 57.7% completion, -1.9% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -2.31 total passing EPA. J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 65.1% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +23.59 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +23.59 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.25 EPA): (1:17) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff sacked at LA 43 for -11 yards (58-S.Barrett). FUMBLES (58-S.Barrett) [58-S.Barrett], RECOVERED by TB-93-N.Suh at LA 37. 93-N.Suh for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.1%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
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