Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (-4.48 EPA): (9:05) 3-J.Winston pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 47. 26-C.Hayward to LAC 49 for 2 yards (13-M.Evans)..

Buccaneers 28–21 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2016

Game story

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 28–21 in Week 13 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-12-04, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (-26.5% win probability) came in the third quarter when Los Angeles Chargers swung the momentum.

In Week 13 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-12-04, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 28–21 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +12.20 total EPA, and +7.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-26.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (28-V.Hargreaves) at LAC 15. 54-L.David for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	7	0	10	11	0	28
Los Angeles Chargers	7	7	7	0	0	21

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 J. Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +12.20 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2 C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
3 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
4 M. Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
5 A. Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
6 F. Martino · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
7 D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
8 P. Barber · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 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 (+12.20) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

The signature play (-7.03 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (28-V.Hargreaves) at LAC 15. 54-L.David for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — D. Inman (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 56:03)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin (Q1 46:15)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Gordon (Q2 40:08)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — L. David (Q3 19:32)
Los Angeles Chargers — P. Rivers (Q3 16:42)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q4 9:06)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Aguayo (Q3 23:29)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Aguayo (Q4 13:07)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 35 (Q1 56:03); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 55:53) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q1 46:15) — (1:15) 22-D.Martin left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 46:08) — 19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 40:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 40:04) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q3 23:29) — (8:29) 19-R.Aguayo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 92 (Q3 19:32); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 19:25) — 19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 40 (Q3 16:42) — (1:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 16-Ty.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 16:33) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 11–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q4 13:07) — (13:07) 19-R.Aguayo 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 9:01) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Winston pass to 13-M.Evans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (28-V.Hargreaves) at LAC 15. 54-L.David for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.5% · EPA -7.03]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 15-D.Inman INTERCEPTED by 37-K.Tandy at TB 2. 37-K.Tandy to TB 2 for no gain (15-D.Inman). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.21]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 16:42) — (1:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 16-Ty.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.0% · EPA +3.58]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +2.18]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles up the middle to LAC 29 for 5 yards (37-J.Addae, 56-K.Toomer). PENALTY on LAC-42-T.Williams, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 29. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +1.75]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (28-V.Hargreaves) at LAC 15. 54-L.David for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.5% · EPA -7.03]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 54:05) — (9:05) 3-J.Winston pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 47. 26-C.Hayward to LAC 49 for 2 yards (13-M.Evans). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.48]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 15-D.Inman INTERCEPTED by 37-K.Tandy at TB 2. 37-K.Tandy to TB 2 for no gain (15-D.Inman). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.21]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 56:03) — (11:03) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 15-D.Inman for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +3.58]

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) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +12.20 total EPA
P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.95 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.073	-0.087
Offensive success rate	43.0%	42.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.349	-0.120
Rush EPA/play	-0.132	+0.100
Defensive EPA/play	+0.087	-0.073
Defensive success rate	57.1%	57.0%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -6.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +5.80 total EPA, 4 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.
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.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 56:03 · TB 35 · Score 0-6
(11:03) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 15-D.Inman for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Uphe
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 55:53 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 46:15 · LAC 2 · Score 6-7
(1:15) 22-D.Martin left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 46:08 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 40:08 · TB 2 · Score 7-13
(10:08) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 40:04 · TB 15 · Score 7-14
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 23:29 · LAC 9 · Score 10-14
(8:29) 19-R.Aguayo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 19:32 · TB 92 · Score 16-14
(4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (28-V.Hargreaves) at LAC 15. 54-L.David for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 19:25 · LAC 15 · Score 17-14
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 16:42 · TB 40 · Score 17-20
(1:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 16-Ty.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 16:33 · TB 15 · Score 17-21
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 13:07 · LAC 16 · Score 20-21
(13:07) 19-R.Aguayo 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 9:06 · LAC 12 · Score 26-21
(9:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 9:01 · LAC 2 · Score 28-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Winston pass to 13-M.Evans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 28-21 in Week 13, 2016 on 2016-12-04.

What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28, Los Angeles Chargers 21 (TB 28-21 LAC) in Week 13, 2016 on 2016-12-04.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28, Los Angeles Chargers 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Inman (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 56:03) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q1 46:15) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 40:08) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. David (Q3 19:32) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q3 16:42) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q4 9:06) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Aguayo (Q3 23:29, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Aguayo (Q4 13:07, 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 Chargers?

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 57.1% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.20 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 45.5% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.95 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +12.20 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.03 EPA): (4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (28-V.Hargreaves) at LAC 15. 54-L.David for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.5%.

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 28-21 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

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