Game story
In Week 15 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-19, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 45–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -19.29 total EPA.
On the individual side, N. Kaufman (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+53.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: M.Gramatica kicks 65 yards from TB 30 to OAK 5. N.Kaufman to OAK 16 for 11 yards (D.Davis).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 10 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 N. Kaufman · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +11.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 2 T. Wheatley · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +5.17 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3 T. Brown · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4 R. Gannon · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +3.45 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5 R. Dudley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6 D. Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7 J. Jett · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8 T. Mickens · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
N. Kaufman — LV · Rushing
N. Kaufman posted the highest total EPA (+11.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.36 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (14:51) S.King sacked at TB 13 for -13 yards (E.Barton). FUMBLES (E.Barton), RECOVERED by OAK-L.Johnstone at TB 13. L.Johnstone for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q1 59:51) — (14:51) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 56:02) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q1 54:01) — (9:01) J.Nedney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TB 30 (Q2 33:58) — (3:58) T.Wheatley right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 33:51) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 21–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 74 (Q3 29:51); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 28:18) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TB 17 (Q3 26:24) — (11:24) N.Kaufman right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 24:11) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q3 22:01) — (7:01) T.Wheatley left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TB 12 (Q3 18:17) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TB 75 (Q4 11:33) — (11:33) N.Kaufman left end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 10:47) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 60:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 65 yards from TB 30 to OAK 5. N.Kaufman to OAK 16 for 11 yards (D.Davis).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 34:07) — (4:07) M.Alstott up the middle to 50 for 2 yards (R.Maryland). FUMBLES (R.Maryland), RECOVERED by OAK-C.Woodson at OAK 46. C.Woodson pushed ob at TB 30 for 24 yards (S.King).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:51) — (14:51) R.Gannon pass to J.Jett to TB 25 for 17 yards (D.Robinson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:51) — (14:51) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 29:51) — (14:51) S.King sacked at TB 13 for -13 yards (E.Barton). FUMBLES (E.Barton), RECOVERED by OAK-L.Johnstone at TB 13. L.Johnstone for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 29:51) — (14:51) S.King sacked at TB 13 for -13 yards (E.Barton). FUMBLES (E.Barton), RECOVERED by OAK-L.Johnstone at TB 13. L.Johnstone for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:33) — (11:33) N.Kaufman left end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 34:07) — (4:07) M.Alstott up the middle to 50 for 2 yards (R.Maryland). FUMBLES (R.Maryland), RECOVERED by OAK-C.Woodson at OAK 46. C.Woodson pushed ob at TB 30 for 24 yards (S.King).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 33:58) — (3:58) T.Wheatley right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S.King led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -0.52 EPA/play · -19.29 total EPA
- R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +3.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.377 | +0.175 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.2% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.519 | +0.055 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.675 | +0.361 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.175 | +0.377 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 65.8% |
By the numbers
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.38), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, +15.26 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -29.78 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- N. Kaufman (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 59:51 · TB 20 · Score 0-6
(14:51) R.Gannon pass to T.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 56:02 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 54:01 · TB 8 · Score 0-10
(9:01) J.Nedney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 33:58 · TB 30 · Score 0-16
(3:58) T.Wheatley right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 33:51 · TB 2 · Score 0-17
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 29:51 · LV 74 · Score 0-23
(14:51) S.King sacked at TB 13 for -13 yards (E.Barton). FUMBLES (E.Barton), RECOVERED by OAK-L.Johnstone at TB 13. L.Johnstone for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 28:18 · TB 2 · Score 0-24
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 26:24 · TB 17 · Score 0-30
(11:24) N.Kaufman right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 24:11 · TB 2 · Score 0-31
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 22:01 · TB 3 · Score 0-37
(7:01) T.Wheatley left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 18:17 · TB 12 · Score 0-38
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 11:33 · TB 75 · Score 0-44
(11:33) N.Kaufman left end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 10:47 · TB 2 · Score 0-45
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Treu, Holder-L.Araguz.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 45-0 in Week 15, 1999 on 1999-12-19.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 45 (TB 0-45 LV) in Week 15, 1999 on 1999-12-19.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 21; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 59:51) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 33:58) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 29:51) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:24) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 22:01) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:33) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 54:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 45.9% completion, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -19.29 total passing EPA. R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 55.6% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +3.45 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
N. Kaufman (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +11.11 on rushing plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.36 EPA): (14:51) S.King sacked at TB 13 for -13 yards (E.Barton). FUMBLES (E.Barton), RECOVERED by OAK-L.Johnstone at TB 13. L.Johnstone for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +53.7%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
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