Game story
In Week 1 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-09-11, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 24–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -6.33 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-50.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (1:53) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 20-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Kelly at TB 6. 25-B.Kelly pushed ob at TB 20 for 14 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 2 A. Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 3 T. Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 4 M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 5 J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 6 N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7 M. Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 8 M. Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Galloway — TB · Receiving
J. Galloway posted the highest total EPA (+10.08) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.82 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Sharper
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Smith (B. Griese pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Smith (B. Griese pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Williams
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger
- Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 18 (Q1 47:58) — (2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 47:44) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 44:55) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 34:44) — (4:44) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 34:38) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 23 (Q2 30:21) — (:21) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 35 (Q3 19:42) — (4:42) 1-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 4 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) 1-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 71 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 24-C.Williams left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:23) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 20-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Kelly at TB 6. 25-B.Kelly pushed ob at TB 20 for 14 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 47:58) — (2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 48:47) — (3:47) 11-D.Culpepper to MIN 43 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at MIN 41. 90-D.White to MIN 23 for 18 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 39:18) — (9:18) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to MIN 16 for 41 yards (42-D.Sharper; 21-C.Chavous).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 43:44) — (13:44) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at TB 47 for 1 yard (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), RECOVERED by TB-95-C.Hovan at MIN 49. 95-C.Hovan ran ob at MIN 49 for no gain.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 47:58) — (2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 24-C.Williams left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 48:47) — (3:47) 11-D.Culpepper to MIN 43 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at MIN 41. 90-D.White to MIN 23 for 18 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 43:44) — (13:44) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at TB 47 for 1 yard (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), RECOVERED by TB-95-C.Hovan at MIN 49. 95-C.Hovan ran ob at MIN 49 for no gain.
Quarterback report card
D.Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.33 total EPA
- B.Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.073 | -0.269 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.148 | -0.147 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.886 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.269 | +0.073 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 63.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -19.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -6.23 total EPA, 5 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. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 47:58 · MIN 18 · Score 0-6
(2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 47:44 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · MIN 23 · Score 6-7
(15:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 44:55 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 34:44 · MIN 2 · Score 13-7
(4:44) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 34:38 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:21 · MIN 23 · Score 17-7
(:21) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 19:42 · TB 35 · Score 17-10
(4:42) 1-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 6:17 · TB 4 · Score 17-13
(6:17) 1-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · MIN 71 · Score 23-13
(1:34) 24-C.Williams left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:23 · MIN 2 · Score 24-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-13 in Week 1, 2005 on 2005-09-11.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Minnesota Vikings 13 (TB 24-13 MIN) in Week 1, 2005 on 2005-09-11.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Minnesota Vikings 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Sharper (Q1 47:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q2 45:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q2 34:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q4 1:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 30:21, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q3 19:42, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 6:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 51.2% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.33 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.9% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.04 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +10.08 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.82 EPA): (2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -50.2%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 1-0 W
Minnesota Vikings
Now 0-1 L
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