Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 42–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14–28 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- M. Glennon
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 84-K.Stills for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2…
- Game date
- 2013-12-29
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 42–17 on 2013-12-29. D. Brees posted a game-high +27.94 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(10:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 10 PENALTY on NO-84-K.Stills, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(8:48) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle to 11-T.Underwood for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a flea-flicker: Glennon handed off to #43 B.Rainey, who rushed to the line of scrimmage and lateralled back to Glennon, who passed deep to Underwood. Pass 48, YAC 0
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(3:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 0
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(8:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 1 The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(3:32) 8-M.Glennon pass short right to 81-T.Wright for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 84-K.Stills for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, YAC 47
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(6:41) 4-R.Lindell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(1:27) 23-P.Thomas left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(14:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:23TD LMLouis MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 44
- Score
- 0-6
(10:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 10 PENALTY on NO-84-K.Stills, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:15XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:48TD TUT. UnderwoodPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 48
- Score
- 6-7
(8:48) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle to 11-T.Underwood for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a flea-flicker: Glennon handed off to #43 B.Rainey, who rushed to the line of scrimmage and lateralled back to Glennon, who passed deep to Underwood. Pass 48, YAC 0
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:40XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:13TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 7-13
(3:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 3:08XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:12TD RMR. MeachemPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 41
- Score
- 7-20
(8:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 1 The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:04XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-21
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:32TD TWT. WrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 13-21
(3:32) 8-M.Glennon pass short right to 81-T.Wright for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:28XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 14-21
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:50TD KSK. StillsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 76
- Score
- 14-27
(2:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 84-K.Stills for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, YAC 47
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:40XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-28
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:41FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 36
- Score
- 17-28
(6:41) 4-R.Lindell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:27TD PTP. ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 17-34
(1:27) 23-P.Thomas left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 1:22XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-35
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:14TD DBD. BreesPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 9
- Score
- 17-41
(14:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:08XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-42
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +27.94 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 2T. Underwood · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 3Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 4K. Stills · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.57 EPA/play
- 5M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.01 EPA/play
- 7Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8B. Leonard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+27.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+6.57 EPA): (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 84-K.Stills for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, YAC 47
Quarterback report card
M. Glennon led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.43 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 33 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +13.5% CPOE · +0.85 EPA/play · +27.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.085 | +0.214 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.847 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.252 | -0.201 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.214 | +0.085 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 60.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.09 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +17.35 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -7.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Underwood (M. Glennon pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Wright (M. Glennon pass)
- New Orleans Saints — K. Stills (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — P. Thomas
- New Orleans Saints — D. Brees
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 44 (Q1 10:23); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 10:15) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 48 (Q1 8:48); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 8:40) — 4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 3:08) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 41 (Q2 8:12); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 8:04) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 3:32) — (3:32) 8-M.Glennon pass short right to 81-T.Wright for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 3:28) — 4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 76 (Q2 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 84-K.Stills for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, YAC 47; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 2:40) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 36 (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) 4-R.Lindell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) 23-P.Thomas left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 1:22) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 9 (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 14:08) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle to 11-T.Underwood for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a flea-flicker: Glennon handed off to #43 B.Rainey, who rushed to the line of scrimmage and lateralled back to G
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 10 PENALTY on NO-84-K.Stills, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 84-K.Stills for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, YAC 47
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 1 The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 6:36) — (6:36) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 80-J.Graham to TB 36 for 33 yards (37-K.Tandy). Pass 21, YAC 12
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 84-K.Stills for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, YAC 47
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 1 The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 28-K.Lewis [98-P.Haralson] at TB 27. 28-K.Lewis to TB 25 for 2 yards (43-B.Rainey).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle to 11-T.Underwood for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a flea-flicker: Glennon handed off to #43 B.Rainey, who rushed to the line of scrimmage and lateralled back to G
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 10:23 · TB 44 · Score 0-6
(10:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 34, YAC 10 PENALTY on NO-84-K.Stills, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 10:15 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 8:48 · NO 48 · Score 6-7
(8:48) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle to 11-T.Underwood for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a flea-flicker: Glennon handed off to #43 B.Rainey, who rushed to the line of scrimmage and lateralled back to G - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 8:40 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 3:13 · TB 10 · Score 7-13
(3:13) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 3:08 · TB 2 · Score 7-14
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 8:12 · TB 41 · Score 7-20
(8:12) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 17-R.Meachem for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 40, YAC 1 The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 8:04 · TB 2 · Score 7-21
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 3:32 · NO 1 · Score 13-21
(3:32) 8-M.Glennon pass short right to 81-T.Wright for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 0 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 3:28 · NO 2 · Score 14-21
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:50 · TB 76 · Score 14-27
(2:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 84-K.Stills for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, YAC 47 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 2:40 · TB 2 · Score 14-28
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 6:41 · NO 36 · Score 17-28
(6:41) 4-R.Lindell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 1:27 · TB 8 · Score 17-34
(1:27) 23-P.Thomas left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 1:22 · TB 2 · Score 17-35
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 14:14 · TB 9 · Score 17-41
(14:14) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees scrambles up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 14:08 · TB 2 · Score 17-42
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Glennon (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints on 2013-12-29?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 42-17 in Week 17, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, New Orleans Saints 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q1 10:23) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Underwood (M. Glennon pass) (Q1 8:48) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q1 3:13) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q2 8:12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Wright (M. Glennon pass) (Q2 3:32) New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Stills (D. Brees pass) (Q2 2:50) New Orleans Saints touchdown — P. Thomas (Q3 1:27) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Brees (Q4 14:14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 6:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 46.8% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.43 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 72.7% completion, +13.5% CPOE, +0.85 EPA per dropback, +27.94 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +27.94 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+6.57 EPA): (2:50) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 84-K.Stills for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 29, YAC 47.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
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