Game story
In Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-02, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 25–23 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Jones (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +0.75 total EPA, and -2.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.84 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (12:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Murphy-Bunting [58-S.Barrett] at TB 34. 23-S.Murphy-Bunting to TB 34 for no gain (15-G.Tate).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 25 |
| New York Giants | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.84 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2 R. Gronkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3 J. Mickens · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4 C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 5 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 G. Tate · New York Giants · Passing · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
- 7 W. Gallman · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
- 8 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Brady — TB · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+8.84) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.86 EPA) came from New York Giants: (12:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Murphy-Bunting [58-S.Barrett] at TB 34. 23-S.Murphy-Bunting to TB 34 for no gain (15-G.Tate).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — D. Lewis (D. Jones pass)
- New York Giants — W. Gallman
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (T. Brady pass)
- New York Giants — G. Tate (D. Jones pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q1 54:46) — (9:46) 3-R.Succop 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q1 49:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 33-D.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 49:10) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 31:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 22-W.Gallman left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 31:46) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) 3-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 24 (Q3 25:05) — (10:05) 3-R.Succop 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q3 21:05) — (6:05) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Williams].; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the TB 15 (Q3 15:19) — (:19) 5-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 8 (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 9:02) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 20 (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 3-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 19 (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 15-G.Tate for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Giants (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Murphy-Bunting [58-S.Barrett] at TB 34. 23-S.Murphy-Bunting to TB 34 for no gain (15-G.Tate).
- New York Giants (Q4 0:28) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-D.Jones pass to 33-D.Lewis is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 50:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 27-R.Jones to TB 15 for 3 yards (54-B.Martinez). FUMBLES (54-B.Martinez), touched at TB 16, RECOVERED by NYG-30-D.Holmes at TB 12. Ball tipped at the l
- New York Giants (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 15-G.Tate for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:42) — (9:42) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 84-C.Brate pushed ob at NYG 17 for 25 yards (27-I.Yiadom). PENALTY on NYG-27-I.Yiadom, Lowering the Head to Initiate Contact, 9 yards, enforced at NYG 17.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Murphy-Bunting [58-S.Barrett] at TB 34. 23-S.Murphy-Bunting to TB 34 for no gain (15-G.Tate).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 50:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 27-R.Jones to TB 15 for 3 yards (54-B.Martinez). FUMBLES (54-B.Martinez), touched at TB 16, RECOVERED by NYG-30-D.Holmes at TB 12. Ball tipped at the l
- New York Giants (Q3 29:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right intended for 87-S.Shepard INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Davis [58-S.Barrett] at TB 39. 24-C.Davis to TB 42 for 3 yards (87-S.Shepard).
- New York Giants (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 15-G.Tate for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D.Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Jones (New York Giants) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.75 total EPA
- T.Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 45 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +4.6% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.2% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.196 | +0.069 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.193 | -0.166 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.087 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 48.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 11 drives, +0.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +7.30 total EPA, 6 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.
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Brady (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 FG (+3) — Q1 54:46 · NYG 18 · Score 3-0
(9:46) 3-R.Succop 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 49:15 · TB 7 · Score 3-6
(4:15) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 33-D.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 49:10 · TB 15 · Score 3-7
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 31:50 · TB 2 · Score 3-13
(1:50) (Shotgun) 22-W.Gallman left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 31:46 · TB 15 · Score 3-14
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:11 · NYG 22 · Score 6-14
(:11) 3-R.Succop 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 25:05 · NYG 24 · Score 9-14
(10:05) 3-R.Succop 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 21:05 · NYG 3 · Score 15-14
(6:05) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-L.Williams]. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 15:19 · TB 15 · Score 15-17
(:19) 5-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 9:07 · NYG 8 · Score 21-17
(9:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 9:02 · NYG 15 · Score 22-17
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 3:44 · NYG 20 · Score 25-17
(3:44) 3-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 0:33 · TB 19 · Score 25-23
(:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 15-G.Tate for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Giants 25-23 in Week 8, 2020 on 2020-11-02.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25, New York Giants 23 (TB 25-23 NYG) in Week 8, 2020 on 2020-11-02.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New York Giants 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New York Giants 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9, New York Giants 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, New York Giants 6; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25, New York Giants 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — D. Lewis (D. Jones pass) (Q1 49:15) New York Giants touchdown — W. Gallman (Q2 31:50) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 21:05) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q4 9:07) New York Giants touchdown — G. Tate (D. Jones pass) (Q4 0:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q1 54:46, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 30:11, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q3 25:05, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 15:19, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q4 3:44, 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 York Giants?
D. Jones (New York Giants), 52.1% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.75 total passing EPA. T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 62.2% completion, +4.6% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.84 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +8.84 on passing plays. across 45 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.86 EPA): (12:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right intended for 15-G.Tate INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Murphy-Bunting [58-S.Barrett] at TB 34. 23-S.Murphy-Bunting to TB 34 for no gain . The biggest win-probability swing was -20.8%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 25-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
New York Giants
Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L
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