Game story
In Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-11-24, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 30–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. DeVito (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -3.91 total EPA, and +2.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +25.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+7.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (9:35) (Shotgun) 44-S.Tucker left guard to NYG 25 for 3 yards (58-B.Okereke).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +25.46 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 2 B. Irving · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 3 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 4 B. Irving · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.03 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 5 R. Jarrett · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.70 EPA/play
- 6 M. Nabers · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 7 W. Robinson · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 8 R. Miller · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Mayfield — TB · Passing
B. Mayfield posted the highest total EPA (+25.46) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.46 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (9:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 36, RECOVERED by NYG-98-D.Davidson at NYG 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — S. Tucker
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — B. Irving
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — B. Mayfield
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. White
- New York Giants — D. Singletary
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. McLaughlin
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q1 51:39) — (6:39) 70-R.Hainsey and 50-V.Vea reported in as eligible. 44-S.Tucker left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 51:37) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-16-T.Gill..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 16–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q2 42:06) — (12:06) 4-C.McLaughlin 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q2 36:26) — (6:26) 7-B.Irving up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 36:23) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-16-T.Gill.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q2 30:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q3 18:49) — (3:49) 1-R.White right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 18:45) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-16-T.Gill..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 11:28) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 44-S.Tucker left guard to NYG 25 for 3 yards (58-B.Okereke).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 57:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 1-R.White left guard to NYG 37 for 7 yards (41-M.McFadden).
- New York Giants (Q1 45:07) — (:07) 17-W.Robinson left tackle to NYG 37 for no gain (0-Y.Diaby, 54-L.David).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-M.Evans to NYG 9 for 26 yards (3-D.Banks).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 52:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 7-B.Irving to NYG 1 for 14 yards (31-T.Nubin; 27-J.Pinnock).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 36, RECOVERED by NYG-98-D.Davidson at NYG 35.
- New York Giants (Q3 26:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 29-T.Tracy. 29-T.Tracy left end to TB 5 for no gain (52-K.Britt, 54-L.David). FUMBLES (54-L.David), RECOVERED by TB-94-C.Kancey at TB 5.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Irving left end to NYG 39 for 56 yards (27-J.Pinnock).
- New York Giants (Q1 45:07) — (:07) 17-W.Robinson left tackle to NYG 37 for no gain (0-Y.Diaby, 54-L.David).
Quarterback report card
T.DeVito led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.DeVito (New York Giants) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +2.8% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.91 total EPA
- B.Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 35 dropbacks · 68.6% completion · +12.6% CPOE · +0.73 EPA/play · +25.46 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 | +0.211 | -0.180 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 43.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.727 | -0.097 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.191 | -0.616 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.180 | -0.211 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.9% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Giants: 10 drives, -12.95 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, +16.07 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.
- B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Mayfield (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 TD (+6) — Q1 51:39 · NYG 1 · Score 6-0
(6:39) 70-R.Hainsey and 50-V.Vea reported in as eligible. 44-S.Tucker left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 51:37 · NYG 15 · Score 7-0
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 42:06 · NYG 4 · Score 10-0
(12:06) 4-C.McLaughlin 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 36:26 · NYG 6 · Score 16-0
(6:26) 7-B.Irving up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 36:23 · NYG 15 · Score 17-0
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-16-T.Gill. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 30:20 · NYG 10 · Score 23-0
(:20) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 18:49 · NYG 1 · Score 29-0
(3:49) 1-R.White right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 18:45 · NYG 15 · Score 30-0
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-16-T.Gill. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 11:30 · TB 1 · Score 30-6
(11:30) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 11:28 · TB 15 · Score 30-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Giants 30-7 in Week 12, 2024 on 2024-11-24.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30, New York Giants 7 (TB 30-7 NYG) in Week 12, 2024 on 2024-11-24.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New York Giants 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16, New York Giants 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, New York Giants 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30, New York Giants 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — S. Tucker (Q1 51:39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Irving (Q2 36:26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Mayfield (Q2 30:20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. White (Q3 18:49) New York Giants touchdown — D. Singletary (Q4 11:30) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 42:06, 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?
T. DeVito (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.91 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 68.6% completion, +12.6% CPOE, +0.73 EPA per dropback, +25.46 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants?
B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +25.46 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.46 EPA): (9:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYG 36, RECOVERED by NYG-98-D.Davidson at NYG 35.. The biggest win-probability swing was +7.8%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
New York Giants
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
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