Game story
In Week 5 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-09, the New York Jets took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 14–12 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -7.14 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-19.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (8:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 86-E.Shepherd INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NYJ 49. 24-T.Law to TB 8 for 43 yards (67-K.Walker, 72-D.Buenning).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3 D. Jolley · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 4 V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +2.15 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 5 A. Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6 M. Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7 C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 8 J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 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 (+5.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.09 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (8:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 86-E.Shepherd INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NYJ 49. 24-T.Law to TB 8 for 43 yards (67-K.Walker, 72-D.Buenning).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — C. Martin
- New York Jets — C. Martin
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
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 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 17 (Q1 53:57) — (8:57) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 18 (Q2 41:25) — (11:25) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 37:38) — (7:38) 28-C.Martin left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 37:32) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 24:10) — (9:10) 28-C.Martin left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 24:05) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 12 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal 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.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 38:18) — (8:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 86-E.Shepherd INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NYJ 49. 24-T.Law to TB 8 for 43 yards (67-K.Walker, 72-D.Buenning).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway to NYJ 34 for 26 yards (54-V.Hobson, 51-J.Vilma).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:05) — (5:05) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway pushed ob at NYJ 18 for 10 yards (24-T.Law).
- New York Jets (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles to NYJ 48 for 17 yards (20-R.Barber).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 58:13) — (13:13) 9-J.Bidwell punts 48 yards to NYJ 34, Center-83-D.Moore. 89-J.Cotchery to NYJ 42 for 8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-51-B.Ruud at NYJ 44. 51-B.Ruud to NYJ 44 for no gain (89-J.Cotchery).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 38:18) — (8:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 86-E.Shepherd INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NYJ 49. 24-T.Law to TB 8 for 43 yards (67-K.Walker, 72-D.Buenning).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 58:13) — (13:13) 9-J.Bidwell punts 48 yards to NYJ 34, Center-83-D.Moore. 89-J.Cotchery to NYJ 42 for 8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-51-B.Ruud at NYJ 44. 51-B.Ruud to NYJ 44 for no gain (89-J.Cotchery).
- New York Jets (Q4 8:55) — (8:55) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 81-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 14. 20-R.Barber to TB 14 for no gain (81-J.McCareins).
- New York Jets (Q4 13:03) — (13:03) 1-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
Quarterback report card
B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 48 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.14 total EPA
- V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 47.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.149 | +0.090 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.143 | -0.056 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.032 | +0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.2% | 56.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.02, New York Jets -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -2.15 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -1.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets 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.
- 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.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 53:57 · NYJ 17 · Score 3-0
(8:57) 3-M.Bryant 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 41:25 · NYJ 18 · Score 6-0
(11:25) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 37:38 · TB 2 · Score 6-6
(7:38) 28-C.Martin left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 37:32 · TB 2 · Score 6-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · NYJ 25 · Score 9-7
(:10) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 24:10 · TB 1 · Score 9-13
(9:10) 28-C.Martin left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 24:05 · TB 2 · Score 9-14
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · NYJ 12 · Score 12-14
(4:05) 3-M.Bryant 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14-12 in Week 5, 2005 on 2005-10-09.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12, New York Jets 14 (TB 12-14 NYJ) in Week 5, 2005 on 2005-10-09.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New York Jets 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, New York Jets 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, New York Jets 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New York Jets 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12, New York Jets 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q2 37:38) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q3 24:10) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 53:57, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 41:25, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 30:10, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 4:05, 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 Jets?
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 56.2% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.14 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 54.2% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.15 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +5.95 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.09 EPA): (8:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 86-E.Shepherd INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at NYJ 49. 24-T.Law to TB 8 for 43 yards (67-K.Walker, 72-D.Buenning).. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.7%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. New York Jets won 14-12 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L
New York Jets
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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