Game story
In Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season on 2022-01-02, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 28–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +22.20 total EPA, and +10.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +22.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+53.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Grayson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 28 |
| New York Jets | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +22.20 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2 Z. Wilson · New York Jets · Passing · +9.01 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3 C. Grayson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 4 B. Berrios · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 5 L. Bell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 6 R. Gronkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8 K. Yeboah · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 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 (+22.20) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.82 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Grayson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — B. Berrios
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (T. Brady pass)
- New York Jets — B. Berrios (Z. Wilson pass)
- New York Jets — T. Johnson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Grayson (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- New York Jets — E. Pineiro
- 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: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 57:09); New York Jets added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 57:04) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q1 50:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 50:43) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-19-S.Hofrichter..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. New York Jets found the end zone from the TB 9 (Q2 43:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 10-B.Berrios for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ-76-G.Fant was injured during the play.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 43:43) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 21 (Q2 40:54) — (10:54) 3-R.Succop 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-19-S.Hofrichter.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TB 33 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 15-E.Pineiro 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 22:03) — (7:03) 25-T.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 21:56) — 15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q3 15:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 15:29) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-19-S.Hofrichter..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 11–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q4 7:39) — (7:39) 3-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-19-S.Hofrichter.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYJ 33 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Grayson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the NYJ 2 (Q4 0:15) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-L.Bell rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Grayson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 30:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Echols at NYJ 18. 26-B.Echols to NYJ 48 for 30 yards (13-M.Evans).
- New York Jets (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short left to 10-B.Berrios to NYJ 40 for 10 yards (43-R.Cockrell). FUMBLES (43-R.Cockrell), RECOVERED by TB-98-A.Nelson at 50.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 18-T.Johnson to NYJ 43 for 27 yards (57-C.Mosley).
- New York Jets (Q1 59:24) — (14:24) 69-C.McDermott reported in as eligible. 32-Mi.Carter right tackle to TB 12 for 55 yards (31-A.Winfield).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Grayson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 15:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 59:24) — (14:24) 69-C.McDermott reported in as eligible. 32-Mi.Carter right tackle to TB 12 for 55 yards (31-A.Winfield).
- New York Jets (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 69-C.McDermott reported in as eligible. 2-Z.Wilson up the middle to TB 7 for no gain (9-J.Tryon, 31-A.Winfield).
Quarterback report card
T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 51 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +10.0% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +22.20 total EPA
- Z.Wilson (New York Jets) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -4.6% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.01 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 | +0.195 | +0.113 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.435 | +0.257 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.188 | -0.011 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.113 | -0.195 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 50.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- New York Jets: 11 drives, +8.80 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +16.98 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.
- 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.
- Z. Wilson (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 57:09 · TB 1 · Score 0-6
(12:09) 69-C.McDermott reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 32-Mi.Carter. 10-B.Berrios right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Run reverse handoff from direct snap - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 57:04 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 50:46 · NYJ 4 · Score 6-7
(5:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 50:43 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-19-S.Hofrichter. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 43:47 · TB 9 · Score 7-13
(13:47) (Shotgun) 2-Z.Wilson pass short right to 10-B.Berrios for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ-76-G.Fant was injured during the play. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 43:43 · TB 15 · Score 7-14
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 40:54 · NYJ 21 · Score 10-14
(10:54) 3-R.Succop 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-19-S.Hofrichter. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · TB 33 · Score 10-17
(:06) 15-E.Pineiro 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 22:03 · TB 1 · Score 10-23
(7:03) 25-T.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 21:56 · TB 15 · Score 10-24
15-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 15:33 · NYJ 4 · Score 16-24
(:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 15:29 · NYJ 15 · Score 17-24
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-19-S.Hofrichter. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 7:39 · NYJ 9 · Score 20-24
(7:39) 3-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-19-S.Hofrichter. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:21 · NYJ 33 · Score 26-24
(:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Grayson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 0:15 · NYJ 2 · Score 28-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-L.Bell rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Jets 28-24 in Week 17, 2021 on 2022-01-02.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28, New York Jets 24 (TB 28-24 NYJ) in Week 17, 2021 on 2022-01-02.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New York Jets 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New York Jets 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New York Jets 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11, New York Jets 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28, New York Jets 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — B. Berrios (Q1 57:09) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q1 50:46) New York Jets touchdown — B. Berrios (Z. Wilson pass) (Q2 43:47) New York Jets touchdown — T. Johnson (Q3 22:03) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (T. Brady pass) (Q3 15:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Grayson (T. Brady pass) (Q4 0:21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 40:54, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q4 7:39, 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?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 66.7% completion, +10.0% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +22.20 total passing EPA. Z. Wilson (New York Jets), 54.3% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +22.20 on passing plays. across 51 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.82 EPA): (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Grayson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +53.9%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 28-24 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W
New York Jets
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
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