Game story
In Week 7 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-20, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -14.94 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Staley (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-19.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (5:48) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 16 for -8 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), touched at PHI 16, RECOVERED by TB-55-D.Brooks at PHI 11. 55-D.Brooks for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Staley · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +3.43 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 2 D. Levens · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 3 J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 4 K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 5 R. Dudley · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 6 R. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +1.55 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7 A. Stecker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8 T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.48 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Staley — PHI · Rushing
D. Staley posted the highest total EPA (+3.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.38 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (5:48) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 16 for -8 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), touched at PHI 16, RECOVERED by TB-55-D.Brooks at PHI 11. 55-D.Brooks for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Brooks
- Philadelphia Eagles — T. Pinkston (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. McNabb
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
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 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q1 55:32) — (10:32) 2-D.Akers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 76 (Q1 50:48); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 50:39) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 42 (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Pinkston beats Bucs' Jackson on fly pattern for TD.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 32:29) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q3 21:25) — (6:25) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PHI 30 (Q3 17:43) — (2:43) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 8:24) — (8:24) 5-D.McNabb right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb play fakes to Staley, then bootlegs around to right side for TD.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 8:18) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 50:48) — (5:48) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 16 for -8 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), touched at PHI 16, RECOVERED by TB-55-D.Brooks at PHI 11. 55-D.Brooks for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Pinkston beats Bucs' Jackson on fly pattern for TD.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 56:59) — (11:59) 14-B.Johnson pass to 40-M.Alstott to TB 32 for -2 yards (21-B.Taylor). FUMBLES (21-B.Taylor), touched at TB 32, RECOVERED by PHI-52-B.Gardner at TB 26. 52-B.Gardner to TB 14 for 12 yards (67-K
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 30:00) — (:00) 14-B.Johnson sacked at TB 48 for -6 yards (97-D.Walker).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 26:43) — (11:43) 14-B.Johnson sacked at TB 25 for -9 yards (94-N.Kalu).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 50:48) — (5:48) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 16 for -8 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), touched at PHI 16, RECOVERED by TB-55-D.Brooks at PHI 11. 55-D.Brooks for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Pinkston beats Bucs' Jackson on fly pattern for TD.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 56:59) — (11:59) 14-B.Johnson pass to 40-M.Alstott to TB 32 for -2 yards (21-B.Taylor). FUMBLES (21-B.Taylor), touched at TB 32, RECOVERED by PHI-52-B.Gardner at TB 26. 52-B.Gardner to TB 14 for 12 yards (67-K
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 50:30) — (5:30) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 89-C.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Kelly at TB 38. 25-B.Kelly to PHI 48 for 14 yards (87-T.Pinkston). PENALTY on TB-26-D.Smith, Clipping, 15 yards, enforced at PHI 48.
Quarterback report card
B.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -0.38 EPA/play · -14.94 total EPA
- D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -0.41 EPA/play · -11.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.198 | -0.114 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.268 | -0.408 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.055 | +0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.114 | +0.198 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 60.9% |
By the numbers
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -8.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -17.26 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Staley (Philadelphia Eagles) 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.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 55:32 · TB 12 · Score 0-3
(10:32) 2-D.Akers 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 50:48 · TB 76 · Score 6-3
(5:48) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 16 for -8 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), touched at PHI 16, RECOVERED by TB-55-D.Brooks at PHI 11. 55-D.Brooks for 11 y - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 50:39 · PHI 2 · Score 7-3
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 32:37 · TB 42 · Score 7-9
(2:37) 5-D.McNabb pass to 87-T.Pinkston for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Pinkston beats Bucs' Jackson on fly pattern for TD. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 32:29 · TB 2 · Score 7-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 21:25 · TB 18 · Score 7-13
(6:25) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 17:43 · PHI 30 · Score 10-13
(2:43) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 8:24 · TB 1 · Score 10-19
(8:24) 5-D.McNabb right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb play fakes to Staley, then bootlegs around to right side for TD. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 8:18 · TB 2 · Score 10-20
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-10 in Week 7, 2002 on 2002-10-20.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Philadelphia Eagles 20 (TB 10-20 PHI) in Week 7, 2002 on 2002-10-20.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Philadelphia Eagles 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Brooks (Q1 50:48) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Pinkston (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 32:37) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. McNabb (Q4 8:24) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 55:32, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q3 21:25, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 17:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 48.7% completion, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -14.94 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 41.4% completion, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -11.82 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. Staley (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +3.43 on rushing plays. across 24 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.38 EPA): (5:48) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 16 for -8 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), touched at PHI 16, RECOVERED by TB-55-D.Brooks at PHI 11. 55-D.Brooks for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.9%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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