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NFL · Week 5 · October 11, 2009 · 11 min read

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2009 Week 5 Recap

Eagles defeat Buccaneers 33–14 in Week 5

D.McNabb led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 14–33 Week 5 finish.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14 0–5
Final 14–33
Philadelphia Eagles 33 3–1 Winner
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
14–33
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–21 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Josh Johnson
FantasyHQ MVP
D.McNabb
Game date
October 11, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • K.Winslow 9 REC · 102 YDS · 2 TD +11.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Johnson
    Josh Johnson 26/61 · 256 YDS · 2 TD +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Penn 1 REC · 15 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • D.McNabb 16/27 · 278 YDS · 3 TD +13.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Ja'Mori Maclin 6 REC · 142 YDS · 2 TD +11.4 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Weaver 1 REC · 20 YDS · 1 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33–14 in Week 5 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-11, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+10.3% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles swung the momentum.

In Week 5 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-11, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 33–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +1.52 total EPA, and -6.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+10.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (12:27) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 18-J.Maclin for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers0707014
Philadelphia Eagles71475033

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +13.76 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +11.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  3. 3 K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +11.04 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  4. 4 L. Weaver · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
  5. 5 B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +1.52 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
  7. 7 J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  8. 8 D. Penn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

D. McNabb — PHI · Passing

D. McNabb posted the highest total EPA (+13.76) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.

The signature play (+4.36 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (1:40) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep middle to 18-J.Maclin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 57:27)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — L. Weaver (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 34:48)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Winslow (J. Johnson pass) (Q2 32:00)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — J. Maclin (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 31:40)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook (Q3 23:10)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Winslow (J. Johnson pass) (Q4 7:22)

Field goals

  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q4 12:12)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 51 (Q1 57:27) — (12:27) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 18-J.Maclin for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 57:18) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q2 34:48) — (4:48) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 43-L.Weaver for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 7 (Q2 34:40) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 9 (Q2 32:00); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 31:55) — 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 40 (Q2 31:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep middle to 18-J.Maclin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 31:34) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q3 23:10) — (8:10) 36-B.Westbrook right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 23:06) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–5. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 27 (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) 2-D.Akers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 9 (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass short middle to 82-K.Winslow for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 7:17) — 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the PHI 99 (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 24-C.Williams right end tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (90-D.Howard)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 57:27) — (12:27) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 18-J.Maclin for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.20]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 37:17) — (7:17) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 87-B.Celek to TB 38 for 38 yards (26-W.Allen). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.79]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 58:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 24-C.Williams right end to TB 28 for -5 yards (22-A.Samuel). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -2.06]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 37:36) — (7:36) 11-J.Johnson FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 23, RECOVERED by PHI-56-A.Jordan at PHI 28. 56-A.Jordan for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Tampa Bay challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 11-J.Jo [WPA -5.7% · EPA -3.58]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 50:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass incomplete short left to 80-M.Clayton (24-S.Brown). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -3.43]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 31:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep middle to 18-J.Maclin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.3% · EPA +4.36]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass short middle to 82-K.Winslow for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.22]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 57:27) — (12:27) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 18-J.Maclin for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.3% · EPA +4.20]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 24:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass short right intended for 18-S.Stroughter INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at TB 42. 22-A.Samuel to TB 27 for 15 yards (11-J.Johnson). [WPA -3.2% · EPA -3.97]

Quarterback report card

J.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 61 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · -6.7% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.52 total EPA
  • D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +21.4% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +13.76 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatTampa Bay BuccaneersPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.077+0.158
Offensive success rate37.5%47.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.025+0.444
Rush EPA/play-0.609-0.243
Defensive EPA/play-0.158+0.077
Defensive success rate53.0%62.5%

By the numbers

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +10.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -7.34 total EPA, 3 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. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • J. Johnson (TB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
  • D. McNabb (PHI) 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.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 57:27 · TB 51 · Score 0-6
    (12:27) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 18-J.Maclin for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 57:18 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 34:48 · TB 20 · Score 0-13
    (4:48) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 43-L.Weaver for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 34:40 · TB 7 · Score 0-14
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · PHI 9 · Score 6-14
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass short middle to 82-K.Winslow for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play
  6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 31:55 · PHI 2 · Score 7-14
    3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 31:40 · TB 40 · Score 7-20
    (1:40) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep middle to 18-J.Maclin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 31:34 · TB 2 · Score 7-21
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 23:10 · TB 7 · Score 7-27
    (8:10) 36-B.Westbrook right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 23:06 · TB 2 · Score 7-28
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 12:12 · TB 27 · Score 7-31
    (12:12) 2-D.Akers 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:22 · PHI 9 · Score 13-31
    (7:22) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass short middle to 82-K.Winslow for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:17 · PHI 2 · Score 14-31
    3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
  14. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 1:03 · PHI 99 · Score 14-33
    (1:03) 24-C.Williams right end tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (90-D.Howard).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-14 in Week 5, 2009 on 2009-10-11.

What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Philadelphia Eagles 33 (TB 14-33 PHI) in Week 5, 2009 on 2009-10-11.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 14; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 5; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Philadelphia Eagles 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 57:27) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Weaver (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 34:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Winslow (J. Johnson pass) (Q2 32:00) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 31:40) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (Q3 23:10) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Winslow (J. Johnson pass) (Q4 7:22) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 12:12, 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?

J. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 42.6% completion, -6.7% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.52 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 59.3% completion, +21.4% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +13.76 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +13.76 on passing plays. across 27 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.36 EPA): (1:40) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep middle to 18-J.Maclin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.3%.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W