Game story
In Week 11 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-11-22, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 45–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -9.24 total EPA, and -8.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +22.06 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (10:09) 22-D.Martin right guard pushed ob at PHI 1 for 84 yards (98-C.Barwin).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 45 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +22.06 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2 D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +5.97 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4 A. Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 5 V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7 J. Huff · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.32 EPA/play
- 8 C. Sims · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Winston — TB · Passing
J. Winston posted the highest total EPA (+22.06) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.02 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (4:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at PHI 20. 54-L.David for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-19-M.Austin, Illegal Substitution, declined.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Huff (M. Sanchez pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (J. Winston pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — V. Jackson (J. Winston pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Shepard (J. Winston pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Sproles (M. Sanchez pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Sims (J. Winston pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (J. Winston pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — L. David
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
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. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 39 (Q1 56:44) — (11:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 13-J.Huff for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 56:35) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q1 47:54); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 47:51) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 21–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 44:56) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q2 38:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 89-R.Shepard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 38:06) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 35 (Q2 36:12) — (6:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 36:04) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 14 (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 31:05) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q3 20:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 20:13) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PHI 10 (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q4 5:14) — (5:14) 6-C.Sturgis 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 77 (Q4 4:21); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 4:16) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 40:09) — (10:09) 22-D.Martin right guard pushed ob at PHI 1 for 84 yards (98-C.Barwin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 45:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 34-C.Sims left end to PHI 38 for 17 yards (27-M.Jenkins).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 36:12) — (6:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 49:19) — (4:19) 22-D.Martin left end to PHI 8 for 58 yards (23-N.Carroll).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 56:44) — (11:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 13-J.Huff for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 4:21) — (4:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at PHI 20. 54-L.David for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-19-M.Austin, Illegal Substitut
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 40:09) — (10:09) 22-D.Martin right guard pushed ob at PHI 1 for 84 yards (98-C.Barwin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 49:19) — (4:19) 22-D.Martin left end to PHI 8 for 58 yards (23-N.Carroll).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 36:12) — (6:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.24 total EPA
- J.Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +15.8% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +22.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.282 | -0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.669 | -0.210 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.128 | +0.096 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.068 | -0.282 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 54.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -6.21 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +27.64 total EPA, 6 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.
- J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Sanchez (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Winston (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.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 56:44 · TB 39 · Score 0-6
(11:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 13-J.Huff for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 56:35 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 47:54 · PHI 4 · Score 6-7
(2:54) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 47:51 · PHI 15 · Score 7-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · PHI 13 · Score 13-7
(15:00) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 44:56 · PHI 15 · Score 14-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 38:10 · PHI 4 · Score 20-7
(8:10) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 89-R.Shepard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 38:06 · PHI 15 · Score 21-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 36:12 · TB 35 · Score 21-13
(6:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 36:04 · TB 15 · Score 21-14
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 31:11 · PHI 14 · Score 27-14
(1:11) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 34-C.Sims for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 31:05 · PHI 15 · Score 28-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 20:16 · PHI 8 · Score 34-14
(5:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 20:13 · PHI 15 · Score 35-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 12:05 · PHI 10 · Score 38-14
(12:05) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 5:14 · TB 25 · Score 38-17
(5:14) 6-C.Sturgis 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 4:21 · TB 77 · Score 44-17
(4:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at PHI 20. 54-L.David for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penal - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 4:16 · PHI 15 · Score 45-17
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 45-17 in Week 11, 2015 on 2015-11-22.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 45, Philadelphia Eagles 17 (TB 45-17 PHI) in Week 11, 2015 on 2015-11-22.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 45, Philadelphia Eagles 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Huff (M. Sanchez pass) (Q1 56:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (J. Winston pass) (Q1 47:54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — V. Jackson (J. Winston pass) (Q2 45:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Shepard (J. Winston pass) (Q2 38:10) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Sproles (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 36:12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Sims (J. Winston pass) (Q2 31:11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q3 20:16) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. David (Q4 4:21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 12:05, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 5:14, 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?
M. Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles), 59.1% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.24 total passing EPA. J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 57.6% completion, +15.8% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +22.06 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +22.06 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.02 EPA): (4:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short left intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at PHI 20. 54-L.David for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PHI-19-M.Austi. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.7%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
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