Game story
In Week 15 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-12-20, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 24–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 18 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -12.23 total EPA, and -1.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (8:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at SEA 28. 36-T.Jackson to SEA 22 for 6 yards (89-J.Carlson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +10.33 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2 K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 3 T. Houshmandzadeh · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 4 J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 5 D. Ward · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.01 EPA/play
- 6 A. Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7 C. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.75 EPA/play
- 8 J. Forsett · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.64 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Freeman — TB · Passing
J. Freeman posted the highest total EPA (+10.33) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.83 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (12:55) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Ward (J. Freeman pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TB 29 (Q2 34:40) — (4:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 34:31) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the SEA 10 (Q2 30:20) — (:20) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 18–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the SEA 27 (Q3 23:49) — (8:49) 10-C.Barth 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the SEA 22 (Q3 22:52) — (7:52) 69-D.Dotson reported in as eligible. 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 24-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 22:44) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q3 17:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 28-D.Ward for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Redding].; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q3 17:41) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Freeman rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 10-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 23:02) — (8:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at SEA 28. 36-T.Jackson to SEA 22 for 6 yards (89-J.Carlson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 26:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 89-A.Bryant to SEA 21 for 13 yards (23-M.Trufant).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 42:55) — (12:55) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 20-J.Forsett INTERCEPTED by 54-G.Hayes (97-J.Wilkerson) [36-T.Jackson] at SEA 26. 54-G.Hayes to SEA 25 for 1 yard (64-M.Gibson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 22:52) — (7:52) 69-D.Dotson reported in as eligible. 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 24-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 42:55) — (12:55) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 23:02) — (8:02) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left intended for 83-D.Branch INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at SEA 28. 36-T.Jackson to SEA 22 for 6 yards (89-J.Carlson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 31:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass intended for 20-J.Forsett INTERCEPTED by 54-G.Hayes (97-J.Wilkerson) [36-T.Jackson] at SEA 26. 54-G.Hayes to SEA 25 for 1 yard (64-M.Gibson).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 34:40) — (4:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -12.23 total EPA
- J.Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +10.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.033 | -0.201 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.2% | 38.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.356 | -0.240 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.142 | +0.031 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.201 | -0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.8% | 62.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -17.91 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +2.61 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.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Freeman (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.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 34:40 · TB 29 · Score 0-6
(4:40) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 89-J.Carlson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 34:31 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-45-K.Houser, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:20 · SEA 10 · Score 3-7
(:20) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 23:49 · SEA 27 · Score 6-7
(8:49) 10-C.Barth 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 22:52 · SEA 22 · Score 12-7
(7:52) 69-D.Dotson reported in as eligible. 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 24-C.Williams for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 22:44 · SEA 2 · Score 13-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 17:48 · SEA 6 · Score 19-7
(2:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 28-D.Ward for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Redding]. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q3 17:41 · SEA 2 · Score 21-7
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Freeman rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 11:25 · SEA 21 · Score 24-7
(11:25) 10-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Seattle Seahawks 24-7 in Week 15, 2009 on 2009-12-20.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Seattle Seahawks 7 (TB 24-7 SEA) in Week 15, 2009 on 2009-12-20.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Seattle Seahawks 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Carlson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 34:40) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q3 22:52) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Ward (J. Freeman pass) (Q3 17:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 30:20, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 23:49, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 11:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Seattle Seahawks?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 52.9% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -12.23 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.2% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +10.33 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Seattle Seahawks?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +10.33 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.83 EPA): (12:55) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-2-S.Paulescu.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.0%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-12 Now 2-12 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
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