Game story
In Week 5 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-14, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 31–28 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 45 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +14.40 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.40 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+33.4% win probability) landed in overtime when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (13:08) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 0 | 28 |
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +14.40 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +13.99 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 3 J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.81 EPA/play
- 4 K. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.08 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5 E. George · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 6 W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 7 J. Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8 D. Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Johnson — TB · Passing
B. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+14.40) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 56 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.53 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (3:03) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — W. Dunn
- Tennessee Titans — S. McNair
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — W. Dunn (B. Johnson pass)
- Tennessee Titans — E. George
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Green (B. Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Moore (B. Johnson pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 56:39) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q2 41:56) — (11:56) 28-W.Dunn right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 41:49) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 34:02) — (4:02) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 33:57) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the TB 26 (Q2 30:20) — (:20) 6-J.Nedney 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TEN 26 (Q3 18:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 17:56) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 34–11. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the TB 26 (Q4 13:02) — (13:02) 6-J.Nedney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) 27-E.George left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q4 7:53) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TEN 6 (Q4 5:13) — (5:13) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 81-J.Green for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 5:09) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 66 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) 27-E.George left tackle to TEN 37 for 3 yards (92-A.McFarland).; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TEN 67 (Q4 1:57); Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q4 0:58) — (:58) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 0:54) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
Overtime: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the TB 32 (OT 13:08) — (13:08) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (OT 13:08) — (13:08) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson ran ob at TEN 5 for 26 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:58) — (:58) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (OT 14:25) — (14:25) 9-S.McNair pass to 19-D.Bennett to TB 32 for 14 yards (20-R.Barber).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 14:40) — (14:40) 3-M.Royals punts 45 yards to TEN 46, Center-84-S.McDermott. 29-J.Walker to TB 46 for 8 yards (27-R.Abdullah).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 18:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 57:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins pushed ob at TB 1 for 36 yards (21-D.Abraham).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) 14-B.Johnson pass incomplete to 19-K.Johnson. PENALTY on TEN-25-D.Jenkins, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at TEN 36 - No Play.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 52:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins to TB 28 for 34 yards (25-B.Kelly; 47-J.Lynch).
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) · 56 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +14.40 total EPA
- S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.47 EPA/play · +13.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.126 | +0.147 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.2% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.257 | +0.265 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.274 | -0.050 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.147 | -0.126 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 62.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.13, Tennessee Titans +0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +11.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +13.22 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans 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.
- B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 56:43 · TB 1 · Score 0-6
(11:43) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 56:39 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 41:56 · TEN 5 · Score 6-7
(11:56) 28-W.Dunn right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 41:49 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 34:02 · TB 1 · Score 7-13
(4:02) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 33:57 · TB 2 · Score 7-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:20 · TB 26 · Score 7-17
(:20) 6-J.Nedney 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 18:03 · TEN 26 · Score 13-17
(3:03) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 17:56 · TEN 2 · Score 14-17
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 13:02 · TB 26 · Score 14-20
(13:02) 6-J.Nedney 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 7:57 · TB 4 · Score 14-26
(7:57) 27-E.George left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q4 7:53 · TB 2 · Score 14-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 5:13 · TEN 6 · Score 20-28
(5:13) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 81-J.Green for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+7) — Q4 5:09 · TEN 2 · Score 21-28
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+7) — Q4 5:09 · TB 66 · Score 21-28
(5:09) 27-E.George left tackle to TEN 37 for 3 yards (92-A.McFarland). - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+7) — Q4 1:57 · TEN 67 · Score 21-28
(1:57) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 85-R.Anthony INTERCEPTED by 25-D.Jenkins at TB 49. 25-D.Jenkins ran ob at TB 49 for no gain. PENALTY on TEN-93-K - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:58 · TEN 5 · Score 27-28
(:58) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:54 · TEN 2 · Score 28-28
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — OT 13:08 · TB 32 · Score 28-31
(13:08) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-28 in Week 5, 2001 on 2001-10-14.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28, Tennessee Titans 31 (TB 28-31 TEN) in Week 5, 2001 on 2001-10-14.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34, Tennessee Titans 11; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28, Tennessee Titans 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q1 56:43) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — W. Dunn (Q2 41:56) Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q2 34:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — W. Dunn (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 18:03) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q4 7:57) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Green (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 5:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Moore (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 0:58) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 30:20, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 13:02, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (OT 13:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Tennessee Titans?
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 42.9% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +14.40 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 50.0% completion, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +13.99 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Tennessee Titans?
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +14.40 on passing plays. across 56 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.53 EPA): (3:03) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 28-W.Dunn for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +33.4%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
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