Game story
In Week 4 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-04, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 16–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -8.41 total EPA, and -7.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Cooley (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.92 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-21.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-C.Smith up the middle to TB 30 for 2 yards (90-J.Jarmon). FUMBLES (90-J.Jarmon), RECOVERED by WAS-48-C.Horton at TB 29.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2 L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4 M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 5 K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 A. Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7 C. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8 C. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.10 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Cooley — WAS · Receiving
C. Cooley posted the highest total EPA (+2.92) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.98 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (1:29) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 59 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 — A. Bryant (J. Johnson pass)
- Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (J. Campbell pass)
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (J. Campbell pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Nugent
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Nugent
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 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q1 58:06) — (13:06) 11-J.Johnson pass short left to 89-A.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 58:00) — 4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 4-M.Nugent 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 16–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 23 (Q3 25:41) — (10:41) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 17 (Q3 18:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep middle to 47-C.Cooley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 59 (Q3 16:29) — (1:29) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 16:22) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q4 4:30) — (4:30) 4-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-C.Smith up the middle to TB 30 for 2 yards (90-J.Jarmon). FUMBLES (90-J.Jarmon), RECOVERED by WAS-48-C.Horton at TB 29.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 16:29) — (1:29) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 18:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep middle to 47-C.Cooley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 58:56) — (13:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell sacked at WAS 11 for -9 yards (97-J.Wilkerson). FUMBLES (97-J.Wilkerson) [97-J.Wilkerson], RECOVERED by TB-90-G.Adams at WAS 10. 90-G.Adams to WAS 10 for no gain (45-M.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 6-S.Suisham punts 32 yards to TB 19, Center-67-E.Albright, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 16:29) — (1:29) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 58:56) — (13:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell sacked at WAS 11 for -9 yards (97-J.Wilkerson). FUMBLES (97-J.Wilkerson) [97-J.Wilkerson], RECOVERED by TB-90-G.Adams at WAS 10. 90-G.Adams to WAS 10 for no gain (45-M.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right intended for 89-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at TB 20. 25-A.Talib to TB 33 for 13 yards (89-S.Moss). PENALTY on WAS-61-C.Rabach, Chop Block, 15 yards, enforce
- Washington Commanders (Q2 40:15) — (10:15) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right intended for 12-M.Kelly INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at TB 11. 25-A.Talib to TB 43 for 32 yards (74-S.Heyer).
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) · 34 dropbacks · 38.2% completion · -7.0% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -8.41 total EPA
- J.Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -8.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.267 | -0.257 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 36.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.247 | -0.283 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.218 | -0.182 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.257 | +0.267 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.9% | 66.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.27, Washington Commanders -0.26) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -20.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -18.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders 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.
- C. Cooley (Washington Commanders) 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.
- J. Campbell (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 58:06 · WAS 8 · Score 6-0
(13:06) 11-J.Johnson pass short left to 89-A.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 58:00 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
4-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · WAS 19 · Score 10-0
(:02) 4-M.Nugent 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 25:41 · TB 23 · Score 10-3
(10:41) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 18:38 · TB 17 · Score 10-9
(3:38) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep middle to 47-C.Cooley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 16:29 · TB 59 · Score 10-15
(1:29) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 16:22 · TB 2 · Score 10-16
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-3-H.Smith. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 4:30 · WAS 4 · Score 13-16
(4:30) 4-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16-13 in Week 4, 2009 on 2009-10-04.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13, Washington Commanders 16 (TB 13-16 WAS) in Week 4, 2009 on 2009-10-04.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Washington Commanders 16; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13, Washington Commanders 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Bryant (J. Johnson pass) (Q1 58:06) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 18:38) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 16:29) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 25:41, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 4:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
J. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 38.2% completion, -7.0% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -8.41 total passing EPA. J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 41.4% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -8.20 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
C. Cooley (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +2.92 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.98 EPA): (1:29) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 89-S.Moss for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -21.1%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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