Game story
In Week 11 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-16, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 27–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -11.52 total EPA, and -0.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.14 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (7:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at TB 32 for -6 yards (90-M.Johnson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +17.14 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
- 2 J. McCown · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +14.76 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3 V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4 A. Roberts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 5 B. Myers · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 6 A. Morris · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7 C. Sims · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8 J. Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Evans — TB · Receiving
M. Evans posted the highest total EPA (+17.14) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.90 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.95 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (4:04) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Banks (59-M.Foster) at WAS 19. 27-J.Banks for 19 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 — J. Banks
- Washington Commanders — R. Helu (R. Griffin pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (J. McCown pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (J. McCown pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
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 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q1 56:15) — (11:15) 7-P.Murray 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 92 (Q1 49:04); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 48:56) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q2 37:44) — (7:44) 7-P.Murray 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 30 (Q2 30:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 29-R.Helu for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-L.David].; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 30:11) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 36 (Q3 19:44) — (4:44) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Hatcher].; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 19:36) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 56 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 14:07) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 22:42) — (7:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin sacked at TB 32 for -6 yards (90-M.Johnson).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 43:46) — (13:46) 5-T.Way punts 30 yards to TB 15, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 19-M.Thigpen MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-36-D.Young at TB 17. 36-D.Young to TB 17 for no gain (37-K.Tandy).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 49:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Banks (59-M.Foster) at WAS 19. 27-J.Banks for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 40:20) — (10:20) 2-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left intended for 84-N.Paul INTERCEPTED by 51-D.Lansanah at WAS 29. 51-D.Lansanah pushed ob at WAS 29 for no gain (86-J.Reed).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 49:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Banks (59-M.Foster) at WAS 19. 27-J.Banks for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left intended for 84-N.Paul INTERCEPTED by 51-D.Lansanah at WAS 29. 51-D.Lansanah pushed ob at WAS 29 for no gain (86-J.Reed).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 43:46) — (13:46) 5-T.Way punts 30 yards to TB 15, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 19-M.Thigpen MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by WAS-36-D.Young at TB 17. 36-D.Young to TB 17 for no gain (37-K.Tandy).
Quarterback report card
R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -0.1% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -11.52 total EPA
- J.McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +14.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.125 | -0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 40.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.492 | -0.262 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.304 | -0.069 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.191 | -0.125 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.3% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +8.14 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -17.38 total EPA, 2 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.
- M. Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. McCown (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.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 56:15 · WAS 14 · Score 3-0
(11:15) 7-P.Murray 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 49:04 · TB 92 · Score 9-0
(4:04) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Banks (59-M.Foster) at WAS 19. 27-J.Banks for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 48:56 · WAS 2 · Score 10-0
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 37:44 · WAS 20 · Score 13-0
(7:44) 7-P.Murray 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 30:19 · TB 30 · Score 13-6
(:19) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left to 29-R.Helu for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-L.David]. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 30:11 · TB 2 · Score 13-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 19:44 · WAS 36 · Score 19-7
(4:44) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Hatcher]. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 19:36 · WAS 2 · Score 20-7
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 14:13 · WAS 56 · Score 26-7
(14:13) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:07 · WAS 2 · Score 27-7
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Washington Commanders 27-7 in Week 11, 2014 on 2014-11-16.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, Washington Commanders 7 (TB 27-7 WAS) in Week 11, 2014 on 2014-11-16.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, Washington Commanders 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Banks (Q1 49:04) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Helu (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 30:19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (J. McCown pass) (Q3 19:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (J. McCown pass) (Q4 14:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q1 56:15, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q2 37:44, 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?
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 52.3% completion, -0.1% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -11.52 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +14.76 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
M. Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +17.14 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.95 EPA): (4:04) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short left intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Banks (59-M.Foster) at WAS 19. 27-J.Banks for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.8%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-8 Now 2-8 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
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