Game story
In Week 10 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-11-14, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 29–19 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +7.40 total EPA, and +12.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.40 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (11:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Washington Commanders | 6 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 29 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Heinicke · Washington Commanders · Passing · +7.40 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2 J. McKissic · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 3 D. Carter · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 4 T. McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 6 T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 7 R. Seals-Jones · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8 J. Bates · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Heinicke — WAS · Passing
T. Heinicke posted the highest total EPA (+7.40) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.67 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (11:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — D. Carter (T. Heinicke pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (T. Brady pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Gibson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (T. Brady pass)
- Washington Commanders — A. Gibson
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Washington Commanders — J. Slye
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 28 (Q1 55:01) — (10:01) 3-J.Slye 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q1 51:00) — (6:00) 3-J.Slye 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q2 42:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left to 1-D.Carter for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 42:21) — 3-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q2 36:47) — (6:47) 3-R.Succop 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (Q2 31:01) — (1:01) 3-J.Slye 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 12 (Q2 30:00) — (:00) 3-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q3 23:51) — (8:51) 72-J.Wells reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-C.Brate for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 23:46) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 19:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 19:21) — 3-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 40 (Q4 11:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. TB-50-V.Vea was injured during the play..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 48:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McCain at 50. 20-B.McCain to TB 31 for 19 yards (84-C.Brate). PENALTY on WAS-94-D.Payne, Taunting, 15 yards, e
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 15-D.Milne to WAS 49 for 9 yards (54-L.David). FUMBLES (54-L.David), RECOVERED by TB-31-A.Winfield at WAS 47. 31-A.Winfield to WAS 47 for no gain (17
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 54:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 1-J.Darden INTERCEPTED by 23-W.Jackson (31-K.Curl) at TB 28. 23-W.Jackson to TB 28 for no gain (66-R.Jensen).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 44:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 41-J.McKissic to TB 24 for 4 yards (54-L.David).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 54:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 1-J.Darden INTERCEPTED by 23-W.Jackson (31-K.Curl) at TB 28. 23-W.Jackson to TB 28 for no gain (66-R.Jensen).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 48:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McCain at 50. 20-B.McCain to TB 31 for 19 yards (84-C.Brate). PENALTY on WAS-94-D.Payne, Taunting, 15 yards, e
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short right to 15-D.Milne to WAS 49 for 9 yards (54-L.David). FUMBLES (54-L.David), RECOVERED by TB-31-A.Winfield at WAS 47. 31-A.Winfield to WAS 47 for no gain (17
Quarterback report card
T.Heinicke led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +12.3% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.40 total EPA
- T.Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · -1.1% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.061 | +0.072 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.114 | +0.181 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.155 | -0.096 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.072 | +0.061 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 56.9% |
By the numbers
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -3.96 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 9 drives, +6.30 total EPA, 6 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.
- T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Heinicke (WAS) 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.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 55:01 · TB 28 · Score 0-3
(10:01) 3-J.Slye 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 51:00 · TB 10 · Score 0-6
(6:00) 3-J.Slye 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 42:27 · TB 20 · Score 0-12
(12:27) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep left to 1-D.Carter for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 42:21 · TB 15 · Score 0-13
3-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 36:47 · WAS 7 · Score 3-13
(6:47) 3-R.Succop 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 31:01 · TB 11 · Score 3-16
(1:01) 3-J.Slye 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · WAS 12 · Score 6-16
(:00) 3-R.Succop 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 23:51 · WAS 6 · Score 12-16
(8:51) 72-J.Wells reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-C.Brate for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 23:46 · WAS 15 · Score 13-16
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 19:29 · TB 1 · Score 13-22
(4:29) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 19:21 · TB 15 · Score 13-23
3-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 11:02 · WAS 40 · Score 19-23
(11:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:31 · TB 1 · Score 19-29
(:31) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. TB-50-V.Vea was injured during the play.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-19 in Week 10, 2021 on 2021-11-14.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19, Washington Commanders 29 (TB 19-29 WAS) in Week 10, 2021 on 2021-11-14.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Washington Commanders 6; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Washington Commanders 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Washington Commanders 6; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19, Washington Commanders 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Carter (T. Heinicke pass) (Q2 42:27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (T. Brady pass) (Q3 23:51) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q3 19:29) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q4 11:02) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q4 0:31) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q1 55:01, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q1 51:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 36:47, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Slye (Q2 31:01, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 30:00, 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?
T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 63.4% completion, +12.3% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.40 total passing EPA. T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 65.7% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.99 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
T. Heinicke (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +7.40 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.67 EPA): (11:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.2%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W
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