Game story
In Week 10 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-11-12, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 20–6 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
W. Levis (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with -8.94 total EPA, and -10.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (12:17) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-M.Evans to TEN 8 for 43 yards (21-R.McCreary).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.26 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 2 B. Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +9.84 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3 K. Philips · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 5 R. White · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6 T. Spears · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7 C. Otton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8 D. Thompkins · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.35 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 (+10.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.03 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.20 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (6:29) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep right intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Winfield [58-M.Watts] at TB 30. 31-A.Winfield to TEN 42 for 28 yards (55-A.Brewer; 75-D.Radunz).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. White (B. Mayfield pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — N. Folk
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. McLaughlin
- Tennessee Titans — N. Folk
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. McLaughlin
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 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q1 53:38) — (8:38) 6-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TEN 43 (Q2 35:49) — (5:49) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 1-R.White for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Simmons].; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 35:39) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the TEN 7 (Q3 25:45) — (10:45) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TEN 22 (Q3 17:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 17:46) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the TB 9 (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) 6-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the TEN 17 (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) 4-C.McLaughlin 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 27:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-M.Evans to TEN 8 for 43 yards (21-R.McCreary).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 35:49) — (5:49) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 1-R.White for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Simmons].
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 42:44) — (12:44) 6-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 52:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans to TEN 37 for 20 yards (26-K.Fulton).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 50:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle intended for 83-D.Thompkins INTERCEPTED by 21-R.McCreary at TEN -1. 21-R.McCreary to TEN 17 for 18 yards (83-D.Thompkins; 14-C.Godwin).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep right intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Winfield [58-M.Watts] at TB 30. 31-A.Winfield to TEN 42 for 28 yards (55-A.Brewer; 75-D.Radunz).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 27:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-M.Evans to TEN 8 for 43 yards (21-R.McCreary).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 35:49) — (5:49) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 1-R.White for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Simmons].
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 42:44) — (12:44) 6-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
Quarterback report card
W.Levis led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- W.Levis (Tennessee Titans) · 47 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -10.5% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.94 total EPA
- B.Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.206 | -0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.9% | 34.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.190 | +0.266 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.271 | -0.260 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.020 | +0.206 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.4% | 64.1% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -1.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -16.05 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.
- W. Levis (TEN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 53:38 · TB 20 · Score 3-0
(8:38) 6-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 35:49 · TEN 43 · Score 3-6
(5:49) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 1-R.White for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Simmons]. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 35:39 · TEN 15 · Score 3-7
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 25:45 · TEN 7 · Score 3-10
(10:45) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 17:53 · TEN 22 · Score 3-16
(2:53) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 17:46 · TEN 15 · Score 3-17
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 12:57 · TB 9 · Score 6-17
(12:57) 6-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 7:05 · TEN 17 · Score 6-20
(7:05) 4-C.McLaughlin 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Tennessee Titans 20-6 in Week 10, 2023 on 2023-11-12.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20 (TEN 6-20 TB) in Week 10, 2023 on 2023-11-12.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q4: Tennessee Titans 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Tennessee Titans 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. White (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 35:49) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 17:53) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (Q1 53:38, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q3 25:45, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (Q4 12:57, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q4 7:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
W. Levis (Tennessee Titans), 40.4% completion, -10.5% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.94 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 48.6% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.84 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
M. Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +10.26 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.20 EPA): (6:29) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep right intended for 10-D.Hopkins INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Winfield [58-M.Watts] at TB 30. 31-A.Winfield to TEN 42 for 28 yards (55-A.Brewer; 75-D.Rad. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.5%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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