Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 24–22 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 21–6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R.Griffin III
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:19) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at …
- Game date
- 2012-09-30
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–22 on 2012-09-30. R.Griffin III posted a game-high +14.71 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(4:48) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:09) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin up the middle to TB 1 for 8 yards (24-M.Barron). FUMBLES (24-M.Barron), recovered by WAS-88-P.Garcon at TB 0. TOUCHDOWN.
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(7:32) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(5:25) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(9:47) 27-L.Blount up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:47) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:48FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 32
- Score
- 0-3
(4:48) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:09TD RGR. GriffinPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 9
- Score
- 6-3
(:09) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin up the middle to TB 1 for 8 yards (24-M.Barron). FUMBLES (24-M.Barron), recovered by WAS-88-P.Garcon at TB 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:00XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-3
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:32TD RGR. GriffinPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 13-3
(7:32) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:26XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-3
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:25TD AMA. MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 39
- Score
- 20-3
(5:25) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:15XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-3
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:00FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 39
- Score
- 21-6
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:01TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 7
- Score
- 21-12
(2:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:56XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 21-13
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 9:47TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 21-19
(9:47) 27-L.Blount up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:47FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 28
- Score
- 21-22
(1:47) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:07FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 24
- Score
- 24-22
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +14.71 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2Fred Davis II · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 3
Jordan Morgan · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 4
Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 5V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6
Dareke Young · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 7N. Paul · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 8R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
R.Griffin III — WAS · Passing
R.Griffin III posted the highest total EPA (+14.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-4.88 EPA): J. Freeman — (11:19) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at TB 48. 23-D.Hall to TB 35 for 13 yards (83-V.Jackson).
Quarterback report card
J. Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -2.7% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.97 total EPA
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +14.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.118 | +0.102 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.8% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.359 | -0.046 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.108 | +0.090 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.102 | -0.118 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 56.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.12, Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.12 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.10 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +8.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, +11.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — R. Griffin
- Washington Commanders — R. Griffin
- Washington Commanders — A. Morris
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — L. Blount
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Washington Commanders — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 32 (Q1 4:48) — (4:48) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 9 (Q1 0:09); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 0:00) — 5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 7:26) — 5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 39 (Q2 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 5:15) — 5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 39 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q3 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 1:56) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 27-L.Blount up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 28 (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 24 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:03) — 5-B.Cundiff kicks 45 yards from WAS 35 to TB 20. 83-V.Jackson ran ob at TB 22 for 2 yards. There were multiple laterals on this play. By rule, a 2 yard return for Jackson.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at TB 48. 23-D.Hall to TB 35 for 13 yards (83-V.Jackson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:13) — (12:13) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to WAS 25 for 54 yards (23-D.Hall).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) (No Huddle) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 83-F.Davis to TB 45 for 20 yards (25-A.Talib).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Hall at TB 48. 23-D.Hall to TB 35 for 13 yards (83-V.Jackson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 19-M.Williams to WAS 20 for 65 yards (26-J.Wilson).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 12:03) — (12:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 4:48 · WAS 32 · Score 0-3
(4:48) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 0:09 · TB 9 · Score 6-3
(:09) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin up the middle to TB 1 for 8 yards (24-M.Barron). FUMBLES (24-M.Barron), recovered by WAS-88-P.Garcon at TB 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · TB 2 · Score 7-3
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 7:32 · TB 5 · Score 13-3
(7:32) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 7:26 · TB 2 · Score 14-3
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 5:25 · TB 39 · Score 20-3
(5:25) (Shotgun) 46-A.Morris left tackle for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 5:15 · TB 2 · Score 21-3
5-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · WAS 39 · Score 21-6
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 2:01 · WAS 7 · Score 21-12
(2:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 83-V.Jackson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 1:56 · WAS 2 · Score 21-13
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 9:47 · WAS 2 · Score 21-19
(9:47) 27-L.Blount up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 1:47 · WAS 28 · Score 21-22
(1:47) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · TB 24 · Score 24-22
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-B.Cundiff 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R.Griffin III (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2012-09-30?
The Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-22 in Week 4, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9; Final: Washington Commanders 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Griffin (Q1 0:09) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Griffin (Q2 7:32) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q2 5:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass) (Q3 2:01) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Blount (Q4 9:47) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 4:48, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 1:47, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 0:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.8% completion, -2.7% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.97 total passing EPA. R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 63.4% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +14.71 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps.
Was Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Washington Commanders won 24-22 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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