Game story
In the Conf. Championship of the 2002 NFL season on 2003-01-26, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 48–21 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -26.64 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.21 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (10:16) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson at TB 30. 34-D.Jackson to LV 45 for 25 yards (81-T.Brown).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 21 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 48 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +13.21 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
- 3 K. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4 K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5 D. Jolley · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7 M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Johnson — TB · Passing
B. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+13.21) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.31 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (4:56) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Smith at LV 44. 26-D.Smith for 44 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 — M. Alstott
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Smith
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Porter (R. Gannon pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — E. Johnson
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Brooks
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Smith
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the TB 22 (Q1 55:44) — (10:44) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LV 13 (Q1 52:55) — (7:55) 7-M.Gramatica 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q2 41:20) — (11:20) 7-M.Gramatica 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q2 36:28) — (6:28) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 36:24) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 30:34) — (:34) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 30:30) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q3 20:36) — (5:36) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 20:30) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 60 (Q3 19:56) — (4:56) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Smith at LV 44. 26-D.Smith for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 19:47) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TB 39 (Q3 17:22).
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–12. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 67 (Q4 14:25); Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the TB 48 (Q4 6:14) — (6:14) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 71 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 83-M.Knight INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at LV 44. 55-D.Brooks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 1:18) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 49 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 83-M.Knight INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Smith (94-G.Spires) at 50. 26-D.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 0:02) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 40:16) — (10:16) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson at TB 30. 34-D.Jackson to LV 45 for 25 yards (81-T.Brown).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 54:51) — (9:51) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius pushed ob at LV 37 for 23 yards (56-T.Smith).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 58:44) — (13:44) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 87-K.McCardell INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Woodson at TB 48. 24-C.Woodson pushed ob at TB 36 for 12 yards (83-J.Jurevicius).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 45:18) — (:18) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 88-D.Jolley INTERCEPTED by 34-D.Jackson at TB 40. 34-D.Jackson to TB 49 for 9 yards (62-A.Treu, 73-F.Middleton).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 44:57) — (14:57) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson to LV 39 for 11 yards (26-R.Woodson). Penalty on LV-91-R.Upshaw, Defensive Offside, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 19:56) — (4:56) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Smith at LV 44. 26-D.Smith for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:12) — (:12) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 83-M.Knight INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Smith (94-G.Spires) at 50. 26-D.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 83-M.Knight INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at LV 44. 55-D.Brooks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 6:14) — (6:14) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R.Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 56 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.48 EPA/play · -26.64 total EPA
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.36 EPA/play · +13.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.277 | +0.048 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.8% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.476 | +0.357 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.316 | -0.169 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.048 | +0.277 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 61.3% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 16 drives, -22.19 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, +5.03 total EPA, 5 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.
- B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 55:44 · TB 22 · Score 3-0
(10:44) 11-S.Janikowski 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 52:55 · LV 13 · Score 3-3
(7:55) 7-M.Gramatica 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 41:20 · LV 25 · Score 3-6
(11:20) 7-M.Gramatica 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 36:28 · LV 2 · Score 3-12
(6:28) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 36:24 · LV 2 · Score 3-13
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 30:34 · LV 5 · Score 3-19
(:34) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 30:30 · LV 2 · Score 3-20
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 20:36 · LV 8 · Score 3-26
(5:36) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 20:30 · LV 2 · Score 3-27
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 19:56 · TB 60 · Score 3-33
(4:56) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Smith at LV 44. 26-D.Smith for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 19:47 · LV 2 · Score 3-34
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 17:22 · TB 39 · Score 9-34
(2:22) 12-R.Gannon pass incomplete to 84-J.Porter. Play Challenged by LV and REVERSED. 12-R.Gannon pass to 84-J.Porter for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 14:25 · LV 67 · Score 15-34
(14:25) 9-T.Tupa punt is BLOCKED by 51-T.Johnson, Center-66-R.Benjamin, RECOVERED by LV-41-E.Johnson at TB 13. 41-E.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 6:14 · TB 48 · Score 21-34
(6:14) 12-R.Gannon pass to 80-J.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · TB 71 · Score 21-40
(2:00) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 83-M.Knight INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at LV 44. 55-D.Brooks for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:18 · LV 2 · Score 21-41
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:12 · TB 49 · Score 21-47
(:12) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 83-M.Knight INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Smith (94-G.Spires) at 50. 26-D.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:02 · LV 2 · Score 21-48
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 48-21 in Conf. Championship, 2002 on 2003-01-26.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48 (LV 21-48 TB) in Conf. Championship, 2002 on 2003-01-26.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 12, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q2 36:28) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 30:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 20:36) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Smith (Q3 19:56) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (R. Gannon pass) (Q3 17:22) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — E. Johnson (Q4 14:25) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Rice (R. Gannon pass) (Q4 6:14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Brooks (Q4 2:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Smith (Q4 0:12) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 55:44, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q1 52:55, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 41:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 42.9% completion, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -26.64 total passing EPA. B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 48.6% completion, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +13.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +13.21 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.31 EPA): (4:56) 12-R.Gannon pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Smith at LV 44. 26-D.Smith for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.6%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 13-5 Now 13-6 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 14-4 Now 15-4 W
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