Game story
In the Divisional of the 2020 NFL season on 2021-01-24, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 31–26 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with +2.92 total EPA, and +4.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (13:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-C.Godwin to GB 20 for 52 yards (23-J.Alexander).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Green Bay Packers | 0 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +10.77 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 3 M. Valdes-Scantling · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 4 S. Miller · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 5 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 A. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +2.92 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 7 R. Gronkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
- 8 M. Lewis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Brady — TB · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+10.77) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.98 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (14:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones to GB 32 for 2 yards (33-J.Whitehead). FUMBLES (33-J.Whitehead), RECOVERED by TB-45-D.White at GB 29. 45-D.White to GB 8 for 21 yards (62-L.Patrick;
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. Evans (T. Brady pass)
- Green Bay Packers — M. Valdes-Scantling (A. Rodgers pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — L. Fournette
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — S. Miller (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (T. Brady pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Tonyan (A. Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
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 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q1 56:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 55:59) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 50 (Q2 44:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 44:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q2 42:33) — (12:33) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 28-L.Fournette right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 42:24) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q2 35:02) — (5:02) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 39 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 10-S.Miller for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 30:01) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q3 28:58) — (13:58) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-C.Brate for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 28:54) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q3 24:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-R.Tonyan for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 24:28) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q3 15:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 28 (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) 3-R.Succop 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 43:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-C.Godwin to GB 20 for 52 yards (23-J.Alexander).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 44:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Alexander at GB 3. 23-J.Alexander to GB 19 for 16 yards (14-C.Godwin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 58:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans to GB 33 for 27 yards (39-C.Sullivan).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 30:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 10-S.Miller for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 29:10) — (14:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones to GB 32 for 2 yards (33-J.Whitehead). FUMBLES (33-J.Whitehead), RECOVERED by TB-45-D.White at GB 29. 45-D.White to GB 8 for 21
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 30:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 10-S.Miller for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 44:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 43:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-C.Godwin to GB 20 for 52 yards (23-J.Alexander).
Quarterback report card
A.Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 55 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.92 total EPA
- T.Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.139 | +0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.284 | +0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.077 | +0.024 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.056 | -0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 53.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +4.78 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +10.98 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Rodgers (GB) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 56:04 · GB 15 · Score 6-0
(11:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 55:59 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 44:15 · TB 50 · Score 7-6
(14:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 44:07 · TB 15 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 42:33 · GB 20 · Score 13-7
(12:33) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 28-L.Fournette right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 42:24 · GB 15 · Score 14-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 35:02 · TB 6 · Score 14-10
(5:02) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 30:08 · GB 39 · Score 20-10
(:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 10-S.Miller for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 30:01 · GB 15 · Score 21-10
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 28:58 · GB 8 · Score 27-10
(13:58) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-C.Brate for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 28:54 · GB 15 · Score 28-10
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 24:33 · TB 8 · Score 28-16
(9:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-R.Tonyan for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 24:28 · TB 15 · Score 28-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 15:26 · TB 2 · Score 28-23
(:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 4:46 · GB 28 · Score 31-23
(4:46) 3-R.Succop 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:09 · TB 8 · Score 31-26
(2:09) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 31-26 in Divisional, 2020 on 2021-01-24.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Green Bay Packers 26 (TB 31-26 GB) in Divisional, 2020 on 2021-01-24.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Green Bay Packers 13; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Green Bay Packers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q1 56:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Valdes-Scantling (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 44:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Fournette (Q2 42:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — S. Miller (T. Brady pass) (Q2 30:08) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (T. Brady pass) (Q3 28:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Tonyan (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 24:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 15:26) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 35:02, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q4 4:46, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 60.0% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.92 total passing EPA. T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.6% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.77 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +10.77 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.98 EPA): (14:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones to GB 32 for 2 yards (33-J.Whitehead). FUMBLES (33-J.Whitehead), RECOVERED by TB-45-D.White at GB 29. 45-D.W. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.6%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 31-26 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 13-5 Now 14-5 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 14-3 Now 14-4 L
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