Buccaneers 21–16 Patriots: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21–16 New England Patriots
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14–10 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: M. Alstott
Top passer: D. Bledsoe
Biggest EPA play: (8:55) M.Royals punts 50 yards to NE 34, Center-M.Unutoa. T.Brown for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2000-09-03

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New England Patriots 21–16 on 2000-09-03. M. Alstott posted a game-high +7.20 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	0	14	7	0	0	21
New England Patriots	3	7	0	6	0	16

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3TB 12

NE 84

+1TB 2

TB 39

NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NENew England Patriots
Q1 13:45FG
Points+3
Yard line
TB 12
Score
0-3
(13:45) A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
NE 5
Score
6-3
(15:00) M.Alstott right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:41XP
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
7-3
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:55TD
Points+6
Yard line
NE 84
Score
7-9
(8:55) M.Royals punts 50 yards to NE 34, Center-M.Unutoa. T.Brown for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:25XP
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
7-10
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:35TD
Points+6
Yard line
NE 8
Score
13-10
(:35) S.King pass to R.Anthony for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:31XP
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
14-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:40TD
Points+6
Yard line
NE 3
Score
20-10
(3:40) 64 McDaniel eligible. M.Alstott right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:09XP
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
21-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:07TD
Points+6
Yard line
TB 39
Score
21-16
(3:07) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +7.20 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
3Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
4R. Anthony · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
5Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
6T.J. Carter · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
7Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
8W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.43 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.03 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

M. Alstott — TB · Rushing

M. Alstott posted the highest total EPA (+7.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.

M. Alstott's top snap (+3.18 EPA): (7:04) M.Alstott up the middle to TB 11 for 1 yard (C.Eaton, C.Slade).

Biggest single play (-5.09 EPA): Another player — (8:55) M.Royals punts 50 yards to NE 34, Center-M.Unutoa. T.Brown for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 50 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -10.52 total EPA
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	New England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play	-0.058	-0.128
Offensive success rate	38.7%	44.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.089	-0.232
Rush EPA/play	+0.206	-0.115
Defensive EPA/play	+0.128	+0.058
Defensive success rate	55.6%	61.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.06 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
New England Patriots: -0.13 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

New England Patriots: 15 drives, -11.48 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 16 drives, -5.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q2 8:55)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 0:35)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q3 3:40)
New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 3:07)

Field goals

New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q1 13:45)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) M.Alstott right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 10:41) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 84 (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) M.Royals punts 50 yards to NE 34, Center-M.Unutoa. T.Brown for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 7:25) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) S.King pass to R.Anthony for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:31) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q3 3:40) — (3:40) 64 McDaniel eligible. M.Alstott right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 3:09) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the TB 39 (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — A.Vinatieri kicks 72 yards from NE 30 to TB -2. K.Williams to TB 28 for 30 yards (L.Whigham). FUMBLES (L.Whigham), RECOVERED by NE-K.Serwanga at TB 28. [WPA +35.2% · EPA -3.77]
New England Patriots (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to T.Glenn. [WPA -26.1% · EPA -1.52]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) M.Royals punts 50 yards to NE 34, Center-M.Unutoa. T.Brown for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -5.09]
New England Patriots (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.89]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) M.Royals punts 33 yards to TB 45, Center-M.Unutoa, fair catch by T.Brown. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -0.53]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 8:55) — (8:55) M.Royals punts 50 yards to NE 34, Center-M.Unutoa. T.Brown for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.1% · EPA -5.09]
New England Patriots (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.89]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — A.Vinatieri kicks 72 yards from NE 30 to TB -2. K.Williams to TB 28 for 30 yards (L.Whigham). FUMBLES (L.Whigham), RECOVERED by NE-K.Serwanga at TB 28. [WPA +35.2% · EPA -3.77]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) M.Alstott up the middle to TB 11 for 1 yard (C.Eaton, C.Slade). [WPA -1.4% · EPA +3.18]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 13:45 · TB 12 · Score 0-3
(13:45) A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NE 5 · Score 6-3
(15:00) M.Alstott right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 10:41 · NE 2 · Score 7-3
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:55 · NE 84 · Score 7-9
(8:55) M.Royals punts 50 yards to NE 34, Center-M.Unutoa. T.Brown for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:25 · TB 2 · Score 7-10
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:35 · NE 8 · Score 13-10
(:35) S.King pass to R.Anthony for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:31 · NE 2 · Score 14-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 3:40 · NE 3 · Score 20-10
(3:40) 64 McDaniel eligible. M.Alstott right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 3:09 · NE 2 · Score 21-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:07 · TB 39 · Score 21-16
(3:07) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New England Patriots on 2000-09-03?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New England Patriots 21-16 in Week 1, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, New England Patriots 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, New England Patriots 6; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, New England Patriots 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New England Patriots?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:55) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:35) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 3:40) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:07) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q1 13:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New England Patriots?

D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 52.0% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -10.52 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 42.9% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.45 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New England Patriots?

M. Alstott (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.20 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 17 snaps. Their top snap (+3.18 EPA): (7:04) M.Alstott up the middle to TB 11 for 1 yard (C.Eaton, C.Slade)..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New England Patriots a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 21-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Now 1-0 W

New England Patriots

Now 0-1 L

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