Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–17 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 14–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Reed
- Top passer
- Jacolby George
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham f…
- Game date
- 1999-12-06
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–17 on 1999-12-06, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 14–10 halftime lead. Joe Reed posted a game-high +6.80 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(15:00) M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(8:08) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 05:52.)
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
(:33) J.George pass to C.Carter for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-J.George was injured during the play.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
(10:26) S.King pass to J.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(15:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(11:46) G.Anderson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 39
- Score
- 0-6
(15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 13:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-10
(15:00) M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 8:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 6-10
(8:08) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 05:52.)
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:33TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 13-10
(:33) J.George pass to C.Carter for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-J.George was injured during the play.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 10:26TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 29
- Score
- 14-16
(10:26) S.King pass to J.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 14-23
(15:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 11:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-24
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 11:46FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 16
- Score
- 17-24
(11:46) G.Anderson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Joe Reed · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 2L. Hoard · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 3
Ryan Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 4Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 5
David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play - 6
Kristian Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play - 7Jacolby George · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +1.45 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.07 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
Joe Reed — MIN · Receiving
Joe Reed posted the highest total EPA (+6.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.
Joe Reed's top snap (+2.75 EPA): (9:54) (Shotgun) J.George pass to J.Reed to TB 31 for 21 yards (B.Kelly).
Biggest single play (-9.26 EPA): Another player — (15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jacolby George led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings) · 54 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.45 total EPA
- S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 24 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.016 | +0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 43.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.006 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.211 | -0.150 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.060 | +0.016 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.7% | 55.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.02 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.06 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -1.60 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +4.04 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
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 39 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 13:31) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 8:08) — (8:08) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 05:52.); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 5:52) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) J.George pass to C.Carter for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-J.George was injured during the play.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:27) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 29 (Q3 10:26) — (10:26) S.King pass to J.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 7:14) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 11:46) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 16 (Q4 11:46) — (11:46) G.Anderson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 68 yards from TB 30 to MIN 2. M.Williams to MIN 24 for 22 yards (A.Singleton).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) M.Berger punts 48 yards to TB 10, Center-M.Morris. K.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-A.Banks at TB 10. A.Banks to TB 10 for no gain (K.Williams).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:36) — (4:36) M.Royals punts 38 yards to MIN 12, Center-M.Unutoa. Y.Murphy to MIN 14 for 2 yards (J.Gooch). FUMBLES (J.Gooch), RECOVERED by TB-S.Quarles at MIN 14. S.Quarles to MIN 15 for -1 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 10:26) — (10:26) S.King pass to J.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:36) — (4:36) M.Royals punts 38 yards to MIN 12, Center-M.Unutoa. Y.Murphy to MIN 14 for 2 yards (J.Gooch). FUMBLES (J.Gooch), RECOVERED by TB-S.Quarles at MIN 14. S.Quarles to MIN 15 for -1 yards.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:31) — (13:31) L.Hoard left guard to TB 33 for 5 yards (H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (H.Nickerson), RECOVERED by TB-D.Robinson at TB 33.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) M.Berger punts 48 yards to TB 10, Center-M.Morris. K.Williams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-A.Banks at TB 10. A.Banks to TB 10 for no gain (K.Williams).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · TB 39 · Score 0-6
(15:00) J.George pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 45. D.Abraham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 13:31 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · MIN 2 · Score 0-10
(15:00) M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 8:08 · TB 1 · Score 6-10
(8:08) L.Hoard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 05:52.) - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 5:52 · TB 2 · Score 7-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:33 · TB 1 · Score 13-10
(:33) J.George pass to C.Carter for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIN-J.George was injured during the play. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · TB 2 · Score 14-10
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 10:26 · MIN 29 · Score 14-16
(10:26) S.King pass to J.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 7:14 · MIN 2 · Score 14-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIN 1 · Score 14-23
(15:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 11:46 · MIN 2 · Score 14-24
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 11:46 · TB 16 · Score 17-24
(11:46) G.Anderson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
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.
- Joe Reed (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 1999-12-06?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-17 in Week 13, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q4 11:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Jacolby George (Minnesota Vikings), 48.1% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.45 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 45.8% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Joe Reed (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.75 EPA): (9:54) (Shotgun) J.George pass to J.Reed to TB 31 for 21 yards (B.Kelly)..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W
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