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NFL · Week 16 · December 26, 1999 · 12 min read

Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1999 Week 16 Recap

Buccaneers defeat Packers 29–10 in Week 16

W.Dunn led Fantasy Impact as Buccaneers prevailed in a 10–29 Week 16 finish.

Green Bay Packers 10 7–8
Final 10–29
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29 10–5 Winner
Winner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score
10–29
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Top passer
B. Favre
FantasyHQ MVP
W.Dunn
Game date
December 26, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • J.Thomason 3 REC · 33 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Levens 9 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Davis
    Tyler Davis -0.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • W.Dunn 6 REC · 48 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Royals 1/1 · 17 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Dominique Robinson
    Dominique Robinson 1 REC · 17 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29–10 Green Bay Packers
Halftime
Green Bay Packers 10–9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
W. Dunn
Top passer
B. Favre
Biggest EPA play
(7:40) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass intended for A.Freeman INTERCEPTED by D.Robinson at TB 36. D…
Game date
1999-12-26

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 29–10 on 1999-12-26, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 10–9 halftime lead. W. Dunn posted a game-high +5.16 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Green Bay Packers01000010
Tampa Bay Buccaneers36713029

Scoring Map

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

GBGreen Bay Packers
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 13:06FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 31
    Score
    0-3

    (13:06) M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  2. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 10
    Score
    0-6

    (15:00) M.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  3. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 10:18FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    0-9

    (10:18) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 7:06FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 28
    Score
    3-9

    (7:06) R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:30TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 20
    Score
    9-9

    (:30) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to D.Levens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:21XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    10-9

    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  7. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 11:37TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 8
    Score
    10-15

    (11:37) S.King pass to W.Dunn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 8:35XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-16

    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  9. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 5
    Score
    10-22

    (15:00) M.Alstott right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 7:02TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 17
    Score
    10-28

    (7:02) M.Alstott left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 4:41XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-29

    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Royals · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +3.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.47 EPA/play
  3. 3Dominique RobinsonDominique Robinson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.47 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Thomason · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.91 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Levens · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  7. 7David MooreDavid Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  8. 8Kristian WilliamsKristian Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.34 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

W. Dunn — TB · Receiving

W. Dunn posted the highest total EPA (+5.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.

W. Dunn's top snap (-3.28 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) S.King pass intended for R.Anthony INTERCEPTED by T.Williams at GB 33. T.Williams to GB 45 for 12 yards (W.Dunn).

Biggest single play (-5.10 EPA): Another player — (7:40) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass intended for A.Freeman INTERCEPTED by D.Robinson at TB 36. D.Robinson to GB 28 for 36 yards (J.Thomason).

Quarterback report card

B. Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -9.19 total EPA
  • S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatGreen Bay PackersTampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play-0.216+0.017
Offensive success rate38.5%34.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.177-0.036
Rush EPA/play-1.045-0.052
Defensive EPA/play-0.017+0.216
Defensive success rate65.2%61.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Green Bay Packers: -0.22 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.02 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, -16.85 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, +1.50 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 0:30)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q3 11:37)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 7:02)

Field goals

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q1 13:06)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 10:18)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 7:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 31 (Q1 13:06) — (13:06) M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 10 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) M.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 28 (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to D.Levens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:21) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q3 11:37) — (11:37) S.King pass to W.Dunn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 8:35) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Alstott right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 17 (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) M.Alstott left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 4:41) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — R.Longwell kicks 71 yards from GB 30 to TB -1. W.Dunn to TB 17 for 18 yards (D.Parker, T.McBride). [WPA +54.2% · EPA -0.17]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 11:53) — (11:53) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder to GB 21 for 6 yards (H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (H.Nickerson), RECOVERED by TB-D.Robinson at GB 23. [WPA -19.3% · EPA -3.82]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) S.King pass intended for R.Anthony INTERCEPTED by T.Williams at GB 33. T.Williams to GB 45 for 12 yards (W.Dunn). [WPA -12.0% · EPA -3.28]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to J.Thomason to TB 38 for 13 yards (D.Brooks). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.24]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) D.Levens up the middle to GB 46 for 1 yard (D.Abraham). FUMBLES (D.Abraham), RECOVERED by TB-D.Brooks at GB 47. D.Brooks to GB 47 for no gain (D.Levens). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -4.08]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass intended for A.Freeman INTERCEPTED by D.Robinson at TB 36. D.Robinson to GB 28 for 36 yards (J.Thomason). [WPA -4.5% · EPA -5.10]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) D.Levens up the middle to GB 46 for 1 yard (D.Abraham). FUMBLES (D.Abraham), RECOVERED by TB-D.Brooks at GB 47. D.Brooks to GB 47 for no gain (D.Levens). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -4.08]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to D.Levens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.87]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 11:53) — (11:53) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder to GB 21 for 6 yards (H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (H.Nickerson), RECOVERED by TB-D.Robinson at GB 23. [WPA -19.3% · EPA -3.82]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 13:06 · GB 31 · Score 0-3
    (13:06) M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · GB 10 · Score 0-6
    (15:00) M.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 10:18 · GB 15 · Score 0-9
    (10:18) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  4. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 7:06 · TB 28 · Score 3-9
    (7:06) R.Longwell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · TB 20 · Score 9-9
    (:30) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to D.Levens for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · TB 2 · Score 10-9
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 11:37 · GB 8 · Score 10-15
    (11:37) S.King pass to W.Dunn for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 8:35 · GB 2 · Score 10-16
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · GB 5 · Score 10-22
    (15:00) M.Alstott right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:02 · GB 17 · Score 10-28
    (7:02) M.Alstott left tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 4:41 · GB 2 · Score 10-29
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

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.
  • W. Dunn (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 1999-12-26?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 29-10 in Week 16, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13; Final: Green Bay Packers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:30) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:37) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 13:06, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 10:18, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 7:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 48.1% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -9.19 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 54.8% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.49 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

W. Dunn (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.16 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-3.28 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) S.King pass intended for R.Anthony INTERCEPTED by T.Williams at GB 33. T.Williams to GB 45 for 12 yards (W.Dunn)..

Season records after this game

Green Bay Packers

Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W