Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 21–14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–21 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Cunningham
- Top passer
- T. Dilfer
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) T.Dilfer sacked at MIN 47 for -6 yards (J.Randle). FUMBLES (J.Randle), RECOVERED b…
- Game date
- 1999-10-03
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21–14 on 1999-10-03. R. Cunningham posted a game-high +13.02 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(12:57) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
(9:31) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
(2:21) R.Cunningham pass to A.Glover for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:22.)
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
(15:00) T.Dilfer pass to D.Moore for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Moore, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on MIN, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(10:08) T.Dilfer pass to R.Anthony for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Moore, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on MIN-J.Ball, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 12:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 61
- Score
- 0-6
(12:57) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:47XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 27
- Score
- 0-13
(9:31) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-14
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:21TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 12
- Score
- 0-20
(2:21) R.Cunningham pass to A.Glover for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:22.)
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:22XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-21
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 26
- Score
- 6-21
(15:00) T.Dilfer pass to D.Moore for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:22XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-21
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Moore, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on MIN, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 10:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 26
- Score
- 13-21
(10:08) T.Dilfer pass to R.Anthony for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:34XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-21
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Moore, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on MIN-J.Ball, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Cunningham · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +13.02 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2R. Anthony · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 3
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 4T. Dilfer · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +6.50 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 5
David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 6Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 7A. Glover · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 8
Mykel Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 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
R. Cunningham — MIN · Passing
R. Cunningham posted the highest total EPA (+13.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
R. Cunningham's top snap (+4.75 EPA): (12:57) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.77 EPA): Another player — (15:00) T.Dilfer sacked at MIN 47 for -6 yards (J.Randle). FUMBLES (J.Randle), RECOVERED by MIN-J.Randle at MIN 44.
Quarterback report card
T. Dilfer led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 44 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.50 total EPA
- R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 72.2% completion · +0.36 EPA/play · +13.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.006 | +0.059 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.167 | +0.301 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.337 | -0.076 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.059 | +0.006 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 54.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.06 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +4.63 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -0.53 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 21–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 61 (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 10:47) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 27 (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 6:50) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 12 (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) R.Cunningham pass to A.Glover for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:22.); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 0:22) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 26 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) T.Dilfer pass to D.Moore for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:22) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Moore, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on MIN, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 26 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) T.Dilfer pass to R.Anthony for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 7:34) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Moore, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on MIN-J.Ball, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 70 yards from MIN 30 to TB 0. J.Green to TB 16 for 16 yards (K.Mays).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) T.Dilfer pass intended for W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by C.Miller at MIN 10. C.Miller to MIN 10 for no gain (W.Dunn).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer pass incomplete to D.McDonald (R.Griffith).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) (Shotgun) W.Dunn up the middle to MIN 21 for no gain (T.Williams).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) T.Dilfer sacked at MIN 47 for -6 yards (J.Randle). FUMBLES (J.Randle), RECOVERED by MIN-J.Randle at MIN 44.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 0:32) — (:32) R.Cunningham pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 0. Touchback. Deflected by TB-47 J.Lynch
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 12:57 · TB 61 · Score 0-6
(12:57) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 10:47 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:31 · TB 27 · Score 0-13
(9:31) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 6:50 · TB 2 · Score 0-14
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:21 · TB 12 · Score 0-20
(2:21) R.Cunningham pass to A.Glover for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:22.) - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:22 · TB 2 · Score 0-21
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Morris, Holder-M.Berger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · MIN 26 · Score 6-21
(15:00) T.Dilfer pass to D.Moore for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 9:22 · MIN 2 · Score 7-21
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Moore, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on MIN, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · MIN 26 · Score 13-21
(10:08) T.Dilfer pass to R.Anthony for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:34 · MIN 2 · Score 14-21
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Moore, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on MIN-J.Ball, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings on 1999-10-03?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-14 in Week 4, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Minnesota Vikings 21; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Minnesota Vikings 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 12:57) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:31) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 2:21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:08) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 56.8% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.50 total passing EPA. R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings), 72.2% completion, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +13.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
R. Cunningham (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.75 EPA): (12:57) R.Cunningham pass to R.Moss for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 21-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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