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NFL · Week 5 · October 10, 1999 · 12 min read

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers: 1999 Week 5 Recap

Packers defeat Buccaneers 26–23 in Week 5

A.Freeman led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 23–26 Week 5 finish.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 2–3
Final 23–26
Green Bay Packers 26 3–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
23–26
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
Top passer
B. Favre
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Freeman
Game date
October 10, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • M.Alstott 14 CAR · 87 YDS · 1 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Dunn 6 REC · 41 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Dilfer 2 CAR · 19 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • A.Freeman 7 REC · 152 YDS · 2 TD +13.6 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Schroeder 7 REC · 158 YDS +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Favre 22/46 · 352 YDS · 2 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 26–23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Freeman
Top passer
B. Favre
Biggest EPA play
(11:49) T.Dilfer pass intended for B.Emanuel INTERCEPTED by T.Williams at GB 42. T.William…
Game date
1999-10-10

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26–23 on 1999-10-10. A. Freeman posted a game-high +13.62 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers013010023
Green Bay Packers103310026

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 13:05TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 19
    Score
    0-6

    (13:05) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 11:59XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 10:33FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 24
    Score
    0-10

    (10:33) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  4. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 16
    Score
    6-10

    (15:00) T.Dilfer pass to W.Dunn for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 14:53XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    7-10

    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on GB-F.Vinson, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  6. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 13:11FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 23
    Score
    10-10

    (13:11) M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  7. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 6:59FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 18
    Score
    13-10

    (6:59) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 1:01FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 31
    Score
    13-13

    (1:01) R.Longwell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 9:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 20
    Score
    13-16

    (9:00) R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  10. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 17
    Score
    16-16

    (15:00) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 6:06FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 25
    Score
    16-19

    (6:06) R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

  12. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 1:52TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 22
    Score
    22-19

    (1:52) M.Alstott up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 1:45XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    23-19

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

  14. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 1:10TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 21
    Score
    23-25

    (1:10) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-R.Barber, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  15. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q4 1:05XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    23-26

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Freeman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +13.62 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Schroeder · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.37 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +6.83 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  4. 4W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Dilfer · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.34 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Levens · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Anthony · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.09 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

A. Freeman — GB · Receiving

A. Freeman posted the highest total EPA (+13.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.

A. Freeman's top snap (+4.08 EPA): (1:10) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-R.Barber, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

Biggest single play (-6.64 EPA): Another player — (11:49) T.Dilfer pass intended for B.Emanuel INTERCEPTED by T.Williams at GB 42. T.Williams to GB 42 for no gain (B.Emanuel). PENALTY on TB-F.Middleton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at GB

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) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.34 total EPA
  • T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -11.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTampa Bay BuccaneersGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play+0.027+0.011
Offensive success rate46.3%40.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.319+0.073
Rush EPA/play+0.270-0.149
Defensive EPA/play-0.011-0.027
Defensive success rate60.0%53.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.03, Green Bay Packers +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.03 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.01 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +0.99 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +2.25 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q1 13:05)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 1:52)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q4 1:10)

Field goals

  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q1 10:33)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 13:11)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 6:59)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 1:01)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q3 9:00)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q4 6:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 19 (Q1 13:05) — (13:05) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 11:59) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 24 (Q1 10:33) — (10:33) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 16 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) T.Dilfer pass to W.Dunn for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 14:53); Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 23 (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q2 6:59) — (6:59) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 31 (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) R.Longwell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q3 9:00) — (9:00) R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 22 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) M.Alstott up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:45) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 21 (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-R.Barber, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 1:05) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — R.Longwell kicks 70 yards from GB 30 to TB 0. R.Anthony pushed ob at TB 19 for 19 yards (C.Bradford). [WPA +42.2% · EPA -0.01]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-R.Barber, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +26.6% · EPA +4.08]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to B.Schroeder pushed ob at TB 31 for 42 yards (D.Robinson). [WPA +19.2% · EPA +2.37]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) M.Alstott up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.6% · EPA +3.49]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) T.Dilfer right end pushed ob at GB 22 for 27 yards (F.Vinson). [WPA +16.5% · EPA +1.68]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:49) — (11:49) T.Dilfer pass intended for B.Emanuel INTERCEPTED by T.Williams at GB 42. T.Williams to GB 42 for no gain (B.Emanuel). PENALTY on TB-F.Middleton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at GB [WPA -5.9% · EPA -6.64]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 7:37) — (7:37) T.Dilfer pass intended for M.Alstott INTERCEPTED by J.Smith at GB 8. J.Smith to GB 10 for 2 yards (F.Middleton). FUMBLES (F.Middleton), recovered by GB-B.Williams at GB 8. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -4.50]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) B.Favre pass to C.Bradford to TB 1 for 19 yards. FUMBLES, touched at TB 1, ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback. [WPA -11.5% · EPA -4.12]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-R.Barber, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +26.6% · EPA +4.08]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 13:05 · TB 19 · Score 0-6
    (13:05) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 11:59 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  3. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 10:33 · TB 24 · Score 0-10
    (10:33) R.Longwell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · GB 16 · Score 6-10
    (15:00) T.Dilfer pass to W.Dunn for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · GB 2 · Score 7-10
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on GB-F.Vinson, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 13:11 · GB 23 · Score 10-10
    (13:11) M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 6:59 · GB 18 · Score 13-10
    (6:59) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 1:01 · TB 31 · Score 13-13
    (1:01) R.Longwell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  9. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 9:00 · TB 20 · Score 13-16
    (9:00) R.Longwell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · GB 17 · Score 16-16
    (15:00) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  11. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 6:06 · TB 25 · Score 16-19
    (6:06) R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
  12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:52 · GB 22 · Score 22-19
    (1:52) M.Alstott up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:45 · GB 2 · Score 23-19
    M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
  14. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 1:10 · TB 21 · Score 23-25
    (1:10) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-R.Barber, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  15. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 1:05 · TB 2 · Score 23-26
    R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.

Key takeaways

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

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • A. Freeman (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers on 1999-10-10?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-23 in Week 5, 1999.

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

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13, Green Bay Packers 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Green Bay Packers 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Green Bay Packers 26.

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

Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:05) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:52) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:10) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 10:33, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 13:11, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 6:59, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:01, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 6:06, 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?

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 47.8% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.34 total passing EPA. T. Dilfer (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.3% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -11.13 total passing EPA.

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

A. Freeman (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+4.08 EPA): (1:10) (Shotgun) B.Favre pass to A.Freeman for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-R.Barber, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W