Buccaneers 3–20 Lions: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 1999

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?

J. Green (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.69 EPA): (12:52) E.Zeier pass to J.Green to DET 41 for 38 yards (C.Brown)..

Quick answer

Winner: Detroit Lions
Final score: Detroit Lions 20–3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Juwan Green
Top passer: E. Zeier
Biggest EPA play: (14:54) E.Zeier sacked at TB 30 for 0 yards (C.Claiborne). FUMBLES (C.Claiborne), RECOVERE…
Game date: 1999-10-31

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–3 on 1999-10-31. Juwan Green posted a game-high +4.01 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	0	0	0	0	3
Detroit Lions	10	7	3	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3DET 31

DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DETDetroit Lions
Q2 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
TB 29
Score
0-3
(15:00) J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:52FG
Points+3
Yard line
DET 31
Score
3-3
(12:52) M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 4:57TD
Points+6
Yard line
TB 2
Score
3-9
(4:57) S.Irvin right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q2 3:52XP
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
3-10
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 14:54TD
Points+6
Yard line
DET 70
Score
3-16
(14:54) E.Zeier sacked at TB 30 for 0 yards (C.Claiborne). FUMBLES (C.Claiborne), RECOVERED by DET-A.Aldridge at TB 21. A.Aldridge for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DETDetroit Lions
Q3 14:01XP
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
3-17
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
DETDetroit Lions
Q4 14:53FG
Points+3
Yard line
TB 32
Score
3-20
(14:53) J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
2W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
3G. Hill · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.03 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
4J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
5D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
6M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
7S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
8C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +0.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.18 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

Juwan Green — TB · Receiving

Juwan Green posted the highest total EPA (+4.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Juwan Green's top snap (+2.69 EPA): (12:52) E.Zeier pass to J.Green to DET 41 for 38 yards (C.Brown).

Biggest single play (-7.76 EPA): Another player — (14:54) E.Zeier sacked at TB 30 for 0 yards (C.Claiborne). FUMBLES (C.Claiborne), RECOVERED by DET-A.Aldridge at TB 21. A.Aldridge for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

E. Zeier led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

E. Zeier (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.95 total EPA
C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 24 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -6.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Detroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play	-0.166	+0.020
Offensive success rate	37.6%	40.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.156	-0.191
Rush EPA/play	-0.241	+0.150
Defensive EPA/play	-0.020	+0.166
Defensive success rate	59.7%	62.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Detroit Lions held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Detroit Lions: +0.02 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +1.36 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -15.40 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q2 4:57)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q3 14:54)

Field goals

Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 12:52)
Detroit Lions — unlisted player (Q4 14:53)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 29 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DET 31 (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 4:57) — (4:57) S.Irvin right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 3:52) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 70 (Q3 14:54); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 14:01) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 32 (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Detroit Lions (Q1 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 63 yards from TB 30 to DET 7. T.Fair to DET 30 for 23 yards (S.Smith). [WPA +55.2% · EPA +0.70]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) E.Zeier sacked at TB 30 for 0 yards (C.Claiborne). FUMBLES (C.Claiborne), RECOVERED by DET-A.Aldridge at TB 21. A.Aldridge for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.1% · EPA -7.76]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 3:59) — (3:59) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (R.Rice), Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.33]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) E.Zeier pass to J.Green to DET 41 for 38 yards (C.Brown). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.69]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Alstott left end to DET 1 for 5 yards (M.Carrier). FUMBLES (M.Carrier), RECOVERED by DET-C.Claiborne at DET 1. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.55]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) E.Zeier sacked at TB 30 for 0 yards (C.Claiborne). FUMBLES (C.Claiborne), RECOVERED by DET-A.Aldridge at TB 21. A.Aldridge for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.1% · EPA -7.76]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Alstott left end to DET 1 for 5 yards (M.Carrier). FUMBLES (M.Carrier), RECOVERED by DET-C.Claiborne at DET 1. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.55]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 3:59) — (3:59) M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (R.Rice), Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.33]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) E.Zeier pass to J.Green to DET 41 for 38 yards (C.Brown). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.69]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · TB 29 · Score 0-3
(15:00) J.Hanson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 12:52 · DET 31 · Score 3-3
(12:52) M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 4:57 · TB 2 · Score 3-9
(4:57) S.Irvin right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 3:52 · TB 2 · Score 3-10
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 14:54 · DET 70 · Score 3-16
(14:54) E.Zeier sacked at TB 30 for 0 yards (C.Claiborne). FUMBLES (C.Claiborne), RECOVERED by DET-A.Aldridge at TB 21. A.Aldridge for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 14:01 · TB 2 · Score 3-17
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 14:53 · TB 32 · Score 3-20
(14:53) J.Hanson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.

Key takeaways

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

Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Juwan Green (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions on 1999-10-31?

The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-3 in Week 8, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?

Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Detroit Lions 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Detroit Lions 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?

Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 14:54) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:52, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q4 14:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?

E. Zeier (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 58.0% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.95 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 41.7% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -6.84 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?

Juwan Green (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.69 EPA): (12:52) E.Zeier pass to J.Green to DET 41 for 38 yards (C.Brown)..

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions: 1999 Week 8 Recap

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