Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14–13 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 3–0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Emanuel
- Top passer
- S. King
- Biggest EPA play
- M.Gramatica kicks 70 yards from TB 30 to WAS 0. B.Mitchell for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2000-01-15
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Washington Commanders 14–13 on 2000-01-15, overcoming Washington Commanders's 3–0 halftime lead. B. Emanuel posted a game-high +3.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders(6:23) B.Conway 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
M.Gramatica kicks 70 yards from TB 30 to WAS 0. B.Mitchell for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
(9:51) B.Conway 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
(5:06) M.Alstott left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(13:21) S.King pass to J.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on WAS-J.Francis, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 6:23FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 3-0
(6:23) B.Conway 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 30
- Score
- 9-0
M.Gramatica kicks 70 yards from TB 30 to WAS 0. B.Mitchell for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 14:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-0
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 9:51FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 30
- Score
- 13-0
(9:51) B.Conway 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:06TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 13-6
(5:06) M.Alstott left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 13-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:21TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 13-13
(13:21) S.King pass to J.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 13-14
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on WAS-J.Francis, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Emanuel · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 2
Jordan Davis · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play - 3
David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 4A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 5Shaquan Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7S. Hicks · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.06 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
B. Emanuel — TB · Receiving
B. Emanuel posted the highest total EPA (+3.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.68 EPA per play.
B. Emanuel's top snap (+2.00 EPA): (11:58) S.King pass to B.Emanuel pushed ob at TB 35 for 30 yards (L.Evans).
Biggest single play (+7.15 EPA): Another player — M.Gramatica kicks 70 yards from TB 30 to WAS 0. B.Mitchell for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. King led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.07 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -13.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.122 | -0.117 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.1% | 31.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.372 | -0.097 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.391 | -0.396 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.117 | +0.122 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.6% | 67.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.12, Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, -10.08 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -9.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
- Washington Commanders — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q2 6:23) — (6:23) B.Conway 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 30 (Q3 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 70 yards from TB 30 to WAS 0. B.Mitchell for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 14:41) — B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 30 (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) B.Conway 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 5:06) — (5:06) M.Alstott left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 2:03) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) S.King pass to J.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 7:29).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — B.Conway kicks 59 yards from WAS 30 to TB 11. W.Dunn to TB 24 for 13 yards (E.Mason, L.Centers).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Field Goal formation) B.Johnson Aborted. D.Turk FUMBLES at TB 43, recovered by WAS-B.Johnson at TB 43. B.Johnson to TB 43 for no gain (F.Young).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 70 yards from TB 30 to WAS 0. B.Mitchell for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 32 for -12 yards (S.White). FUMBLES (S.White), RECOVERED by TB-W.Sapp at WAS 32. W.Sapp to WAS 32 for no gain (S.Alexander).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) M.Alstott right tackle to WAS 3 for 5 yards (J.Francis, M.Coleman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 70 yards from TB 30 to WAS 0. B.Mitchell for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 32 for -12 yards (S.White). FUMBLES (S.White), RECOVERED by TB-W.Sapp at WAS 32. W.Sapp to WAS 32 for no gain (S.Alexander).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) S.King pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by D.Green at TB 48. D.Green pushed ob at TB 36 for 12 yards (J.Green).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 5:55) — (5:55) B.Johnson sacked at TB 43 for -8 yards (W.Sapp).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 6:23 · TB 10 · Score 3-0
(6:23) B.Conway 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · TB 30 · Score 9-0
M.Gramatica kicks 70 yards from TB 30 to WAS 0. B.Mitchell for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 14:41 · TB 2 · Score 10-0
B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 9:51 · TB 30 · Score 13-0
(9:51) B.Conway 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Turk, Holder-B.Johnson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 5:06 · WAS 2 · Score 13-6
(5:06) M.Alstott left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 2:03 · WAS 2 · Score 13-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 13:21 · WAS 1 · Score 13-13
(13:21) S.King pass to J.Davis for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:29 · WAS 2 · Score 13-14
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. PENALTY on WAS-J.Francis, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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.
- B. Emanuel (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2000-01-15?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Washington Commanders 14-13 in Wild Card, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Washington Commanders 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:06) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:21) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q2 6:23, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 42.9% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.07 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 57.1% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -13.01 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Emanuel (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.00 EPA): (11:58) S.King pass to B.Emanuel pushed ob at TB 35 for 30 yards (L.Evans)..
Was Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 14-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
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