Cowboys 7–27 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–7 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Dallas Cowboys 0–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: W. Dunn
Top passer: T. Aikman
Biggest EPA play: (10:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2000-12-03

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Dallas Cowboys 27–7 on 2000-12-03. W. Dunn posted a game-high +12.17 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Dallas Cowboys	0	0	7	0	0	7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	17	3	0	7	0	27

Scoring Map

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

DALDallas Cowboys

+3DAL 10

DAL 70

TB 4

+1TB 2

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 13:55FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 10
Score
0-3
(13:55) M.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 10:53TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 70
Score
0-9
(10:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 10:39XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 3:16TD
Points+6
Yard line
TB 94
Score
0-16
(3:16) T.Aikman pass intended for C.Warren INTERCEPTED by B.Kelly at DAL 9. B.Kelly for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 3:07XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
0-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:42FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
0-20
(10:42) M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:04TD
Points+6
Yard line
TB 4
Score
6-20
(6:04) E.Smith up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. draw play
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 5:58XP
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
7-20
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 8:02TD
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
7-26
(8:02) W.Dunn left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:54XP
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
7-27
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +12.17 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
2Michael Wiley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
3Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
4J. McKnight · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
5W. McGarity · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
6D. LaFleur · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
7W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
8Elerson G. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 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 · Rushing

W. Dunn posted the highest total EPA (+12.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.

W. Dunn's top snap (+5.78 EPA): (10:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

T. Aikman led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.66 total EPA
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 20 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Dallas Cowboys	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.112	+0.137
Offensive success rate	44.7%	45.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.124	+0.055
Rush EPA/play	-0.092	+0.230
Defensive EPA/play	-0.137	+0.112
Defensive success rate	54.1%	55.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Dallas Cowboys: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.14 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -9.55 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +10.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q1 10:53)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q1 3:16)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 6:04)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 8:02)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q1 13:55)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q2 10:42)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q1 13:55) — (13:55) M.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 70 (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 10:39) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 94 (Q1 3:16) — (3:16) T.Aikman pass intended for C.Warren INTERCEPTED by B.Kelly at DAL 9. B.Kelly for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 3:07) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q3 6:04) — (6:04) E.Smith up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. draw play; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 5:58) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) W.Dunn left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 7:54) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 59 yards from TB 30 to DAL 11. J.Tucker MUFFS catch, touched at DAL 11, RECOVERED by TB-D.Jackson at DAL 10. D.Jackson to DAL 10 for no gain (J.Tucker). [WPA +34.1% · EPA -4.74]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +5.78]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:33) — (14:33) E.Smith up the middle to TB 12 for -1 yards (D.Brooks). FUMBLES (D.Brooks), RECOVERED by TB-B.Kelly at TB 12. B.Kelly to TB 12 for no gain (E.Smith). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.72]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:16) — (3:16) T.Aikman pass intended for C.Warren INTERCEPTED by B.Kelly at DAL 9. B.Kelly for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.9% · EPA -5.23]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 6:29) — (6:29) T.Aikman sacked at TB 37 for -7 yards (C.Ahanotu). FUMBLES (C.Ahanotu), touched at TB 37, RECOVERED by TB-W.Sapp at TB 36. W.Sapp to TB 36 for no gain (T.Aikman). [WPA -4.8% · EPA -4.57]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +5.78]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:16) — (3:16) T.Aikman pass intended for C.Warren INTERCEPTED by B.Kelly at DAL 9. B.Kelly for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.9% · EPA -5.23]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 59 yards from TB 30 to DAL 11. J.Tucker MUFFS catch, touched at DAL 11, RECOVERED by TB-D.Jackson at DAL 10. D.Jackson to DAL 10 for no gain (J.Tucker). [WPA +34.1% · EPA -4.74]
Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:33) — (14:33) E.Smith up the middle to TB 12 for -1 yards (D.Brooks). FUMBLES (D.Brooks), RECOVERED by TB-B.Kelly at TB 12. B.Kelly to TB 12 for no gain (E.Smith). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.72]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 13:55 · DAL 10 · Score 0-3
(13:55) M.Gramatica 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 10:53 · DAL 70 · Score 0-9
(10:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 10:39 · DAL 2 · Score 0-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 3:16 · TB 94 · Score 0-16
(3:16) T.Aikman pass intended for C.Warren INTERCEPTED by B.Kelly at DAL 9. B.Kelly for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 3:07 · DAL 2 · Score 0-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 10:42 · DAL 7 · Score 0-20
(10:42) M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 6:04 · TB 4 · Score 6-20
(6:04) E.Smith up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. draw play
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 5:58 · TB 2 · Score 7-20
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 8:02 · DAL 4 · Score 7-26
(8:02) W.Dunn left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:54 · DAL 2 · Score 7-27
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 Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2000-12-03?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-7 in Week 14, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: Dallas Cowboys 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17; Q2: Dallas Cowboys 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Dallas Cowboys 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Dallas Cowboys 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Dallas Cowboys 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:16) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:04) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 13:55, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 10:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 45.7% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.66 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 45.0% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.10 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

W. Dunn (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.17 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+5.78 EPA): (10:53) W.Dunn left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W

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