Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 21–3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3–14 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. McNabb
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:21) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson to TB 48 for 18 yards (M.Caldwell).
- Game date
- 2000-12-31
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21–3 on 2000-12-31. D. McNabb posted a game-high +5.72 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 14 | 7 | 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(10:19) M.Gramatica 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(3:26) D.McNabb up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb follows blocks by Bubba Miller and Brilan Mitchell on QB draw.
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
(:17) D.McNabb pass to N.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Brown caught the pass in the deep right end zone over the outstretched reach of TB's Donnie Abraham.
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
(14:17) D.McNabb pass to J.Thomason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb fakes hand-off to FB Martin and hits Thomason in back of end zone for a TD.
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PHI 11
- Score
- 3-0
(10:19) M.Gramatica 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 3:26TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 3-6
(3:26) D.McNabb up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb follows blocks by Bubba Miller and Brilan Mitchell on QB draw.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 3:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-7
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 3-13
(:17) D.McNabb pass to N.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Brown caught the pass in the deep right end zone over the outstretched reach of TB's Donnie Abraham.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 0:12XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-14
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:17TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-20
(14:17) D.McNabb pass to J.Thomason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb fakes hand-off to FB Martin and hits Thomason in back of end zone for a TD.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-21
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +5.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 2
Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 3J. Thomason · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4T. Small · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 5
Cornelius Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 6M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8
Chandler Martin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 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
D. McNabb — PHI · Rushing
D. McNabb posted the highest total EPA (+5.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.
D. McNabb's top snap (+3.06 EPA): (3:26) D.McNabb up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb follows blocks by Bubba Miller and Brilan Mitchell on QB draw.
Biggest single play (+3.86 EPA): Another player — (5:21) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson to TB 48 for 18 yards (M.Caldwell).
Quarterback report card
D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.44 total EPA
- S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -11.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.200 | +0.028 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.5% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.310 | +0.030 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.181 | +0.081 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.028 | +0.200 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 68.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, +2.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -14.61 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
- Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PHI 11 (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) M.Gramatica 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 3:26) — (3:26) D.McNabb up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb follows blocks by Bubba Miller and Brilan Mitchell on QB draw.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 3:21) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 0:17); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:12) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q4 14:17); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 14:13) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — D.Akers kicks 79 yards from PHI 30 to TB -9. K.Williams, Touchback.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) S.King sacked at TB 16 for -9 yards (H.Douglas). FUMBLES (H.Douglas), touched at TB 16, RECOVERED by PHI-M.Mamula at TB 15. M.Mamula to TB 15 for no gain (F.Middleton).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 3:26) — (3:26) D.McNabb up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb follows blocks by Bubba Miller and Brilan Mitchell on QB draw.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) S.King pass to M.Alstott to PHI 35 for 8 yards (J.Trotter).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:17) — (:17) D.McNabb pass to N.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Brown caught the pass in the deep right end zone over the outstretched reach of TB's Donnie Abraham.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson to TB 48 for 18 yards (M.Caldwell).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) S.King sacked at TB 16 for -9 yards (H.Douglas). FUMBLES (H.Douglas), touched at TB 16, RECOVERED by PHI-M.Mamula at TB 15. M.Mamula to TB 15 for no gain (F.Middleton).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson pushed ob at 50 for 41 yards (B.Dawkins).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 3:26) — (3:26) D.McNabb up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb follows blocks by Bubba Miller and Brilan Mitchell on QB draw.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 10:19 · PHI 11 · Score 3-0
(10:19) M.Gramatica 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 3:26 · TB 5 · Score 3-6
(3:26) D.McNabb up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb follows blocks by Bubba Miller and Brilan Mitchell on QB draw. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 3:21 · TB 2 · Score 3-7
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · TB 5 · Score 3-13
(:17) D.McNabb pass to N.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Brown caught the pass in the deep right end zone over the outstretched reach of TB's Donnie Abraham. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · TB 2 · Score 3-14
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 14:17 · TB 2 · Score 3-20
(14:17) D.McNabb pass to J.Thomason for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' McNabb fakes hand-off to FB Martin and hits Thomason in back of end zone for a TD. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 14:13 · TB 2 · Score 3-21
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2000-12-31?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-3 in Week 18, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Philadelphia Eagles 14; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Philadelphia Eagles 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 3:26) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:17) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 10:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 61.5% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.44 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 45.9% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -11.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.72 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.06 EPA): (3:26) D.McNabb up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. McNabb follows blocks by Bubba Miller and Brilan Mitchell on QB draw..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
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