Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 21–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- New York Jets 6–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Coles
- Top passer
- V. Testaverde
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber f…
- Game date
- 2000-09-24
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21–17 on 2000-09-24, overcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 10–6 halftime lead. L. Coles posted a game-high +4.43 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 21 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(7:32) M.Gramatica 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(2:14) J.Hall 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
(12:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner, fade
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(1:21) J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
(3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(2:00) V.Testaverde pass to C.Martin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:00) C.Martin pass to W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. halfback option
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:32FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 0-3
(7:32) M.Gramatica 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 2:14FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 23
- Score
- 3-3
(2:14) J.Hall 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 3-9
(12:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner, fade
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 11:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 3-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:21FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 9
- Score
- 6-10
(1:21) J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 62
- Score
- 6-16
(3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:47XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 6-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 2:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 12-17
(2:00) V.Testaverde pass to C.Martin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:54Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 20-17
(1:00) C.Martin pass to W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. halfback option
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-17
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 2
Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Passing · +3.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.33 EPA/play - 3R. Anthony · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
- 4Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5
David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 6M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 7A. Becht · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8R. Lucas · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.06 total EPA · 1 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
L. Coles — NYJ · Receiving
L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+4.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.11 EPA per play.
L. Coles's top snap (+2.57 EPA): (4:34) V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles to TB 27 for 17 yards (D.Abraham).
Biggest single play (-8.00 EPA): Another player — (3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
V. Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 45 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.71 total EPA
- S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 24 dropbacks · 29.2% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -7.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.072 | -0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.176 | -0.307 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.362 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.191 | +0.072 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 57.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.19 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 15 drives, -6.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, -14.69 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) M.Gramatica 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TB 23 (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) J.Hall 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q2 12:00) — (12:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner, fade; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 11:53) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TB 9 (Q2 1:21) — (1:21) J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 62 (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 3:47) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 15–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) V.Testaverde pass to C.Martin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q4 1:54) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TB 18 (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) C.Martin pass to W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. halfback option; New York Jets added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:52) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) M.Alstott up the middle to TB 24 for 1 yard (M.Jones). FUMBLES (M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-V.Green at TB 24. V.Green to TB 24 for no gain (M.Alstott).
- New York Jets (Q1 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 71 yards from TB 30 to NYJ -1. K.Williams to NYJ 23 for 24 yards (E.Vance).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) C.Martin pass to W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. halfback option
- New York Jets (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) S.King sacked at TB 11 for -9 yards (J.Abraham). FUMBLES (J.Abraham), touched at TB 11, RECOVERED by NYJ-B.Cox at TB 13.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:08) — (10:08) S.King pass to J.Green ran ob at NYJ 11 for 75 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) S.King sacked at TB 11 for -9 yards (J.Abraham). FUMBLES (J.Abraham), touched at TB 11, RECOVERED by NYJ-B.Cox at TB 13.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:52) — (:52) S.King pass intended for J.Green INTERCEPTED by V.Green at TB 37. V.Green to TB 20 for 17 yards (K.Johnson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 7:32 · NYJ 3 · Score 0-3
(7:32) M.Gramatica 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 2:14 · TB 23 · Score 3-3
(2:14) J.Hall 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 12:00 · NYJ 3 · Score 3-9
(12:00) S.King pass to D.Moore for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner, fade - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 11:53 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-10
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 1:21 · TB 9 · Score 6-10
(1:21) J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 3:57 · TB 62 · Score 6-16
(3:57) V.Testaverde pass intended for D.Ward INTERCEPTED by R.Barber at NYJ 37. R.Barber for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 3:47 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · TB 6 · Score 12-17
(2:00) V.Testaverde pass to C.Martin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q4 1:54 · TB 2 · Score 14-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:00 · TB 18 · Score 20-17
(1:00) C.Martin pass to W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. halfback option - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 0:52 · TB 2 · Score 21-17
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- L. Coles (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2000-09-24?
The New York Jets beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-17 in Week 4, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New York Jets 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: New York Jets 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: New York Jets 15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: New York Jets 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 3:57) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:32, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q1 2:14, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 48.9% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.71 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 29.2% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -7.36 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
L. Coles (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.57 EPA): (4:34) V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles to TB 27 for 17 yards (D.Abraham)..
Was New York Jets vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Jets won 21-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
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