Buccaneers 17–20 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 20–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Tied 7–7 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Anthony
Top passer: S. King
Biggest EPA play: (3:57) (Shotgun) S.King to TB 49 for -5 yards (B.Smith). FUMBLES (B.Smith), and recovers a…
Game date: 2000-10-01

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–17 on 2000-10-01. R. Anthony posted a game-high +4.02 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	7	0	0	10	0	17
Washington Commanders	0	7	3	7	3	20

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

TB 50

+3TB 11

WAS 46

+3WAS 24

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 3:29TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
6-0
(3:29) M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:38XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
7-0
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:07TD
Points+6
Yard line
TB 50
Score
7-6
(5:07) S.Davis right end for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:14XP
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
7-7
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:23FG
Points+3
Yard line
TB 11
Score
7-10
(13:23) M.Husted 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 7:33TD
Points+6
Yard line
TB 8
Score
7-16
(7:33) B.Johnson pass to L.Centers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:57XP
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
7-17
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 3:57TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 46
Score
13-17
(3:57) (Shotgun) S.King to TB 49 for -5 yards (B.Smith). FUMBLES (B.Smith), and recovers at TB 49. S.King pass to R.Anthony for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:00XP
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
14-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:05FG
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
17-17
(:05) M.Gramatica 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
WASWashington Commanders
OT 10:55FG
Points+3
Yard line
TB 2
Score
17-20
(10:55) M.Husted 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Anthony · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
2L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
3S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
4A. Connell · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
5M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
6David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
7S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8I. Fryar · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.07 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

R. Anthony — TB · Receiving

R. Anthony posted the highest total EPA (+4.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.

R. Anthony's top snap (+5.89 EPA): (3:57) (Shotgun) S.King to TB 49 for -5 yards (B.Smith). FUMBLES (B.Smith), and recovers at TB 49. S.King pass to R.Anthony for 46 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) · 46 dropbacks · 41.3% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.81 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.077	-0.069
Offensive success rate	40.2%	38.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.051	-0.173
Rush EPA/play	-0.215	-0.116
Defensive EPA/play	+0.069	+0.077
Defensive success rate	61.5%	59.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.08, Washington Commanders -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 16 drives, -7.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 16 drives, -6.63 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 3:29)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q2 5:07)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q4 7:33)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 3:57)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q3 13:23)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player (Q4 0:05)
Washington Commanders — unlisted player (OT 10:55)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 1:38) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 50 (Q2 5:07) — (5:07) S.Davis right end for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 3:14) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (Q3 13:23) — (13:23) M.Husted 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) B.Johnson pass to L.Centers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 3:57) — M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 46 (Q4 3:57); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 2:00) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) M.Gramatica 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..

Overtime: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 2 (OT 10:55) — (10:55) M.Husted 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 70 yards from TB 30 to end zone, Touchback. [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.00]
Washington Commanders (OT 15:00) — (15:00) T.Barnhardt punts 52 yards to TB 13, Center-J.Zelenka. J.Green to TB 14 for 1 yard (E.Mason). [WPA +22.4% · EPA +1.04]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Gramatica 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (D.Terrell), Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. Penalty on TB, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -3.26]
Washington Commanders (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 25 for -9 yards (A.McFarland). FUMBLES (A.McFarland), RECOVERED by TB-D.Robinson at WAS 25. D.Robinson to WAS 25 for no gain (B.Johnson). [WPA -16.8% · EPA -4.79]
Washington Commanders (Q2 5:07) — (5:07) S.Davis right end for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +4.74]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) (Shotgun) S.King to TB 49 for -5 yards (B.Smith). FUMBLES (B.Smith), and recovers at TB 49. S.King pass to R.Anthony for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.7% · EPA +5.89]
Washington Commanders (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 25 for -9 yards (A.McFarland). FUMBLES (A.McFarland), RECOVERED by TB-D.Robinson at WAS 25. D.Robinson to WAS 25 for no gain (B.Johnson). [WPA -16.8% · EPA -4.79]
Washington Commanders (Q2 5:07) — (5:07) S.Davis right end for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +4.74]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Gramatica 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (D.Terrell), Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. Penalty on TB, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -17.1% · EPA -3.26]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 3:29 · WAS 2 · Score 6-0
(3:29) M.Alstott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 1:38 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 5:07 · TB 50 · Score 7-6
(5:07) S.Davis right end for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 3:14 · TB 2 · Score 7-7
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 13:23 · TB 11 · Score 7-10
(13:23) M.Husted 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 7:33 · TB 8 · Score 7-16
(7:33) B.Johnson pass to L.Centers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 3:57 · TB 2 · Score 7-17
M.Husted extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 3:57 · WAS 46 · Score 13-17
(3:57) (Shotgun) S.King to TB 49 for -5 yards (B.Smith). FUMBLES (B.Smith), and recovers at TB 49. S.King pass to R.Anthony for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 2:00 · WAS 2 · Score 14-17
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · WAS 24 · Score 17-17
(:05) M.Gramatica 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — OT 10:55 · TB 2 · Score 17-20
(10:55) M.Husted 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

Key takeaways

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

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
R. Anthony (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders on 2000-10-01?

The Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-17 in Week 5, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Washington Commanders 7; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Washington Commanders 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:29) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:07) Washington Commanders touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 7:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:57) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q3 13:23, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (OT 10:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?

S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 41.3% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.81 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Washington Commanders), 55.6% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.22 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?

R. Anthony (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.89 EPA): (3:57) (Shotgun) S.King to TB 49 for -5 yards (B.Smith). FUMBLES (B.Smith), and recovers at TB 49. S.King pass to R.Anthony for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

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