Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 30–23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–17 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. King
- Top passer
- S. King
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:23) G.Anderson 51 yard field goal is BLOCKED (W.Sapp), Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berge…
- Game date
- 2000-10-09
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30–23 on 2000-10-09. S. King posted a game-high +12.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(14:45) D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(4:07) (Shotgun) S.King up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(12:17) G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(11:16) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.Davis for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(1:09) M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(11:15) G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(8:15) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(:48) M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(12:23) G.Anderson 51 yard field goal is BLOCKED (W.Sapp), Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger, RECOVERED by TB-D.Abraham at TB 47. D.Abraham for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(8:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(1:02) G.Anderson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 14:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 27
- Score
- 0-6
(14:45) D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 14:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:07TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 6-7
(4:07) (Shotgun) S.King up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 4:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 7-10
(12:17) G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 26
- Score
- 7-16
(11:16) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.Davis for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:09FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 10-17
(1:09) M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 11:15FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 25
- Score
- 10-20
(11:15) G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 8:15FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 14
- Score
- 13-20
(8:15) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:48FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 17
- Score
- 16-20
(:48) M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 34
- Score
- 22-20
(12:23) G.Anderson 51 yard field goal is BLOCKED (W.Sapp), Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger, RECOVERED by TB-D.Abraham at TB 47. D.Abraham for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 23-20
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 42
- Score
- 23-26
(8:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 8:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 23-27
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 23-30
(1:02) G.Anderson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +12.78 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +9.30 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.59 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play - 5
Jordan Davis · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play - 6C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 7
David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 8S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 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
S. King — TB · Passing
S. King posted the highest total EPA (+12.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
S. King's top snap (+3.86 EPA): (6:02) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson to MIN 21 for 27 yards (K.Wright).
Biggest single play (-7.62 EPA): Another player — (12:23) G.Anderson 51 yard field goal is BLOCKED (W.Sapp), Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger, RECOVERED by TB-D.Abraham at TB 47. D.Abraham for 53 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) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.78 total EPA
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +9.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.235 | +0.332 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.400 | -0.265 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 56.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.03, Minnesota Vikings +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +1.84 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -2.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 27 (Q1 14:45) — (14:45) D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 14:36) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q1 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) S.King up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:01) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 26 (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.Davis for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 11:11) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q3 11:15) — (11:15) G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 14 (Q3 8:15) — (8:15) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q3 0:48) — (:48) M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 34 (Q4 12:23); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 12:13) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 42 (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 8:42) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 1 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) G.Anderson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 15:00) — M.Berger kicks 72 yards from MIN 30 to TB -2. A.Stecker to TB 16 for 18 yards (C.Sauer, H.Morrow).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:23) — (12:23) G.Anderson 51 yard field goal is BLOCKED (W.Sapp), Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger, RECOVERED by TB-D.Abraham at TB 47. D.Abraham for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) M.Berger punts 51 yards to TB 31, Center-M.Palmer. A.Hastings to TB 41 for 10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-H.Morrow at TB 39. Penalty on TB, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter to TB 42 for 20 yards (R.Barber).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:23) — (12:23) G.Anderson 51 yard field goal is BLOCKED (W.Sapp), Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger, RECOVERED by TB-D.Abraham at TB 47. D.Abraham for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) M.Berger punts 51 yards to TB 31, Center-M.Palmer. A.Hastings to TB 41 for 10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-H.Morrow at TB 39. Penalty on TB, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 28, RECOVERED by TB-J.Lynch at TB 26. J.Lynch to TB 26 for no gain (Team).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:14) — M.Berger kicks 69 yards from MIN 30 to TB 1. A.Stecker to TB 27 for 26 yards (M.Berger). FUMBLES (M.Berger), RECOVERED by MIN-M.Williams at TB 27. M.Williams to TB 27 for no gain (Team). Penalty on TB
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 14:45 · TB 27 · Score 0-6
(14:45) D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 14:36 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 4:07 · MIN 11 · Score 6-7
(4:07) (Shotgun) S.King up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 4:01 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 12:17 · TB 20 · Score 7-10
(12:17) G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:16 · TB 26 · Score 7-16
(11:16) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to J.Davis for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:11 · TB 2 · Score 7-17
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 1:09 · MIN 4 · Score 10-17
(1:09) M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 11:15 · TB 25 · Score 10-20
(11:15) G.Anderson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 8:15 · MIN 14 · Score 13-20
(8:15) M.Gramatica 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 0:48 · MIN 17 · Score 16-20
(:48) M.Gramatica 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 12:23 · TB 34 · Score 22-20
(12:23) G.Anderson 51 yard field goal is BLOCKED (W.Sapp), Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger, RECOVERED by TB-D.Abraham at TB 47. D.Abraham for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 12:13 · MIN 2 · Score 23-20
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 8:50 · TB 42 · Score 23-26
(8:50) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 8:42 · TB 2 · Score 23-27
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 1:02 · TB 1 · Score 23-30
(1:02) G.Anderson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2000-10-09?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-23 in Week 6, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Minnesota Vikings 10; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Minnesota Vikings 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 14:45) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 4:07) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:16) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:50) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:17, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:09, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q3 11:15, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 8:15, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 0:48, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 57.8% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.78 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 53.6% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +9.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+3.86 EPA): (6:02) (Shotgun) S.King pass to K.Johnson to MIN 21 for 27 yards (K.Wright)..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
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