Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41–13 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 13–31 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. King
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:09) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Brooks at MIN 34.…
- Game date
- 2000-10-29
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 41–13 on 2000-10-29. S. King posted a game-high +19.87 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(10:41) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(6:42) G.Anderson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(3:48) (Shotgun) S.King pass to W.Dunn for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. alone on left side
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(12:03) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(9:53) S.King pass to D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(8:09) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Brooks at MIN 34. D.Brooks for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(3:45) M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(:26) G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
(6:31) M.Gramatica 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
(5:11) (Shotgun) S.King pass to R.Anthony for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner of end zone
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 10:41TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 9
- Score
- 0-6
(10:41) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 10:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:42FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 12
- Score
- 3-7
(6:42) G.Anderson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 3:48TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 23
- Score
- 3-13
(3:48) (Shotgun) S.King pass to W.Dunn for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. alone on left side
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 3:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 3-14
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 9-14
(12:03) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-14
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 10-20
(9:53) S.King pass to D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-21
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 8:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 69
- Score
- 10-27
(8:09) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Brooks at MIN 34. D.Brooks for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 7:58XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-28
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:45FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 28
- Score
- 10-31
(3:45) M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:26FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 19
- Score
- 13-31
(:26) G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:31FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 13-34
(6:31) M.Gramatica 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 5:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 16
- Score
- 13-40
(5:11) (Shotgun) S.King pass to R.Anthony for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner of end zone
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 5:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 13-41
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +19.87 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 2
Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play - 3
David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.43 EPA/play - 4R. Anthony · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 5
Ryan Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 6W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.95 EPA/play
- 7W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8M. Hatchette · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 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 (+19.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.
S. King's top snap (+3.45 EPA): (9:12) S.King pass to K.Johnson to MIN 17 for 35 yards (R.Tate). Penalty on MIN-R.Tate, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Biggest single play (-7.19 EPA): Another player — (8:09) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Brooks at MIN 34. D.Brooks for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 58 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -5.00 total EPA
- S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.71 EPA/play · +19.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.334 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.0% | 62.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.086 | +0.707 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.040 | +0.021 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.334 | +0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 37.7% | 56.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.33 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, -4.00 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +23.06 total EPA, 6 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
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 9 (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 10:33) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q1 6:42) — (6:42) G.Anderson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q1 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) S.King pass to W.Dunn for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. alone on left side; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 3:40) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–10. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q2 12:03) — (12:03) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 11:57) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 20 (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) S.King pass to D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:46) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 69 (Q2 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Brooks at MIN 34. D.Brooks for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 7:58) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) M.Gramatica 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) (Shotgun) S.King pass to R.Anthony for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner of end zone; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 5:05) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 75 yards from TB 30 to MIN -5. T.Walters to MIN 19 for 24 yards (J.Duncan).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 31 for -9 yards (W.Sapp). FUMBLES (W.Sapp), touched at MIN 31, RECOVERED by TB-M.Jones at MIN 14.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Brooks at MIN 34. D.Brooks for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:20) — (8:20) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter to TB 15 for 39 yards (B.Kelly).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:26) — (13:26) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter to TB 25 for 8 yards (B.Kelly).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Brooks at MIN 34. D.Brooks for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 31 for -9 yards (W.Sapp). FUMBLES (W.Sapp), touched at MIN 31, RECOVERED by TB-M.Jones at MIN 14.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:57) — (9:57) D.Culpepper pass intended for J.Davis INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at TB 20. D.Abraham to TB 25 for 5 yards (J.Davis).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 9:12) — (9:12) S.King pass to K.Johnson to MIN 17 for 35 yards (R.Tate). Penalty on MIN-R.Tate, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 10:41 · MIN 9 · Score 0-6
(10:41) S.King pass to K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 10:33 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 6:42 · TB 12 · Score 3-7
(6:42) G.Anderson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 3:48 · MIN 23 · Score 3-13
(3:48) (Shotgun) S.King pass to W.Dunn for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. alone on left side - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 3:40 · MIN 2 · Score 3-14
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 12:03 · TB 7 · Score 9-14
(12:03) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:57 · TB 2 · Score 10-14
G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 9:53 · MIN 20 · Score 10-20
(9:53) S.King pass to D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 9:46 · MIN 2 · Score 10-21
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 8:09 · TB 69 · Score 10-27
(8:09) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass intended for C.Carter INTERCEPTED by D.Brooks at MIN 34. D.Brooks for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 7:58 · MIN 2 · Score 10-28
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 3:45 · MIN 28 · Score 10-31
(3:45) M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:26 · TB 19 · Score 13-31
(:26) G.Anderson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 6:31 · MIN 8 · Score 13-34
(6:31) M.Gramatica 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 5:11 · MIN 16 · Score 13-40
(5:11) (Shotgun) S.King pass to R.Anthony for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. right corner of end zone - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 5:05 · MIN 2 · Score 13-41
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.
- S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2000-10-29?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 41-13 in Week 9, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:41) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:03) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:09) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:11) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q1 6:42, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 3:45, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:26, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 6:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -5.00 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 57.1% completion, +0.71 EPA per dropback, +19.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.45 EPA): (9:12) S.King pass to K.Johnson to MIN 17 for 35 yards (R.Tate). Penalty on MIN-R.Tate, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 7-0 Now 7-1 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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