Buccaneers 10–6 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2001

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 67.6% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.62 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 40.9% completion, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -9.63 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.50 EPA): (1:37) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 81-J.Green ran ob at DAL 29 for 25 yards. Pass complete right sideline..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–6 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime: Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP: Buddy Johnson
Top passer: Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (3:49) 17-Q.Carter FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 42, RECOVERED by TB-21-D.Abraham at DAL 40.
Game date: 2001-09-09

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Dallas Cowboys 10–6 on 2001-09-09. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +8.62 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	0	7	0	0	10
Dallas Cowboys	3	3	0	0	0	6

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3DAL 21

+3TB 4

+3TB 28

DAL 1

+1DAL 2

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:53FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 21
Score
3-0
(7:53) 7-M.Gramatica 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 4:32FG
TST. Seder
Points+3
Yard line
TB 4
Score
3-3
(4:32) 6-T.Seder 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 12:00FG
TST. Seder
Points+3
Yard line
TB 28
Score
3-6
(12:00) 6-T.Seder 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:38TD
Buddy Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 1
Score
9-6
(12:38) 14-B.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback sneak.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:35XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
10-6
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. Grant of Dallas has a sprained right ankle and may return.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.62 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
2Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
3Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
4Rodney Thomas II · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
5Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
6Kristian Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
7T. Hambrick · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
8James Cook III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · -0.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.18 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

Buddy Johnson — TB · Passing

Buddy Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+8.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Buddy Johnson's top snap (+3.50 EPA): (1:37) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 81-J.Green ran ob at DAL 29 for 25 yards. Pass complete right sideline.

Biggest single play (-4.22 EPA): Q. Carter — (3:49) 17-Q.Carter FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 42, RECOVERED by TB-21-D.Abraham at DAL 40.

Quarterback report card

Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 37 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.62 total EPA
Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys) · 22 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -0.44 EPA/play · -9.63 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.046	-0.175
Offensive success rate	43.5%	38.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.233	-0.438
Rush EPA/play	-0.276	-0.422
Defensive EPA/play	+0.175	+0.046
Defensive success rate	61.4%	56.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -9.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -3.94 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 — Buddy Johnson (Q4 12:38)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q1 7:53)
Dallas Cowboys — T. Seder (Q1 4:32)
Dallas Cowboys — T. Seder (Q3 12:00)

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 DAL 21 (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) 7-M.Gramatica 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the TB 4 (Q1 4:32) — (4:32) 6-T.Seder 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the TB 28 (Q3 12:00) — (12:00) 6-T.Seder 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q4 12:38) — (12:38) 14-B.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback sneak.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 12:35) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. Grant of Dallas has a sprained right ankle and may return..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 17-Q.Carter pass intended for 81-R.Ismail INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Lynch at TB 10. 47-J.Lynch to TB 14 for 4 yards (83-W.McGarity). [WPA -20.9% · EPA -0.74]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 81-J.Green ran ob at DAL 29 for 25 yards. Pass complete right sideline. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +3.50]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 3:16) — (3:16) 28-W.Dunn up the middle to DAL 19 for 1 yard (60-J.Nix). FUMBLES (60-J.Nix), RECOVERED by DAL-93-P.Zellner at DAL 21. [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.16]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:49) — (3:49) 17-Q.Carter FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 42, RECOVERED by TB-21-D.Abraham at DAL 40. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -4.22]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 7:50) — 7-M.Gramatica kicks 64 yards from TB 30 to DAL 6. 80-R.Swinton to TB 17 for 77 yards (51-A.Singleton). Return left side of the field. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.82]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:49) — (3:49) 17-Q.Carter FUMBLES (Aborted) at DAL 42, RECOVERED by TB-21-D.Abraham at DAL 40. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -4.22]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 3:16) — (3:16) 28-W.Dunn up the middle to DAL 19 for 1 yard (60-J.Nix). FUMBLES (60-J.Nix), RECOVERED by DAL-93-P.Zellner at DAL 21. [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.16]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 7:50) — 7-M.Gramatica kicks 64 yards from TB 30 to DAL 6. 80-R.Swinton to TB 17 for 77 yards (51-A.Singleton). Return left side of the field. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +3.82]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 81-J.Green ran ob at DAL 29 for 25 yards. Pass complete right sideline. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +3.50]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 7:53 · DAL 21 · Score 3-0
(7:53) 7-M.Gramatica 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 4:32 · TB 4 · Score 3-3
(4:32) 6-T.Seder 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 12:00 · TB 28 · Score 3-6
(12:00) 6-T.Seder 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-95-R.Chevrier, Holder-4-M.Knorr.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 12:38 · DAL 1 · Score 9-6
(12:38) 14-B.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback sneak.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 12:35 · DAL 2 · Score 10-6
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. Grant of Dallas has a sprained right ankle and may return.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys on 2001-09-09?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Dallas Cowboys 10-6 in Week 1, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Dallas Cowboys 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Johnson (Q4 12:38) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q1 7:53, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — T. Seder (Q1 4:32, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — T. Seder (Q3 12:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 67.6% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.62 total passing EPA. Q. Carter (Dallas Cowboys), 40.9% completion, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -9.63 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.50 EPA): (1:37) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 81-J.Green ran ob at DAL 29 for 25 yards. Pass complete right sideline..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 10-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Now 1-0 W

Dallas Cowboys

Now 0-1 L

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