Buccaneers 16–13 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2001

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

K. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.59 EPA): (13:45) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson pushed ob at CIN 21 for 34 yards (33-J.Armour)..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16–13 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–3 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kisean Johnson
Top passer: J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play: (9:25) 8-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 20-R.Barber, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by TB-8…
Game date: 2001-12-02

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16–13 on 2001-12-02. Kisean Johnson posted a game-high +5.60 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	0	7	3	3	3	16
Cincinnati Bengals	3	0	0	10	0	13

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

TB 71

+1CIN 2

+3CIN 20

+3CIN 30

+3TB 23

+3CIN 3

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:54FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
TB 5
Score
0-3
(6:54) 5-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:25TD
TYT. Yoder
Points+6
Yard line
TB 71
Score
6-3
(9:25) 8-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 20-R.Barber, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by TB-80-T.Yoder at CIN 11. 80-T.Yoder for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:17XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-3
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:59FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 20
Score
10-3
(11:59) 7-M.Gramatica 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:35FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 30
Score
13-3
(12:35) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:35FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
TB 23
Score
13-6
(4:35) 5-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:15TD
CDC. Dillon
Points+6
Yard line
TB 6
Score
13-12
(:15) 3-J.Kitna pass to 28-C.Dillon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:08XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
13-13
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
OT 9:58FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 3
Score
16-13
(9:58) 7-M.Gramatica 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
2David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
3Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
4Juwan Green · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
5Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.38 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
6C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
7B. Bennett · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
8P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.08 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

Kisean Johnson — TB · Receiving

Kisean Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+5.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.

Kisean Johnson's top snap (+2.59 EPA): (13:45) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson pushed ob at CIN 21 for 34 yards (33-J.Armour).

Biggest single play (-6.01 EPA): Nick Harris — (9:25) 8-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 20-R.Barber, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by TB-80-T.Yoder at CIN 11. 80-T.Yoder for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 44 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -6.02 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.072	-0.147
Offensive success rate	44.2%	43.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.055	-0.137
Rush EPA/play	-0.207	-0.130
Defensive EPA/play	+0.147	+0.072
Defensive success rate	56.6%	55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -12.17 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -6.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Yoder (Q2 9:25)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 0:15)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers (Q1 6:54)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q3 11:59)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q4 12:35)
Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers (Q4 4:35)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (OT 9:58)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) 5-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 71 (Q2 9:25); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 9:17) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q3 11:59) — (11:59) 7-M.Gramatica 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CIN 30 (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TB 23 (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 5-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 3-J.Kitna pass to 28-C.Dillon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:08) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..

Overtime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CIN 3 (OT 9:58) — (9:58) 7-M.Gramatica 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 10:48) — (10:48) 14-B.Johnson sacked at CIN 35 for -5 yards (56-B.Simmons). [WPA -74.5% · EPA -1.73]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 10:15) — (10:15) Penalty on TB, Delay of Game, declined. [WPA +53.5% · EPA +0.00]
Cincinnati Bengals (OT 10:04) — (10:04) 28-C.Dillon right guard to CIN 4 for no gain (47-J.Lynch). FUMBLES (47-J.Lynch), RECOVERED by TB-47-J.Lynch at CIN 3. 47-J.Lynch to CIN 3 for no gain (73-R.Webb). [WPA -28.8% · EPA -2.29]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 3-J.Kitna pass to 28-C.Dillon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. [WPA +25.9% · EPA +3.08]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson to CIN 47 for 12 yards (42-C.Carter). [WPA +19.4% · EPA +2.00]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:25) — (9:25) 8-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 20-R.Barber, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by TB-80-T.Yoder at CIN 11. 80-T.Yoder for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.8% · EPA -6.01]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 40-M.Alstott to CIN 20 for 8 yards (23-R.Bean). FUMBLES (23-R.Bean), RECOVERED by CIN-42-C.Carter at CIN 18. 42-C.Carter to CIN 30 for 12 yards (87-F.Murphy). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -4.17]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) 7-M.Gramatica 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.18]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 3-J.Kitna pass to 28-C.Dillon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. [WPA +25.9% · EPA +3.08]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 6:54 · TB 5 · Score 0-3
(6:54) 5-N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 9:25 · TB 71 · Score 6-3
(9:25) 8-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 20-R.Barber, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by TB-80-T.Yoder at CIN 11. 80-T.Yoder for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 9:17 · CIN 2 · Score 7-3
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 11:59 · CIN 20 · Score 10-3
(11:59) 7-M.Gramatica 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 12:35 · CIN 30 · Score 13-3
(12:35) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 4:35 · TB 23 · Score 13-6
(4:35) 5-N.Rackers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 0:15 · TB 6 · Score 13-12
(:15) 3-J.Kitna pass to 28-C.Dillon for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 0:08 · TB 2 · Score 13-13
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — OT 9:58 · CIN 3 · Score 16-13
(9:58) 7-M.Gramatica 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Kisean Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2001-12-02?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16-13 in Week 12, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16, Cincinnati Bengals 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Yoder (Q2 9:25) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 0:15) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 6:54, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 11:59, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 12:35, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 4:35, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (OT 9:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 43.2% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -6.02 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 60.5% completion, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.38 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Kisean Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.59 EPA): (13:45) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson pushed ob at CIN 21 for 34 yards (33-J.Armour)..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

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