Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 20–16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Culpepper
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 38. 2…
- Game date
- 2001-09-30
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–16 on 2001-09-30. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +12.93 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(7:39) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(:47) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(3:01) 1-G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(:19) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(7:02) 7-M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(1:48) 1-G.Anderson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(12:44) 28-W.Dunn left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(1:08) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:39FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 3-0
(7:39) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:47TD CCC. CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 13
- Score
- 3-6
(:47) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:44XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:01FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 3-10
(3:01) 1-G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:19FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 6-10
(:19) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:02FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 9-10
(7:02) 7-M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:48FG GAG. AndersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 9-13
(1:48) 1-G.Anderson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:44TD WDW. DunnPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 15-13
(12:44) 28-W.Dunn left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:40XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 16-13
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:08TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 16-19
(1:08) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:03XP GAG. AndersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 16-20
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +12.93 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2
Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.07 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 3W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 4B. Chamberlain · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 6
Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 7M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 8M. Bennett · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 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
D. Culpepper — MIN · Passing
D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+12.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
D. Culpepper's top snap (-5.09 EPA): (9:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 38. 20-R.Barber to 50 for 12 yards (80-C.Carter).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +12.93 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.099 | +0.107 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.2% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.014 | +0.259 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.291 | -0.194 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.099 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 47.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.10, Minnesota Vikings +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.10 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, +8.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 8 drives, +6.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Carter (D. Culpepper pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — W. Dunn
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Culpepper
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Anderson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 6 (Q1 7:39) — (7:39) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 13 (Q1 0:47) — (:47) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 0:44) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 1-G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q3 7:02) — (7:02) 7-M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (Q3 1:48) — (1:48) 1-G.Anderson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) 28-W.Dunn left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 12:40) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 1:03) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 25-E.Kelly at MIN 3. 25-E.Kelly to MIN 5 for 2 yards (19-K.Johnson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 38. 20-R.Barber to 50 for 12 yards (80-C.Carter).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-B.Chamberlain pushed ob at TB 3 for 37 yards (34-D.Jackson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss ran ob at TB 2 for 39 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson to MIN 32 for 21 yards (27-K.Thibodeaux).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 38. 20-R.Barber to 50 for 12 yards (80-C.Carter).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 12:01) — (12:01) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 87-B.Chamberlain INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 45. 55-D.Brooks to TB 47 for 2 yards (87-B.Chamberlain).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss ran ob at TB 2 for 39 yards.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 87-B.Chamberlain pushed ob at TB 3 for 37 yards (34-D.Jackson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 7:39 · MIN 6 · Score 3-0
(7:39) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 0:47 · TB 13 · Score 3-6
(:47) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 80-C.Carter for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:44 · TB 2 · Score 3-7
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 3:01 · TB 6 · Score 3-10
(3:01) 1-G.Anderson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:19 · MIN 7 · Score 6-10
(:19) 7-M.Gramatica 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 7:02 · MIN 30 · Score 9-10
(7:02) 7-M.Gramatica 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 1:48 · TB 11 · Score 9-13
(1:48) 1-G.Anderson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 12:44 · MIN 6 · Score 15-13
(12:44) 28-W.Dunn left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 12:40 · MIN 2 · Score 16-13
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:08 · TB 8 · Score 16-19
(1:08) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:03 · TB 2 · Score 16-20
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-17-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.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2001-09-30?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-16 in Week 3, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16, Minnesota Vikings 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Carter (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 0:47) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — W. Dunn (Q4 12:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q4 1:08) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q1 7:39, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q2 3:01, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 0:19, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 7:02, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Anderson (Q3 1:48, 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?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 60.0% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +12.93 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.6% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (-5.09 EPA): (9:03) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 80-C.Carter INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 38. 20-R.Barber to 50 for 12 yards (80-C.Carter)..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Minnesota Vikings won 20-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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