Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41–14 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 0–34 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Buddy Johnson
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:47) 14-B.Johnson pass to 22-A.Stecker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. screen beats the blitz.
- Game date
- 2001-10-28
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 41–14 on 2001-10-28. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +13.85 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 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 27 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(1:41) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(9:07) 40-M.Alstott left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(3:47) 14-B.Johnson pass to 22-A.Stecker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. screen beats the blitz.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(:17) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(12:25) 7-M.Gramatica 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(10:14) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(6:35) 30-T.Prentice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(2:23) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. PENALTY on TB-67-K.Walker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. penalty occurred after scoring play, enforced on kickoff
(6:05) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. post pattern right
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:41TD MAM. AlstottPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 0-6
(1:41) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:35XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:07TD MAM. AlstottPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 6
- Score
- 0-13
(9:07) 40-M.Alstott left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:00XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:47TD ASA. SteckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 0-20
(3:47) 14-B.Johnson pass to 22-A.Stecker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. screen beats the blitz.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:34XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-21
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:17TD David MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 5
- Score
- 0-27
(:17) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:13TD MGM. GramaticaPoints+7
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 0-28
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 12:25FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 26
- Score
- 0-31
(12:25) 7-M.Gramatica 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 10:14FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 0-34
(10:14) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:35TD TPT. PrenticePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 6-34
(6:35) 30-T.Prentice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:28Safety DCD. CulpepperPoints+2
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 8-34
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:23TD MAM. AlstottPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 10
- Score
- 8-40
(2:23) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:18XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 8-41
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. PENALTY on TB-67-K.Walker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. penalty occurred after scoring play, enforced on kickoff
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:05TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 25
- Score
- 14-41
(6:05) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. post pattern right
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +13.85 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 2A. Stecker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.02 EPA/play
- 3M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +4.93 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4Riley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +4.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 6
Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 7D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +3.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 8David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 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 (+13.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
Buddy Johnson's top snap (+4.80 EPA): (3:47) 14-B.Johnson pass to 22-A.Stecker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. screen beats the blitz.
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) · 35 dropbacks · 37.1% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.56 total EPA
- Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 26 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +0.53 EPA/play · +13.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.089 | +0.230 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.4% | 53.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.120 | +0.634 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.149 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.230 | +0.089 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.5% | 68.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.23 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -6.20 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +19.77 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Stecker (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — David Moore (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — T. Prentice
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott
- Minnesota Vikings — Riley Moss (D. Culpepper pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 1:35) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 27–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 6 (Q2 9:07) — (9:07) 40-M.Alstott left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:00) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 35 (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) 14-B.Johnson pass to 22-A.Stecker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. screen beats the blitz.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:34) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 5 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:13) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q3 12:25) — (12:25) 7-M.Gramatica 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q3 10:14) — (10:14) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) 30-T.Prentice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q3 6:28) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q3 2:23) — (2:23) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 2:18).
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 25 (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. post pattern right.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) 14-B.Johnson right guard to MIN 36 for 3 yards (52-K.Wong).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 13:31) — (13:31) 14-B.Johnson pass to 85-R.Anthony pushed ob at TB 16 for 13 yards (25-E.Kelly). right side
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 6:04) — (6:04) 40-M.Alstott left tackle to MIN 39 for no gain (58-E.McDaniel).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass incomplete to 19-K.Johnson (20-K.Wright).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:20) — (12:20) 40-M.Alstott up the middle to TB 21 for -2 yards (58-E.McDaniel).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) 14-B.Johnson pass to 22-A.Stecker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. screen beats the blitz.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. post pattern right
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:58) — 1-G.Anderson kicks 64 yards from MIN 30 to TB 6. 26-D.Smith to TB 19 for 13 yards (50-P.Chukwurah). FUMBLES (50-P.Chukwurah), touched at TB 19, RECOVERED by MIN-81-C.Walsh at TB 19. 81-C.Walsh to TB 1
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) 11-D.Culpepper pass incomplete to 84-R.Moss. PENALTY on TB-25-B.Kelly, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at TB 40 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 1:41 · MIN 3 · Score 0-6
(1:41) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 1:35 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 9:07 · MIN 6 · Score 0-13
(9:07) 40-M.Alstott left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 9:00 · MIN 2 · Score 0-14
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 3:47 · MIN 35 · Score 0-20
(3:47) 14-B.Johnson pass to 22-A.Stecker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. screen beats the blitz. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 3:34 · MIN 2 · Score 0-21
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:17 · MIN 5 · Score 0-27
(:17) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+7) — Q2 0:13 · MIN 2 · Score 0-28
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 12:25 · MIN 26 · Score 0-31
(12:25) 7-M.Gramatica 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 10:14 · MIN 30 · Score 0-34
(10:14) 7-M.Gramatica 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 6:35 · TB 1 · Score 6-34
(6:35) 30-T.Prentice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q3 6:28 · TB 2 · Score 8-34
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-D.Culpepper rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 2:23 · MIN 10 · Score 8-40
(2:23) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 2:18 · MIN 2 · Score 8-41
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-84-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals. PENALTY on TB-67-K.Walker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. penalty occurred after scoring play, en - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 6:05 · TB 25 · Score 14-41
(6:05) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 84-R.Moss for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. post pattern right
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.
- Buddy Johnson (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 2001-10-28?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 41-14 in Week 7, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 8, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q1 1:41) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q2 9:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Stecker (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 3:47) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Moore (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 0:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — T. Prentice (Q3 6:35) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q3 2:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Moss (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 6:05) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 12:25, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 10:14, 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), 37.1% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.56 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 69.2% completion, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +13.85 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+4.80 EPA): (3:47) 14-B.Johnson pass to 22-A.Stecker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. screen beats the blitz..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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