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NFL · Week 2 · September 15, 2002 · 12 min read

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2002 Week 2 Recap

Buccaneers defeat Ravens 25–0 in Week 2

Buddy Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Buccaneers prevailed in a 25–0 Week 2 finish.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25 1–1 Winner
Final 25–0
Baltimore Ravens 0 0–2
Winner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score
25–0
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13–0 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
C. Redman
FantasyHQ MVP
Buddy Johnson
Game date
September 15, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • Buddy Johnson
    Buddy Johnson 24/34 · 205 YDS +9.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 3 REC · 47 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Michael Pittman
    Michael Pittman 6 REC · 58 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Calvin Taylor Jr.
    Calvin Taylor Jr. 2 CAR · 2 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Stokley 4 REC · 57 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jourdan Lewis
    Jourdan Lewis 5 REC · 38 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25–0 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13–0 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Buddy Johnson
Top passer
C. Redman
Biggest EPA play
(1:34) 7-C.Redman pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 3. 55-D.Bro…
Game date
2002-09-15

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Baltimore Ravens 25–0 on 2002-09-15. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +9.52 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers10357025
Baltimore Ravens000000

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 7:50FG
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 17
    Score
    3-0

    (7:50) 7-M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.

  2. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 2:13TD
    Kristian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 93
    Score
    9-0

    (2:13) 15-D.Zastudil punts 49 yards to TB 44, Center-59-J.Maese. 86-K.Williams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q1 1:54XP
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 12
    Score
    10-0

    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.

  4. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 3:57FG
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 12
    Score
    13-0

    (3:57) 7-M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.

  5. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 14:54Safety
    CRC. Redman

    Points+2

    Yard line
    TB 78
    Score
    15-0

    (14:54) 7-C.Redman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 22, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.

  6. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q3 8:30FG
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 12
    Score
    18-0

    (8:30) 7-M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.

  7. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 1:34TD
    DBD. Brooks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 4
    Score
    24-0

    (1:34) 7-C.Redman pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 3. 55-D.Brooks for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 1:06XP
    MGM. Gramatica

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    25-0

    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +9.52 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  2. 2Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
  3. 3Michael PittmanMichael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  4. 4K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  5. 5James Cook IIIJames Cook III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  7. 7Calvin Taylor Jr.Calvin Taylor Jr. · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Buddy Johnson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Buddy Johnson — TB · Passing

Buddy Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+9.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Buddy Johnson's top snap (+2.57 EPA): (7:48) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman to BAL 35 for 24 yards (99-M.McCrary).

Biggest single play (-11.33 EPA): C. Redman — (1:34) 7-C.Redman pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 3. 55-D.Brooks for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Redman led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Redman (Baltimore Ravens) · 45 dropbacks · 35.6% completion · -0.42 EPA/play · -18.77 total EPA
  • Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +9.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTampa Bay BuccaneersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.035-0.331
Offensive success rate46.8%38.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.280-0.417
Rush EPA/play-0.215-0.319
Defensive EPA/play+0.331-0.035
Defensive success rate61.7%53.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.33), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.04 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.33 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -26.83 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +2.73 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kristian WilliamsTampa Bay Buccaneers — Kristian Williams (Q1 2:13)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Brooks (Q4 1:34)

Field goals

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q1 7:50)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q2 3:57)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q3 8:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BAL 17 (Q1 7:50) — (7:50) 7-M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 93 (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) 15-D.Zastudil punts 49 yards to TB 44, Center-59-J.Maese. 86-K.Williams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BAL 12 (Q1 1:54) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q2 3:57) — (3:57) 7-M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 5–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the TB 78 (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 7-C.Redman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 22, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q3 8:30) — (8:30) 7-M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 7-C.Redman pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 3. 55-D.Brooks for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 1:06) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:40) — (10:40) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson to BAL 26 for 20 yards (20-E.Reed). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.44]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Redman pass incomplete to 80-B.Stokley. [WPA -7.8% · EPA -1.10]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:09) — (11:09) 14-B.Johnson sacked at BAL 46 for -6 yards (58-P.Boulware). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -1.38]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) 15-D.Zastudil punts 49 yards to TB 44, Center-59-J.Maese. 86-K.Williams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.80]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:34) — (11:34) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius to TB 19 for 14 yards (28-G.Baxter). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +2.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 7-C.Redman pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 3. 55-D.Brooks for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.2% · EPA -11.33]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) 15-D.Zastudil punts 49 yards to TB 44, Center-59-J.Maese. 86-K.Williams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.80]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Redman pass to 86-T.Heap to TB 26 for 11 yards (55-D.Brooks). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +2.88]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 7-C.Redman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 22, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. [WPA -4.6% · EPA -2.86]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 7:50 · BAL 17 · Score 3-0
    (7:50) 7-M.Gramatica 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
  2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 2:13 · TB 93 · Score 9-0
    (2:13) 15-D.Zastudil punts 49 yards to TB 44, Center-59-J.Maese. 86-K.Williams for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 1:54 · BAL 12 · Score 10-0
    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
  4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 3:57 · BAL 12 · Score 13-0
    (3:57) 7-M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q3 14:54 · TB 78 · Score 15-0
    (14:54) 7-C.Redman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 22, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
  6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 8:30 · BAL 12 · Score 18-0
    (8:30) 7-M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
  7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · TB 4 · Score 24-0
    (1:34) 7-C.Redman pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Brooks at TB 3. 55-D.Brooks for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:06 · BAL 2 · Score 25-0
    7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Solwold, Holder-9-T.Tupa.

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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2002-09-15?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Baltimore Ravens 25-0 in Week 2, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25, Baltimore Ravens 0.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Williams (Q1 2:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Brooks (Q4 1:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q1 7:50, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 3:57, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q3 8:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?

C. Redman (Baltimore Ravens), 35.6% completion, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -18.77 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 70.6% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +9.52 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+2.57 EPA): (7:48) 14-B.Johnson pass to 32-M.Pittman to BAL 35 for 24 yards (99-M.McCrary)..

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L