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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 25 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +9.52 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 2

Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play - 3

Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 4
K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 5

James Cook III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play - 6
J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 7

Calvin Taylor Jr. · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 8
B. 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.

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 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.035 | -0.331 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 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 rate | 61.7% | 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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Kristian Williams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Brooks
Field goals
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
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 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).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 7-C.Redman pass incomplete to 80-B.Stokley.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:09) — (11:09) 14-B.Johnson sacked at BAL 46 for -6 yards (58-P.Boulware).
- 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.
- 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).
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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) 7-C.Redman FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 22, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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