Buccaneers 17–0 Eagles: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2003

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

B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-3.96 EPA): (:56) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 32-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Vincent at PHI 13. 23-T.Vincent pushed ob at PHI 41 for 28 yards (32-M.Pittman). Penalty on TB-72-R.Oben, Offe.

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–0 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6–0 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Buddy Johnson
Top passer: D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play: (6:18) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 80-J.Thrash INTERCEPTED by 92-A.McFarland (94-G.Spires…
Game date: 2003-09-08

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17–0 on 2003-09-08. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +10.22 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	6	7	7	0	0	17
Philadelphia Eagles	0	0	0	0	0	0

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3TB 75

PHI 13

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:32FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 5
Score
3-0
(12:32) 7-M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 11:45FG
DSD. Staley
Points+3
Yard line
TB 75
Score
3-0
(11:45) 22-D.Staley left guard to PHI 25 for no gain (52-N.Webster).
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:28TD
JJJ. Jurevicius
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 13
Score
9-0
(3:28) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PHI at 03:22.) Bucs' Jurevicius outleaps Eagles' Sheppard at the left corner of the end zone.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:22XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
10-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:36TD
JJJ. Jurevicius
Points+6
Yard line
PHI 7
Score
16-0
(7:36) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:32XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
17-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +10.22 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
3J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
4K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
5D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
6Jamari Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
7Jamari Thrash · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
8M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 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 (+10.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Buddy Johnson's top snap (-3.96 EPA): (:56) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 32-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Vincent at PHI 13. 23-T.Vincent pushed ob at PHI 41 for 28 yards (32-M.Pittman). Penalty on TB-72-R.Oben, Offensive Holding, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.73 EPA): D. McNabb — (6:18) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 80-J.Thrash INTERCEPTED by 92-A.McFarland (94-G.Spires) at TB 24. 92-A.McFarland to TB 24 for no gain (69-J.Runyan). Bucs' Spires tipped the ball at the line of scr

Quarterback report card

D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -15.24 total EPA
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 37 dropbacks · 73.0% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play	+0.054	-0.218
Offensive success rate	45.1%	34.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.276	-0.319
Rush EPA/play	-0.201	-0.044
Defensive EPA/play	+0.218	-0.054
Defensive success rate	65.8%	54.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.22), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.05 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Philadelphia Eagles: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -15.88 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +4.39 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 — J. Jurevicius (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q3 3:28)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Jurevicius (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q4 7:36)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q2 12:32)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Staley (Q2 11:45)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PHI 5 (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) 7-M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the TB 75 (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) 22-D.Staley left guard to PHI 25 for no gain (52-N.Webster)..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q3 3:28); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 3:22) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 7 (Q4 7:36) — (7:36) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 7:32) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:56) — (:56) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 32-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Vincent at PHI 13. 23-T.Vincent pushed ob at PHI 41 for 28 yards (32-M.Pittman). Penalty on TB-72-R.Oben, Offensive Holding, decli [WPA -17.5% · EPA -3.96]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 23 for -10 yards (sack split by 97-S.Rice and 94-G.Spires). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -1.96]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 10:28) — (10:28) (Field Goal formation) 10-K.Detmer pass incomplete to 82-L.Smith. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.01]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 3:28) — (3:28) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PHI at 03:22.) Bucs' Jurevicius outleaps Eagles' Sheppard at the left corner of t [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.70]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 12:42) — (12:42) 80-J.Thrash left end to TB 16 for 47 yards (26-D.Smith). Eagles Thrash sidestepped past Barber after a fake handoff. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.74]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 5-D.McNabb pass intended for 80-J.Thrash INTERCEPTED by 92-A.McFarland (94-G.Spires) at TB 24. 92-A.McFarland to TB 24 for no gain (69-J.Runyan). Bucs' Spires tipped the ball at the line of scr [WPA -2.1% · EPA -4.73]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:56) — (:56) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 32-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Vincent at PHI 13. 23-T.Vincent pushed ob at PHI 41 for 28 yards (32-M.Pittman). Penalty on TB-72-R.Oben, Offensive Holding, decli [WPA -17.5% · EPA -3.96]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:36) — (7:36) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.1% · EPA +3.02]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 10:28) — (10:28) (Field Goal formation) 10-K.Detmer pass incomplete to 82-L.Smith. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.01]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 12:32 · PHI 5 · Score 3-0
(12:32) 7-M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 11:45 · TB 75 · Score 3-0
(11:45) 22-D.Staley left guard to PHI 25 for no gain (52-N.Webster).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 3:28 · PHI 13 · Score 9-0
(3:28) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PHI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PHI at 03:22.) Bucs' Jurevicius outleaps Eagles' Sheppard at the left corner of t
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 3:22 · PHI 2 · Score 10-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:36 · PHI 7 · Score 16-0
(7:36) 14-B.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:32 · PHI 2 · Score 17-0
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, 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 Philadelphia Eagles on 2003-09-08?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17-0 in Week 1, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Philadelphia Eagles 0.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Jurevicius (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 3:28) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Jurevicius (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 7:36) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 12:32, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — D. Staley (Q2 11:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 45.2% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -15.24 total passing EPA. Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 73.0% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.22 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-3.96 EPA): (:56) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 32-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Vincent at PHI 13. 23-T.Vincent pushed ob at PHI 41 for 28 yards (32-M.Pittman). Penalty on TB-72-R.Oben, Offe.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Now 1-0 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Now 0-1 L

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