Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 20–13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 13–6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Reid Ferguson
- Top passer
- Buddy Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:44) 14-B.Johnson up the middle to TB 22 for 2 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-…
- Game date
- 2003-11-16
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–13 on 2003-11-16. Reid Ferguson posted a game-high +5.96 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 12 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | |
| 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Reid Ferguson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play - 2

Truman Jones · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +4.78 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 3
K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 4

Art Green · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.82 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 5
T. Fisher · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 6

Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 7
N. Davenport · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.51 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 8
K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.38 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
Reid Ferguson — GB · Receiving
Reid Ferguson posted the highest total EPA (+5.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.49 EPA per play.
Reid Ferguson's top snap (+2.45 EPA): (1:59) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson to GB 26 for 23 yards (20-R.Barber, 31-T.Wansley).
Biggest single play (-4.84 EPA): Buddy Johnson — (14:44) 14-B.Johnson up the middle to TB 22 for 2 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), touched at TB 22, RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at TB 22. 56-N.Barnett to TB 22 for no gain (
Quarterback report card
Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.95 total EPA
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -5.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.124 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.205 | -0.394 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.115 | +0.118 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.124 | -0.020 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +1.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -9.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Green Bay Packers — T. Fisher (B. Favre pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (Buddy Johnson pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Art Green
Field goals
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q1 7:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 40-T.Fisher for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 7:31) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 13 (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) 8-R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 15 (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 29 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 7-M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q3 12:36) — (12:36) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 12:29) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) 30-A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 8:54) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:44) — (14:44) 14-B.Johnson up the middle to TB 22 for 2 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), touched at TB 22, RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at TB 22. 56-N.Barnett to TB 22 for no gain (
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) 30-A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 14:52) — (14:52) 22-T.Jones right end to GB 14 for 51 yards (42-D.Sharper).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson to TB 25 for 9 yards (35-C.Ivy).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) 22-T.Jones left end to GB 9 for 61 yards (50-H.Navies).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:44) — (14:44) 14-B.Johnson up the middle to TB 22 for 2 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila). FUMBLES (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila), touched at TB 22, RECOVERED by GB-56-N.Barnett at TB 22. 56-N.Barnett to TB 22 for no gain (
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) 22-T.Jones left end to GB 9 for 61 yards (50-H.Navies).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 14:52) — (14:52) 22-T.Jones right end to GB 14 for 51 yards (42-D.Sharper).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 7:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 40-T.Fisher for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:37 · TB 5 · Score 6-0
(7:37) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 40-T.Fisher for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:31 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 13:08 · TB 13 · Score 10-0
(13:08) 8-R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 10:41 · GB 5 · Score 10-3
(10:41) 7-M.Gramatica 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 7:57 · TB 15 · Score 13-3
(7:57) 8-R.Longwell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · GB 29 · Score 13-6
(:03) 7-M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 12:36 · GB 3 · Score 13-12
(12:36) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 12:29 · GB 2 · Score 13-13
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 9:00 · TB 1 · Score 19-13
(9:00) 30-A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 8:54 · TB 2 · Score 20-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Reid Ferguson (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2003-11-16?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-13 in Week 11, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Fisher (B. Favre pass) (Q1 7:37) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 12:36) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q4 9:00) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 13:08, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 10:41, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 7:57, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.95 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 46.4% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -5.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Reid Ferguson (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.96 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.45 EPA): (1:59) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 89-R.Ferguson to GB 26 for 23 yards (20-R.Barber, 31-T.Wansley)..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L