Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 31–24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–14 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Clayton
- Top passer
- B. Griese
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at TB 30. 59-…
- Game date
- 2004-12-12
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–24 on 2004-12-12. M. Clayton posted a game-high +11.60 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(12:01) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(9:10) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:55) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(5:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:35) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(6:59) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at TB 30. 59-D.Edwards for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Illegal Formation, declined.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(2:11) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:20) 6-J.Taylor 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:01TD EPE. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 79
- Score
- 0-6
(12:01) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 11:49XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:10TD JGJ. GallowayPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 36
- Score
- 6-7
(9:10) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:02XP Jawaan TaylorPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:55TD KOK. OsgoodPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 19
- Score
- 7-13
(:55) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:49XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:00TD JGJ. GallowayPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 4
- Score
- 13-14
(5:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:56XP Jawaan TaylorPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-14
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:35TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 14-20
(:35) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:30XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 6:59TD MCM. ClaytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 20
- Score
- 20-21
(6:59) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 6:53XP Jawaan TaylorPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 21-21
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:18TD Donovan EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 74
- Score
- 21-27
(4:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at TB 30. 59-D.Edwards for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Illegal Formation, declined.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:09XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:11FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 22
- Score
- 21-31
(2:11) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:20FG Jawaan TaylorPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 22
- Score
- 24-31
(:20) 6-J.Taylor 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +11.60 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 2J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 3E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 4D. Brees · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +5.51 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5K. Osgood · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
- 6J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 7B. Griese · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.96 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.80 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
M. Clayton — TB · Receiving
M. Clayton posted the highest total EPA (+11.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.29 EPA per play.
M. Clayton's top snap (-7.61 EPA): (4:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at TB 30. 59-D.Edwards for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Illegal Formation, declined.
Quarterback report card
B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 56 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.96 total EPA
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +5.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.015 | +0.049 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 54.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.048 | +0.204 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.264 | -0.219 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.049 | +0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.2% | 51.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.05 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +3.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -1.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — E. Parker (D. Brees pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Osgood (D. Brees pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Clayton (B. Griese pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Donovan Edwards
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jawaan Taylor
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 79 (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 11:49) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LAC 36 (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 9:02) — 6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 19 (Q2 0:55) — (:55) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:49) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 4:56) — 6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q3 0:35) — (:35) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 0:30) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LAC 20 (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 6:53) — 6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 74 (Q4 4:18); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 4:09) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TB 22 (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 6-J.Taylor 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at TB 30. 59-D.Edwards for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Illegal Formation, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 84-J.Peelle INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 0. Touchback (84-J.Peelle).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at TB 30. 59-D.Edwards for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Illegal Formation, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 84-J.Peelle INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 0. Touchback (84-J.Peelle).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 12:01 · TB 79 · Score 0-6
(12:01) 9-D.Brees pass to 88-E.Parker for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 11:49 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 9:10 · LAC 36 · Score 6-7
(9:10) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 9:02 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:55 · TB 19 · Score 7-13
(:55) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:49 · TB 2 · Score 7-14
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 5:00 · LAC 4 · Score 13-14
(5:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 4:56 · LAC 2 · Score 14-14
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 0:35 · TB 7 · Score 14-20
(:35) 21-L.Tomlinson right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 0:30 · TB 2 · Score 14-21
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 6:59 · LAC 20 · Score 20-21
(6:59) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 6:53 · LAC 2 · Score 21-21
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 4:18 · LAC 74 · Score 21-27
(4:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at TB 30. 59-D.Edwards for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Illegal Formation, declined. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 4:09 · TB 2 · Score 21-28
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 2:11 · TB 22 · Score 21-31
(2:11) 10-N.Kaeding 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 0:20 · LAC 22 · Score 24-31
(:20) 6-J.Taylor 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2004-12-12?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-24 in Week 14, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Los Angeles Chargers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — E. Parker (D. Brees pass) (Q2 12:01) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass) (Q2 9:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Osgood (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:55) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass) (Q3 5:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 0:35) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Clayton (B. Griese pass) (Q4 6:59) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Edwards (Q4 4:18) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 2:11, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — J. Taylor (Q4 0:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 64.3% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.96 total passing EPA. D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 63.0% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +5.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-7.61 EPA): (4:18) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Edwards at TB 30. 59-D.Edwards for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB, Illegal Formation, declined..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
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