Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 21–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jimmy Horn Jr.
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- 6-J.Taylor kicks 60 yards from TB 30 to NO 10. 27-A.Stecker MUFFS catch, touched at NO 10,…
- Game date
- 2004-12-19
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21–17 on 2004-12-19. Jimmy Horn Jr. posted a game-high +7.64 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints6-J.Taylor kicks 60 yards from TB 30 to NO 10. 27-A.Stecker MUFFS catch, touched at NO 10, and recovers at NO 2. 27-A.Stecker for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(11:32) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(9:16) 17-M.Berger punts 31 yards to TB 41, Center-47-K.Houser. 84-J.Galloway for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(11:23) 6-J.Taylor 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(3:37) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(:38) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick slant in Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 15:00TD ASA. SteckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 30
- Score
- 6-0
6-J.Taylor kicks 60 yards from TB 30 to NO 10. 27-A.Stecker MUFFS catch, touched at NO 10, and recovers at NO 2. 27-A.Stecker for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 14:40XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 11:32TD JGJ. GallowayPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 7-6
(11:32) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 11:25XP Jawaan TaylorPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 9:16TD JGJ. GallowayPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 72
- Score
- 7-13
(9:16) 17-M.Berger punts 31 yards to TB 41, Center-47-K.Houser. 84-J.Galloway for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 8:57XP Jawaan TaylorPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-14
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 11:23FG Jawaan TaylorPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 7-17
(11:23) 6-J.Taylor 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:37TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 13-17
(3:37) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:33XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:38TD DSD. StallworthPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 20-17
(:38) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick slant in Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:32XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 2M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 3D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
- 4J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 5
Bucky Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play - 6A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 7J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 8
David Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 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
Jimmy Horn Jr. — NO · Receiving
Jimmy Horn Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+7.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.91 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (+7.14 EPA): Jawaan Taylor — 6-J.Taylor kicks 60 yards from TB 30 to NO 10. 27-A.Stecker MUFFS catch, touched at NO 10, and recovers at NO 2. 27-A.Stecker for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.32 total EPA
- B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.087 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.3% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.073 | -0.147 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.144 | -0.113 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.004 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 59.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.00 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.09 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -0.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -6.51 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — A. Stecker
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jawaan Taylor
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 30 (Q1 15:00); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 14:40) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q1 11:32) — (11:32) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 11:25) — 6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 72 (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) 17-M.Berger punts 31 yards to TB 41, Center-47-K.Houser. 84-J.Galloway for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 8:57) — 6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) 6-J.Taylor 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 3:33) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick slant in Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:32) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick slant in Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — 6-J.Taylor kicks 60 yards from TB 30 to NO 10. 27-A.Stecker MUFFS catch, touched at NO 10, and recovers at NO 2. 27-A.Stecker for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) 32-M.Pittman left guard to TB 41 for 1 yard (91-W.Smith). FUMBLES (91-W.Smith), RECOVERED by NO-35-F.Brown at TB 41. 35-F.Brown to TB 41 for no gain (78-M.Stinchcomb). Play Challenged by TB and
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams to TB 8 for 22 yards (26-D.Smith).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks up the middle to TB 30 for 13 yards (55-D.Brooks).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — 6-J.Taylor kicks 60 yards from TB 30 to NO 10. 27-A.Stecker MUFFS catch, touched at NO 10, and recovers at NO 2. 27-A.Stecker for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) 17-M.Berger punts 31 yards to TB 41, Center-47-K.Houser. 84-J.Galloway for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) 9-J.Bidwell punts 30 yards to NO 43, Center-86-D.Moore. 84-M.Lewis to TB 4 for 53 yards (43-J.Cook).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 10:42) — (10:42) 8-B.Griese pass intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 43-M.McKenzie at NO -8. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · TB 30 · Score 6-0
6-J.Taylor kicks 60 yards from TB 30 to NO 10. 27-A.Stecker MUFFS catch, touched at NO 10, and recovers at NO 2. 27-A.Stecker for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 14:40 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 11:32 · NO 3 · Score 7-6
(11:32) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 11:25 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 9:16 · TB 72 · Score 7-13
(9:16) 17-M.Berger punts 31 yards to TB 41, Center-47-K.Houser. 84-J.Galloway for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 8:57 · NO 2 · Score 7-14
6-J.Taylor extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 11:23 · NO 19 · Score 7-17
(11:23) 6-J.Taylor 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:37 · TB 4 · Score 13-17
(3:37) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:33 · TB 2 · Score 14-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 0:38 · TB 7 · Score 20-17
(:38) 2-A.Brooks pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick slant in Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 0:32 · TB 2 · Score 21-17
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2004-12-19?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-17 in Week 15, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Stecker (Q1 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass) (Q1 11:32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (Q3 9:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 3:37) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Stallworth (A. Brooks pass) (Q4 0:38) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — J. Taylor (Q4 11:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 48.3% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.32 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 54.2% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps.
Was New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New Orleans Saints won 21-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
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