Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–17 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13–14 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Griese
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:59) 26-D.McAllister right end to NO 22 for -1 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires…
- Game date
- 2004-10-10
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 20–17 on 2004-10-10, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 14–13 halftime lead. B. Griese posted a game-high +6.89 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(7:08) 10-M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(7:24) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
3-J.Carney kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to TB 6. 24-T.Cox to TB 24 for 18 yards (57-C.Bockwoldt).
(5:13) 10-M.Gramatica 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:59) 26-D.McAllister right end to NO 22 for -1 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), touched at NO 22, RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at NO 18. 20-R.Barber for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(12:04) 8-B.Griese pass to 85-K.Dilger for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 21
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(2:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-26-D.Smith, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Penalty on NO-87-J.Horn, Taunting, offsetting. Penalty on TB-55-D.Brooks, Taunting, offsetting. Pass 3, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
(3:48) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:08FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 3-0
(7:08) 10-M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:24TD Bucky WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 17
- Score
- 3-6
(7:24) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:18XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:18TD JCJ. CarneyPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 3-7
3-J.Carney kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to TB 6. 24-T.Cox to TB 24 for 18 yards (57-C.Bockwoldt).
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 5:13FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 35
- Score
- 6-7
(5:13) 10-M.Gramatica 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:59TD DMD. McAllisterPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 77
- Score
- 12-7
(4:59) 26-D.McAllister right end to NO 22 for -1 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), touched at NO 22, RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at NO 18. 20-R.Barber for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:50XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-7
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 12:04TD KDK. DilgerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 45
- Score
- 19-7
(12:04) 8-B.Griese pass to 85-K.Dilger for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 21
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:56XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-7
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 2:51TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 20-13
(2:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-26-D.Smith, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Penalty on NO-87-J.Horn, Taunting, offsetting. Penalty on TB-55-D.Brooks, Taunting, offsetting. Pass 3, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 2:46XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 20-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:48FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 29
- Score
- 20-17
(3:48) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Griese · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +6.89 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2C. Lee · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 3M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 4Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 5K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 6Bucky Williams · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 7M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 8D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 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
B. Griese — TB · Passing
B. Griese posted the highest total EPA (+6.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
B. Griese's top snap (+4.50 EPA): (12:04) 8-B.Griese pass to 85-K.Dilger for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 21
Biggest single play (-7.63 EPA): D. McAllister — (4:59) 26-D.McAllister right end to NO 22 for -1 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), touched at NO 22, RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at NO 18. 20-R.Barber for 18 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) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -5.42 total EPA
- B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 22 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +6.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.013 | -0.093 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.1% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.180 | -0.200 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.189 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.093 | +0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 57.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.09 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -7.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -0.98 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Bucky Williams (A. Brooks pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. McAllister
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Dilger (B. Griese pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q1 7:08) — (7:08) 10-M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–10. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 17 (Q2 7:24) — (7:24) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 7:18) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 30 (Q2 7:18) — 3-J.Carney kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to TB 6. 24-T.Cox to TB 24 for 18 yards (57-C.Bockwoldt).; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 35 (Q2 5:13) — (5:13) 10-M.Gramatica 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 77 (Q2 4:59); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 4:50) — 10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 45 (Q3 12:04) — (12:04) 8-B.Griese pass to 85-K.Dilger for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 21; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 11:56) — 10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q3 2:51); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 2:46) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 29 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) 26-D.McAllister right end to NO 22 for -1 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), touched at NO 22, RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at NO 18. 20-R.Barber for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 82-B.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Kelly at TB 17. 25-B.Kelly to TB 27 for 10 yards (85-E.Conwell).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn to NO 45 for 22 yards (26-D.Smith). Pass 22, Run 0
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:51) — (:51) 2-C.Simms sacked at TB 44 for -8 yards (91-W.Smith). FUMBLES (91-W.Smith), touched at TB 44, RECOVERED by NO-66-B.Young at TB 42. 66-B.Young to TB 42 for no gain (76-J.Wade). PENALTY on NO-91-W.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:24) — (7:24) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 0
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) 26-D.McAllister right end to NO 22 for -1 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), touched at NO 22, RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at NO 18. 20-R.Barber for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:04) — (12:04) 8-B.Griese pass to 85-K.Dilger for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 21
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) 10-M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 82-B.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Kelly at TB 17. 25-B.Kelly to TB 27 for 10 yards (85-E.Conwell).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 7:08 · NO 5 · Score 3-0
(7:08) 10-M.Gramatica 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 7:24 · TB 17 · Score 3-6
(7:24) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 7:18 · TB 2 · Score 3-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q2 7:18 · NO 30 · Score 3-7
3-J.Carney kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to TB 6. 24-T.Cox to TB 24 for 18 yards (57-C.Bockwoldt). - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 5:13 · NO 35 · Score 6-7
(5:13) 10-M.Gramatica 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 4:59 · TB 77 · Score 12-7
(4:59) 26-D.McAllister right end to NO 22 for -1 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), touched at NO 22, RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at NO 18. 20-R.Barber for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 4:50 · NO 2 · Score 13-7
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 12:04 · NO 45 · Score 19-7
(12:04) 8-B.Griese pass to 85-K.Dilger for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 21 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 11:56 · NO 2 · Score 20-7
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 2:51 · TB 3 · Score 20-13
(2:51) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-26-D.Smith, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Penalty on NO-87-J.Horn, Taunting, offsetting. Penalty on TB-55-D.Brooks, T - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 2:46 · TB 2 · Score 20-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 3:48 · TB 29 · Score 20-17
(3:48) 3-J.Carney 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints on 2004-10-10?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 20-17 in Week 5, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, New Orleans Saints 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Williams (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 7:24) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. McAllister (Q2 4:59) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Dilger (B. Griese pass) (Q3 12:04) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q3 2:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q1 7:08, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 5:13, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 3:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 44.0% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -5.42 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 72.7% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +6.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+4.50 EPA): (12:04) 8-B.Griese pass to 85-K.Dilger for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 24, Run 21.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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