Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 28–21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Clayton
- Top passer
- B. Griese
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:41) 32-M.Pittman left end to LA 7 for 8 yards (31-A.Archuleta). FUMBLES (31-A.Archuleta…
- Game date
- 2004-10-18
Game summary
The LA beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28–21 on 2004-10-18. M. Clayton posted a game-high +12.17 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 LA | 7 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(12:48) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(9:18) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(13:10) 8-B.Griese pass to 32-M.Pittman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(1:49) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(7:41) 32-M.Pittman left end to LA 7 for 8 yards (31-A.Archuleta). FUMBLES (31-A.Archuleta), touched at LA 7, RECOVERED by LA-31-A.Archuleta at LA 7. 31-A.Archuleta for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by TB at 07:24.)
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
(:43) 8-B.Griese pass to 89-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle to LA 27 for 4 yards (91-C.Darby, 50-J.Gooch).
(:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle to LA 27 for 4 yards (91-C.Darby, 50-J.Gooch).
(10:55) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
LALAFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LALA
Q1 12:48TD THT. HoltPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 52
- Score
- 0-6
(12:48) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q1 12:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:18TD MAM. AlstottPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 1
- Score
- 6-7
(9:18) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:14XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 13:10TD Michael PittmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 5
- Score
- 13-7
(13:10) 8-B.Griese pass to 32-M.Pittman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 13:02XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 14-7
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- LALA
Q2 1:49TD MFM. FaulkPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 14-13
(1:49) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 1:42XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- LALA
Q3 7:41TD Michael PittmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 14-20
(7:41) 32-M.Pittman left end to LA 7 for 8 yards (31-A.Archuleta). FUMBLES (31-A.Archuleta), touched at LA 7, RECOVERED by LA-31-A.Archuleta at LA 7. 31-A.Archuleta for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by TB at 07:24.)
- LALA
Q3 7:24XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:43TD WHW. HellerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 1
- Score
- 20-21
(:43) 8-B.Griese pass to 89-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:37XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 21-21
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:31TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+7
- Yard line
- TB 77
- Score
- 21-21
(:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle to LA 27 for 4 yards (91-C.Darby, 50-J.Gooch).
- LALA
Q3 0:31TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+14
- Yard line
- TB 77
- Score
- 21-21
(:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle to LA 27 for 4 yards (91-C.Darby, 50-J.Gooch).
- LALA
Q4 10:55TD THT. HoltPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 36
- Score
- 21-27
(10:55) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q4 10:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +12.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 2T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +12.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 3B. Griese · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +11.50 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 4S. McDonald · LA · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 5K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 6W. Heller · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 7C. Lee · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 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 (+12.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.52 EPA per play.
M. Clayton's top snap (+4.53 EPA): (15:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to LA 6 for 44 yards (42-K.Lassiter).
Biggest single play (-11.72 EPA): Michael Pittman — (7:41) 32-M.Pittman left end to LA 7 for 8 yards (31-A.Archuleta). FUMBLES (31-A.Archuleta), touched at LA 7, RECOVERED by LA-31-A.Archuleta at LA 7. 31-A.Archuleta for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Chall
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) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +11.50 total EPA
- M. Bulger (LA) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.128 | -0.078 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.251 | -0.019 |
| Rush EPA/play | -1.083 | -0.116 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.078 | +0.128 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.13, LA -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- LA: -0.08 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- LA: 14 drives, -6.46 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -10.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Michael Pittman (B. Griese pass)
- LA — M. Faulk
- LA — Michael Pittman
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — W. Heller (B. Griese pass)
- LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the TB 52 (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 12:40) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 9:14) — 10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q2 13:10) — (13:10) 8-B.Griese pass to 32-M.Pittman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 13:02) — 10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; LA found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 1:42) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: LA won the period 21–14. LA found the end zone from the LA 15 (Q3 7:41); LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 7:24) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 0:43) — (:43) 8-B.Griese pass to 89-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 0:37) — 10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 77 (Q3 0:31) — (:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle to LA 27 for 4 yards (91-C.Darby, 50-J.Gooch).; LA found the end zone from the TB 77 (Q3 0:31) — (:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle to LA 27 for 4 yards (91-C.Darby, 50-J.Gooch)..
The fourth quarter: LA won the period 7–0. LA found the end zone from the TB 36 (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 10:46) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) 32-M.Pittman left end to LA 7 for 8 yards (31-A.Archuleta). FUMBLES (31-A.Archuleta), touched at LA 7, RECOVERED by LA-31-A.Archuleta at LA 7. 31-A.Archuleta for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Chall
- LA (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 52-I.Gold at LA 46. 52-I.Gold to LA 15 for 31 yards (67-A.McCollum).
- LA (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) 32-M.Pittman left end to LA 7 for 8 yards (31-A.Archuleta). FUMBLES (31-A.Archuleta), touched at LA 7, RECOVERED by LA-31-A.Archuleta at LA 7. 31-A.Archuleta for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Chall
- LA (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) 10-M.Bulger pass intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 52-I.Gold at LA 46. 52-I.Gold to LA 15 for 31 yards (67-A.McCollum).
- LA (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to LA 6 for 44 yards (42-K.Lassiter).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- LA TD (+6) — Q1 12:48 · TB 52 · Score 0-6
(12:48) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q1 12:40 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 9:18 · LA 1 · Score 6-7
(9:18) 40-M.Alstott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 9:14 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 13:10 · LA 5 · Score 13-7
(13:10) 8-B.Griese pass to 32-M.Pittman for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 13:02 · LA 2 · Score 14-7
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 1:49 · TB 1 · Score 14-13
(1:49) 28-M.Faulk up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 1:42 · TB 2 · Score 14-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 7:41 · LA 15 · Score 14-20
(7:41) 32-M.Pittman left end to LA 7 for 8 yards (31-A.Archuleta). FUMBLES (31-A.Archuleta), touched at LA 7, RECOVERED by LA-31-A.Archuleta at LA 7. 31-A.Archuleta for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Chall - LA XP (+1) — Q3 7:24 · TB 2 · Score 14-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 0:43 · LA 1 · Score 20-21
(:43) 8-B.Griese pass to 89-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 0:37 · LA 2 · Score 21-21
10-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-86-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+7) — Q3 0:31 · TB 77 · Score 21-21
(:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle to LA 27 for 4 yards (91-C.Darby, 50-J.Gooch). - LA TD (+14) — Q3 0:31 · TB 77 · Score 21-21
(:31) 39-S.Jackson up the middle to LA 27 for 4 yards (91-C.Darby, 50-J.Gooch). - LA TD (+6) — Q4 10:55 · TB 36 · Score 21-27
(10:55) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q4 10:46 · TB 2 · Score 21-28
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA 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 LA on 2004-10-18?
The LA beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-21 in Week 6, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs LA?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, LA 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, LA 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, LA 21; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, LA 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, LA 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs LA?
LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 12:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q1 9:18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Pittman (B. Griese pass) (Q2 13:10) LA touchdown — M. Faulk (Q2 1:49) LA touchdown — M. Pittman (Q3 7:41) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — W. Heller (B. Griese pass) (Q3 0:43) LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q4 10:55) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs LA?
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 65.9% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +11.50 total passing EPA. M. Bulger (LA), 52.9% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs LA?
M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.53 EPA): (15:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to LA 6 for 44 yards (42-K.Lassiter)..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs LA a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. LA won 28-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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