Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–13 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–7 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Galloway
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, T…
- Game date
- 2005-09-11
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–13 on 2005-09-11. J. Galloway posted a game-high +10.08 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(15:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:44) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:21) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:42) 1-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(6:17) 1-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
(1:34) 24-C.Williams left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:58TD DSD. SharperPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 18
- Score
- 0-6
(2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 2:44XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 15:00TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 23
- Score
- 6-7
(15:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 14:55XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:44TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 13-7
(4:44) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:38XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:21FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 23
- Score
- 17-7
(:21) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:42FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 35
- Score
- 17-10
(4:42) 1-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:17FG PEP. EdingerPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 17-13
(6:17) 1-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:34TD Connor WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 71
- Score
- 23-13
(1:34) 24-C.Williams left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:23XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 2Arian Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 3
Tyrod Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play - 4M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 5J. Kleinsasser · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 6N. Burleson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7
Mykel Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play - 8
Micah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 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
J. Galloway — TB · Receiving
J. Galloway posted the highest total EPA (+10.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.
J. Galloway's top snap (+3.62 EPA): (:37) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway ran ob at MIN 25 for 30 yards.
Biggest single play (-10.82 EPA): B. Griese — (2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.33 total EPA
- B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.073 | -0.269 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.148 | -0.147 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.886 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.269 | +0.073 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 63.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.27 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -19.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -6.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Sharper
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Arian Smith (B. Griese pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Arian Smith (B. Griese pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Connor Williams
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger
- Minnesota Vikings — P. Edinger
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 18 (Q1 2:58) — (2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 2:44) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 23 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 14:55) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 4:44) — (4:44) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 4:38) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 23 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 35 (Q3 4:42) — (4:42) 1-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 4 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) 1-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 71 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 24-C.Williams left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 1:23) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 20-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Kelly at TB 6. 25-B.Kelly pushed ob at TB 20 for 14 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:58) — (2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:47) — (3:47) 11-D.Culpepper to MIN 43 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at MIN 41. 90-D.White to MIN 23 for 18 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 9:18) — (9:18) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to MIN 16 for 41 yards (42-D.Sharper; 21-C.Chavous).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:44) — (13:44) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at TB 47 for 1 yard (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), RECOVERED by TB-95-C.Hovan at MIN 49. 95-C.Hovan ran ob at MIN 49 for no gain.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:58) — (2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) 24-C.Williams left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 3:47) — (3:47) 11-D.Culpepper to MIN 43 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at MIN 41. 90-D.White to MIN 23 for 18 yards (40-J.Kleinsasser).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 13:44) — (13:44) 11-D.Culpepper sacked at TB 47 for 1 yard (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), RECOVERED by TB-95-C.Hovan at MIN 49. 95-C.Hovan ran ob at MIN 49 for no gain.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 2:58 · MIN 18 · Score 0-6
(2:58) 8-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at MIN 12. 42-D.Sharper for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 2:44 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · MIN 23 · Score 6-7
(15:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 4:44 · MIN 2 · Score 13-7
(4:44) 8-B.Griese pass to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 4:38 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · MIN 23 · Score 17-7
(:21) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 4:42 · TB 35 · Score 17-10
(4:42) 1-P.Edinger 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 6:17 · TB 4 · Score 17-13
(6:17) 1-P.Edinger 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · MIN 71 · Score 23-13
(1:34) 24-C.Williams left guard for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:23 · MIN 2 · Score 24-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
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.
- J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2005-09-11?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-13 in Week 1, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Minnesota Vikings 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Sharper (Q1 2:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q2 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q2 4:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q4 1:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:21, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q3 4:42, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — P. Edinger (Q4 6:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 51.2% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.33 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.9% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.62 EPA): (:37) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway ran ob at MIN 25 for 30 yards..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 1-0 W
Minnesota Vikings
Now 0-1 L
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