Commanders 17–10 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2005

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 17–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Washington Commanders 17–3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Galloway
Top passer: C. Simms
Biggest EPA play: (4:33) 24-C.Williams up the middle to WAS 33 for 1 yard (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.W…
Game date: 2006-01-07

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–10 on 2006-01-07. J. Galloway posted a game-high +5.23 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	14	3	0	0	0	17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	0	3	7	0	0	10

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 34

+3WAS 24

+3TB 29

WAS 2

+1WAS 2

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:45TD
CPC. Portis
Points+6
Yard line
TB 6
Score
6-0
(8:45) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:40XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
7-0
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 4:33TD
Connor Williams
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 34
Score
13-0
(4:33) 24-C.Williams up the middle to WAS 33 for 1 yard (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), touched at WAS 33, RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at WAS 34. 53-M.Washington to WAS 41 for 7 yards (72-D.Buenning). FUMBLES (72-D.Buenning), recovered by WAS-21-S.Taylor at WAS 49. 21-S.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by TB at 04:15.)
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 4:15XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
14-0
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:05FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
14-3
(10:05) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:39FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
TB 29
Score
17-3
(5:39) 10-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 9:47TD
CSC. Simms
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
17-9
(9:47) 2-C.Simms left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. bootleg left
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 9:40XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
17-10
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 · +5.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
2I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
3Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
4L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
5C. Simms · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
6S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
7Jamari Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
8C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.45 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 (+5.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.

J. Galloway's top snap (-6.23 EPA): (8:54) 2-C.Simms pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 56-L.Arrington (95-J.Salave'a) at TB 27. 56-L.Arrington to TB 6 for 21 yards (76-J.Wade).

Biggest single play (-10.52 EPA): Connor Williams — (4:33) 24-C.Williams up the middle to WAS 33 for 1 yard (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), touched at WAS 33, RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at WAS 34. 53-M.Washington to WAS 41 for 7 yar

Quarterback report card

C. Simms led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -0.32 EPA/play · -13.89 total EPA
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 18 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -0.42 EPA/play · -7.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.187	-0.273
Offensive success rate	36.9%	43.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.421	-0.323
Rush EPA/play	-0.193	-0.512
Defensive EPA/play	+0.273	+0.187
Defensive success rate	56.2%	63.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.19 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.27 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -21.83 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -12.15 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — C. Portis (Q1 8:45)
Washington Commanders — Connor Williams (Q1 4:33)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Simms (Q3 9:47)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant (Q2 10:05)
Washington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q2 5:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 8:40) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 34 (Q1 4:33); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 4:15) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q2 10:05) — (10:05) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 29 (Q2 5:39) — (5:39) 10-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) 2-C.Simms left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. bootleg left; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 9:40) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:33) — (4:33) 24-C.Williams up the middle to WAS 33 for 1 yard (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), touched at WAS 33, RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at WAS 34. 53-M.Washington to WAS 41 for 7 yar [WPA -19.9% · EPA -10.52]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 8:54) — (8:54) 2-C.Simms pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 56-L.Arrington (95-J.Salave'a) at TB 27. 56-L.Arrington to TB 6 for 21 yards (76-J.Wade). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -6.23]
Washington Commanders (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 84-T.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Kelly at WAS 38. 25-B.Kelly to WAS 35 for 3 yards (84-T.Jacobs). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -2.89]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:41) — (7:41) 2-C.Simms pass incomplete to 43-J.Cook. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.57]
Washington Commanders (Q1 10:24) — (10:24) 8-M.Brunell pass to 46-L.Betts to TB 35 for 11 yards (25-B.Kelly, 34-D.Jackson). Penalty on TB-23-J.Phillips, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.23]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:33) — (4:33) 24-C.Williams up the middle to WAS 33 for 1 yard (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), touched at WAS 33, RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at WAS 34. 53-M.Washington to WAS 41 for 7 yar [WPA -19.9% · EPA -10.52]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 8:54) — (8:54) 2-C.Simms pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 56-L.Arrington (95-J.Salave'a) at TB 27. 56-L.Arrington to TB 6 for 21 yards (76-J.Wade). [WPA -16.3% · EPA -6.23]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:41) — (7:41) 2-C.Simms pass incomplete to 43-J.Cook. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.57]
Washington Commanders (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 84-T.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 25-B.Kelly at WAS 38. 25-B.Kelly to WAS 35 for 3 yards (84-T.Jacobs). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -2.89]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 8:45 · TB 6 · Score 6-0
(8:45) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 8:40 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 4:33 · WAS 34 · Score 13-0
(4:33) 24-C.Williams up the middle to WAS 33 for 1 yard (53-M.Washington). FUMBLES (53-M.Washington), touched at WAS 33, RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at WAS 34. 53-M.Washington to WAS 41 for 7 yar
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 4:15 · TB 2 · Score 14-0
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 10:05 · WAS 24 · Score 14-3
(10:05) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 5:39 · TB 29 · Score 17-3
(5:39) 10-J.Hall 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 9:47 · WAS 2 · Score 17-9
(9:47) 2-C.Simms left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. bootleg left
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 9:40 · WAS 2 · Score 17-10
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.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2006-01-07?

The Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-10 in Week 18, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: Washington Commanders 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q1 8:45) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Williams (Q1 4:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Simms (Q3 9:47) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 10:05, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 5:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 58.1% completion, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -13.89 total passing EPA. M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 38.9% completion, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -7.53 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-6.23 EPA): (8:54) 2-C.Simms pass intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 56-L.Arrington (95-J.Salave'a) at TB 27. 56-L.Arrington to TB 6 for 21 yards (76-J.Wade)..

Was Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Washington Commanders won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 10-6 Now 11-6 W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L

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