Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19–3 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 3–9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Clayton
- Top passer
- J. Losman
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:24) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to BUF 6 for 34 yards (24-T.McGee; 23-T.Vincent). d…
- Game date
- 2005-09-18
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Buffalo Bills 19–3 on 2005-09-18. M. Clayton posted a game-high +7.36 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 12 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(9:35) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked ob in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (53-S.Quarles).
(2:41) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(1:06) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:19) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by BUF at 05:09.)
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(9:28) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:35Safety JLJ. LosmanPoints+2
- Yard line
- TB 96
- Score
- 0-2
(9:35) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked ob in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (53-S.Quarles).
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:41TD MAM. AlstottPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 0-8
(2:41) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:36XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-9
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:06FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 22
- Score
- 3-9
(1:06) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:19TD Connor WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 3-15
(5:19) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by BUF at 05:09.)
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:09XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-16
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 9:28FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 22
- Score
- 3-19
(9:28) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 2
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 3Connor Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +4.17 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 5E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 6
Sam Williams · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 7J. Losman · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 8B. Griese · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +0.54 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.02 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 (+7.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.23 EPA per play.
M. Clayton's top snap (+3.26 EPA): (7:24) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to BUF 6 for 34 yards (24-T.McGee; 23-T.Vincent). deep middle slant
Quarterback report card
J. Losman led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 35 dropbacks · 34.3% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.03 total EPA
- B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 24 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.152 | +0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.8% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.269 | +0.022 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.274 | +0.093 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.054 | +0.152 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 67.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.15 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.05 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -10.19 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +4.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Alstott
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Connor Williams
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the TB 96 (Q2 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked ob in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (53-S.Quarles).; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 2:41) — (2:41) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 2:36) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TB 22 (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by BUF at 05:09.); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 5:09) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BUF 22 (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked ob in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (53-S.Quarles).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:24) — (7:24) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to BUF 6 for 34 yards (24-T.McGee; 23-T.Vincent). deep middle slant
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 15:00) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 57 yards from TB 30 to BUF 13. 24-T.McGee ran ob at BUF 39 for 26 yards (51-B.Ruud). PENALTY on TB-33-E.Graham, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 39.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) 8-B.Griese pass to 19-I.Hilliard to TB 36 for 10 yards (22-N.Clements).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) 24-C.Williams up the middle to TB 39 for 19 yards (24-T.McGee).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:24) — (7:24) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to BUF 6 for 34 yards (24-T.McGee; 23-T.Vincent). deep middle slant
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) 7-J.Losman pass to 82-J.Reed to TB 6 for 30 yards (21-J.Bolden).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:02) — (14:02) 24-C.Williams up the middle to BUF 48 for 31 yards (23-T.Vincent).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:49) — (:49) 7-J.Losman pass incomplete to 80-E.Moulds (55-D.Brooks).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q2 9:35 · TB 96 · Score 0-2
(9:35) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked ob in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (53-S.Quarles). - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 2:41 · BUF 1 · Score 0-8
(2:41) 40-M.Alstott up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 2:36 · BUF 2 · Score 0-9
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 1:06 · TB 22 · Score 3-9
(1:06) 9-R.Lindell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 5:19 · BUF 3 · Score 3-15
(5:19) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by BUF at 05:09.) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 5:09 · BUF 2 · Score 3-16
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 9:28 · BUF 22 · Score 3-19
(9:28) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal 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.
- M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2005-09-18?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Buffalo Bills 19-3 in Week 2, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Alstott (Q2 2:41) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q3 5:19) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 1:06, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 9:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 34.3% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.03 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 66.7% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.54 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (7:24) 8-B.Griese pass to 80-M.Clayton to BUF 6 for 34 yards (24-T.McGee; 23-T.Vincent). deep middle slant.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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