Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 27–0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 17–0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. McNair
- Top passer
- C. Simms
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 2-C.Simms pass deep left intended for 86-D.Jolley INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister [5…
- Game date
- 2006-09-10
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–0 on 2006-09-10. S. McNair posted a game-high +9.04 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
S. McNair · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +9.04 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 2
D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play - 3
D. Wilcox · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play - 4
M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 5
M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 6
A. Becht · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 7
T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 8
M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.34 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
S. McNair — BAL · Passing
S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+9.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
S. McNair's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (4:14) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Wilcox to BAL 41 for 35 yards (26-W.Allen).
Biggest single play (-8.34 EPA): C. Simms — (15:00) 2-C.Simms pass deep left intended for 86-D.Jolley INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister [55-T.Suggs] at BAL 40. 21-C.McAlister for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +11.0% CPOE · -0.88 EPA/play · -28.09 total EPA
S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +13.9% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +9.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.011 | -0.475 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.312 | -0.847 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.205 | -0.126 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.475 | +0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.2% | 62.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.47), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.47 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -0.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -32.32 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — Jourdan Lewis
Baltimore Ravens — C. McAlister
Baltimore Ravens — D. Wilcox (S. McNair pass)
Field goals
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q1 5:50) — (5:50) 31-J.Lewis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 5:44) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 60 (Q2 15:00); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 14:45) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TB 2 (Q2 1:59) — (1:59) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the TB 24 (Q3 10:27) — (10:27) 3-M.Stover 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Wilcox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 7:17) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-C.Simms pass deep left intended for 86-D.Jolley INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister [55-T.Suggs] at BAL 40. 21-C.McAlister for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) 2-C.Simms pass intended for 24-C.Williams INTERCEPTED by 92-H.Ngata (57-B.Scott) at BAL 31. 92-H.Ngata ran ob at TB 9 for 60 yards (81-A.Smith).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason to TB 23 for 15 yards (23-J.Phillips).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:24) — (1:24) 2-C.Simms pass to 88-A.Becht to TB 43 for 12 yards (20-E.Reed).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass incomplete short left to 85-D.Mason (20-R.Barber). PENALTY on TB-20-R.Barber, Defensive Pass Interference, 6 yards, enforced at TB 17 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-C.Simms pass deep left intended for 86-D.Jolley INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister [55-T.Suggs] at BAL 40. 21-C.McAlister for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) 2-C.Simms pass intended for 24-C.Williams INTERCEPTED by 92-H.Ngata (57-B.Scott) at BAL 31. 92-H.Ngata ran ob at TB 9 for 60 yards (81-A.Smith).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Wilcox to BAL 41 for 35 yards (26-W.Allen).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) 2-C.Simms pass deep right intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 36. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 3 yards (80-M.Clayton).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 5:50 · TB 4 · Score 6-0
(5:50) 31-J.Lewis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 5:44 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · BAL 60 · Score 13-0
(15:00) 2-C.Simms pass deep left intended for 86-D.Jolley INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister [55-T.Suggs] at BAL 40. 21-C.McAlister for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 14:45 · TB 2 · Score 14-0
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 1:59 · TB 2 · Score 17-0
(1:59) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 10:27 · TB 24 · Score 20-0
(10:27) 3-M.Stover 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · TB 4 · Score 26-0
(7:23) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Wilcox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 7:17 · TB 2 · Score 27-0
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Simms (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- S. McNair (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2006-09-10?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-0 in Week 1, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q1 5:50) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. McAlister (Q2 15:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Wilcox (S. McNair pass) (Q4 7:23) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 1:59, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 10:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.1% completion, +11.0% CPOE, -0.88 EPA per dropback, -28.09 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 58.6% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +9.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (4:14) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Wilcox to BAL 41 for 35 yards (26-W.Allen)..
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Now 1-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 0-1 L