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NFL · Week 1 · September 10, 2006 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Ravens defeat Buccaneers 27–0 in Week 1

S.McNair led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 27–0 Week 1 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 27 1–0 Winner
Final 27–0
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0 0–1
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
27–0
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 17–0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Top passer
C. Simms
FantasyHQ MVP
S.McNair
Game date
September 10, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • S.McNair 17/29 · 172 YDS · 1 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 4 REC · 50 YDS +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Wilcox 3 REC · 52 YDS · 1 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • M.Alstott 3 REC · 26 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Clayton 3 REC · 34 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Becht 4 REC · 27 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Baltimore Ravens71037027
Tampa Bay Buccaneers000000

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 5:50TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 4
    Score
    6-0

    (5:50) 31-J.Lewis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 5:44XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    7-0

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 15:00TD
    CMC. McAlister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 14:45XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    14-0

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:59FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    17-0

    (1:59) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 10:27FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 24
    Score
    20-0

    (10:27) 3-M.Stover 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 7:23TD
    DWD. Wilcox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 4
    Score
    26-0

    (7:23) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Wilcox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 7:17XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 2
    Score
    27-0

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. McNair · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +9.04 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Wilcox · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.29 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Becht · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  8. 8M. 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.

StatBaltimore RavensTampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play-0.011-0.475
Offensive success rate37.2%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 rate66.2%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

  • Jourdan LewisBaltimore Ravens — Jourdan Lewis (Q1 5:50)
  • Baltimore Ravens — C. McAlister (Q2 15:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — D. Wilcox (S. McNair pass) (Q4 7:23)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 1:59)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q3 10:27)
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. [WPA -18.8% · EPA -8.34]
  • 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). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -7.39]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason to TB 23 for 15 yards (23-J.Phillips). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.35]
  • 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). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +1.56]
  • 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. [WPA +4.2% · EPA +1.00]
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. [WPA -18.8% · EPA -8.34]
  • 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). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -7.39]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Wilcox to BAL 41 for 35 yards (26-W.Allen). [WPA +1.2% · EPA +3.38]
  • 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). [WPA -0.6% · EPA -3.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 5:50 · TB 4 · Score 6-0
    (5:50) 31-J.Lewis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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