Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–17 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Galloway
- Top passer
- Jihaad Campbell
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:44) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-11-19
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Washington Commanders 20–17 on 2006-11-19. J. Galloway posted a game-high +6.71 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play - 2
C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play - 3
B. Gradkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +5.88 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 4
Jamari Thrash · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 5
A. Becht · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play - 6
L. Betts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 7

Connor Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play - 8
T. Yoder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.07 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 (+6.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.68 EPA per play.
J. Galloway's top snap (+4.23 EPA): (9:44) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jihaad Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -2.7% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.92 total EPA
B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +5.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.069 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 54.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.226 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.106 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.069 | -0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.7% | 61.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.05, Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.05 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.07 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +5.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +3.63 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (Jihaad Campbell pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Becht (B. Gradkowski pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (B. Gradkowski pass)
Washington Commanders — T. Yoder (Jihaad Campbell pass)
Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
Washington Commanders — N. Novak 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 8 (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 27 (Q1 1:10) — (1:10) 3-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q3 9:43) — (9:43) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 47-C.Cooley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-21-J.Bolden, Defensive Holding, declined.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 9:34) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q3 1:05) — (1:05) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass intended for Galloway, bounces off him to Becht.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 0:58) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 34 (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 9:35) — 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 WAS 13 (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 87-T.Yoder for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:32) — 3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:05) — (1:05) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass intended for Galloway, bounces off him to Becht.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 9:43) — (9:43) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 47-C.Cooley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-21-J.Bolden, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Springs at WAS 3. 24-S.Springs to WAS 7 for 4 yards (88-A.Becht).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 14:16) — (14:16) 17-J.Campbell pass to 82-A.Randle El to WAS 43 for 14 yards (23-J.Phillips).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:49) — (11:49) 7-B.Gradkowski FUMBLES (Aborted) at WAS 35, RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at WAS 35. 53-M.Washington to WAS 35 for no gain (7-B.Gradkowski).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Springs at WAS 3. 24-S.Springs to WAS 7 for 4 yards (88-A.Becht).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 46-L.Betts to WAS 38 for 6 yards (23-J.Phillips). FUMBLES (23-J.Phillips), RECOVERED by TB-21-J.Bolden at WAS 40. 21-J.Bolden to WAS 40 for no gain (46-L.Bett
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 3:55 · WAS 8 · Score 0-3
(3:55) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 1:10 · TB 27 · Score 3-3
(1:10) 3-N.Novak 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 9:43 · TB 3 · Score 9-3
(9:43) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 47-C.Cooley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-21-J.Bolden, Defensive Holding, declined.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 9:34 · TB 2 · Score 10-3
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 1:05 · WAS 2 · Score 10-9
(1:05) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass intended for Galloway, bounces off him to Becht.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 0:58 · WAS 2 · Score 10-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 9:44 · WAS 34 · Score 10-16
(9:44) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 9:35 · WAS 2 · Score 10-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 3:55 · WAS 13 · Score 10-20
(3:55) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 0:37 · TB 4 · Score 16-20
(:37) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 87-T.Yoder for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 0:32 · TB 2 · Score 17-20
3-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-D.Frost.
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.
- 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.
- B. Gradkowski (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2006-11-19?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Washington Commanders 20-17 in Week 11, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 9:43) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Becht (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q3 1:05) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q4 9:44) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Yoder (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 0:37) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 3:55, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — N. Novak (Q1 1:10, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 3:55, 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?
Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 48.7% completion, -2.7% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.92 total passing EPA. B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.8% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +5.88 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 +6.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.23 EPA): (9:44) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W