Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 23–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 17–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Galloway
- Top passer
- M. Hasselbeck
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:06) 37-S.Alexander left tackle to TB 42 for -1 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White…
- Game date
- 2006-12-31
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–7 on 2006-12-31. J. Galloway posted a game-high +12.57 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks
(10:03) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(2:59) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(14:20) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 18-D.Hackett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.White]. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(10:18) 3-J.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
(14:49) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 10:03FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 17
- Score
- 3-0
(10:03) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 2:59TD SAS. AlexanderPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 9-0
(2:59) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 2:53XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 14:20TD JGJ. GallowayPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 4
- Score
- 10-6
(14:20) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 14:14XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 10-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:23TD DHD. HackettPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 16-7
(:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 18-D.Hackett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.White]. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:19XP Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 10:18FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 13
- Score
- 20-7
(10:18) 3-J.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 14:49FG Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 23-7
(14:49) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +12.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 2M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +12.14 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3D. Hackett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 4J. Stevens · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 5D. Branch · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 6
Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 7B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 8M. Stovall · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 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 (+12.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.57 EPA per play.
J. Galloway's top snap (+2.75 EPA): (2:29) 13-T.Rattay pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway to SEA 21 for 44 yards (31-K.Herndon).
Biggest single play (-5.01 EPA): S. Alexander — (14:06) 37-S.Alexander left tackle to TB 42 for -1 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-31-P.Buchanon at TB 42. 31-P.Buchanon to TB 42 for no gain (83-D.Branch). Play Challenged b
Quarterback report card
M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +12.14 total EPA
- T. Rattay (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -4.6% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.120 | -0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.9% | 41.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.392 | -0.052 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.085 | -0.280 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.145 | -0.120 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.5% | 47.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.12 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.14 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +10.44 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, -9.40 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (T. Rattay pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Hackett (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — Ji'Ayir Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the TB 17 (Q1 10:03) — (10:03) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 2:59) — (2:59) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 2:53) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 14:14) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 18-D.Hackett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.White]. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:19) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the TB 13 (Q3 10:18) — (10:18) 3-J.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q4 14:49) — (14:49) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 83-D.Moore to SEA 5 for 9 yards (51-L.Tatupu, 56-L.Hill). FUMBLES (51-L.Tatupu), RECOVERED by SEA-28-M.Boulware at SEA 5. 28-M.Boulware to SEA 37 for 32 yards (
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 14:06) — (14:06) 37-S.Alexander left tackle to TB 42 for -1 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-31-P.Buchanon at TB 42. 31-P.Buchanon to TB 42 for no gain (83-D.Branch). Play Challenged b
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) 3-M.Bryant 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) 40-M.Alstott up the middle to TB 11 for 3 yards (57-K.Bentley). FUMBLES (57-K.Bentley), RECOVERED by SEA-22-J.Williams at TB 11. 22-J.Williams to TB 11 for no gain (40-M.Alstott).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 13:09) — (13:09) 13-T.Rattay pass to 32-M.Pittman to SEA 44 for 14 yards (59-J.Peterson) [91-C.Darby].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 14:06) — (14:06) 37-S.Alexander left tackle to TB 42 for -1 yards (90-D.White). FUMBLES (90-D.White), RECOVERED by TB-31-P.Buchanon at TB 42. 31-P.Buchanon to TB 42 for no gain (83-D.Branch). Play Challenged b
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 83-D.Moore to SEA 5 for 9 yards (51-L.Tatupu, 56-L.Hill). FUMBLES (51-L.Tatupu), RECOVERED by SEA-28-M.Boulware at SEA 5. 28-M.Boulware to SEA 37 for 32 yards (
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) 40-M.Alstott up the middle to TB 11 for 3 yards (57-K.Bentley). FUMBLES (57-K.Bentley), RECOVERED by SEA-22-J.Williams at TB 11. 22-J.Williams to TB 11 for no gain (40-M.Alstott).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) 3-M.Bryant 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 10:03 · TB 17 · Score 3-0
(10:03) 3-J.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 2:59 · TB 1 · Score 9-0
(2:59) 37-S.Alexander left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 2:53 · TB 2 · Score 10-0
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 14:20 · SEA 4 · Score 10-6
(14:20) 13-T.Rattay pass short middle to 84-J.Galloway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · SEA 2 · Score 10-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · TB 5 · Score 16-7
(:23) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 18-D.Hackett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.White]. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · TB 2 · Score 17-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 10:18 · TB 13 · Score 20-7
(10:18) 3-J.Brown 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 14:49 · TB 6 · Score 23-7
(14:49) 3-J.Brown 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Rattay (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2006-12-31?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-7 in Week 17, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q1 2:59) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (T. Rattay pass) (Q2 14:20) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Hackett (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 0:23) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q1 10:03, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q3 10:18, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q4 14:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 54.8% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +12.14 total passing EPA. T. Rattay (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.2% completion, -4.6% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.75 EPA): (2:29) 13-T.Rattay pass deep middle to 84-J.Galloway to SEA 21 for 44 yards (31-K.Herndon)..
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
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