Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19–13 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 13–6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Garcia
- Top passer
- J. Garcia
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:31) 22-C.Smith left end to MIN 28 for 2 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), t…
- Game date
- 2008-11-16
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 19–13 on 2008-11-16, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 13–6 halftime lead. J. Garcia posted a game-high +13.53 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(6:58) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(2:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(13:40) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 19-B.Wade for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(7:51) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(1:52) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(9:33) 35-B.Askew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(5:41) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(3:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:58FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 25
- Score
- 3-0
(6:58) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 2:54FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 21
- Score
- 3-3
(2:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:40TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 9-3
(13:40) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 19-B.Wade for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 13:33XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-3
(Kick formation) 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 7:51FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 10-6
(7:51) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:52FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 13-6
(1:52) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 9:33TD BAB. AskewPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 13-12
(9:33) 35-B.Askew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 9:25XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 13-13
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 5:41FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 13-16
(5:41) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 3:34FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 8
- Score
- 13-19
(3:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Garcia · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +13.53 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2J. Stevens · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 3Austin Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 4B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 5W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 7S. Rice · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 8Barrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 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. Garcia — TB · Passing
J. Garcia posted the highest total EPA (+13.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
J. Garcia's top snap (+3.39 EPA): (10:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 86-J.Stevens to MIN 1 for 31 yards (51-B.Leber, 42-D.Sharper).
Biggest single play (-4.45 EPA): Chris Smith II — (3:31) 22-C.Smith left end to MIN 28 for 2 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), touched at MIN 28, RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 28. 51-B.Leber to MIN 28 for no gain (65-J.Trueblood).
Quarterback report card
J. Garcia led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +13.9% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +13.53 total EPA
- G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +6.3% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.110 | -0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.1% | 53.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.356 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.140 | -0.445 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.026 | +0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.8% | 55.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, -7.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -2.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Barrington Wade (G. Frerotte pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — B. Askew
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- 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. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 21 (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 19-B.Wade for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 13:33) — (Kick formation) 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 9:33) — (9:33) 35-B.Askew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 9:25) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q4 5:41) — (5:41) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:36) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 62 yards from TB 30 to MIN 8. 43-M.Hicks to MIN 23 for 15 yards (26-W.Allen). FUMBLES (26-W.Allen), touched at MIN 26, RECOVERED by TB-87-B.Clark at MIN 26. 87-B.Clark to MIN 26 for n
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 86-J.Stevens to MIN 1 for 31 yards (51-B.Leber, 42-D.Sharper).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) 22-C.Smith left end to MIN 28 for 2 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), touched at MIN 28, RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 28. 51-B.Leber to MIN 28 for no gain (65-J.Trueblood).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep right to 28-W.Dunn to MIN 23 for 36 yards (52-C.Greenway).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) 22-C.Smith left end to MIN 28 for 2 yards (23-C.Griffin). FUMBLES (23-C.Griffin), touched at MIN 28, RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 28. 51-B.Leber to MIN 28 for no gain (65-J.Trueblood).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:36) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 62 yards from TB 30 to MIN 8. 43-M.Hicks to MIN 23 for 15 yards (26-W.Allen). FUMBLES (26-W.Allen), touched at MIN 26, RECOVERED by TB-87-B.Clark at MIN 26. 87-B.Clark to MIN 26 for n
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 86-J.Stevens to MIN 1 for 31 yards (51-B.Leber, 42-D.Sharper).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:43) — (11:43) 28-W.Dunn right guard to MIN 39 for -2 yards (52-C.Greenway).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 6:58 · TB 25 · Score 3-0
(6:58) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 2:54 · MIN 21 · Score 3-3
(2:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 13:40 · TB 4 · Score 9-3
(13:40) 12-G.Frerotte pass short right to 19-B.Wade for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 13:33 · TB 2 · Score 10-3
(Kick formation) 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 7:51 · MIN 8 · Score 10-6
(7:51) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 1:52 · TB 20 · Score 13-6
(1:52) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 9:33 · MIN 1 · Score 13-12
(9:33) 35-B.Askew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 9:25 · MIN 2 · Score 13-13
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 5:41 · MIN 11 · Score 13-16
(5:41) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 3:34 · MIN 8 · Score 13-19
(3:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Garcia (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2008-11-16?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-13 in Week 11, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — B. Wade (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 13:40) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Askew (Q3 9:33) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 6:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 2:54, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 7:51, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 1:52, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 5:41, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 3:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 60.5% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +13.53 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 50.0% completion, +6.3% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (10:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep middle to 86-J.Stevens to MIN 1 for 31 yards (51-B.Leber, 42-D.Sharper)..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 19-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
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