Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30–21 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 7–13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Gary Jennings
- Top passer
- B. Griese
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at …
- Game date
- 2008-09-28
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 30–21 on 2008-09-28. Gary Jennings posted a game-high +13.04 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(10:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
(12:17) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(6:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(1:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(6:14) 25-R.Grant right tackle to GB 38 for -2 yards (55-D.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-D.Brooks), touched at GB 38, RECOVERED by TB-23-J.Phillips at GB 38. 23-J.Phillips for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
(13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
(2:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(2:00) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 10:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 25
- Score
- 6-0
(10:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 10:24XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-0
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:17TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 7-6
(12:17) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:09XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-7
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:47FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 5
- Score
- 7-10
(6:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:12FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 18
- Score
- 7-13
(1:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:14TD Richie GrantPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 60
- Score
- 7-19
(6:14) 25-R.Grant right tackle to GB 38 for -2 yards (55-D.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-D.Brooks), touched at GB 38, RECOVERED by TB-23-J.Phillips at GB 38. 23-J.Phillips for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:00XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 7-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 48
- Score
- 13-20
(1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:46XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-20
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 13:58TD Craig WoodsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 41
- Score
- 20-20
(13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 13:43XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-20
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:28FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 6
- Score
- 21-23
(2:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:00TD EGE. GrahamPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 1
- Score
- 21-29
(2:00) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:56XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 21-30
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +13.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 2E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +4.20 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3Arian Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 4
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play - 5Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 6Austin Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8J. Gilmore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.99 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
Gary Jennings — GB · Receiving
Gary Jennings posted the highest total EPA (+13.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.17 EPA per play.
Gary Jennings's top snap (+6.65 EPA): (1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.41 EPA): B. Griese — (13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -14.69 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -10.6% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.314 | -0.156 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.1% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.268 | -0.408 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.795 | +0.045 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.156 | +0.314 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 63.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.16 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.31 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, -22.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, -14.81 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Arian Smith (B. Griese pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Richie Grant
- Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Craig Woodson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Graham
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 25 (Q1 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 10:24) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 12:09) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 5 (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 60 (Q3 6:14); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 6:00) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 48 (Q3 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 1:46) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 41 (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 13:43) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 6 (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:56) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 90-G.Adams [91-G.White] at TB 47. 90-G.Adams to GB 48 for 5 yards (87-J.Nelson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 6:14) — (6:14) 25-R.Grant right tackle to GB 38 for -2 yards (55-D.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-D.Brooks), touched at GB 38, RECOVERED by TB-23-J.Phillips at GB 38. 23-J.Phillips for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:26) — 3-M.Bryant kicks 10 yards from TB 30 to TB 40, out of bounds.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) 8-B.Griese pass short middle intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams [90-C.Cole] at GB 5. 38-T.Williams pushed ob at GB 44 for 39 yards (70-D.Penn).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 6:14) — (6:14) 25-R.Grant right tackle to GB 38 for -2 yards (55-D.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-D.Brooks), touched at GB 38, RECOVERED by TB-23-J.Phillips at GB 38. 23-J.Phillips for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:47) — (11:47) 8-B.Griese pass short middle intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 38-T.Williams [90-C.Cole] at GB 5. 38-T.Williams pushed ob at GB 44 for 39 yards (70-D.Penn).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 10:32 · TB 25 · Score 6-0
(10:32) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 10:24 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 12:17 · GB 9 · Score 7-6
(12:17) 8-B.Griese pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 12:09 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 6:47 · GB 5 · Score 7-10
(6:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 1:12 · GB 18 · Score 7-13
(1:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 6:14 · TB 60 · Score 7-19
(6:14) 25-R.Grant right tackle to GB 38 for -2 yards (55-D.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-D.Brooks), touched at GB 38, RECOVERED by TB-23-J.Phillips at GB 38. 23-J.Phillips for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 6:00 · GB 2 · Score 7-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 1:55 · TB 48 · Score 13-20
(1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 1:46 · TB 2 · Score 14-20
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:58 · GB 41 · Score 20-20
(13:58) 8-B.Griese pass short right intended for 28-W.Dunn INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at GB 38. 21-C.Woodson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:43 · TB 2 · Score 21-20
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-6-D.Frost. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 2:28 · GB 6 · Score 21-23
(2:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · GB 1 · Score 21-29
(2:00) 34-E.Graham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · GB 2 · Score 21-30
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point 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.
- Gary Jennings (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Griese (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2008-09-28?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 30-21 in Week 4, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 10:32) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (B. Griese pass) (Q2 12:17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Grant (Q3 6:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 1:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — C. Woodson (Q4 13:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (Q4 2:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 6:47, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 1:12, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 2:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 41.7% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -14.69 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 45.2% completion, -10.6% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.54 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Gary Jennings (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+6.65 EPA): (1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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