Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38–28 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 21–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Jones
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-11-08
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 38–28 on 2009-11-08, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 21–17 halftime lead. Justin Jones posted a game-high +7.52 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 | |
| 7 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Justin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 2

Denzel Ward · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play - 3
K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 4

Richie Grant · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.98 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 5
J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.97 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 6
S. Stroughter · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 7

Art Green · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 8
Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.16 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
Justin Jones — GB · Receiving
Justin Jones posted the highest total EPA (+7.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
Justin Jones's top snap (+6.54 EPA): (12:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 45 dropbacks · 37.8% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.34 total EPA
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 36.8% completion · -7.2% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.108 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.6% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.119 | +0.078 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.137 | -0.263 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.108 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 57.4% |
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):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 16 drives, -10.11 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 16 drives, -2.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Denzel Ward (J. Freeman pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Richie Grant 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Ricky Barber
Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Winslow (J. Freeman pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — S. Stroughter (J. Freeman pass) 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Trishton Jackson
Field goals
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 74 (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 12:15) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 6 (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 28-D.Ward for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 8:45) — (Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 25-R.Grant right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 2:39) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 59 (Q2 12:09); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 11:59) — (Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 32 (Q2 7:46) — (7:46) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 7:38) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 20 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 21–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 12 (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 12:54) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 82-K.Winslow for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 7 (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 18-S.Stroughter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 4:14) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Freeman pass to 80-M.Clayton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 89 (Q4 0:52); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 0:35) — (Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 80-M.Clayton to GB 13 for 29 yards (31-A.Harris).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) (Punt formation) 7-J.Kapinos punt is BLOCKED by 54-G.Hayes, Center-61-B.Goode, RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at GB 31. 20-R.Barber for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 18-S.Stroughter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:48) — (9:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 33-E.Mack at GB 44. 33-E.Mack to GB 8 for 36 yards (12-A.Rodgers).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:27) — (12:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at GB 35. 36-T.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) (Punt formation) 7-J.Kapinos punt is BLOCKED by 54-G.Hayes, Center-61-B.Goode, RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at GB 31. 20-R.Barber for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:48) — (9:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 33-E.Mack at GB 44. 33-E.Mack to GB 8 for 36 yards (12-A.Rodgers).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 12:27 · TB 74 · Score 6-0
(12:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 12:15 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 8:52 · GB 6 · Score 7-6
(8:52) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 28-D.Ward for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 8:45 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:47 · TB 2 · Score 13-7
(2:47) (Shotgun) 25-R.Grant right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:39 · TB 2 · Score 14-7
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 12:09 · TB 59 · Score 14-13
(12:09) (Punt formation) 7-J.Kapinos punt is BLOCKED by 54-G.Hayes, Center-61-B.Goode, RECOVERED by TB-20-R.Barber at GB 31. 20-R.Barber for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 11:59 · GB 2 · Score 14-14
(Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 7:46 · TB 32 · Score 20-14
(7:46) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 80-D.Driver for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 7:38 · TB 2 · Score 21-14
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · GB 20 · Score 21-17
(:11) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:04 · TB 12 · Score 27-17
(13:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 12:54 · TB 2 · Score 28-17
(Kick formation) 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-10-M.Flynn.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 11:44 · GB 7 · Score 28-23
(11:44) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 82-K.Winslow for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 4:20 · GB 7 · Score 28-29
(4:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 18-S.Stroughter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 4:14 · GB 2 · Score 28-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Freeman pass to 80-M.Clayton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:52 · TB 89 · Score 28-37
(:52) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep left intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at GB 35. 36-T.Jackson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · GB 2 · Score 28-38
(Kick formation) 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
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.
- Justin Jones (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2009-11-08?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 38-28 in Week 9, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21; Final: Green Bay Packers 28, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 12:27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Ward (J. Freeman pass) (Q1 8:52) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q1 2:47) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Barber (Q2 12:09) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Driver (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 7:46) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q4 13:04) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Winslow (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 11:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — S. Stroughter (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 4:20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Jackson (Q4 0:52) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 0:11, 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?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 37.8% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.34 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 36.8% completion, -7.2% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.97 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Justin Jones (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.52 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+6.54 EPA): (12:27) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 89-J.Jones for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-7 Now 1-7 W