Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–21 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–10 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Freeman
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:38) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Grimm at CI…
- Game date
- 2010-10-10
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24–21 on 2010-10-10, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 10–7 halftime lead. J. Freeman posted a game-high +6.96 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
(4:16) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(14:38) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Grimm at CIN 11. 35-C.Grimm for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
(:37) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(5:33) 34-E.Graham left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
(1:33) 2-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(12:19) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-C.Benson rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 19-M.Williams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
(:05) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 4:16TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 43
- Score
- 0-6
(4:16) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 4:09XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 14:38TD CGC. GrimmPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 97
- Score
- 6-7
(14:38) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Grimm at CIN 11. 35-C.Grimm for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 14:32XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:37FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 13
- Score
- 7-10
(:37) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:33TD EGE. GrahamPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 13-10
(5:33) 34-E.Graham left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:28XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:33FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 17
- Score
- 14-13
(1:33) 2-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 12:19TD JGJ. GreshamPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 14-19
(12:19) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 12:12Safety CBC. BensonPoints+2
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-21
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-C.Benson rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:34TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 20
- Score
- 20-21
(1:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 19-M.Williams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:26XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 21-21
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:05FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 24-21
(:05) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +6.96 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 2C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +5.58 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +5.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 4S. Stroughter · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 5B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 6A. Benn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7J. Gilmore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 8C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.24 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. Freeman — TB · Passing
J. Freeman posted the highest total EPA (+6.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
J. Freeman's top snap (+4.30 EPA): (11:31) {J.Freeman in as quarterback} 34-E.Graham up the middle to CIN 38 for 61 yards (29-L.Hall).
Biggest single play (-6.37 EPA): C. Palmer — (14:38) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Grimm at CIN 11. 35-C.Grimm for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +9.4% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.96 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -4.3% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -9.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.006 | -0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.114 | -0.258 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.104 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.067 | +0.006 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -5.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -0.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Owens (C. Palmer pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Grimm
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (C. Palmer pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mykel Williams (J. Freeman pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TB 43 (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 4:09) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 97 (Q2 14:38) — (14:38) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Grimm at CIN 11. 35-C.Grimm for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 14:32) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TB 13 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) 34-E.Graham left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 5:28) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TB 17 (Q3 1:33) — (1:33) 2-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–8. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q4 12:12) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-C.Benson rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 19-M.Williams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:26) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CIN 13 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Piscitelli at TB 35. 21-S.Piscitelli pushed ob at CIN 34 for 31 yards (71-A.Smith).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:29) — 2-M.Nugent kicks 68 yards from CIN 30 to TB 2. 81-M.Spurlock to TB 26 for 24 yards (56-R.Muckelroy). Cincinnati challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 2-M.Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:38) — (14:38) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Grimm at CIN 11. 35-C.Grimm for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) {J.Freeman in as quarterback} 34-E.Graham up the middle to CIN 38 for 61 yards (29-L.Hall).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 19-M.Williams to CIN 4 for 15 yards [99-T.Johnson]. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CIN-41-C.Ndukwe at CIN 3. 41-C.Ndukwe to CIN 3 for no gain (17-A.Benn). PENALTY on TB-
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:38) — (14:38) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Grimm at CIN 11. 35-C.Grimm for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) {J.Freeman in as quarterback} 34-E.Graham up the middle to CIN 38 for 61 yards (29-L.Hall).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:29) — 2-M.Nugent kicks 68 yards from CIN 30 to TB 2. 81-M.Spurlock to TB 26 for 24 yards (56-R.Muckelroy). Cincinnati challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 2-M.Nugent
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 82-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Joseph at CIN 12. 22-J.Joseph ran ob at CIN 23 for 11 yards (19-M.Williams). TB-52-J.Faine was injured during the play
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 4:16 · TB 43 · Score 0-6
(4:16) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 81-T.Owens for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 4:09 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 14:38 · TB 97 · Score 6-7
(14:38) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Grimm at CIN 11. 35-C.Grimm for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 14:32 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:37 · TB 13 · Score 7-10
(:37) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 5:33 · CIN 1 · Score 13-10
(5:33) 34-E.Graham left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 5:28 · CIN 2 · Score 14-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 1:33 · TB 17 · Score 14-13
(1:33) 2-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 12:19 · TB 1 · Score 14-19
(12:19) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q4 12:12 · TB 2 · Score 14-21
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-C.Benson rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · CIN 20 · Score 20-21
(1:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 19-M.Williams for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:26 · CIN 2 · Score 21-21
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · CIN 13 · Score 24-21
(:05) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
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. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2010-10-10?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-21 in Week 5, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 8; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Cincinnati Bengals 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Owens (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 4:16) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Grimm (Q2 14:38) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (Q3 5:33) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 12:19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 1:34) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 0:37, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 1:33, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, +9.4% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.96 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 56.8% completion, -4.3% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -9.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.30 EPA): (11:31) {J.Freeman in as quarterback} 34-E.Graham up the middle to CIN 38 for 61 yards (29-L.Hall)..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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