Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 27–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 23–13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matthew Stafford
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 89-W.Heller INTERCEPTED by 25-A…
- Game date
- 2011-09-11
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–20 on 2011-09-11. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +15.09 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 9 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(9:02) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(8:45) 27-L.Blount up the middle to DET 21 for no gain (99-C.Williams).
(7:17) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(5:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 89-W.Heller INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at DET 28. 25-A.Talib for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:57) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(7:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(1:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-T.Scheffler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(6:23) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
(1:40) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 19-M.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 3-0
(9:02) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:45FG LBL. BlountPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 21
- Score
- 3-0
(8:45) 27-L.Blount up the middle to DET 21 for no gain (99-C.Williams).
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:17FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 20
- Score
- 3-3
(7:17) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 5:57TD ATA. TalibPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 73
- Score
- 3-9
(5:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 89-W.Heller INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at DET 28. 25-A.Talib for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 5:47XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 3-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 0:57FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 6-10
(:57) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:25TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 36
- Score
- 12-10
(7:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 13-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:26TD TST. SchefflerPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 19-10
(1:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-T.Scheffler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 1:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 20-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:04FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 13
- Score
- 20-13
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:23TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 26-13
(6:23) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 6:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 27-13
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:40TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 27-19
(1:40) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 19-M.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:35XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 27-20
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +15.09 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 2Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.87 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 3Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4N. Burleson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 5J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +3.71 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7
Mike Morris · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play - 8T. Scheffler · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.75 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
Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing
Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+15.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
Matthew Stafford's top snap (-6.83 EPA): (5:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 89-W.Heller INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at DET 28. 25-A.Talib for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced betwee
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) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.71 total EPA
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 34 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +11.3% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +15.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.139 | +0.021 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.444 | +0.018 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.205 | -0.587 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.021 | -0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.4% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +12.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +1.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Talib
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — T. Scheffler (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mykel Williams (J. Freeman pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — L. Blount
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–9. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 4 (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) 27-L.Blount up the middle to DET 21 for no gain (99-C.Williams).; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DET 20 (Q1 7:17) — (7:17) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 73 (Q1 5:57); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 5:47) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q1 0:57) — (:57) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 36 (Q2 7:25) — (7:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 7:16) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-T.Scheffler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 1:16) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DET 13 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 6:23); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 6:16) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q4 1:40); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:35) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 89-W.Heller INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at DET 28. 25-A.Talib for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 ya
- Detroit Lions (Q2 7:25) — (7:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 8:58) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 64 yards from DET 35 to TB 1. 18-S.Stroughter to DET 21 for 78 yards (29-J.Wendling).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 13-N.Burleson to DET 49 for 29 yards (26-S.Jones).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:34) — (10:34) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 17-A.Benn INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Houston at DET 0. Touchback. Penalty on TB-19-M.Williams, Illegal Motion, declined. Penalty on TB-17-A.Benn, Offensive Pa
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 89-W.Heller INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at DET 28. 25-A.Talib for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 ya
- Detroit Lions (Q2 7:25) — (7:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 19-M.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 8:58) — 4-J.Hanson kicks 64 yards from DET 35 to TB 1. 18-S.Stroughter to DET 21 for 78 yards (29-J.Wendling).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 9:02 · TB 4 · Score 3-0
(9:02) 4-J.Hanson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 8:45 · DET 21 · Score 3-0
(8:45) 27-L.Blount up the middle to DET 21 for no gain (99-C.Williams). - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 7:17 · DET 20 · Score 3-3
(7:17) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 5:57 · TB 73 · Score 3-9
(5:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 89-W.Heller INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at DET 28. 25-A.Talib for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 ya - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 5:47 · DET 2 · Score 3-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 0:57 · TB 10 · Score 6-10
(:57) 4-J.Hanson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 7:25 · TB 36 · Score 12-10
(7:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 7:16 · TB 2 · Score 13-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:26 · TB 11 · Score 19-10
(1:26) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 85-T.Scheffler for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:16 · TB 2 · Score 20-10
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DET 13 · Score 20-13
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 6:23 · TB 1 · Score 26-13
(6:23) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 81-C.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 6:16 · TB 2 · Score 27-13
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-R.Donahue. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:40 · DET 5 · Score 27-19
(1:40) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 19-M.Williams for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:35 · DET 2 · Score 27-20
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Yount, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) 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 Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2011-09-11?
The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-20 in Week 1, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 9, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q2: Detroit Lions 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Detroit Lions 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Talib (Q1 5:57) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 7:25) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Scheffler (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 1:26) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 6:23) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 1:40) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 9:02, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — L. Blount (Q1 8:45, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 7:17, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 0:57, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 59.6% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.71 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 70.6% completion, +11.3% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +15.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-6.83 EPA): (5:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left intended for 89-W.Heller INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at DET 28. 25-A.Talib for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-25-A.Talib, Unsportsma.
Was Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Detroit Lions won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Now 1-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 0-1 L
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