Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–24 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 21–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Freeman
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 11-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 29-L…
- Game date
- 2012-11-11
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34–24 on 2012-11-11, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 21–17 halftime lead. J. Freeman posted a game-high +11.65 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | |
| 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +11.65 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 2

Darius Alexander · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play - 3
Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.53 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 4
A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 5
M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 6

Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 7
D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 8
V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 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 (+11.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
J. Freeman's top snap (+5.00 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams to LAC 28 for 54 yards (23-Q.Jammer).
Biggest single play (-10.53 EPA): Philip Rivers — (13:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 11-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Johnson at TB 17. 29-L.Johnson for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 42 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +19.1% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.53 total EPA
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 21 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +11.2% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +11.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.026 | +0.186 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.6% | 51.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.251 | +0.555 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.141 | -0.139 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.186 | -0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.3% | 52.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.03 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.19 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +2.15 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +10.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Darius Alexander (Philip Rivers pass) 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Dean Clark (J. Freeman pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Hayward
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Underwood (J. Freeman pass) 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Lonnie Johnson Jr.
Field goals
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 80 (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-D.Alexander for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 13:57) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LAC 3 (Q1 9:03) — (9:03) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 8:57) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 13 (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 4:19) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 62 (Q2 9:07); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 8:55) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:27) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 11-T.Underwood for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 4:07) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 23 (Q4 13:42); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 13:22) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the TB 16 (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LAC 27 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 11-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Johnson at TB 17. 29-L.Johnson for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-D.Alexander for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:07) — (9:07) (Punt formation) 5-M.Scifres punt is BLOCKED by 56-D.Watson, Center-47-M.Windt, RECOVERED by TB-57-A.Hayward at LAC 29. 57-A.Hayward for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams to LAC 28 for 54 yards (23-Q.Jammer).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to LAC 15 for 31 yards (32-E.Weddle).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 11-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Johnson at TB 17. 29-L.Johnson for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-D.Alexander for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:07) — (9:07) (Punt formation) 5-M.Scifres punt is BLOCKED by 56-D.Watson, Center-47-M.Windt, RECOVERED by TB-57-A.Hayward at LAC 29. 57-A.Hayward for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams to LAC 28 for 54 yards (23-Q.Jammer).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 14:13 · TB 80 · Score 6-0
(14:13) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-D.Alexander for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 13:57 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 9:03 · LAC 3 · Score 7-6
(9:03) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 44-D.Clark for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 8:57 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 4:27 · TB 13 · Score 13-7
(4:27) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 85-A.Gates for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 4:19 · TB 2 · Score 14-7
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 12:58 · LAC 22 · Score 14-10
(12:58) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 9:07 · TB 62 · Score 14-16
(9:07) (Punt formation) 5-M.Scifres punt is BLOCKED by 56-D.Watson, Center-47-M.Windt, RECOVERED by TB-57-A.Hayward at LAC 29. 57-A.Hayward for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 8:55 · LAC 2 · Score 14-17
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 0:34 · TB 3 · Score 20-17
(:34) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 80-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · TB 2 · Score 21-17
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 4:16 · LAC 15 · Score 21-23
(4:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 11-T.Underwood for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 4:07 · LAC 2 · Score 21-24
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 13:42 · TB 23 · Score 21-30
(13:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right intended for 11-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Johnson at TB 17. 29-L.Johnson for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 13:22 · LAC 2 · Score 21-31
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 7:07 · TB 16 · Score 24-31
(7:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 1:12 · LAC 27 · Score 24-34
(1:12) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
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.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. Freeman (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2012-11-11?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34-24 in Week 10, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Alexander (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 14:13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Clark (J. Freeman pass) (Q1 9:03) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 4:27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Hayward (Q2 9:07) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Underwood (J. Freeman pass) (Q3 4:16) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Johnson (Q4 13:42) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 12:58, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q4 7:07, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 1:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 69.0% completion, +19.1% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.53 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 66.7% completion, +11.2% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +11.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.65 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+5.00 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams to LAC 28 for 54 yards (23-Q.Jammer)..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W