Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 23–21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 10–0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- N. Foles
- Top passer
- N. Foles
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:25) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 27 yards to PHI 13, Center-48-A.Economos. 13-D.J…
- Game date
- 2012-12-09
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–21 on 2012-12-09. N. Foles posted a game-high +13.12 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles(7:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(1:51) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(14:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(7:26) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(4:03) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 82-C.Harbor for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:02) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 7:16FG AHA. HeneryPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 3-0
(7:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:51TD NFN. FolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 9-0
(1:51) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:40XP AHA. HeneryPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-0
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:41TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 1
- Score
- 10-6
(11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:35XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 10-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 14:34TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 13
- Score
- 10-13
(14:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 14:26XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 7
- Score
- 10-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:26TD DMD. MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 4
- Score
- 10-20
(7:26) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:21XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 10-21
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 4:03TD CHC. HarborPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 16-21
(4:03) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 82-C.Harbor for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 0:02TD JMJa'Mori MaclinPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 22-21
(:02) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 0:00XP AHA. HeneryPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 23-21
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1N. Foles · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +13.12 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.79 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.34 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4Ja'Mori Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5C. Harbor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6
Ryan Cooper Jr. · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 7
Dyontae Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 8J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +0.75 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.02 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
N. Foles — PHI · Passing
N. Foles posted the highest total EPA (+13.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 61 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
N. Foles's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Biggest single play (+4.95 EPA): M. Koenen — (12:25) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 27 yards to PHI 13, Center-48-A.Economos. 13-D.Johnson MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 13, RECOVERED by TB-56-D.Watson at PHI 5. 56-D.Watson, dead ball declared a
Quarterback report card
N. Foles led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 61 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +13.12 total EPA
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -14.3% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.044 | +0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 38.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.215 | +0.019 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.597 | -0.077 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.3% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles +0.04, Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.04 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.00 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +4.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, +0.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — N. Foles
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mykel Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Harbor (N. Foles pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Ja'Mori Maclin (N. Foles pass)
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q2 7:16) — (7:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 1:40) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 11:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 11:35) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q4 14:34) — (14:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 7 (Q4 14:26) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 7:21) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 82-C.Harbor for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 0:02); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:00) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 81-J.Avant to TB 1 for 22 yards (24-M.Barron).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:00) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:22) — (1:22) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 83-V.Jackson to PHI 27 for 40 yards (24-N.Asomugha).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:25) — (12:25) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 27 yards to PHI 13, Center-48-A.Economos. 13-D.Johnson MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 13, RECOVERED by TB-56-D.Watson at PHI 5. 56-D.Watson, dead ball declared a
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:25) — (12:25) (Punt formation) 9-M.Koenen punts 27 yards to PHI 13, Center-48-A.Economos. 13-D.Johnson MUFFS catch, touched at PHI 13, RECOVERED by TB-56-D.Watson at PHI 5. 56-D.Watson, dead ball declared a
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 31 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep left to 81-J.Avant ran ob at TB 20 for 20 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 7:16 · TB 10 · Score 3-0
(7:16) (Field Goal formation) 6-A.Henery 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 1:51 · TB 10 · Score 9-0
(1:51) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 1:40 · TB 2 · Score 10-0
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 11:41 · PHI 1 · Score 10-6
(11:41) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 11:35 · PHI 2 · Score 10-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 14:34 · PHI 13 · Score 10-13
(14:34) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:26 · PHI 7 · Score 10-14
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:26 · PHI 4 · Score 10-20
(7:26) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:21 · PHI 2 · Score 10-21
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 4:03 · TB 11 · Score 16-21
(4:03) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 82-C.Harbor for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 0:02 · TB 1 · Score 22-21
(:02) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · TB 2 · Score 23-21
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- N. Foles (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2012-12-09?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-21 in Week 14, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Foles (Q2 1:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q3 11:41) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 14:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q4 7:26) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Harbor (N. Foles pass) (Q4 4:03) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (N. Foles pass) (Q4 0:02) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 7:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 52.5% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +13.12 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 35.9% completion, -14.3% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.75 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 61 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L
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