Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 28–13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- LA 14–6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Kendricks
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-12-23
Game summary
The LA beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28–13 on 2012-12-23. L. Kendricks posted a game-high +11.07 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LA | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LALA(5:28) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(12:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left intended for 19-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins at TB 41. 21-J.Jenkins for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(6:01) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:38) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(10:54) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 18-A.Pettis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(9:06) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 5:28FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 11
- Score
- 0-3
(5:28) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- LALA
Q2 12:01TD John JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 75
- Score
- 6-3
(12:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left intended for 19-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins at TB 41. 21-J.Jenkins for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 11:46XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-3
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:01FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 31
- Score
- 7-6
(6:01) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- LALA
Q2 0:38TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 13-6
(:38) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- LALA
Q2 0:32XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q3 15:00TD LKL. KendricksPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 80
- Score
- 20-6
(15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 14:46XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q3 10:54TD APA. PettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 27-6
(10:54) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 18-A.Pettis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 10:47XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 28-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 9:06TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 61
- Score
- 28-12
(9:06) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 8:50XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 28-13
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Kendricks · LA · Receiving · +11.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
- 2S. Bradford · LA · Passing · +7.71 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 3Ckelby Givens · LA · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4B. Gibson · LA · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 5A. Pettis · LA · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 6L. Stocker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7T. Underwood · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.33 total EPA · 18 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
L. Kendricks — LA · Receiving
L. Kendricks posted the highest total EPA (+11.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.21 EPA per play.
L. Kendricks's top snap (+6.99 EPA): (15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 80 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) · 61 dropbacks · 49.2% completion · -1.6% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -17.05 total EPA
- S. Bradford (LA) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -7.3% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +7.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | LA | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | -0.170 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.7% | 45.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.286 | -0.280 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.167 | -0.118 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.170 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.3% | 60.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: +0.03 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.17 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- LA: 14 drives, +1.82 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -15.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — John Jenkins
- LA — Shedrick Jackson
- LA — L. Kendricks (S. Bradford pass)
- LA — A. Pettis (S. Bradford pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mykel Williams (J. Freeman pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- 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 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 11 (Q1 5:28) — (5:28) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: LA won the period 14–3. LA found the end zone from the LA 75 (Q2 12:01); LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 11:46) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q2 6:01) — (6:01) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; LA found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 0:38); LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:32) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: LA won the period 14–7. LA found the end zone from the TB 80 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 14:46) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q3 10:54) — (10:54) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 18-A.Pettis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 10:47) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 61 (Q3 9:06) — (9:06) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 8:50) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left intended for 19-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins at TB 41. 21-J.Jenkins for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 3:38) — (3:38) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Laurinaitis at LA 35. 55-J.Laurinaitis to LA 35 for no gain (83-V.Jackson).
- LA (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 16-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 36-D.Gorrer at TB 0. Touchback.
- LA (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 7:25) — (7:25) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 19-M.Williams pushed ob at LA 38 for 7 yards (43-C.Dahl).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left intended for 19-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins at TB 41. 21-J.Jenkins for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 9:06) — (9:06) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 19-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 92-E.Sims (90-M.Brockers) at TB 44. 92-E.Sims to TB 39 for 5 yards (62-T.Larsen).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 5:28 · LA 11 · Score 0-3
(5:28) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 12:01 · LA 75 · Score 6-3
(12:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left intended for 19-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins at TB 41. 21-J.Jenkins for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 11:46 · TB 2 · Score 7-3
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 6:01 · LA 31 · Score 7-6
(6:01) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:38 · TB 5 · Score 13-6
(:38) 39-S.Jackson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:32 · TB 2 · Score 14-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · TB 80 · Score 20-6
(15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 14:46 · TB 2 · Score 21-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 10:54 · TB 5 · Score 27-6
(10:54) 8-S.Bradford pass short middle to 18-A.Pettis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 10:47 · TB 2 · Score 28-6
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 9:06 · LA 61 · Score 28-12
(9:06) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 8:50 · LA 2 · Score 28-13
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- L. Kendricks (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- S. Bradford (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2012-12-23?
The LA beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-13 in Week 16, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: LA 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: LA 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: LA 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: LA 28, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
LA touchdown — J. Jenkins (Q2 12:01) LA touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 0:38) LA touchdown — L. Kendricks (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 15:00) LA touchdown — A. Pettis (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 10:54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q3 9:06) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 5:28, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 6:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 49.2% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -17.05 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (LA), 48.1% completion, -7.3% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +7.71 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
L. Kendricks (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.07 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+6.99 EPA): (15:00) 8-S.Bradford pass deep middle to 88-L.Kendricks for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-8 Now 6-9 L
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