Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36–17 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–10 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Freeman
- Top passer
- C. Ponder
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 22-D.Martin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-10-25
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 36–17 on 2012-10-25. J. Freeman posted a game-high +13.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 36 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(9:51) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(3:38) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 41-E.Lorig for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(12:24) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(9:45) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(4:35) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(1:45) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(13:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 22-D.Martin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(7:54) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(7:38) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(7:09) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:51FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 10
- Score
- 3-0
(9:51) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 3:38TD ELE. LorigPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 9-0
(3:38) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 41-E.Lorig for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 3:34XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-0
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:24FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 22
- Score
- 13-0
(12:24) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 13-6
(9:45) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:39XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 13-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:35TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 19-7
(4:35) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:30XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 20-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:45FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 33
- Score
- 20-10
(1:45) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 13:51TD DMD. MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 64
- Score
- 26-10
(13:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 22-D.Martin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 13:39XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 27-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:54FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 30-10
(7:54) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:38TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 64
- Score
- 30-16
(7:38) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 7:28XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 30-17
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:09TD DMD. MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 36-17
(7:09) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +13.78 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 3
Dean Clark · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play - 4Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6T. Underwood · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 7T. Gerhart · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 8D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.98 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.07 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 (+13.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
J. Freeman's top snap (+6.37 EPA): (13:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 22-D.Martin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Ponder led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.40 total EPA
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -11.6% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +13.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.136 | -0.151 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.8% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.353 | -0.176 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.339 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.151 | -0.136 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 58.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.14 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.15 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -12.06 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, +13.34 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Lorig (J. Freeman pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (C. Ponder pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mykel Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin (J. Freeman pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- 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 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 10 (Q1 9:51) — (9:51) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 3:38) — (3:38) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 41-E.Lorig for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 3:34) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 22 (Q2 12:24) — (12:24) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 18 (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 9:39) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q2 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 4:30) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the TB 33 (Q2 1:45) — (1:45) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 64 (Q3 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 22-D.Martin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 13:39) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q3 7:54) — (7:54) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the TB 64 (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 7:28) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 7:09).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:18) — (7:18) 28-A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 36 for 6 yards (20-R.Barber). FUMBLES (20-R.Barber), RECOVERED by TB-58-Q.Black at MIN 37. 58-Q.Black to MIN 37 for no gain (65-J.Sullivan).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:31) — (11:31) 22-D.Martin up the middle to MIN 17 for 41 yards (20-C.Cook).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 22-D.Martin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson to MIN 22 for 26 yards (33-J.Sanford; 52-C.Greenway).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 22-D.Martin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 7:18) — (7:18) 28-A.Peterson up the middle to MIN 36 for 6 yards (20-R.Barber). FUMBLES (20-R.Barber), RECOVERED by TB-58-Q.Black at MIN 37. 58-Q.Black to MIN 37 for no gain (65-J.Sullivan).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 1:52) — (1:52) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 81-J.Simpson to MIN 47 for 4 yards (71-M.Bennett). FUMBLES (71-M.Bennett), RECOVERED by TB-59-M.Foster at TB 42. 59-M.Foster to TB 46 for 4 yards (71-P.Loadholt).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 9:51 · MIN 10 · Score 3-0
(9:51) 10-C.Barth 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 3:38 · MIN 1 · Score 9-0
(3:38) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 41-E.Lorig for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 3:34 · MIN 2 · Score 10-0
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 12:24 · MIN 22 · Score 13-0
(12:24) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:45 · TB 18 · Score 13-6
(9:45) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right to 12-P.Harvin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:39 · TB 2 · Score 13-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 4:35 · MIN 3 · Score 19-7
(4:35) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 4:30 · MIN 2 · Score 20-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 1:45 · TB 33 · Score 20-10
(1:45) 3-B.Walsh 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 13:51 · MIN 64 · Score 26-10
(13:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 22-D.Martin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 13:39 · MIN 2 · Score 27-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 7:54 · MIN 20 · Score 30-10
(7:54) 10-C.Barth 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 7:38 · TB 64 · Score 30-16
(7:38) 28-A.Peterson right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 7:28 · TB 2 · Score 30-17
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:09 · MIN 1 · Score 36-17
(7:09) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
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.
- C. Ponder (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2012-10-25?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Minnesota Vikings 36-17 in Week 8, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36, Minnesota Vikings 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Lorig (J. Freeman pass) (Q1 3:38) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (C. Ponder pass) (Q2 9:45) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 4:35) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (J. Freeman pass) (Q3 13:51) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 7:38) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q4 7:09) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 9:51, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 12:24, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 1:45, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 7:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 45.2% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.40 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 48.7% completion, -11.6% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +13.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+6.37 EPA): (13:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 22-D.Martin for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
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