Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 18–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14–12 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- V. Jackson
- Top passer
- Geno Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:03) 7-G.Smith sacked at NYJ 5 for -6 yards (59-M.Foster). FUMBLES (59-M.Foster) [59-M.F…
- Game date
- 2013-09-08
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18–17 on 2013-09-08, overcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 14–12 halftime lead. V. Jackson posted a game-high +6.01 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 New York Jets | 2 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(8:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on TB-5-J.Freeman, Illegal Bat, declined.
(1:12) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-26-D.Landry, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(11:06) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(6:51) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:39) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 81-K.Winslow for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(5:09) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(:38) 4-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:15) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:38Safety JFJ. FreemanPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 92
- Score
- 0-2
(8:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on TB-5-J.Freeman, Illegal Bat, declined.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:12TD Mykel WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 17
- Score
- 6-2
(1:12) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-26-D.Landry, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:07XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-2
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 11:06FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 25
- Score
- 7-5
(11:06) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:51TD DMD. MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 13-5
(6:51) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:46XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-5
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:39TD KWK. WinslowPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 14-11
(:39) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 81-K.Winslow for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:34XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-12
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:09FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 12
- Score
- 14-15
(5:09) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:38FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 19
- Score
- 17-15
(:38) 4-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:15FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 30
- Score
- 17-18
(:15) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 3J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4K. Winslow · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 5
Geno Smith · New York Jets · Passing · +2.25 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 6
Brandon Powell · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 7J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +1.60 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 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
V. Jackson — TB · Receiving
V. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+6.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
V. Jackson's top snap (-3.87 EPA): (2:43) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Landry at NYJ 31. 26-D.Landry to TB 31 for 38 yards (83-V.Jackson).
Biggest single play (-5.49 EPA): Geno Smith — (7:03) 7-G.Smith sacked at NYJ 5 for -6 yards (59-M.Foster). FUMBLES (59-M.Foster) [59-M.Foster], RECOVERED by TB-97-A.Spence at NYJ 5. 97-A.Spence to NYJ 5 for no gain (60-D.Ferguson).
Quarterback report card
Geno Smith led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Geno Smith (New York Jets) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.25 total EPA
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -14.0% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.055 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.1% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.045 | +0.008 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.263 | -0.370 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.055 | +0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 65.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.05, New York Jets -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.05 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -5.26 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -3.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mykel Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin
- New York Jets — K. Winslow (Geno Smith pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–2. New York Jets registered a safety from the NYJ 92 (Q1 8:38); Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYJ 17 (Q1 1:12); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 1:07) — 4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 6:46) — 4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New York Jets found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 81-K.Winslow for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:34) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 4-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the TB 30 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 83-V.Jackson to NYJ 26 for 37 yards (56-D.Davis).
- New York Jets (Q4 0:15) — (:15) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:02) — 2-N.Folk kicks 37 yards from NYJ 35 to TB 28. 22-D.Martin to NYJ 32 for 40 yards (37-J.Jarrett). FUMBLES (37-J.Jarrett), RECOVERED by NYJ-55-R.Sapp at NYJ 30. 55-R.Sapp to NYJ 30 for no gain (52-J.Cas
- New York Jets (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith scrambles right end ran ob at TB 45 for 10 yards. PENALTY on TB-54-L.David, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at TB 45.
- New York Jets (Q2 7:03) — (7:03) 7-G.Smith sacked at NYJ 5 for -6 yards (59-M.Foster). FUMBLES (59-M.Foster) [59-M.Foster], RECOVERED by TB-97-A.Spence at NYJ 5. 97-A.Spence to NYJ 5 for no gain (60-D.Ferguson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 7:03) — (7:03) 7-G.Smith sacked at NYJ 5 for -6 yards (59-M.Foster). FUMBLES (59-M.Foster) [59-M.Foster], RECOVERED by TB-97-A.Spence at NYJ 5. 97-A.Spence to NYJ 5 for no gain (60-D.Ferguson).
- New York Jets (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right intended for 84-S.Hill INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at TB 34. 54-L.David to TB 41 for 7 yards (74-N.Mangold).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Landry at NYJ 31. 26-D.Landry to TB 31 for 38 yards (83-V.Jackson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:00) — (10:00) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson to NYJ 36 for 39 yards (26-D.Landry).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q1 8:38 · NYJ 92 · Score 0-2
(8:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Penalty on TB-5-J.Freeman, Illegal Bat, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 1:12 · NYJ 17 · Score 6-2
(1:12) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-26-D.Landry, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 1:07 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-2
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 11:06 · TB 25 · Score 7-5
(11:06) 2-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 6:51 · NYJ 5 · Score 13-5
(6:51) 22-D.Martin left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 6:46 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-5
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 0:39 · TB 7 · Score 14-11
(:39) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 81-K.Winslow for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 0:34 · TB 2 · Score 14-12
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 5:09 · TB 12 · Score 14-15
(5:09) 2-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 0:38 · NYJ 19 · Score 17-15
(:38) 4-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:15 · TB 30 · Score 17-18
(:15) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- V. Jackson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets on 2013-09-08?
The New York Jets beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18-17 in Week 1, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New York Jets 2; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New York Jets 10; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New York Jets 6; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, New York Jets 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q1 1:12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q2 6:51) New York Jets touchdown — K. Winslow (G. Smith pass) (Q2 0:39) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 11:06, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 5:09, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 0:38, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 0:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
Geno Smith (New York Jets), 48.0% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.25 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 41.7% completion, -14.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.60 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets?
V. Jackson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (-3.87 EPA): (2:43) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Landry at NYJ 31. 26-D.Landry to TB 31 for 38 yards (83-V.Jackson)..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New York Jets won 18-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 0-1 L
New York Jets
Now 1-0 W
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