Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–6 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 3–24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Wright
- Top passer
- E. Manuel
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:56) 43-B.Rainey left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2013-12-08
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Buffalo Bills 27–6 on 2013-12-08. T. Wright posted a game-high +4.02 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(14:56) 43-B.Rainey left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(8:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:47) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-37-N.Robey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(10:52) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short middle to 81-T.Wright for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(10:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:11) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 14:56TD BRB. RaineyPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 80
- Score
- 0-6
(14:56) 43-B.Rainey left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 14:42XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:12FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 22
- Score
- 3-7
(8:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 2:47TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 38
- Score
- 3-13
(2:47) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-37-N.Robey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 2:34XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-14
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:52FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 35
- Score
- 3-17
(10:52) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:20TD TWT. WrightPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 3-23
(:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short middle to 81-T.Wright for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:15XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-24
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 10:25FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 28
- Score
- 6-24
(10:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:11FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 14
- Score
- 6-27
(:11) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Wright · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 2C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 3Sean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4
Lecitus Smith · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 5C. Hogan · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 6E. Manuel · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
- 7R. Wingo · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · -0.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.07 EPA/play
- 8R. Wingo · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · -0.44 total EPA · 1 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
T. Wright — TB · Receiving
T. Wright posted the highest total EPA (+4.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (+6.78 EPA): B. Rainey — (14:56) 43-B.Rainey left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
E. Manuel led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills) · 48 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -11.0% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -23.14 total EPA
- M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 30 dropbacks · 30.0% completion · -18.7% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -7.18 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.280 | -0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.7% | 31.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.482 | -0.239 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.405 | -0.170 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.280 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.0% | 66.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.28 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.06 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 15 drives, -24.90 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, -5.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — B. Rainey
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — V. Jackson (M. Glennon pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Wright (M. Glennon pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 80 (Q1 14:56) — (14:56) 43-B.Rainey left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 14:42) — 4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TB 22 (Q1 8:12) — (8:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 38 (Q1 2:47); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 2:34) — 4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BUF 35 (Q2 10:52) — (10:52) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short middle to 81-T.Wright for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:15) — 4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TB 28 (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BUF 14 (Q3 0:11) — (:11) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 14:56) — (14:56) 43-B.Rainey left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-37-N.Robey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson pushed ob at BUF 34 for 22 yards (21-L.McKelvin).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:16) — (13:16) (Punt formation) 8-B.Moorman punts 57 yards to TB 16, Center-65-G.Sanborn, downed by BUF-52-A.Moats. PENALTY on TB-56-D.Watson, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 27 - No Play.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short middle intended for 13-S.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at TB 41. 54-L.David pushed ob at BUF 34 for 25 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 14:56) — (14:56) 43-B.Rainey left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left intended for 10-R.Woods INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (24-D.Revis) at BUF 44. 54-L.David to BUF 12 for 32 yards (88-M.Goodwin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-37-N.Robey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short middle intended for 13-S.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at TB 41. 54-L.David pushed ob at BUF 34 for 25 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 14:56 · BUF 80 · Score 0-6
(14:56) 43-B.Rainey left tackle for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 14:42 · BUF 2 · Score 0-7
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 8:12 · TB 22 · Score 3-7
(8:12) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 2:47 · BUF 38 · Score 3-13
(2:47) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-37-N.Robey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 2:34 · BUF 2 · Score 3-14
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 10:52 · BUF 35 · Score 3-17
(10:52) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · BUF 5 · Score 3-23
(:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short middle to 81-T.Wright for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · BUF 2 · Score 3-24
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 10:25 · TB 28 · Score 6-24
(10:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 0:11 · BUF 14 · Score 6-27
(:11) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 32 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.
- T. Wright (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manuel (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- M. Glennon (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2013-12-08?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Buffalo Bills 27-6 in Week 14, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Buffalo Bills 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Rainey (Q1 14:56) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — V. Jackson (M. Glennon pass) (Q1 2:47) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Wright (M. Glennon pass) (Q2 0:20) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 8:12, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 10:52, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 10:25, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 0:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills), 37.5% completion, -11.0% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -23.14 total passing EPA. M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 30.0% completion, -18.7% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -7.18 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Wright (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W
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