Buccaneers 3–23 Patriots: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2013

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Winner: New England Patriots
Final score: New England Patriots 23–3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3–17 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Brady
Top passer: J. Freeman
Biggest EPA play: (9:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 44-Z.Sudfeld INTERCEPTED by 23-…
Game date: 2013-09-22

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–3 on 2013-09-22. T. Brady posted a game-high +5.98 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	0	0	0	0	3
New England Patriots	0	17	3	3	0	23

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3NE 12

TB 16

+3TB 35

+3TB 28

+3TB 15

NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:50FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
NE 12
Score
3-0
(1:50) 4-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:37TD
KTK. Thompkins
Points+6
Yard line
TB 16
Score
3-6
(7:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 85-K.Thompkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 51st straight regular season game with a TD pass, 2nd longest all-time (Brees 54). NE 85-Thompkins 1st NFL TD.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:31XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
3-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:52TD
KTK. Thompkins
Points+6
Yard line
TB 5
Score
3-13
(:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 85-K.Thompkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:47XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
3-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:03FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
TB 35
Score
3-17
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 8th career 50+ yard FG, ties franchise record (Vinatieri).
NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:43FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
TB 28
Score
3-20
(3:43) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:23FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
TB 15
Score
3-23
(8:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +5.98 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
2A. Dobson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
3K. Thompkins · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
4Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
5J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
6Brandon Bolden · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
7T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
8M. Hoomanawanui · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 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. Brady — NE · Passing

T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+5.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.

T. Brady's top snap (-4.33 EPA): (9:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 44-Z.Sudfeld INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Barron at TB -2. Touchback.

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) · 47 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.81 total EPA
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	New England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play	-0.163	+0.073
Offensive success rate	38.6%	45.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.124	+0.142
Rush EPA/play	-0.190	-0.075
Defensive EPA/play	-0.073	+0.163
Defensive success rate	54.7%	61.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.16 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
New England Patriots: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

New England Patriots: 11 drives, +6.29 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -13.53 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

New England Patriots — K. Thompkins (T. Brady pass) (Q2 7:37)
New England Patriots — K. Thompkins (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:52)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell (Q1 1:50)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:03)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q3 3:43)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 8:23)

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 NE 12 (Q1 1:50) — (1:50) 4-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q2 7:37); New England Patriots added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 7:31) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 85-K.Thompkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:47) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TB 35 (Q2 0:03).

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TB 28 (Q3 3:43) — (3:43) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TB 15 (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:15) — (10:15) 4-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.83]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:25) — (4:25) TB 79-Meredith eligible. 22-D.Martin left guard to NE 38 for no gain (55-B.Spikes; 37-A.Dennard). measurement [WPA -9.8% · EPA -2.90]
New England Patriots (Q1 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 31 for -9 yards (sack split by 54-L.David and 23-M.Barron). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -2.50]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:49) — (12:49) (No Huddle) 5-J.Freeman pass incomplete short left to 19-M.Williams. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -2.43]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:40) — (12:40) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 19-M.Williams pushed ob at NE 39 for 28 yards (37-A.Dennard). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.50]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New England Patriots (Q3 9:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 44-Z.Sudfeld INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Barron at TB -2. Touchback. [WPA -3.0% · EPA -4.33]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:15) — (10:15) 4-R.Lindell 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -3.83]
New England Patriots (Q3 12:52) — (12:52) 38-B.Bolden right tackle to TB 25 for 46 yards (23-M.Barron). [WPA +2.3% · EPA +3.19]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:25) — (4:25) TB 79-Meredith eligible. 22-D.Martin left guard to NE 38 for no gain (55-B.Spikes; 37-A.Dennard). measurement [WPA -9.8% · EPA -2.90]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 1:50 · NE 12 · Score 3-0
(1:50) 4-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 7:37 · TB 16 · Score 3-6
(7:37) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 85-K.Thompkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 51st straight regular season game with a TD pass, 2nd longest all-time (Brees 54). NE 85-Thompkins
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:31 · TB 2 · Score 3-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:52 · TB 5 · Score 3-13
(:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 85-K.Thompkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:47 · TB 2 · Score 3-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · TB 35 · Score 3-17
(:03) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 8th career 50+ yard FG, ties franchise record (Vinatieri).
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 3:43 · TB 28 · Score 3-20
(3:43) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 8:23 · TB 15 · Score 3-23
(8:23) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) 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 England Patriots on 2013-09-22?

The New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-3 in Week 3, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, New England Patriots 17; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, New England Patriots 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New England Patriots 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New England Patriots?

New England Patriots touchdown — K. Thompkins (T. Brady pass) (Q2 7:37) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Thompkins (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:52) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 1:50, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 3:43, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 8:23, 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 England Patriots?

J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 40.4% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.81 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 59.5% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.98 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New England Patriots?

T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.98 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-4.33 EPA): (9:41) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle intended for 44-Z.Sudfeld INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Barron at TB -2. Touchback..

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

New England Patriots

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

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