Rams 19–17 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2014

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

A. Davis (LA), 68.8% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +12.62 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 61.5% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +6.77 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

A. Davis (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+2.53 EPA): (8:19) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass deep left to 89-J.Cook to LA 32 for 22 yards (38-D.Goldson). Penalty on TB-38-D.Goldson, Illegal Contact, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: LA
Final score: LA 19–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: LA 10–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ashtyn Davis
Top passer: Ashtyn Davis
Biggest EPA play: (12:40) 30-Z.Stacy left guard to TB 43 for 2 yards (60-S.Solomon). FUMBLES (60-S.Solomon),…
Game date: 2014-09-14

Game summary

The LA beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19–17 on 2014-09-14. Ashtyn Davis posted a game-high +12.62 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
LA	7	3	3	6	0	19
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	7	0	7	3	0	17

Scoring Map

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

LALA

TB 2

+1TB 2

+3TB 27

+3LA 18

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:03TD
JMJ. McCown
Points+6
Yard line
LA 5
Score
0-6
(9:03) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:56XP
PMP. Murray
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-7
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
LALA
Q1 3:11TD
ZSZ. Stacy
Points+6
Yard line
TB 2
Score
6-7
(3:11) 61-T.Barnes reported in as eligible. 30-Z.Stacy left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LALA
Q1 3:07XP
Greg Zuerlein
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
7-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
Q2 0:43FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
TB 18
Score
10-7
(:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 9:22TD
JMJ. McCown
Points+6
Yard line
LA 1
Score
10-13
(9:22) (No Huddle) 12-J.McCown left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-94-R.Quinn, Defensive Offside, declined.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 9:18XP
PMP. Murray
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
10-14
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
LALA
Q3 2:46FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
TB 17
Score
13-14
(2:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LALA
Q4 9:17FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
TB 27
Score
16-14
(9:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 5:20FG
PMP. Murray
Points+3
Yard line
LA 18
Score
16-17
(5:20) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
LALA
Q4 0:42FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
TB 20
Score
19-17
(:42) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Ashtyn Davis · LA · Passing · +12.62 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
2J. McCown · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +6.77 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
3A. Pettis · LA · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
4B. Quick · LA · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
5James Cook III · LA · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
6B. Myers · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
7Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
8K.J. Britt · LA · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.45 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

Ashtyn Davis — LA · Passing

Ashtyn Davis posted the highest total EPA (+12.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

Ashtyn Davis's top snap (+2.53 EPA): (8:19) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass deep left to 89-J.Cook to LA 32 for 22 yards (38-D.Goldson). Penalty on TB-38-D.Goldson, Illegal Contact, declined.

Biggest single play (-5.19 EPA): Z. Stacy — (12:40) 30-Z.Stacy left guard to TB 43 for 2 yards (60-S.Solomon). FUMBLES (60-S.Solomon), RECOVERED by TB-38-D.Goldson at TB 38. 38-D.Goldson to TB 40 for 2 yards (76-R.Saffold).

Quarterback report card

Ashtyn Davis led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Ashtyn Davis (LA) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +12.62 total EPA
J. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +6.77 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	LA	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.123	+0.065
Offensive success rate	55.3%	50.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.394	+0.260
Rush EPA/play	-0.208	-0.004
Defensive EPA/play	-0.065	-0.123
Defensive success rate	49.3%	44.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

LA: +0.12 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

LA: 8 drives, +9.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, +4.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. McCown (Q1 9:03)
LA — Z. Stacy (Q1 3:11)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. McCown (Q3 9:22)

Field goals

LA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:43)
LA — Greg Zuerlein (Q3 2:46)
LA — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 9:17)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray (Q4 5:20)
LA — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 0:42)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q1 9:03) — (9:03) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 8:56) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; LA found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q1 3:11) — (3:11) 61-T.Barnes reported in as eligible. 30-Z.Stacy left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 3:07) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) (No Huddle) 12-J.McCown left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-94-R.Quinn, Defensive Offside, declined.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 9:18) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; LA connected on a field goal from the TB 17 (Q3 2:46) — (2:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 6–3. LA connected on a field goal from the TB 27 (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 18 (Q4 5:20) — (5:20) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; LA connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

LA (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass deep right to 18-A.Pettis to TB 25 for 27 yards (38-D.Goldson) [91-D.Bowers]. [WPA +23.0% · EPA +2.51]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 13-M.Evans to LA 32 for 29 yards (25-T.McDonald). [WPA -21.8% · EPA -0.34]
LA (Q4 0:42) — (:42) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. [WPA +19.1% · EPA +0.42]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 24 yard field goal is BLOCKED (25-T.McDonald), Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen, RECOVERED by LA-50-R.Armstrong at LA 4. 50-R.Armstrong to LA 24 for 20 [WPA -15.1% · EPA -3.44]
LA (Q3 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass deep right to 81-K.Britt to TB 22 for 17 yards (21-A.Verner). [WPA +14.9% · EPA +2.45]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

LA (Q3 12:40) — (12:40) 30-Z.Stacy left guard to TB 43 for 2 yards (60-S.Solomon). FUMBLES (60-S.Solomon), RECOVERED by TB-38-D.Goldson at TB 38. 38-D.Goldson to TB 40 for 2 yards (76-R.Saffold). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.19]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:24) — (11:24) 12-J.McCown pass short middle intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 23-R.McLeod [55-J.Laurinaitis] at LA 2. 23-R.McLeod to LA 2 for no gain (83-V.Jackson). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -4.40]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 24 yard field goal is BLOCKED (25-T.McDonald), Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen, RECOVERED by LA-50-R.Armstrong at LA 4. 50-R.Armstrong to LA 24 for 20 [WPA -15.1% · EPA -3.44]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 2:41) — 4-G.Zuerlein kicks 55 yards from LA 35 to TB 10. 80-C.Owusu pushed ob at LA 45 for 45 yards (4-G.Zuerlein). PENALTY on LA-4-G.Zuerlein, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at LA 45. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.15]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 9:03 · LA 5 · Score 0-6
(9:03) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 8:56 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
LA TD (+6) — Q1 3:11 · TB 2 · Score 6-7
(3:11) 61-T.Barnes reported in as eligible. 30-Z.Stacy left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q1 3:07 · TB 2 · Score 7-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:43 · TB 18 · Score 10-7
(:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 9:22 · LA 1 · Score 10-13
(9:22) (No Huddle) 12-J.McCown left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-94-R.Quinn, Defensive Offside, declined.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 9:18 · LA 2 · Score 10-14
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
LA FG (+3) — Q3 2:46 · TB 17 · Score 13-14
(2:46) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
LA FG (+3) — Q4 9:17 · TB 27 · Score 16-14
(9:17) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 5:20 · LA 18 · Score 16-17
(5:20) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
LA FG (+3) — Q4 0:42 · TB 20 · Score 19-17
(:42) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Ashtyn Davis (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Ashtyn Davis (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2014-09-14?

The LA beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-17 in Week 2, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: LA 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: LA 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: LA 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: LA 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: LA 19, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. McCown (Q1 9:03) LA touchdown — Z. Stacy (Q1 3:11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. McCown (Q3 9:22) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:43, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 2:46, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 9:17, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q4 5:20, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 0:42, 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?

Ashtyn Davis (LA), 68.8% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +12.62 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 61.5% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +6.77 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Ashtyn Davis (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+2.53 EPA): (8:19) (Shotgun) 9-A.Davis pass deep left to 89-J.Cook to LA 32 for 22 yards (38-D.Goldson). Penalty on TB-38-D.Goldson, Illegal Contact, declined..

Was LA vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. LA won 19-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

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