Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26–19 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–7 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Colston
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:03) 22-D.Martin right guard to TB 30 for -2 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Willia…
- Game date
- 2015-09-20
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 26–19 on 2015-09-20. M. Colston posted a game-high +6.24 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(:50) 2-K.Brindza 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(1:28) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0
2-K.Brindza extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(13:07) 3-J.Winston left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Brindza extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(6:09) 2-K.Brindza 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(2:25) 2-K.Brindza 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(10:19) 35-A.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:20) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 83-W.Snead for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 3. A flag was thrown and a lengthy discussion amongst the officials ensued, before the official said no foul for offensive pass interference because the block occurred within 1 yard of the line of scrimmage.
(1:56) 2-K.Brindza 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:50FG KBK. BrindzaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 36
- Score
- 3-0
(:50) 2-K.Brindza 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:28TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 3-6
(1:28) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:23XP ZHZ. HockerPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-7
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:16TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 9-7
(:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:12XP KBK. BrindzaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 10-7
2-K.Brindza extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 13:07TD Jameis WinstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 16-7
(13:07) 3-J.Winston left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 13:02XP KBK. BrindzaPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 17-7
2-K.Brindza extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:09FG KBK. BrindzaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 20-7
(6:09) 2-K.Brindza 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:25FG KBK. BrindzaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 23-7
(2:25) 2-K.Brindza 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 10:19TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 23-13
(10:19) 35-A.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 16
- Score
- 23-19
(7:20) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 83-W.Snead for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 3. A flag was thrown and a lengthy discussion amongst the officials ensued, before the official said no foul for offensive pass interference because the block occurred within 1 yard of the line of scrimmage.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:56FG KBK. BrindzaPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 26-19
(1:56) 2-K.Brindza 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 2Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +5.38 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 3V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4A. Seferian-Jenkins · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 5L. Murphy · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6
Keilan Robinson · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 7C. Spiller · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 8Austin Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 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
M. Colston — NO · Receiving
M. Colston posted the highest total EPA (+6.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
M. Colston's top snap (+2.54 EPA): (3:45) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to TB 36 for 21 yards (28-T.Jennings). Pass 12, YAC 9
Biggest single play (-5.65 EPA): D. Martin — (8:03) 22-D.Martin right guard to TB 30 for -2 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), RECOVERED by NO-94-C.Jordan at TB 30. 94-C.Jordan to TB 30 for no gain (74-A.Marpet).
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -3.2% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -10.07 total EPA
- Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 32 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.069 | -0.182 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.168 | -0.214 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.271 | +0.083 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.182 | +0.069 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.07 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -17.07 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -5.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — V. Jackson (Jameis Winston pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jameis Winston
- New Orleans Saints — Austin Johnson
- New Orleans Saints — Willie Snead (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Brindza
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Brindza
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Brindza
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Brindza
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 NO 36 (Q1 0:50) — (:50) 2-K.Brindza 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q2 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 1:23) — 2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 0:12) — 2-K.Brindza extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 13:07) — (13:07) 3-J.Winston left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 13:02) — 2-K.Brindza extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 17 (Q3 6:09) — (6:09) 2-K.Brindza 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 3 (Q3 2:25) — (2:25) 2-K.Brindza 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 12–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 35-A.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q4 7:20); Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 12 (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 2-K.Brindza 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 22-M.Ingram to NO 36 for -3 yards (23-C.Conte). FUMBLES (23-C.Conte), RECOVERED by TB-90-H.Melton at NO 33. 90-H.Melton ran ob at NO 33 for no gain. Pass
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at TB 25 for -2 yards (44-H.Kikaha). FUMBLES (44-H.Kikaha) [44-H.Kikaha], RECOVERED by NO-91-K.Edebali at TB 25. 91-K.Edebali to TB 25 for no gain (68-J.Hawley).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to TB 36 for 21 yards (28-T.Jennings). Pass 12, YAC 9
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) 22-D.Martin right guard to TB 30 for -2 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), RECOVERED by NO-94-C.Jordan at TB 30. 94-C.Jordan to TB 30 for no gain (74-A.Marpet).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) 22-D.Martin right guard to TB 30 for -2 yards (93-K.Williams). FUMBLES (93-K.Williams), RECOVERED by NO-94-C.Jordan at TB 30. 94-C.Jordan to TB 30 for no gain (74-A.Marpet).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 22-M.Ingram to NO 36 for -3 yards (23-C.Conte). FUMBLES (23-C.Conte), RECOVERED by TB-90-H.Melton at NO 33. 90-H.Melton ran ob at NO 33 for no gain. Pass
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at TB 25 for -2 yards (44-H.Kikaha). FUMBLES (44-H.Kikaha) [44-H.Kikaha], RECOVERED by NO-91-K.Edebali at TB 25. 91-K.Edebali to TB 25 for no gain (68-J.Hawley).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 10-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Conte at TB 26. 23-C.Conte to TB 24 for -2 yards. Lateral to 21-A.Verner to NO 48 for 28 yards (72-T.Armstead).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 0:50 · NO 36 · Score 3-0
(:50) 2-K.Brindza 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:28 · TB 11 · Score 3-6
(1:28) (Shotgun) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:23 · TB 15 · Score 3-7
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · NO 15 · Score 9-7
(:16) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 83-V.Jackson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:12 · NO 15 · Score 10-7
2-K.Brindza extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 13:07 · NO 1 · Score 16-7
(13:07) 3-J.Winston left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 13:02 · NO 15 · Score 17-7
2-K.Brindza extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 6:09 · NO 17 · Score 20-7
(6:09) 2-K.Brindza 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 2:25 · NO 3 · Score 23-7
(2:25) 2-K.Brindza 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 10:19 · TB 1 · Score 23-13
(10:19) 35-A.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 7:20 · TB 16 · Score 23-19
(7:20) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 83-W.Snead for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 13, YAC 3. A flag was thrown and a lengthy discussion amongst the officials ensued, before the official said no foul for o - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 1:56 · NO 12 · Score 26-19
(1:56) 2-K.Brindza 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints on 2015-09-20?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 26-19 in Week 2, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, New Orleans Saints 12; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26, New Orleans Saints 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 1:28) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — V. Jackson (J. Winston pass) (Q2 0:16) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Winston (Q3 13:07) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Johnson (Q4 10:19) New Orleans Saints touchdown — W. Snead (D. Brees pass) (Q4 7:20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — K. Brindza (Q1 0:50, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — K. Brindza (Q3 6:09, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — K. Brindza (Q3 2:25, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — K. Brindza (Q4 1:56, 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 Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 51.1% completion, -3.2% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -10.07 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 43.8% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
M. Colston (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.54 EPA): (3:45) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston to TB 36 for 21 yards (28-T.Jennings). Pass 12, YAC 9.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 26-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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