Buccaneers 28–21 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2016

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 57.1% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.20 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 45.5% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.95 total passing EPA.

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

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (-4.48 EPA): (9:05) 3-J.Winston pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 47. 26-C.Hayward to LAC 49 for 2 yards (13-M.Evans)..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28–21 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–14 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jameis Winston
Top passer: Jameis Winston
Biggest EPA play: (4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (…
Game date: 2016-12-04

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 28–21 on 2016-12-04, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 14–7 halftime lead. Jameis Winston posted a game-high +12.20 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	7	0	10	11	0	28
Los Angeles Chargers	7	7	7	0	0	21

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

TB 35

LAC 2

TB 2

+3LAC 9

TB 92

TB 40

+2LAC 2

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 11:03TD
DID. Inman
Points+6
Yard line
TB 35
Score
0-6
(11:03) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 15-D.Inman for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:53XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
0-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:15TD
DMD. Martin
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
6-7
(1:15) 22-D.Martin left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:08XP
RAR. Aguayo
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
7-7
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:08TD
Melvin Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
TB 2
Score
7-13
(10:08) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 10:04XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
7-14
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 8:29FG
RAR. Aguayo
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
10-14
(8:29) 19-R.Aguayo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:32TD
Lavonte David
Points+6
Yard line
TB 92
Score
16-14
(4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (28-V.Hargreaves) at LAC 15. 54-L.David for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:25XP
RAR. Aguayo
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
17-14
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:42TD
Philip Rivers
Points+6
Yard line
TB 40
Score
17-20
(1:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 16-Ty.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 1:33XP
JLJ. Lambo
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
17-21
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:07FG
RAR. Aguayo
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 16
Score
20-21
(13:07) 19-R.Aguayo 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 9:06TD
CBC. Brate
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 12
Score
26-21
(9:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 9:01Safety
Jameis Winston
Points+2
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
28-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Winston pass to 13-M.Evans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +12.20 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
3A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
4Melvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
5Adam Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
6F. Martino · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
7D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
8P. Barber · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 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

Jameis Winston — TB · Passing

Jameis Winston posted the highest total EPA (+12.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Jameis Winston's top snap (-4.48 EPA): (9:05) 3-J.Winston pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 47. 26-C.Hayward to LAC 49 for 2 yards (13-M.Evans).

Biggest single play (-7.03 EPA): Philip Rivers — (4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (28-V.Hargreaves) at LAC 15. 54-L.David for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jameis Winston led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +12.20 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.95 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.073	-0.087
Offensive success rate	43.0%	42.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.349	-0.120
Rush EPA/play	-0.132	+0.100
Defensive EPA/play	+0.087	-0.073
Defensive success rate	57.1%	57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.07 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: -0.09 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -6.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +5.80 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — D. Inman (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 11:03)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin (Q1 1:15)
Los Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Q2 10:08)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Lavonte David (Q3 4:32)
Los Angeles Chargers — Philip Rivers (Q3 1:42)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (Jameis Winston pass) (Q4 9:06)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Aguayo (Q3 8:29)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Aguayo (Q4 13:07)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 35 (Q1 11:03); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 10:53) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) 22-D.Martin left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 1:08) — 19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 10:04) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q3 8:29) — (8:29) 19-R.Aguayo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 92 (Q3 4:32); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 4:25) — 19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the TB 40 (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 16-Ty.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 1:33) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 11–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q4 13:07) — (13:07) 19-R.Aguayo 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the LAC 2 (Q4 9:01) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Winston pass to 13-M.Evans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (28-V.Hargreaves) at LAC 15. 54-L.David for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.5% · EPA -7.03]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 15-D.Inman INTERCEPTED by 37-K.Tandy at TB 2. 37-K.Tandy to TB 2 for no gain (15-D.Inman). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.21]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 16-Ty.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.0% · EPA +3.58]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +2.18]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles up the middle to LAC 29 for 5 yards (37-J.Addae, 56-K.Toomer). PENALTY on LAC-42-T.Williams, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at LAC 29. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +1.75]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (28-V.Hargreaves) at LAC 15. 54-L.David for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.5% · EPA -7.03]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 9:05) — (9:05) 3-J.Winston pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 47. 26-C.Hayward to LAC 49 for 2 yards (13-M.Evans). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.48]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 15-D.Inman INTERCEPTED by 37-K.Tandy at TB 2. 37-K.Tandy to TB 2 for no gain (15-D.Inman). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by [WPA -17.2% · EPA -4.21]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 15-D.Inman for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +3.58]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 11:03 · TB 35 · Score 0-6
(11:03) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 15-D.Inman for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 10:53 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 1:15 · LAC 2 · Score 6-7
(1:15) 22-D.Martin left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 1:08 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 10:08 · TB 2 · Score 7-13
(10:08) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 10:04 · TB 15 · Score 7-14
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 8:29 · LAC 9 · Score 10-14
(8:29) 19-R.Aguayo 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 4:32 · TB 92 · Score 16-14
(4:32) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David (28-V.Hargreaves) at LAC 15. 54-L.David for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 4:25 · LAC 15 · Score 17-14
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 1:42 · TB 40 · Score 17-20
(1:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 16-Ty.Williams for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 1:33 · TB 15 · Score 17-21
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-10-K.Clemens.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 13:07 · LAC 16 · Score 20-21
(13:07) 19-R.Aguayo 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 9:06 · LAC 12 · Score 26-21
(9:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 9:01 · LAC 2 · Score 28-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Winston pass to 13-M.Evans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jameis Winston (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2016-12-04?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 28-21 in Week 13, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28, Los Angeles Chargers 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Inman (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 11:03) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q1 1:15) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 10:08) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. David (Q3 4:32) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q3 1:42) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q4 9:06) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Aguayo (Q3 8:29, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Aguayo (Q4 13:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 57.1% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.20 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 45.5% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.95 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (-4.48 EPA): (9:05) 3-J.Winston pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Hayward at LAC 47. 26-C.Hayward to LAC 49 for 2 yards (13-M.Evans)..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 28-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

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