Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 27–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 17–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Lynch
- Top passer
- Jameis Winston
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:41) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle intended for 11-A.Humphries INTERCEPTED by…
- Game date
- 2016-10-02
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–7 on 2016-10-02. P. Lynch posted a game-high +8.41 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(13:31) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 88-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(6:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(12:18) 77-D.Weems reported in as eligible. 22-C.Anderson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(7:07) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(9:01) 12-P.Lynch pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 13:31TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 6-0
(13:31) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 88-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 13:26XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 6:47TD Jameis WinstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 7-6
(6:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 6:40XP RAR. AguayoPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-7
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:18TD Calvin AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 13-7
(12:18) 77-D.Weems reported in as eligible. 22-C.Anderson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:14XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 14-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:09FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 17-7
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:07FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 20-7
(7:07) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:01TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 26-7
(9:01) 12-P.Lynch pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 8:55XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 27-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1P. Lynch · Denver Broncos · Passing · +8.41 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 3Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4
Trevor Siemian · Denver Broncos · Passing · +3.24 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 5V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 6J. Norwood · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 7J. Heuerman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 8C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 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
P. Lynch — DEN · Passing
P. Lynch posted the highest total EPA (+8.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
P. Lynch's top snap (+2.34 EPA): (12:26) (Shotgun) 12-P.Lynch pass short middle to 11-J.Norwood to TB 35 for 21 yards (23-C.Conte).
Biggest single play (-5.62 EPA): Jameis Winston — (13:41) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle intended for 11-A.Humphries INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at TB 36. 21-A.Talib to TB 11 for 25 yards (68-J.Hawley).
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) · 48 dropbacks · 35.4% completion · -5.6% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -9.54 total EPA
- P. Lynch (Denver Broncos) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.023 | -0.264 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.0% | 31.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.299 | -0.199 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.221 | -0.584 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.264 | -0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.0% | 56.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.26 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +2.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -23.01 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Trevor Siemian pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jameis Winston
- Denver Broncos — Calvin Anderson
- Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (P. Lynch pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q1 13:31) — (13:31) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 88-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 13:26) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DEN 7 (Q1 6:47); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 6:40) — 19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 12:18) — (12:18) 77-D.Weems reported in as eligible. 22-C.Anderson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 12:14) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q3 7:07) — (7:07) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) 12-P.Lynch pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 8:55) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle intended for 11-A.Humphries INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at TB 36. 21-A.Talib to TB 11 for 25 yards (68-J.Hawley).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) 78-G.Cherilus reported in as eligible. 34-C.Sims up the middle to DEN 30 for -4 yards (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.Ward), RECOVERED by DEN-97-B.Winn at DEN 30. 97-B.Winn to DEN 34 for 4 yards (34
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at TB 42. 21-A.Talib to TB 27 for 15 yards (68-J.Hawley).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 12-P.Lynch pass short right to 10-E.Sanders to TB 29 for 18 yards (54-L.David).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle intended for 11-A.Humphries INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at TB 36. 21-A.Talib to TB 11 for 25 yards (68-J.Hawley).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) 78-G.Cherilus reported in as eligible. 34-C.Sims up the middle to DEN 30 for -4 yards (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.Ward), RECOVERED by DEN-97-B.Winn at DEN 30. 97-B.Winn to DEN 34 for 4 yards (34
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Talib at TB 42. 21-A.Talib to TB 27 for 15 yards (68-J.Hawley).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass incomplete deep right to 13-M.Evans. PENALTY on DEN-34-W.Parks, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at TB 21 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 13:31 · TB 11 · Score 6-0
(13:31) 13-T.Siemian pass short right to 88-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 13:26 · TB 15 · Score 7-0
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 6:47 · DEN 7 · Score 7-6
(6:47) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 6:40 · DEN 15 · Score 7-7
19-R.Aguayo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 12:18 · TB 1 · Score 13-7
(12:18) 77-D.Weems reported in as eligible. 22-C.Anderson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 12:14 · TB 15 · Score 14-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · TB 20 · Score 17-7
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 7:07 · TB 6 · Score 20-7
(7:07) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:01 · TB 5 · Score 26-7
(9:01) 12-P.Lynch pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 8:55 · TB 15 · Score 27-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- P. Lynch (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jameis Winston (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- P. Lynch (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2016-10-02?
The Denver Broncos beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-7 in Week 4, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Denver Broncos 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (T. Siemian pass) (Q1 13:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Winston (Q1 6:47) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (Q2 12:18) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (P. Lynch pass) (Q4 9:01) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 7:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 35.4% completion, -5.6% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -9.54 total passing EPA. P. Lynch (Denver Broncos), 51.9% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.41 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
P. Lynch (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+2.34 EPA): (12:26) (Shotgun) 12-P.Lynch pass short middle to 11-J.Norwood to TB 35 for 21 yards (23-C.Conte)..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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