Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 26–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–17 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Brate
- Top passer
- Jameis Winston
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K…
- Game date
- 2017-12-03
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26–20 on 2017-12-03. C. Brate posted a game-high +5.42 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Green Bay Packers | 3 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(9:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. PENALTY on GB-94-D.Lowry, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(2:34) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
(7:17) 74-U.John reported in as eligible. 30-J.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
(4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 38. 94-D.Lowry for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
(:17) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(14:33) 7-P.Murray 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(6:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
(2:03) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
(6:08) 33-A.Jones left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:58TD CBC. BratePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 28
- Score
- 6-0
(9:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:52XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. PENALTY on GB-94-D.Lowry, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 2:34FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 19
- Score
- 7-3
(2:34) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 7:17TD Joshua WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 7-9
(7:17) 74-U.John reported in as eligible. 30-J.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 7:12XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:31TD Dean LowryPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 30
- Score
- 7-16
(4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 38. 94-D.Lowry for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 4:17XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:17FG PMP. MurrayPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 18
- Score
- 10-17
(:17) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 14:33FG PMP. MurrayPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 12
- Score
- 13-17
(14:33) 7-P.Murray 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 6:06TD CBC. BratePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 11
- Score
- 19-17
(6:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 6:02XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 20-17
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:03FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 20-20
(2:03) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
OT 6:08TD Andre Jones Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 20-26
(6:08) 33-A.Jones left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 2Adam Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 3Christian Sims · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
- 4B. Hundley · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 5Joshua Williams · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
- 7
Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 8
Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 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
C. Brate — TB · Receiving
C. Brate posted the highest total EPA (+5.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.
C. Brate's top snap (+3.91 EPA): (9:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-10.79 EPA): LaJohntay Wester — (4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 38. 94-D.Lowry for 62 yards, TOUC
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) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +6.6% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.16 total EPA- B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -5.2% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -8.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.017 | +0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.281 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.007 | +0.342 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.017 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 54.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.02 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.04 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +3.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -1.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (Jameis Winston pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Joshua Williams
- Green Bay Packers — Dean Lowry
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (Jameis Winston pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Andre Jones Jr.
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 28 (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 9:52); Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q1 2:34) — (2:34) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 7:17) — (7:17) 74-U.John reported in as eligible. 30-J.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 7:12) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q2 4:31); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 4:17) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 18 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 12 (Q4 14:33) — (14:33) 7-P.Murray 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 6:02) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
Overtime: Green Bay Packers won the period 6–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 20 (OT 6:08) — (6:08) 33-A.Jones left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 38. 94-D.Lowry for 62 yards, TOUC
- Green Bay Packers (OT 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley right end to TB 41 for 18 yards (54-L.David).
- Green Bay Packers (OT 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley scrambles right end ran ob at GB 41 for 7 yards (37-K.Tandy).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:03) — (2:03) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- Green Bay Packers (OT 6:08) — (6:08) 33-A.Jones left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 38. 94-D.Lowry for 62 yards, TOUC
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at TB 42 for -14 yards (94-D.Lowry).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 9:58 · GB 28 · Score 6-0
(9:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 9:52 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. PENALTY on GB-94-D.Lowry, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 2:34 · TB 19 · Score 7-3
(2:34) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 7:17 · TB 1 · Score 7-9
(7:17) 74-U.John reported in as eligible. 30-J.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 7:12 · TB 15 · Score 7-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:31 · GB 30 · Score 7-16
(4:31) 66-L.Wester reported in as eligible. 3-J.Winston sacked at GB 38 for -8 yards (97-K.Clark). FUMBLES (97-K.Clark) [97-K.Clark], RECOVERED by GB-94-D.Lowry at GB 38. 94-D.Lowry for 62 yards, TOUC - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:17 · TB 15 · Score 7-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · GB 18 · Score 10-17
(:17) 7-P.Murray 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 14:33 · GB 12 · Score 13-17
(14:33) 7-P.Murray 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 6:06 · GB 11 · Score 19-17
(6:06) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 84-C.Brate for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 6:02 · GB 15 · Score 20-17
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:03 · TB 5 · Score 20-20
(2:03) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — OT 6:08 · TB 20 · Score 20-26
(6:08) 33-A.Jones left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Brate (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 Green Bay Packers on 2017-12-03?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-20 in Week 13, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Green Bay Packers 14; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Green Bay Packers 3; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Green Bay Packers 6; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Green Bay Packers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q1 9:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (Q2 7:17) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lowry (Q2 4:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q4 6:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Jones (OT 6:08) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q1 2:34, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q4 14:33, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 48.8% completion, +6.6% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.16 total passing EPA. B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers), 44.8% completion, -5.2% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -8.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
C. Brate (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.91 EPA): (9:58) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Green Bay Packers won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
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