Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 19–14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 13–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Amendola
- Top passer
- Jameis Winston
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:18) 12-T.Brady sacked at TB 49 for -6 yards (53-A.Glanton). FUMBLES (53-A.Glanton) [53-…
- Game date
- 2017-10-05
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19–14 on 2017-10-05. D. Amendola posted a game-high +8.10 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 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19 | |
| 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
D. Amendola · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play - 2

Drake Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 3
C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 4
T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +2.78 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 5

Brandin Cooks · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 6

Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.23 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 7
Adam Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 8
C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.22 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
D. Amendola — NE · Receiving
D. Amendola posted the highest total EPA (+8.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.
D. Amendola's top snap (-2.64 EPA): (2:28) (Punt formation) 9-B.Anger punts 56 yards to NE 18, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 80-D.Amendola to TB 42 for 40 yards (39-I.Johnson). PENALTY on TB-29-R.Smith, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at TB 42.
Biggest single play (-5.43 EPA): T. Brady — (3:18) 12-T.Brady sacked at TB 49 for -6 yards (53-A.Glanton). FUMBLES (53-A.Glanton) [53-A.Glanton], RECOVERED by TB-94-W.Clarke at TB 47. 94-W.Clarke to TB 47 for no gain (62-J.Thuney).
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) · 52 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.1% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.23 total EPA
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 50 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.023 | -0.070 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.056 | +0.043 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.111 | -0.126 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.070 | -0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.4% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.02 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.07 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +2.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -6.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Martin
New England Patriots — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (Jameis Winston pass)
Field goals
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TB 9 (Q1 1:25) — (1:25) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 8:33) — (8:33) 22-D.Martin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 8:26) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-C.Hogan for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 3:42) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TB 27 (Q3 9:59) — (9:59) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NE 18 (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 2:09) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the TB 30 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass incomplete deep middle to 80-O.Howard (31-J.Jones).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 84-C.Brate to NE 19 for 17 yards (37-J.Richards).
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:10) — (13:10) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Evans at TB 36. 21-J.Evans pushed ob at TB 38 for 2 yards (15-C.Hogan).
- New England Patriots (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- New England Patriots (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) 33-D.Lewis right tackle pushed ob at TB 14 for 31 yards (21-J.Evans).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 3:18) — (3:18) 12-T.Brady sacked at TB 49 for -6 yards (53-A.Glanton). FUMBLES (53-A.Glanton) [53-A.Glanton], RECOVERED by TB-94-W.Clarke at TB 47. 94-W.Clarke to TB 47 for no gain (62-J.Thuney).
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:10) — (13:10) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Hogan INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Evans at TB 36. 21-J.Evans pushed ob at TB 38 for 2 yards (15-C.Hogan).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:39) — (5:39) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 31 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short middle to 11-D.Jackson to NE 48 for 41 yards (32-D.McCourty).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 1:25 · TB 9 · Score 3-0
(1:25) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 8:33 · NE 1 · Score 3-6
(8:33) 22-D.Martin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 8:26 · NE 15 · Score 3-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 3:48 · TB 5 · Score 9-7
(3:48) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-C.Hogan for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 3:42 · TB 15 · Score 10-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:43 · TB 5 · Score 13-7
(:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 9:59 · TB 27 · Score 16-7
(9:59) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:15 · NE 18 · Score 16-13
(2:15) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep middle to 84-C.Brate for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 2:09 · NE 15 · Score 16-14
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 1:14 · TB 30 · Score 19-14
(1:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Amendola (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2017-10-05?
The New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-14 in Week 5, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: New England Patriots 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: New England Patriots 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: New England Patriots 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: New England Patriots 19, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Martin (Q2 8:33) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass) (Q2 3:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (J. Winston pass) (Q4 2:15) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 1:25, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:43, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 9:59, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 1:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -0.1% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.23 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 60.0% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
D. Amendola (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-2.64 EPA): (2:28) (Punt formation) 9-B.Anger punts 56 yards to NE 18, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 80-D.Amendola to TB 42 for 40 yards (39-I.Johnson). PENALTY on TB-29-R.Smith, Unsportsmanlike Conduc.
Was New England Patriots vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. New England Patriots won 19-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L