Buccaneers 20–27 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 58.6% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.14 total passing EPA. D. Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 74.1% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +2.89 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

A. Humphries (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.63 EPA): (13:14) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 10-A.Humphries pushed ob at DAL 45 for 16 yards (25-X.Woods)..

Quick answer

Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 27–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13–17 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Adam Humphries
Top passer: Jameis Winston
Biggest EPA play: (1:57) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at DAL 36 for -2 yards (94-R.Gregory). FUMBLES (94-R.G…
Game date: 2018-12-23

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–20 on 2018-12-23. Adam Humphries posted a game-high +7.53 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	10	0	7	0	20
Dallas Cowboys	14	3	10	0	0	27

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

DAL 34

+3DAL 27

+3TB 41

DAL 2

DAL 7

DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 12:12FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 19
Score
3-0
(12:12) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:12TD
Dak Prescott
Points+6
Yard line
TB 7
Score
3-6
(7:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 7:07XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
3-7
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:57TD
Jonnu Smith
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 34
Score
3-13
(1:57) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at DAL 36 for -2 yards (94-R.Gregory). FUMBLES (94-R.Gregory) [94-R.Gregory], RECOVERED by DAL-54-J.Smith at DAL 31. 54-J.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q1 1:41XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
3-14
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:19FG
Cairo Santos
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 27
Score
6-14
(9:19) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 1:48FG
Brett Maher
Points+3
Yard line
TB 41
Score
6-17
(1:48) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:25TD
JRJ. Rodgers
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 2
Score
12-17
(:25) (Shotgun) 32-J.Rodgers right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:20XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
13-17
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 3:44FG
Brett Maher
Points+3
Yard line
TB 2
Score
13-20
(3:44) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:27TD
Michael Gallup
Points+6
Yard line
TB 4
Score
13-26
(2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:23XP
Brett Maher
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
13-27
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:12TD
Mitchell Evans
Points+6
Yard line
DAL 7
Score
19-27
(2:12) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:05XP
Cairo Santos
Points+1
Yard line
DAL 15
Score
20-27
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Adam Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.53 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
2Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
3J. Rodgers · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
4Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +5.14 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
5Michael Gallup · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
6Cole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
7Dak Prescott · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +2.89 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
8Brandon Wilson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 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

Adam Humphries — TB · Receiving

Adam Humphries posted the highest total EPA (+7.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.

Adam Humphries's top snap (+2.63 EPA): (13:14) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 10-A.Humphries pushed ob at DAL 45 for 16 yards (25-X.Woods).

Biggest single play (-9.61 EPA): Jameis Winston — (1:57) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at DAL 36 for -2 yards (94-R.Gregory). FUMBLES (94-R.Gregory) [94-R.Gregory], RECOVERED by DAL-54-J.Smith at DAL 31. 54-J.Smith for 69 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) · 58 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +5.14 total EPA
Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 27 dropbacks · 74.1% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +2.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.105	-0.039
Offensive success rate	44.4%	42.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.089	+0.107
Rush EPA/play	-0.558	-0.215
Defensive EPA/play	+0.039	+0.105
Defensive success rate	57.4%	55.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Dallas Cowboys: 11 drives, -2.63 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -10.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — Dak Prescott (Q1 7:12)
Dallas Cowboys — Jonnu Smith (Q1 1:57)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Rodgers (Q2 0:25)
Dallas Cowboys — Michael Gallup (Dak Prescott pass) (Q3 2:27)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Jameis Winston pass) (Q4 2:12)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Cairo Santos (Q1 12:12)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Cairo Santos (Q2 9:19)
Dallas Cowboys — Brett Maher (Q2 1:48)
Dallas Cowboys — Brett Maher (Q3 3:44)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 7:07) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 34 (Q1 1:57); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 1:41) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the DAL 27 (Q2 9:19) — (9:19) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the TB 41 (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 2 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 32-J.Rodgers right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:20) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the TB 2 (Q3 3:44) — (3:44) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 2:23) — 2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DAL 7 (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 2:05) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at DAL 36 for -2 yards (94-R.Gregory). FUMBLES (94-R.Gregory) [94-R.Gregory], RECOVERED by DAL-54-J.Smith at DAL 31. 54-J.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.2% · EPA -9.61]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 13-M.Gallup pushed ob at TB 35 for 31 yards (31-J.Whitehead). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.63]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 12-C.Godwin to DAL 26 for 20 yards (31-B.Jones). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.12]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 13:49) — (13:49) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 13-M.Evans ran ob at DAL 13 for 38 yards (31-B.Jones) [90-D.Lawrence]. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.67]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 2:38) — (2:38) 3-J.Winston FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 20, RECOVERED by DAL-94-R.Gregory at TB 6. 94-R.Gregory to TB 4 for 2 yards (3-J.Winston). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -5.96]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at DAL 36 for -2 yards (94-R.Gregory). FUMBLES (94-R.Gregory) [94-R.Gregory], RECOVERED by DAL-54-J.Smith at DAL 31. 54-J.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -19.2% · EPA -9.61]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 2:38) — (2:38) 3-J.Winston FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 20, RECOVERED by DAL-94-R.Gregory at TB 6. 94-R.Gregory to TB 4 for 2 yards (3-J.Winston). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -5.96]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 10:45) — (10:45) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger. [WPA -5.8% · EPA -3.99]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 13-M.Gallup pushed ob at TB 35 for 31 yards (31-J.Whitehead). [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.63]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 12:12 · DAL 19 · Score 3-0
(12:12) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 7:12 · TB 7 · Score 3-6
(7:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 7:07 · TB 15 · Score 3-7
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 1:57 · DAL 34 · Score 3-13
(1:57) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at DAL 36 for -2 yards (94-R.Gregory). FUMBLES (94-R.Gregory) [94-R.Gregory], RECOVERED by DAL-54-J.Smith at DAL 31. 54-J.Smith for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 1:41 · TB 15 · Score 3-14
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 9:19 · DAL 27 · Score 6-14
(9:19) (Field Goal formation) 5-C.Santos 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 1:48 · TB 41 · Score 6-17
(1:48) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · DAL 2 · Score 12-17
(:25) (Shotgun) 32-J.Rodgers right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · DAL 15 · Score 13-17
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 3:44 · TB 2 · Score 13-20
(3:44) (Field Goal formation) 2-B.Maher 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 2:27 · TB 4 · Score 13-26
(2:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 13-M.Gallup for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 2:23 · TB 15 · Score 13-27
2-B.Maher extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:12 · DAL 7 · Score 19-27
(2:12) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 2:05 · DAL 15 · Score 20-27
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Adam Humphries (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 Dallas Cowboys on 2018-12-23?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-20 in Week 16, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Dallas Cowboys 14; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Dallas Cowboys 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Prescott (Q1 7:12) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Smith (Q1 1:57) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Rodgers (Q2 0:25) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — M. Gallup (D. Prescott pass) (Q3 2:27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (J. Winston pass) (Q4 2:12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Santos (Q1 12:12, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Santos (Q2 9:19, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q2 1:48, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Maher (Q3 3:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 58.6% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.14 total passing EPA. Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 74.1% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +2.89 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Adam Humphries (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+2.63 EPA): (13:14) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short left to 10-A.Humphries pushed ob at DAL 45 for 16 yards (25-X.Woods)..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Dallas Cowboys won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

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