Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–26 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21–10 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones to GB 32 for 2 yar…
- Game date
- 2021-01-24
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 31–26 on 2021-01-24. T. Brady posted a game-high +10.77 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 | |
| 0 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +10.77 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 2

Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 3

Marquez Valdes-Scantling · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 4

Scotty Miller · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play - 5

Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 6

Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +2.92 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play - 7
R. Gronkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play - 8

Marcedes Lewis · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 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
T. Brady — TB · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+10.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+5.88 EPA): (:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 10-S.Miller for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.98 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (14:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones to GB 32 for 2 yards (33-J.Whitehead). FUMBLES (33-J.Whitehead), RECOVERED by TB-45-D.White at GB 29. 45-D.White to GB 8 for 21
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 55 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.92 total EPA
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.139 | +0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.284 | +0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.077 | +0.024 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.056 | -0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.14 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: +0.06 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +4.78 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +10.98 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 — Mitchell Evans (T. Brady pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Leonard Fournette 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Scotty Miller (T. Brady pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Brate (T. Brady pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Robert Tonyan (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals

Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop 
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 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q1 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 10:59) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–10. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 50 (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 14:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q2 12:33) — (12:33) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 28-L.Fournette right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 12:24) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q2 5:02) — (5:02) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 39 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 10-S.Miller for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 0:01) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 13–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the GB 8 (Q3 13:58) — (13:58) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-C.Brate for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 13:54) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q3 9:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-R.Tonyan for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 9:28) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q3 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the GB 28 (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) 3-R.Succop 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-C.Godwin to GB 20 for 52 yards (23-J.Alexander).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Alexander at GB 3. 23-J.Alexander to GB 19 for 16 yards (14-C.Godwin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans to GB 33 for 27 yards (39-C.Sullivan).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 10-S.Miller for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 14:10) — (14:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 33-A.Jones to GB 32 for 2 yards (33-J.Whitehead). FUMBLES (33-J.Whitehead), RECOVERED by TB-45-D.White at GB 29. 45-D.White to GB 8 for 21
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 10-S.Miller for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-C.Godwin to GB 20 for 52 yards (23-J.Alexander).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 11:04 · GB 15 · Score 6-0
(11:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 10:59 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 14:15 · TB 50 · Score 7-6
(14:15) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 83-M.Valdes-Scantling for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 14:07 · TB 15 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 12:33 · GB 20 · Score 13-7
(12:33) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 28-L.Fournette right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 12:24 · GB 15 · Score 14-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 5:02 · TB 6 · Score 14-10
(5:02) 2-M.Crosby 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · GB 39 · Score 20-10
(:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 10-S.Miller for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:01 · GB 15 · Score 21-10
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 13:58 · GB 8 · Score 27-10
(13:58) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-C.Brate for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 13:54 · GB 15 · Score 28-10
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 9:33 · TB 8 · Score 28-16
(9:33) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 85-R.Tonyan for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 9:28 · TB 15 · Score 28-17
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 0:26 · TB 2 · Score 28-23
(:26) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 4:46 · GB 28 · Score 31-23
(4:46) 3-R.Succop 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:09 · TB 8 · Score 31-26
(2:09) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-6-J.Scott.
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.
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers on 2021-01-24?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Green Bay Packers 31-26 in Divisional, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Green Bay Packers 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Green Bay Packers 13; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Green Bay Packers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q1 11:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — M. Valdes-Scantling (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 14:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Fournette (Q2 12:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — S. Miller (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:08) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Brate (T. Brady pass) (Q3 13:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Tonyan (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 9:33) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 0:26) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 5:02, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q4 4:46, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:09, 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?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 60.0% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.92 total passing EPA. T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.6% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+5.88 EPA): (:08) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 10-S.Miller for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 31-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 13-5 Now 14-5 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 14-3 Now 14-4 L