Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 34–23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–17 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Chris Godwin
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 17-J.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-J…
- Game date
- 2020-09-13
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–23 on 2020-09-13. Chris Godwin posted a game-high +7.71 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(7:31) 12-T.Brady left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(11:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 16
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(10:12) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:46) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(13:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 17-J.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Jenkins at TB 36. 20-J.Jenkins for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(12:26) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 80-O.Howard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(2:27) 3-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(11:44) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-E.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-24-C.Davis, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. Pass 0, YAC 5
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(8:05) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:31TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 6-0
(7:31) 12-T.Brady left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:27XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:47TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 12
- Score
- 7-6
(11:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 16
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 11:39XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:12TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 7-13
(10:12) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:09XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:46FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 7-17
(:46) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 13:22TD John JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 68
- Score
- 7-23
(13:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 17-J.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Jenkins at TB 36. 20-J.Jenkins for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 13:13XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 12:26TD OHO. HowardPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 13-24
(12:26) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 80-O.Howard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 12:20XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-24
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:27FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 20
- Score
- 17-24
(2:27) 3-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:44TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 17-30
(11:44) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-E.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-24-C.Davis, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. Pass 0, YAC 5
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:38XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 17-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 8:05FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 17-34
(8:05) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:46TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 23-34
(2:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 2
Trysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play - 3
James Cook III · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 4
Scotty Miller · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 5Leonard Fournette · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 6T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 7D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +1.74 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.13 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
Chris Godwin — TB · Receiving
Chris Godwin posted the highest total EPA (+7.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.
Chris Godwin's top snap (-4.45 EPA): (11:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Williams at NO 48. 43-M.Williams to TB 35 for 17 yards (14-C.Godwin).
Biggest single play (-7.60 EPA): T. Brady — (13:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 17-J.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Jenkins at TB 36. 20-J.Jenkins for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.51 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -9.1% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.181 | -0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.056 | +0.152 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.014 | -0.455 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.054 | +0.181 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 60.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.18 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.05 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -4.73 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -16.06 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Brady
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- New Orleans Saints — John Jenkins
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — O. Howard (T. Brady pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Eli Sanders (D. Brees pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
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 NO 2 (Q1 7:31) — (7:31) 12-T.Brady left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 7:27) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 12 (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 16; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 11:39) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q2 10:12) — (10:12) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 10:09) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 68 (Q3 13:22); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 13:13) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q3 12:26) — (12:26) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 80-O.Howard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 12:20) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the NO 20 (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) 3-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 11:44); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 11:38) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the TB 3 (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep middle to 17-E.Sanders (23-S.Murphy-Bunting). PENALTY on TB-33-J.Whitehead, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at TB 39 - No Play.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 16
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Williams at NO 48. 43-M.Williams to TB 35 for 17 yards (14-C.Godwin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 4:01) — (4:01) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 10-S.Miller (21-P.Robinson). PENALTY on NO-21-P.Robinson, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at TB 49 - No Play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 17-J.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Jenkins at TB 36. 20-J.Jenkins for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 17-J.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Jenkins at TB 36. 20-J.Jenkins for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:38) — 6-T.Morstead kicks 33 yards from 50 to TB 17. 32-M.Edwards MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NO-16-B.Fowler at TB 18. 16-B.Fowler to TB 18 for no gain (17-J.Watson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Williams at NO 48. 43-M.Williams to TB 35 for 17 yards (14-C.Godwin).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep middle to 17-E.Sanders (23-S.Murphy-Bunting). PENALTY on TB-33-J.Whitehead, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at TB 39 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 7:31 · NO 2 · Score 6-0
(7:31) 12-T.Brady left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 7:27 · NO 15 · Score 7-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 11:47 · TB 12 · Score 7-6
(11:47) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 41-A.Kamara for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 16 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 11:39 · TB 15 · Score 7-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 10:12 · TB 6 · Score 7-13
(10:12) 41-A.Kamara right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 10:09 · TB 15 · Score 7-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:46 · TB 11 · Score 7-17
(:46) 3-W.Lutz 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 13:22 · NO 68 · Score 7-23
(13:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 17-J.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Jenkins at TB 36. 20-J.Jenkins for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 13:13 · TB 15 · Score 7-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 12:26 · NO 9 · Score 13-24
(12:26) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 80-O.Howard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 12:20 · NO 15 · Score 14-24
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 2:27 · NO 20 · Score 17-24
(2:27) 3-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:44 · TB 5 · Score 17-30
(11:44) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 17-E.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-24-C.Davis, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs. Pass 0, YAC 5 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:38 · TB 15 · Score 17-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 8:05 · TB 3 · Score 17-34
(8:05) 3-W.Lutz 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:46 · NO 2 · Score 23-34
(2:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 0
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Chris Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints on 2020-09-13?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-23 in Week 1, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, New Orleans Saints 17; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, New Orleans Saints 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Brady (Q1 7:31) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (D. Brees pass) (Q2 11:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q2 10:12) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Jenkins (Q3 13:22) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — O. Howard (T. Brady pass) (Q3 12:26) New Orleans Saints touchdown — E. Sanders (D. Brees pass) (Q4 11:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q4 2:46) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:46, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q3 2:27, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 8:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.51 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 52.9% completion, -9.1% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints?
Chris Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-4.45 EPA): (11:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 43-M.Williams at NO 48. 43-M.Williams to TB 35 for 17 yards (14-C.Godwin)..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 0-1 L
New Orleans Saints
Now 1-0 W
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