Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 47–7 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–0 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle to DET 25 for no gain (54-L.David; 93-N.Suh). Ta…
- Game date
- 2020-12-26
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Detroit Lions 47–7 on 2020-12-26. T. Brady posted a game-high +26.05 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 13 | 21 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(11:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(11:55) (No Huddle) 28-L.Fournette up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(4:58) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(1:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-A.Brown for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(14:55) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 11-B.Gabbert pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(9:38) 8-B.Pinion punts 49 yards to DET 26, Center-97-Z.Triner. 39-J.Agnew for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-38-M.Ford, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(7:12) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 11:51TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 33
- Score
- 6-0
(11:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:44TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 27
- Score
- 12-0
(7:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:39XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 13-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 11:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 19-0
(11:55) (No Huddle) 28-L.Fournette up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 11:51XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 20-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:58TD Chris GodwinPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 26-0
(4:58) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:52XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 27-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:20TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 12
- Score
- 33-0
(1:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-A.Brown for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:14XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 34-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 14:55TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 25
- Score
- 40-0
(14:55) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 11-B.Gabbert pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:38TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 75
- Score
- 40-6
(9:38) 8-B.Pinion punts 49 yards to DET 26, Center-97-Z.Triner. 39-J.Agnew for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-38-M.Ford, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 9:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 40-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:12TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 46-7
(7:12) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:07XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 47-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +26.05 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 2Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +11.80 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 3Blaine Gabbert · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +6.46 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 4R. Gronkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.12 EPA/play
- 5Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6
Tysheem Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.30 EPA/play - 7Anthony Brown · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 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 (+26.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.61 EPA): (11:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.21 EPA): D'Andre Swift — (15:00) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle to DET 25 for no gain (54-L.David; 93-N.Suh). Tampa Bay challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift righ
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) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +21.7% CPOE · +0.84 EPA/play · +26.05 total EPA
- C. Daniel (Detroit Lions) · 22 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · -1.1% CPOE · -0.49 EPA/play · -10.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.182 | -0.450 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.7% | 27.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.637 | -0.531 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.569 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.450 | -0.182 |
| Defensive success rate | 73.0% | 47.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.45), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.18 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.45 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -33.31 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, +16.96 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Leonard Fournette
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Godwin (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Anthony Brown (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gronkowski (Blaine Gabbert pass)
- Detroit Lions — Jamal Agnew
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Blaine Gabbert pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 33 (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 27 (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 7:39) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 21–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 11:55) — (11:55) (No Huddle) 28-L.Fournette up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 11:51) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 4:52) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q2 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-A.Brown for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 1:14) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 25 (Q3 14:55) — (14:55) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 11-B.Gabbert pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 75 (Q3 9:38); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 9:20) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DET 22 (Q3 7:12) — (7:12) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 7:07) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 13-M.Evans to DET 35 for 33 yards (26-D.Harmon).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 14-C.Godwin to DET 25 for 47 yards (24-A.Oruwariye).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-D.Amendola to DET 49 for 2 yards (43-R.Cockrell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle to DET 25 for no gain (54-L.David; 93-N.Suh). Tampa Bay challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift righ
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 9:38) — (9:38) 8-B.Pinion punts 49 yards to DET 26, Center-97-Z.Triner. 39-J.Agnew for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-38-M.Ford, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:44) — (7:44) 3-R.Succop 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 10-D.Blough pass deep right intended for 83-J.James INTERCEPTED by 36-H.Miller at DET 47. 36-H.Miller to DET 45 for 2 yards (12-M.Sanu). PENALTY on TB-92-W.Gholston, Unnecessary Rough
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 11:51 · DET 33 · Score 6-0
(11:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 7:44 · DET 27 · Score 12-0
(7:44) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 7:39 · DET 15 · Score 13-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 11:55 · DET 4 · Score 19-0
(11:55) (No Huddle) 28-L.Fournette up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 11:51 · DET 15 · Score 20-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 4:58 · DET 7 · Score 26-0
(4:58) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 4:52 · DET 15 · Score 27-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 1:20 · DET 12 · Score 33-0
(1:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-A.Brown for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 1:14 · DET 15 · Score 34-0
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 14:55 · DET 25 · Score 40-0
(14:55) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 11-B.Gabbert pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 9:38 · DET 75 · Score 40-6
(9:38) 8-B.Pinion punts 49 yards to DET 26, Center-97-Z.Triner. 39-J.Agnew for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DET-38-M.Ford, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 9:20 · TB 15 · Score 40-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 7:12 · DET 22 · Score 46-7
(7:12) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 7:07 · DET 15 · Score 47-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
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.
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions on 2020-12-26?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Detroit Lions 47-7 in Week 16, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 47, Detroit Lions 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 11:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q1 7:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Fournette (Q2 11:55) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (T. Brady pass) (Q2 4:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Brown (T. Brady pass) (Q2 1:20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gronkowski (B. Gabbert pass) (Q3 14:55) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Agnew (Q3 9:38) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Gabbert pass) (Q3 7:12) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 71.0% completion, +21.7% CPOE, +0.84 EPA per dropback, +26.05 total passing EPA. C. Daniel (Detroit Lions), 59.1% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -10.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Detroit Lions?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (11:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
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