Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–23 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18–7 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Taylor Heinicke
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:03) 30-K.Vaughn left guard to WAS 38 for 6 yards (31-K.Curl, 94-D.Payne). FUMBLES (94-D…
- Game date
- 2021-01-09
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Washington Commanders 31–23 on 2021-01-09. T. Brady posted a game-high +19.55 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 9 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 31 |
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(11:52) 3-R.Succop 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(2:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(13:02) (Shotgun) 41-J.McKissic right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(10:09) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 14-C.Godwin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:53) 3-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(11:50) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(2:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(13:35) 3-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(9:14) 28-L.Fournette left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(4:57) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 15-S.Sims for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(2:54) 3-R.Succop 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 11:52FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 11
- Score
- 3-0
(11:52) 3-R.Succop 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 2:58TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 36
- Score
- 9-0
(2:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 13:02TD JMJ. McKissicPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 9-6
(13:02) (Shotgun) 41-J.McKissic right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 12:59XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 9-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:09TD Chris GodwinPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 27
- Score
- 15-7
(10:09) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 14-C.Godwin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:53FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 5
- Score
- 18-7
(1:53) 3-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 11:50FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 18-10
(11:50) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:26TD Taylor HeinickePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 18-16
(2:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 13:35FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 20
- Score
- 21-16
(13:35) 3-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 9:14TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 3
- Score
- 27-16
(9:14) 28-L.Fournette left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 9:11XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 28-16
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:57TD Steven SimsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 28-22
(4:57) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 15-S.Sims for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:51XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 28-23
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:54FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 19
- Score
- 31-23
(2:54) 3-R.Succop 37 yard field goal 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 · +19.55 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2
Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.00 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 3C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4Steven Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 5Anthony Brown · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 6Taylor Heinicke · Washington Commanders · Passing · +3.50 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7Leonard Fournette · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 8Christian Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 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 (+19.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+4.41 EPA): (2:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.18 EPA): Ke'Shawn Vaughn — (6:03) 30-K.Vaughn left guard to WAS 38 for 6 yards (31-K.Curl, 94-D.Payne). FUMBLES (94-D.Payne), RECOVERED by WAS-53-J.Bostic at WAS 39.
Quarterback report card
Taylor Heinicke led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders) · 55 dropbacks · 47.3% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.50 total EPA
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +19.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 38.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.455 | +0.064 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.102 | -0.140 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.163 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.8% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.16 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +14.47 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, +0.87 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Anthony Brown (T. Brady pass)
- Washington Commanders — J. McKissic
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Godwin (T. Brady pass)
- Washington Commanders — Taylor Heinicke
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Leonard Fournette
- Washington Commanders — Steven Sims (Taylor Heinicke pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) 3-R.Succop 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 36 (Q1 2:58) — (2:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 13:02) — (13:02) (Shotgun) 41-J.McKissic right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 12:59) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 27 (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 14-C.Godwin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 5 (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 3-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 9–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q3 11:50) — (11:50) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 13–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 20 (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) 3-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) 28-L.Fournette left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 9:11) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q4 4:57); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 4:51) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) 3-R.Succop 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Murphy-Bunting (51-K.Minter) at TB 42. 23-S.Murphy-Bunting to TB 42 for no gain (17-T.McLaurin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:58) — (2:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 30-K.Vaughn left guard to WAS 38 for 6 yards (31-K.Curl, 94-D.Payne). FUMBLES (94-D.Payne), RECOVERED by WAS-53-J.Bostic at WAS 39.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 84-C.Brate to WAS 45 for 23 yards (39-J.Reaves).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 30-K.Vaughn left guard to WAS 38 for 6 yards (31-K.Curl, 94-D.Payne). FUMBLES (94-D.Payne), RECOVERED by WAS-53-J.Bostic at WAS 39.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:58) — (2:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left intended for 17-T.McLaurin INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Murphy-Bunting (51-K.Minter) at TB 42. 23-S.Murphy-Bunting to TB 42 for no gain (17-T.McLaurin).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass deep right to 89-C.Sims to TB 46 for 36 yards (32-M.Edwards).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 11:52 · WAS 11 · Score 3-0
(11:52) 3-R.Succop 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 2:58 · WAS 36 · Score 9-0
(2:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 13:02 · TB 2 · Score 9-6
(13:02) (Shotgun) 41-J.McKissic right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 12:59 · TB 15 · Score 9-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 10:09 · WAS 27 · Score 15-7
(10:09) 73-J.Haeg reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 14-C.Godwin for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 1:53 · WAS 5 · Score 18-7
(1:53) 3-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 11:50 · TB 18 · Score 18-10
(11:50) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 2:26 · TB 8 · Score 18-16
(2:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 13:35 · WAS 20 · Score 21-16
(13:35) 3-R.Succop 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 9:14 · WAS 3 · Score 27-16
(9:14) 28-L.Fournette left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 9:11 · WAS 15 · Score 28-16
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:57 · TB 11 · Score 28-22
(4:57) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 15-S.Sims for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 4:51 · TB 15 · Score 28-23
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 2:54 · WAS 19 · Score 31-23
(2:54) 3-R.Succop 37 yard field goal 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders on 2021-01-09?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Washington Commanders 31-23 in Week 18, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9, Washington Commanders 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Washington Commanders 9; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31, Washington Commanders 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Brown (T. Brady pass) (Q1 2:58) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. McKissic (Q2 13:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (T. Brady pass) (Q2 10:09) Washington Commanders touchdown — T. Heinicke (Q3 2:26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Fournette (Q4 9:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Sims (T. Heinicke pass) (Q4 4:57) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q1 11:52, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 1:53, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 11:50, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q4 13:35, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q4 2:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
Taylor Heinicke (Washington Commanders), 47.3% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.50 total passing EPA. T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.2% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +19.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+4.41 EPA): (2:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 81-A.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-9 Now 7-10 L
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