Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33–27 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 3–24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Jonathan Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 16-B.Perriman for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2021-12-12
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Buffalo Bills 33–27 on 2021-12-12. T. Brady posted a game-high +14.86 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 27 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(8:22) (Shotgun) 7-L.Fournette right tackle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(13:40) 3-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(9:32) 2-T.Bass 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(7:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(1:32) 72-J.Wells reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(7:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(11:24) 3-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(4:57) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 13-G.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(:25) 2-T.Bass 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
(5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 16-B.Perriman for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 47
- Score
- 0-6
(8:22) (Shotgun) 7-L.Fournette right tackle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:13XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 13:40FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 0-10
(13:40) 3-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:32FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 3-10
(9:32) 2-T.Bass 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 7:15TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 13
- Score
- 3-16
(7:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 7:11XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 3-17
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:32TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 3-23
(1:32) 72-J.Wells reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:29XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 3-24
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:34TD Jonathan AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 9-24
(7:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:29XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 10-24
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 11:24FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 10-27
(11:24) 3-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:11TD Dawson KnoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 16-27
(9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:07XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 17-27
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:57TD Gabe DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 23-27
(4:57) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 13-G.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:53XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 24-27
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:25FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 27-27
(:25) 2-T.Bass 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
OT 5:42TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 58
- Score
- 27-33
(5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 16-B.Perriman for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +14.86 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 3Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +6.59 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 4Breshad Perriman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
- 5
Devin Singletary · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 6T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 7Leonard Fournette · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.58 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8Eli Sanders · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 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 (+14.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 55 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+5.88 EPA): (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 16-B.Perriman for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 63 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +3.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.23 total EPA
- T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 55 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · -2.2% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +14.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.067 | +0.144 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.0% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.020 | +0.270 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.475 | +0.055 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.144 | -0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 51.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.14 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, +6.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, +14.54 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 — Leonard Fournette
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Brady
- Buffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen
- Buffalo Bills — Dawson Knox (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Gabe Davis (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Breshad Perriman (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
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 BUF 47 (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 7-L.Fournette right tackle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 8:13) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) 3-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TB 3 (Q2 9:32) — (9:32) 2-T.Bass 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 7:11) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 1:32) — (1:32) 72-J.Wells reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 1:29) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TB 18 (Q3 7:34) — (7:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 7:29) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 17–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BUF 6 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) 3-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TB 15 (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 9:07) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 4:57) — (4:57) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 13-G.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 4:53) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TB 7 (Q4 0:25) — (:25) 2-T.Bass 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..
Overtime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 58 (OT 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 16-B.Perriman for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 16-B.Perriman for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (OT 8:58) — (8:58) 3-M.Haack punts 63 yards to TB 6, Center-69-R.Ferguson, out of bounds.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox to TB 15 for 24 yards (54-L.David).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 7-L.Fournette to TB 28 for -7 yards (49-T.Edmunds; 21-J.Poyer).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley to TB 40 for 15 yards (31-A.Winfield).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 16-B.Perriman for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 7-L.Fournette right tackle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 12:34) — (12:34) (Punt formation) 22-M.Breida left end to BUF 42 for -3 yards (79-P.O'Connor).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 8:22 · BUF 47 · Score 0-6
(8:22) (Shotgun) 7-L.Fournette right tackle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 8:13 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 13:40 · BUF 5 · Score 0-10
(13:40) 3-R.Succop 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 9:32 · TB 3 · Score 3-10
(9:32) 2-T.Bass 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 7:15 · BUF 13 · Score 3-16
(7:15) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 7:11 · BUF 15 · Score 3-17
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 1:32 · BUF 1 · Score 3-23
(1:32) 72-J.Wells reported in as eligible. 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 1:29 · BUF 15 · Score 3-24
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 7:34 · TB 18 · Score 9-24
(7:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 7:29 · TB 15 · Score 10-24
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 11:24 · BUF 6 · Score 10-27
(11:24) 3-R.Succop 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 9:11 · TB 15 · Score 16-27
(9:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 88-D.Knox for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 9:07 · TB 15 · Score 17-27
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 4:57 · TB 4 · Score 23-27
(4:57) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 13-G.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 4:53 · TB 15 · Score 24-27
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:25 · TB 7 · Score 27-27
(:25) 2-T.Bass 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — OT 5:42 · BUF 58 · Score 27-33
(5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 16-B.Perriman for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2021-12-12?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Buffalo Bills 33-27 in Week 14, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q5: Buffalo Bills 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Final: Buffalo Bills 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Fournette (Q1 8:22) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (T. Brady pass) (Q2 7:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Brady (Q2 1:32) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q3 7:34) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Knox (J. Allen pass) (Q4 9:11) Buffalo Bills touchdown — G. Davis (J. Allen pass) (Q4 4:57) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Perriman (T. Brady pass) (OT 5:42) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q2 13:40, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 9:32, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q4 11:24, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q4 0:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 57.1% completion, +3.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.23 total passing EPA. T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 56.4% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +14.86 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 55 snaps. Their top snap (+5.88 EPA): (5:42) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 16-B.Perriman for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 33-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
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