Quick answer
- Winner
- LA
- Final score
- LA 34–24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–14 LA at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matthew Stafford
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOU…
- Game date
- 2021-09-26
Game summary
The LA beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–24 on 2021-09-26. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +18.87 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 LA | 14 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
(12:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(4:07) 14-C.Godwin right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 10-C.Kupp for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(10:06) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(7:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(3:14) 8-M.Gay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(1:17) 3-R.Succop 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
(8:17) 8-M.Gay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
(1:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-25-G.Bernard was injured during the play.
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
LALAFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LALA
Q2 12:28TD Tyler HigbeePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 6
- Score
- 0-6
(12:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 12:22XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 0-7
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:07TD Chris GodwinPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 2
- Score
- 6-7
(4:07) 14-C.Godwin right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:03XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 7-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- LALA
Q2 0:54TD Cooper KuppPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-13
(:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 10-C.Kupp for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q2 0:51XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-14
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q3 14:12TD Drake JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 75
- Score
- 7-20
(14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 14:02XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-21
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 10:06TD TBT. BradyPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 1
- Score
- 13-21
(10:06) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 9:57XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 14-21
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- LALA
Q3 7:29TD Cooper KuppPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 14-27
(7:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LALA
Q3 7:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 14-28
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- LALA
Q3 3:14FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 30
- Score
- 14-31
(3:14) 8-M.Gay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:17FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- LA 8
- Score
- 17-31
(1:17) 3-R.Succop 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
- LALA
Q4 8:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 17-34
(8:17) 8-M.Gay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:14TD GBGermie BernardPoints+6
- Yard line
- LA 7
- Score
- 23-34
(1:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-25-G.Bernard was injured during the play.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:10XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- LA 15
- Score
- 24-34
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Matthew Stafford · LA · Passing · +18.87 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 2T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +11.77 total EPA · 62 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3
Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.92 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 4Drake Jackson · LA · Receiving · +7.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 5Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +7.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 6Tyler Higbee · LA · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 7Cooper Kupp · LA · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 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
Matthew Stafford — LA · Passing
Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+18.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
Matthew Stafford's top snap (+6.61 EPA): (14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson for 75 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) · 62 dropbacks · 66.1% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +11.77 total EPA
- Matthew Stafford (LA) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +1.0% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +18.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.040 | +0.178 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.190 | +0.460 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.017 | -0.177 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.178 | -0.040 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 55.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
LA held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- LA: +0.18 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- LA: 10 drives, +14.39 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +3.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- LA — Tyler Higbee (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Godwin
- LA — Cooper Kupp (Matthew Stafford pass)
- LA — Drake Jackson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Brady
- LA — Cooper Kupp (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Germie Bernard (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- LA — Matt Gay
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- LA — Matt Gay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: LA won the period 14–7. LA found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q2 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 12:22) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) 14-C.Godwin right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 4:03) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; LA found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 10-C.Kupp for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 0:51) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: LA won the period 17–10. LA found the end zone from the TB 75 (Q3 14:12) — (14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 14:02) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 9:57) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; LA found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 7:23) — 8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; LA connected on a field goal from the TB 30 (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) 8-M.Gay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the LA 8 (Q3 1:17) — (1:17) 3-R.Succop 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. LA connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 8-M.Gay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the LA 7 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-25-G.Bernard was injured during the play.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 1:10) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q3 14:12) — (14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q2 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle to 12-V.Jefferson to TB 24 for 21 yards (45-D.White).
- LA (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 1-D.Jackson pushed ob at TB 10 for 40 yards (31-A.Winfield).
- LA (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 2-R.Woods to LA 45 for 20 yards (30-D.Delaney).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 25-G.Bernard to TB 47 for 32 yards (5-J.Ramsey).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q3 14:12) — (14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 1-D.Jackson pushed ob at TB 10 for 40 yards (31-A.Winfield).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 25-G.Bernard.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 14-C.Godwin to LA 19 for 13 yards (22-D.Long).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- LA TD (+6) — Q2 12:28 · TB 6 · Score 0-6
(12:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 89-T.Higbee for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 12:22 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 4:07 · LA 2 · Score 6-7
(4:07) 14-C.Godwin right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 4:03 · LA 15 · Score 7-7
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:54 · TB 2 · Score 7-13
(:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 10-C.Kupp for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q2 0:51 · TB 15 · Score 7-14
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 14:12 · TB 75 · Score 7-20
(14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 14:02 · TB 15 · Score 7-21
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 10:06 · LA 1 · Score 13-21
(10:06) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 9:57 · LA 15 · Score 14-21
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - LA TD (+6) — Q3 7:29 · TB 10 · Score 14-27
(7:29) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 10-C.Kupp for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - LA XP (+1) — Q3 7:23 · TB 15 · Score 14-28
8-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - LA FG (+3) — Q3 3:14 · TB 30 · Score 14-31
(3:14) 8-M.Gay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 1:17 · LA 8 · Score 17-31
(1:17) 3-R.Succop 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - LA FG (+3) — Q4 8:17 · TB 8 · Score 17-34
(8:17) 8-M.Gay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:14 · LA 7 · Score 23-34
(1:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-25-G.Bernard was injured during the play. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · LA 15 · Score 24-34
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Matthew Stafford (LA) 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 LA on 2021-09-26?
The LA beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-24 in Week 3, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs LA?
Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, LA 14; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, LA 17; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, LA 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, LA 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs LA?
LA touchdown — T. Higbee (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 12:28) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (Q2 4:07) LA touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:54) LA touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 14:12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Brady (Q3 10:06) LA touchdown — C. Kupp (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 7:29) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — G. Bernard (T. Brady pass) (Q4 1:14) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q3 3:14, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q3 1:17, 3 pts) LA field goal — M. Gay (Q4 8:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs LA?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 66.1% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +11.77 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (LA), 65.9% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +18.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs LA?
Matthew Stafford (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+6.61 EPA): (14:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 1-D.Jackson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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