Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 27–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–17 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Michael Pittman
- Top passer
- Gardner Minshew II
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:56) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison a…
- Game date
- 2023-11-26
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–20 on 2023-11-26. Michael Pittman posted a game-high +8.02 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
(7:31) 4-C.McLaughlin 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(3:05) 7-M.Gay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(9:42) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(5:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-93-E.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(10:05) 7-M.Gay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(12:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(7:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(4:13) 4-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:31FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 3-0
(7:31) 4-C.McLaughlin 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 3:05FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 28
- Score
- 3-3
(3:05) 7-M.Gay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:16TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 3-9
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 0:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-10
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:42TD Gardner Minshew IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-16
(9:42) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-17
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 5:12TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 9-17
(5:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-93-E.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 5:08XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 10-17
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 10:05FG Points+3
- Yard line
- TB 18
- Score
- 10-20
(10:05) 7-M.Gay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:55TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 23
- Score
- 16-20
(12:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 12:50XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 17-20
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:33TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 17-26
(7:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 17-27
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 4:13FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 6
- Score
- 20-27
(4:13) 4-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.02 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 2
Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.80 EPA/play - 3
Cade Otton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 4Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 5
Will Mallory · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 6
Ricky White III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 7
Payne Durham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play - 8Gardner Minshew II · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +1.68 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.04 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
Michael Pittman — IND · Receiving
Michael Pittman posted the highest total EPA (+8.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
Michael Pittman's top snap (+3.68 EPA): (12:51) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left to 11-M.Pittman pushed ob at TB 29 for 24 yards (31-A.Winfield).
Biggest single play (-5.33 EPA): Baker Mayfield — (1:56) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at 50. 48-R.Harrison ran ob at TB 41 for 9 yards (22-C.Edmonds).
Quarterback report card
Gardner Minshew II led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -12.5% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.68 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -0.0% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.088 | +0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.6% | 47.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.175 | +0.037 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.066 | +0.096 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.005 | +0.088 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.3% | 56.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.09 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +0.44 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -6.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor
- Indianapolis Colts — Gardner Minshew II
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
- Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay
- Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the IND 3 (Q1 7:31) — (7:31) 4-C.McLaughlin 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 28 (Q1 3:05) — (3:05) 7-M.Gay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q1 0:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 0:11) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 9:36) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 5:12); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 5:08) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the TB 18 (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) 7-M.Gay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the IND 23 (Q4 12:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 12:50) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 7:33) — (7:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 7:30) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the IND 6 (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) 4-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 14-C.Godwin pushed ob at IND 25 for 19 yards (39-D.Baker).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:56) — (1:56) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at 50. 48-R.Harrison ran ob at TB 41 for 9 yards (22-C.Edmonds).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) 73-B.Freeland reported in as eligible. 10-G.Minshew pass short middle to 81-M.Alie-Cox to TB 19 for 30 yards (8-S.Dennis). TB-8-S.Dennis was injured during the play.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at TB 35 for -6 yards (52-S.Ebukam). FUMBLES (52-S.Ebukam) [52-S.Ebukam], RECOVERED by IND-54-D.Odeyingbo at TB 38.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans to IND 1 for 19 yards (40-J.Jones).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:56) — (1:56) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at 50. 48-R.Harrison ran ob at TB 41 for 9 yards (22-C.Edmonds).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 14-C.Godwin pushed ob at IND 25 for 19 yards (39-D.Baker).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at TB 35 for -6 yards (52-S.Ebukam). FUMBLES (52-S.Ebukam) [52-S.Ebukam], RECOVERED by IND-54-D.Odeyingbo at TB 38.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short right intended for 1-J.Downs INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Davis at IND 19. 24-C.Davis to IND 16 for 3 yards (1-J.Downs).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 7:31 · IND 3 · Score 3-0
(7:31) 4-C.McLaughlin 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 3:05 · TB 28 · Score 3-3
(3:05) 7-M.Gay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 0:16 · TB 4 · Score 3-9
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 0:11 · TB 15 · Score 3-10
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 9:42 · TB 2 · Score 3-16
(9:42) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 9:36 · TB 15 · Score 3-17
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 5:12 · IND 1 · Score 9-17
(5:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on IND-93-E.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 5:08 · IND 15 · Score 10-17
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 10:05 · TB 18 · Score 10-20
(10:05) 7-M.Gay 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 12:55 · IND 23 · Score 16-20
(12:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 12:50 · IND 15 · Score 17-20
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 7:33 · TB 1 · Score 17-26
(7:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 7:30 · TB 15 · Score 17-27
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 4:13 · IND 6 · Score 20-27
(4:13) 4-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Michael Pittman (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Gardner Minshew II (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2023-11-26?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-20 in Week 12, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Indianapolis Colts 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q1 0:16) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — G. Minshew (Q2 9:42) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 5:12) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 12:55) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q4 7:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 7:31, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q1 3:05, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q3 10:05, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q4 4:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 52.2% completion, -12.5% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.68 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.3% completion, -0.0% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.10 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Michael Pittman (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.02 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+3.68 EPA): (12:51) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left to 11-M.Pittman pushed ob at TB 29 for 24 yards (31-A.Winfield)..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Indianapolis Colts won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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