Jaguars 12–30 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 65.0% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +17.24 total passing EPA. T. Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 47.2% completion, -4.8% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.19 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-3.43 EPA): (:34) 6-B.Mayfield kneels to JAX 13 for -1 yards..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30–12 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime: Jacksonville Jaguars 0–20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Baker Mayfield
Top passer: Baker Mayfield
Biggest EPA play: (13:39) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 39 for -10 yards (sack split by 0-Y.Diaby an…
Game date: 2023-12-24

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30–12 on 2023-12-24. Baker Mayfield posted a game-high +17.24 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Jacksonville Jaguars	0	0	6	6	0	12
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	17	10	0	0	30

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

JAX 22

+3JAX 33

TB 18

TB 1

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 7:25FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 6
Score
0-3
(7:25) 4-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:58TD
Mitchell Evans
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 3
Score
0-9
(12:58) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:53XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
0-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:30FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 13
Score
0-13
(2:30) 4-C.McLaughlin 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:51TD
Mitchell Evans
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 22
Score
0-19
(:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:45XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
0-20
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:35TD
Ricky White III
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 2
Score
0-26
(11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-R.White up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:30XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
0-27
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:54FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 33
Score
0-30
(3:54) 4-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q3 0:57TD
Calvin Ridley
Points+6
Yard line
TB 18
Score
6-30
(:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 0-C.Ridley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q4 4:40TD
Calvin Ridley
Points+6
Yard line
TB 1
Score
12-30
(4:40) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short right to 0-C.Ridley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Baker Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +17.24 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
2Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
3Calvin Ridley · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
4Elijah Cooks · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
5Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
6Ricky White III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
7Payne Durham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
8Trey Palmer · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 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

Baker Mayfield — TB · Passing

Baker Mayfield posted the highest total EPA (+17.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

Baker Mayfield's top snap (-3.43 EPA): (:34) 6-B.Mayfield kneels to JAX 13 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (-6.31 EPA): Trevor Lawrence — (13:39) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 39 for -10 yards (sack split by 0-Y.Diaby and 45-D.White). FUMBLES (0-Y.Diaby) [45-D.White], RECOVERED by TB-0-Y.Diaby at JAX 37.

Quarterback report card

Baker Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 40 dropbacks · 65.0% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +17.24 total EPA
Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -4.8% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Jacksonville Jaguars	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.189	+0.063
Offensive success rate	43.4%	41.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.061	+0.431
Rush EPA/play	-0.691	-0.328
Defensive EPA/play	-0.063	+0.189
Defensive success rate	58.9%	56.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.19 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.06 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -14.39 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +5.70 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 — Mitchell Evans (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 12:58)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 0:51)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Ricky White III (Q3 11:35)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Calvin Ridley (Trevor Lawrence pass) (Q3 0:57)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Calvin Ridley (C.J. Beathard pass) (Q4 4:40)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin (Q1 7:25)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin (Q2 2:30)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin (Q3 3:54)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the JAX 6 (Q1 7:25) — (7:25) 4-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 12:53) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the JAX 13 (Q2 2:30) — (2:30) 4-C.McLaughlin 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the JAX 22 (Q2 0:51) — (:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 0:45) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-R.White up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 11:30) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the JAX 33 (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) 4-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TB 18 (Q3 0:57) — (:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 0-C.Ridley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 6–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short right to 0-C.Ridley for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 14-C.Godwin to JAX 19 for 22 yards (37-T.Herndon). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.66]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 11-P.Washington INTERCEPTED by 45-D.White at TB 34. 45-D.White to TB 44 for 10 yards (17-E.Engram). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.45]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short left to 14-E.Cooks ran ob at TB 26 for 13 yards (35-J.Dean). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.13]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 10-T.Palmer pushed ob at TB 46 for 18 yards (5-A.Cisco). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +2.58]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 14:27) — (14:27) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at TB 28 for -5 yards (95-R.Robertson-Harris). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -1.74]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked at JAX 39 for -10 yards (sack split by 0-Y.Diaby and 45-D.White). FUMBLES (0-Y.Diaby) [45-D.White], RECOVERED by TB-0-Y.Diaby at JAX 37. [WPA -3.5% · EPA -6.31]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 13:09) — (13:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short right to 17-E.Engram to JAX 33 for 13 yards (27-Z.McCollum; 29-C.Izien). FUMBLES (27-Z.McCollum), RECOVERED by TB-31-A.Winfield at JAX 34. [WPA -0.2% · EPA -3.67]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right intended for 11-P.Washington INTERCEPTED by 45-D.White at TB 34. 45-D.White to TB 44 for 10 yards (17-E.Engram). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.45]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 6-B.Mayfield kneels to JAX 13 for -1 yards. [EPA -3.43]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 7:25 · JAX 6 · Score 0-3
(7:25) 4-C.McLaughlin 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 12:58 · JAX 3 · Score 0-9
(12:58) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 13-M.Evans for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 12:53 · JAX 15 · Score 0-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 2:30 · JAX 13 · Score 0-13
(2:30) 4-C.McLaughlin 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:51 · JAX 22 · Score 0-19
(:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:45 · JAX 15 · Score 0-20
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 11:35 · JAX 2 · Score 0-26
(11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-R.White up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 11:30 · JAX 15 · Score 0-27
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 3:54 · JAX 33 · Score 0-30
(3:54) 4-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 0:57 · TB 18 · Score 6-30
(:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep right to 0-C.Ridley for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 4:40 · TB 1 · Score 12-30
(4:40) (Shotgun) 3-C.Beathard pass short right to 0-C.Ridley for 1 yard, 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.
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Baker Mayfield (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Trevor Lawrence (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2023-12-24?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-12 in Week 16, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 12, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 12:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 0:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. White (Q3 11:35) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Ridley (T. Lawrence pass) (Q3 0:57) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — C. Ridley (C. Beathard pass) (Q4 4:40) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 7:25, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 2:30, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q3 3:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 65.0% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +17.24 total passing EPA. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 47.2% completion, -4.8% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.19 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-3.43 EPA): (:34) 6-B.Mayfield kneels to JAX 13 for -1 yards..

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W

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