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NFL · Week 8 · October 26, 2023 · 12 min read

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Buffalo Bills: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Bills defeat Buccaneers 24–18 in Week 8

Baker Mayfield led Fantasy Impact as Bills prevailed in a 18–24 Week 8 finish.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18 3–4
Final 18–24
Buffalo Bills 24 5–3 Winner
Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
18–24
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–17 Buffalo Bills
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
FantasyHQ MVP
Baker Mayfield
Game date
October 26, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Buccaneers

  • Baker Mayfield
    Baker Mayfield 25/53 · 245 YDS · 2 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Ricky White III
    Ricky White III 7 REC · 70 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Mitchell Evans
    Mitchell Evans 3 REC · 39 YDS · 1 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Khalil Shakir
    Khalil Shakir 6 REC · 92 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Gabe Davis
    Gabe Davis 9 REC · 87 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonathan Allen
    Jonathan Allen 3 CAR · 24 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
Buffalo Bills 24–18 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–17 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Baker Mayfield
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
Biggest EPA play
(7:40) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 86-D.Kincaid INTERCEPTED by 92-W.Gholston…
Game date
2023-10-26

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24–18 on 2023-10-26. Baker Mayfield posted a game-high +7.55 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers010014018
Buffalo Bills31470024

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 8:08FG
    Tyler Bass

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TB 19
    Score
    0-3

    (8:08) 2-T.Bass 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  2. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 11:10TD
    Jonathan Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 13
    Score
    0-9

    (11:10) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 11:03XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 15
    Score
    0-10

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  4. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 7:45FG
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 39
    Score
    3-10

    (7:45) 4-C.McLaughlin 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.

  5. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 6:51TD
    Chris Godwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 3
    Score
    9-10

    (6:51) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 14-C.Godwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q2 6:46XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    10-10

    4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.

  7. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 2:46TD
    Dalton Kincaid

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 22
    Score
    10-16

    (2:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 86-D.Kincaid for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 2:40XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 15
    Score
    10-17

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  9. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 10:46TD
    Gabe Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TB 4
    Score
    10-23

    (10:46) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 13-G.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 10:40XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TB 15
    Score
    10-24

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  11. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 2:51TD
    Mitchell Evans

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 24
    Score
    16-24

    (2:51) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
    Q4 2:44TD
    Cade Otton

    Points+8

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    18-24

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-B.Mayfield pass to 88-C.Otton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Pass caught over middle, 5 yds. into end zone. J.Phillips tipped ball at line. PENALTY on TB-60-N.Leverett, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +7.55 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  2. 2Khalil ShakirKhalil Shakir · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  3. 3Ricky White IIIRicky White III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  4. 4Gabe DavisGabe Davis · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  5. 5Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  6. 6Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +3.04 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  7. 7Mitchell EvansMitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  8. 8Chris GodwinChris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Baker Mayfield

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Baker Mayfield — TB · Passing

Baker Mayfield posted the highest total EPA (+7.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.

Baker Mayfield's top snap (+4.85 EPA): (2:51) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.55 EPA): Jonathan Allen — (7:40) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 86-D.Kincaid INTERCEPTED by 92-W.Gholston (31-A.Winfield) at BUF 23. 92-W.Gholston to BUF 23 for no gain (60-M.Morse).

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 MayfieldBaker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 53 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +7.55 total EPA
  • Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 46 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTampa Bay BuccaneersBuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play+0.013+0.075
Offensive success rate39.1%51.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.142+0.066
Rush EPA/play-0.205+0.134
Defensive EPA/play-0.075-0.013
Defensive success rate48.8%60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.01 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +6.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +1.15 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jonathan AllenBuffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen (Q2 11:10)
  • Chris GodwinTampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Godwin (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 6:51)
  • Dalton KincaidBuffalo Bills — Dalton Kincaid (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 2:46)
  • Gabe DavisBuffalo Bills — Gabe Davis (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q3 10:46)
  • Mitchell EvansTampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q4 2:51)

Field goals

  • Tyler BassBuffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q1 8:08)
  • Chase McLaughlinTampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin (Q2 7:45)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) 2-T.Bass 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–10. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TB 13 (Q2 11:10) — (11:10) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 11:03) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the BUF 39 (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) 4-C.McLaughlin 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 14-C.Godwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 6:46) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TB 22 (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 86-D.Kincaid for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 2:40) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 13-G.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 10:40) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 24 (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q4 2:44).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 86-D.Kincaid INTERCEPTED by 92-W.Gholston (31-A.Winfield) at BUF 23. 92-W.Gholston to BUF 23 for no gain (60-M.Morse). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.55]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:26) — (4:26) 4-C.McLaughlin 50 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-S.Lawson), Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. [WPA -11.1% · EPA -4.11]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep middle to 88-C.Otton [56-L.Floyd]. PENALTY on BUF-20-T.Rapp, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at TB 39 - No Play. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.61]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 86-D.Kincaid for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.08]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep middle. Hail Mary fell incomplete. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -0.15]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 86-D.Kincaid INTERCEPTED by 92-W.Gholston (31-A.Winfield) at BUF 23. 92-W.Gholston to BUF 23 for no gain (60-M.Morse). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.55]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +4.85]
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 4:26) — (4:26) 4-C.McLaughlin 50 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-S.Lawson), Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. [WPA -11.1% · EPA -4.11]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 86-D.Kincaid for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.08]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 8:08 · TB 19 · Score 0-3
    (8:08) 2-T.Bass 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  2. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 11:10 · TB 13 · Score 0-9
    (11:10) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 11:03 · TB 15 · Score 0-10
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 7:45 · BUF 39 · Score 3-10
    (7:45) 4-C.McLaughlin 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
  5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 6:51 · BUF 3 · Score 9-10
    (6:51) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 14-C.Godwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 6:46 · BUF 15 · Score 10-10
    4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
  7. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 2:46 · TB 22 · Score 10-16
    (2:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 86-D.Kincaid for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 2:40 · TB 15 · Score 10-17
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  9. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 10:46 · TB 4 · Score 10-23
    (10:46) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 13-G.Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 10:40 · TB 15 · Score 10-24
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:51 · BUF 24 · Score 16-24
    (2:51) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+8) — Q4 2:44 · BUF 2 · Score 18-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-B.Mayfield pass to 88-C.Otton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Pass caught over middle, 5 yds. into end zone. J.Phillips tipped ball at line. PENALTY on TB-60-N.Leverett,

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Baker Mayfield (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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Buffalo Bills on 2023-10-26?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-18 in Week 8, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Buffalo Bills 14; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18, Buffalo Bills 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q2 11:10) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 6:51) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Kincaid (J. Allen pass) (Q2 2:46) Buffalo Bills touchdown — G. Davis (J. Allen pass) (Q3 10:46) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 2:51) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q1 8:08, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 7:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Buffalo Bills?

Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 47.2% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +7.55 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 67.4% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.04 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Buffalo Bills?

Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (+4.85 EPA): (2:51) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Buffalo Bills a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Buffalo Bills won 24-18 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

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