Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37–20 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 7–16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Baker Mayfield
- Top passer
- Baker Mayfield
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2024-09-08
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Washington Commanders 37–20 on 2024-09-08. Baker Mayfield posted a game-high +24.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 0 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 20 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 6 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders
(11:39) 4-C.McLaughlin 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(5:11) 4-C.McLaughlin 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(10:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(7:23) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
(:20) 4-C.McLaughlin 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(7:15) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(1:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(3:34) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
(1:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Daniels pass to 12-L.McCaffrey is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 11:39FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 38
- Score
- 0-3
(11:39) 4-C.McLaughlin 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 5:11FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 16
- Score
- 0-6
(5:11) 4-C.McLaughlin 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:59TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 17
- Score
- 0-12
(10:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:53XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 0-13
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:23TD Brian RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 6-13
(7:23) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 7:17XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 7-13
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:20FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 11
- Score
- 7-16
(:20) 4-C.McLaughlin 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:15TD Chris GodwinPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 4
- Score
- 7-22
(7:15) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:11XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 7-23
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:55TD Jayden DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 13-23
(1:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:52XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 14-23
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 15:00TD Jalen McMillanPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 32
- Score
- 14-29
(15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 14:55XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 14-30
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 3:34TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 14-36
(3:34) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 3:29XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 14-37
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:16TD Jayden DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 20-37
(1:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:12TD Luke McCaffreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 20-37
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Daniels pass to 12-L.McCaffrey is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Baker Mayfield · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +24.81 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 2Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3Jayden Daniels · Washington Commanders · Passing · +8.37 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 4Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 5
Ricky White III · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 6
Austin Ekeler · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 7Brian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8Jayden Daniels · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.11 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 (+24.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.
Baker Mayfield's top snap (+4.18 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +12.7% CPOE · +0.69 EPA/play · +24.81 total EPA
- Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -3.2% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.273 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 55.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.233 | +0.689 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.216 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.273 | -0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.4% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: +0.05 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.27 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, +22.11 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 9 drives, +3.82 total EPA, 3 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)
- Washington Commanders — Brian Robinson
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Godwin (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Washington Commanders — Jayden Daniels
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jalen McMillan (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Washington Commanders — Jayden Daniels
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 38 (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) 4-C.McLaughlin 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 16 (Q1 5:11) — (5:11) 4-C.McLaughlin 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q2 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 10:53) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 7 (Q2 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 7:17) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the WAS 11 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 4-C.McLaughlin 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q3 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 7:11) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 1:55) — (1:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 1:52) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 32 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 14:55) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 3:29) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q4 1:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Daniels pass to 12-L.McCaffrey is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 2:40) — (2:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels scrambles left end ran ob at TB 36 for 17 yards.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 3-C.York 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 11:51) — (11:51) 73-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 5-J.Daniels left end pushed ob at TB 38 for 2 yards (54-L.David).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 3-C.York 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) 3-C.York 56 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 14-C.Godwin to WAS 36 for 24 yards (11-J.Chinn).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 11:39 · WAS 38 · Score 0-3
(11:39) 4-C.McLaughlin 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 5:11 · WAS 16 · Score 0-6
(5:11) 4-C.McLaughlin 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 10:59 · WAS 17 · Score 0-12
(10:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-M.Evans for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 10:53 · WAS 15 · Score 0-13
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 7:23 · TB 7 · Score 6-13
(7:23) (Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 7:17 · TB 15 · Score 7-13
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · WAS 11 · Score 7-16
(:20) 4-C.McLaughlin 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 7:15 · WAS 4 · Score 7-22
(7:15) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 7:11 · WAS 15 · Score 7-23
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 1:55 · TB 1 · Score 13-23
(1:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 1:52 · TB 15 · Score 14-23
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 32 · Score 14-29
(15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · WAS 15 · Score 14-30
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 3:34 · WAS 1 · Score 14-36
(3:34) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 13-M.Evans for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 3:29 · WAS 15 · Score 14-37
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:16 · TB 1 · Score 20-37
(1:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:12 · TB 2 · Score 20-37
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Daniels pass to 12-L.McCaffrey is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
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).
- Jayden Daniels (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2024-09-08?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 in Week 1, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 12, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Final: Washington Commanders 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 10:59) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 7:23) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 7:15) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Daniels (Q3 1:55) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. McMillan (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 3:34) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Daniels (Q4 1:16) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 11:39, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 5:11, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 66.7% completion, +12.7% CPOE, +0.69 EPA per dropback, +24.81 total passing EPA. Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders), 47.2% completion, -3.2% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.18 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 15-J.McMillan for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Now 0-1 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 1-0 W
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