Broncos 26–7 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

B. Nix (Denver Broncos), 58.1% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.62 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 61.0% completion, +3.9% CPOE, -0.53 EPA per dropback, -21.56 total passing EPA.

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

B. Nix (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+2.30 EPA): (:09) (No Huddle) 10-B.Nix left tackle to DEN 46 for 3 yards (0-Y.Diaby)..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 26–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Denver Broncos 20–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Bo Nix
Top passer: Bo Nix
Biggest EPA play: (5:25) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 22-B.…
Game date: 2024-09-22

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26–7 on 2024-09-22. Bo Nix posted a game-high +6.62 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Denver Broncos	14	6	6	0	0	26
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	0	7	0	0	0	7

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

TB 3

TB 1

+3TB 25

DEN 5

+1DEN 15

+3TB 20

+3TB 25

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 11:11TD
Bo Nix
Points+6
Yard line
TB 3
Score
6-0
(11:11) 10-B.Nix scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 11:05XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
7-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 3:02TD
Jaleel McLaughlin
Points+6
Yard line
TB 1
Score
13-0
(3:02) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 38-J.McLaughlin right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 2:56XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
14-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 9:29FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
TB 25
Score
17-0
(9:29) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:54TD
Chris Godwin
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 5
Score
17-6
(1:54) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:50XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
17-7
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 0:06FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
TB 20
Score
20-7
(:06) 3-W.Lutz 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:55FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
TB 15
Score
23-7
(14:55) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:35FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
TB 25
Score
26-7
(7:35) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Bo Nix · Denver Broncos · Passing · +6.62 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
2Bucky Irving · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
3Josh Reynolds · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
4Bo Nix · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
5Joshua Williams · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
6Tyler Badie · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
7Bucky Irving · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
8Jaleel McLaughlin · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.19 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

Bo Nix — DEN · Passing

Bo Nix posted the highest total EPA (+6.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.

Bo Nix's top snap (+2.30 EPA): (:09) (No Huddle) 10-B.Nix left tackle to DEN 46 for 3 yards (0-Y.Diaby).

Biggest single play (-5.89 EPA): Baker Mayfield — (5:25) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 22-B.Jones at TB 46. 22-B.Jones to TB 9 for 37 yards (78-T.Wirfs; 1-R.White).

Quarterback report card

Bo Nix led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.62 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +3.9% CPOE · -0.53 EPA/play · -21.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.089	-0.268
Offensive success rate	56.8%	48.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.154	-0.526
Rush EPA/play	-0.020	+0.126
Defensive EPA/play	+0.268	-0.089
Defensive success rate	51.4%	43.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.09 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.27 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +7.23 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -18.76 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — Bo Nix (Q1 11:11)
Denver Broncos — Jaleel McLaughlin (Q1 3:02)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Godwin (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 1:54)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q2 9:29)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q2 0:06)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q4 14:55)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q4 7:35)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q1 11:11) — (11:11) 10-B.Nix scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 11:05) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 38-J.McLaughlin right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 2:56) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q2 9:29) — (9:29) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 1:50) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 3-W.Lutz 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TB 15 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q4 7:35) — (7:35) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 22-B.Jones at TB 46. 22-B.Jones to TB 9 for 37 yards (78-T.Wirfs; 1-R.White). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -5.89]
Denver Broncos (Q1 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 11-J.Reynolds to TB 11 for 31 yards (27-Z.McCollum). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.15]
Denver Broncos (Q2 4:42) — (4:42) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 33-J.Williams left tackle to TB 35 for 5 yards (3-J.Whitehead). Tampa Bay challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 79-M.P [WPA -6.0% · EPA -4.47]
Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton to TB 48 for 22 yards (35-J.Dean). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +1.56]
Denver Broncos (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 38-J.McLaughlin right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.8% · EPA +2.66]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 22-B.Jones at TB 46. 22-B.Jones to TB 9 for 37 yards (78-T.Wirfs; 1-R.White). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -5.89]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 88-C.Otton to DEN 10 for 6 yards (21-R.Moss; 29-J.McMillian). FUMBLES (21-R.Moss), RECOVERED by DEN-22-B.Jones at DEN 13. 22-B.Jones to DEN [WPA -0.2% · EPA -5.10]
Denver Broncos (Q2 4:42) — (4:42) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 33-J.Williams left tackle to TB 35 for 5 yards (3-J.Whitehead). Tampa Bay challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 79-M.P [WPA -6.0% · EPA -4.47]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at DEN 25 for 0 yards (15-N.Bonitto). [WPA -1.8% · EPA -3.27]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 11:11 · TB 3 · Score 6-0
(11:11) 10-B.Nix scrambles right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 11:05 · TB 15 · Score 7-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 3:02 · TB 1 · Score 13-0
(3:02) 79-M.Peart reported in as eligible. 38-J.McLaughlin right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 2:56 · TB 15 · Score 14-0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 9:29 · TB 25 · Score 17-0
(9:29) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 1:54 · DEN 5 · Score 17-6
(1:54) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 14-C.Godwin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 1:50 · DEN 15 · Score 17-7
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-5-J.Camarda.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · TB 20 · Score 20-7
(:06) 3-W.Lutz 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 14:55 · TB 15 · Score 23-7
(14:55) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 7:35 · TB 25 · Score 26-7
(7:35) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

Key takeaways

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

Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Bo Nix (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Baker Mayfield (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2024-09-22?

The Denver Broncos beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-7 in Week 3, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: Denver Broncos 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Denver Broncos 26, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Nix (Q1 11:11) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. McLaughlin (Q1 3:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 1:54) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 9:29, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 14:55, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 7:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Bo Nix (Denver Broncos), 58.1% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.62 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 61.0% completion, +3.9% CPOE, -0.53 EPA per dropback, -21.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+2.30 EPA): (:09) (No Huddle) 10-B.Nix left tackle to DEN 46 for 3 yards (0-Y.Diaby)..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

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