Cardinals 17–20 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

J. Brissett (Arizona Cardinals), 65.9% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.00 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.4% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.18 total passing EPA.

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

T. McBride (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.68 EPA): (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–17 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 6–16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Trey McBride
Top passer: Jacoby Brissett
Biggest EPA play: (14:07) 78-J.Fryar reported in as eligible. 20-Z.Knight up the middle to TB 43 for 2 yards…
Game date: 2025-11-30

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Arizona Cardinals 20–17 on 2025-11-30. Trey McBride posted a game-high +6.18 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	6	7	7	0	0	17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	16	7	3	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals

+3ARI 7

ARI 2

+3TB 34

+3ARI 39

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 8:04FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 7
Score
0-3
(8:04) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:39TD
Tristan Wirfs
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
0-9
(1:39) 78-T.Wirfs reported in as eligible. 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 78-T.Wirfs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:36TD
Chase McLaughlin
Points+7
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
0-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:02FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
TB 34
Score
3-10
(:02) 38-C.Ryland 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-M.Haack.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
3-10
END QUARTER 2
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:01TD
Bucky Irving
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 13
Score
3-16
(4:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Irving left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:56XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
3-17
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:38TD
ZKZ. Knight
Points+6
Yard line
TB 15
Score
9-17
(:38) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 20-Z.Knight for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:31XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
10-17
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-M.Haack.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 9:03FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 39
Score
10-20
(9:03) 4-C.McLaughlin 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:02TD
Trey McBride
Points+6
Yard line
TB 15
Score
16-20
(5:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 4:58XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
17-20
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-M.Haack.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Trey McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
2Jacoby Brissett · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +5.00 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
3Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
4Z. Knight · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
5Malik Harrison · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
6Tristan Wirfs · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.99 EPA/play
7Michael Carter II · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
8Greg Dortch · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 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

Trey McBride — ARI · Receiving

Trey McBride posted the highest total EPA (+6.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.

Trey McBride's top snap (+2.68 EPA): (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.29 EPA): Josh Fryar — (14:07) 78-J.Fryar reported in as eligible. 20-Z.Knight up the middle to TB 43 for 2 yards (90-L.Hall). FUMBLES (90-L.Hall), RECOVERED by TB-23-T.Smith at TB 40.

Quarterback report card

Jacoby Brissett led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals) · 44 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +11.1% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.00 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.059	-0.001
Offensive success rate	61.1%	46.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.114	+0.005
Rush EPA/play	-0.411	-0.083
Defensive EPA/play	+0.001	+0.059
Defensive success rate	53.2%	38.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: -0.06 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.00 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, -4.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -0.06 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Tristan Wirfs (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 1:39)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Bucky Irving (Q3 4:01)
Arizona Cardinals — Z. Knight (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q3 0:38)
Arizona Cardinals — Trey McBride (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q4 5:02)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin (Q2 8:04)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q2 0:02)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chase McLaughlin (Q4 9:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 16–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q2 8:04) — (8:04) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:39) — (1:39) 78-T.Wirfs reported in as eligible. 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 78-T.Wirfs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q2 1:36) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the TB 34 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 38-C.Ryland 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-M.Haack.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q3 4:01) — (4:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Irving left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 3:56) — 4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the TB 15 (Q3 0:38) — (:38) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 20-Z.Knight for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 0:31) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-M.Haack..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the ARI 39 (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) 4-C.McLaughlin 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the TB 15 (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 4:58) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-M.Haack..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 14-M.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Winfield (35-J.Dean) at TB 9. 31-A.Winfield to TB 14 for 5 yards (20-Z.Knight; 4-G.Dortch). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -4.87]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 14:07) — (14:07) 78-J.Fryar reported in as eligible. 20-Z.Knight up the middle to TB 43 for 2 yards (90-L.Hall). FUMBLES (90-L.Hall), RECOVERED by TB-23-T.Smith at TB 40. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -5.29]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass incomplete short middle to 14-M.Wilson (8-S.Dennis). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.66]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.68]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:58) — (:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass incomplete short middle to 89-X.Weaver. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -0.50]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q3 14:07) — (14:07) 78-J.Fryar reported in as eligible. 20-Z.Knight up the middle to TB 43 for 2 yards (90-L.Hall). FUMBLES (90-L.Hall), RECOVERED by TB-23-T.Smith at TB 40. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -5.29]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:47) — (3:47) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle intended for 14-M.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Winfield (35-J.Dean) at TB 9. 31-A.Winfield to TB 14 for 5 yards (20-Z.Knight; 4-G.Dortch). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -4.87]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 7:50) — (7:50) 38-C.Ryland 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-M.Haack. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -4.06]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass incomplete short middle to 14-M.Wilson (8-S.Dennis). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.66]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 8:04 · ARI 7 · Score 0-3
(8:04) 4-C.McLaughlin 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 1:39 · ARI 2 · Score 0-9
(1:39) 78-T.Wirfs reported in as eligible. 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 78-T.Wirfs for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+7) — Q2 1:36 · ARI 15 · Score 0-10
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · TB 34 · Score 3-10
(:02) 38-C.Ryland 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-M.Haack.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 3-10
END QUARTER 2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 4:01 · ARI 13 · Score 3-16
(4:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Irving left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 3:56 · ARI 15 · Score 3-17
4-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 0:38 · TB 15 · Score 9-17
(:38) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 20-Z.Knight for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 0:31 · TB 15 · Score 10-17
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-M.Haack.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 9:03 · ARI 39 · Score 10-20
(9:03) 4-C.McLaughlin 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-E.Deckers, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 5:02 · TB 15 · Score 16-20
(5:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 4:58 · TB 15 · Score 17-20
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-M.Haack.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jacoby Brissett (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2025-11-30?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17 in Week 13, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q2: Arizona Cardinals 6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Wirfs (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 1:39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Irving (Q3 4:01) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — Z. Knight (J. Brissett pass) (Q3 0:38) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. McBride (J. Brissett pass) (Q4 5:02) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 8:04, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q4 9:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals), 65.9% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.00 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.4% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.68 EPA): (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Arizona Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

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