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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
@
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
Date
December 31, 2000
Kickoff
12:30 PM ET
09:30 AM PT
Score
TB 3 — PHI 21 F

Stadium

Capacity: 69,596

Inaugurated: 01/01/1971

Broadcast

Announcers

Dick Stockton (PBP), Troy Aikman (color)

Summary

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-3 at Veterans Stadium in a physical defensive battle. Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb orchestrated the offense effectively despite difficult weather conditions, while Philadelphia's defense completely stifled the Buccaneers' attack. Tampa Bay's high-powered defense, featuring Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks, could not contain McNabb's mobility and playmaking ability. The Eagles established control early and never relinquished it, holding the Buccaneers to just a field goal. Philadelphia's defense forced multiple turnovers and consistently pressured Bucs quarterback Shaun King throughout the contest. The convincing victory advanced the Eagles to the Divisional Round and showcased Philadelphia as a legitimate NFC contender heading into the 2001 postseason.

Expected Points Summary

TB
Total-18.00
Off-18.80
Def-4.24
ST5.21
PHI
Total18.00
Off4.24
Def18.80
ST-5.21

Team Stats

Stat TB PHI
First Downs 11 20
Rush-Yds-TDs 19-50-0 33-126-1
Cmp-Att-Yd-TD-INT 17-31-171-0-0 24-33-161-2-1
Sacked-Yards 4-22 2-10
Net Pass Yards 149 151
Total Yards 199 277
Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-0
Turnovers 1 1
Penalties-Yards 7-62 2-20
Third Down Conv. 3-13 9-18
Fourth Down Conv. 0-2 1-1
Time of Possession 25:07 34:53

Expected Points Detail

TB
Offense
Pass: -12.56
Rush: -6.73
TO: -3.36
Defense
Pass: 1.71
Rush: -5.95
TO: 3.16
Returns
KO: -1.22
KR: 2.46
P: 0.31
PR: 0.29
FG/XP: 3.37
PHI
Offense
Pass: -1.71
Rush: 5.95
TO: -3.16
Defense
Pass: 12.56
Rush: 6.73
TO: 3.36
Returns
KO: -2.46
KR: 1.22
P: -0.29
PR: -0.31
FG/XP: -3.37

Officials

Referee Mike Carey
Umpire Garth DeFelice
Head Linesman Dale Williams
Line Judge Walt Anderson
Back Judge Robert Lawing
Side Judge Tom Hill
Field Judge Bill Lovett

Boxscore Team Stats

Stat TB PHI
First Downs 11 20
Rush-Yds-TDs 19-50-0 33-126-1
Cmp-Att-Yd-TD-INT 17-31-171-0-0 24-33-161-2-1
Sacked-Yards 4-22 2-10
Net Pass Yards 149 151
Total Yards 199 277
Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-0
Turnovers 1 1
Penalties-Yards 7-62 2-20
Third Down Conv. 3-13 9-18
Fourth Down Conv. 0-2 1-1
Time of Possession 25:07 34:53

Scoring Summary

Q Team Detail Score
2 Buccaneers Martin Gramatica 29 yard field goal 3-0
— Eagles Donovan McNabb 5 yard rush (David Akers kick) 3-7
— Eagles Na Brown 5 yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick) 3-14
4 Eagles Jeff Thomason 2 yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick) 3-21

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