Week 16, 1997

Played in Tampa Bay, FL, weather: 68 degrees, rain, 10 mph wind.
Tampa Bay won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Cole Ford kicked off 63 yards from the NED35. Terry Obee returned the ball 22 yards to the TBY24. Tackled by Larry Izzo.
1-10-TBY24 (1Q: 14:17) Jason Garrett pass completed to FB Merv Smith for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Jones. New England's Jeff Lageman was hurt on the play.
2-10-TBY24 (1Q: 13:47) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Fabien Bownes for 4 yards. Tackled by S Je-rod Rozumek.
3-6-TBY28 (1Q: 13:22) Jason Garrett pass completed to FB Merv Smith for 0 yards. Tackled by CB Homey D Clown. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-6-TBY28 (1Q: 12:54) Tobey Maguire punted 52 yards. Evan Toomer returned the kick 14 yards to the NED34. Tackled by Nelson Kelley.
1-10-NED34 (1Q: 12:45) Edgar Bennett ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Thomas.
2-7-NED37 (1Q: 12:16) Edgar Bennett ran inside the left guard for -1 yards. Tackled by S Chad Cota.
3-8-NED36 (1Q: 11:45) Don Majkowski pass completed to RB Edgar Bennett for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Aeneas Williams. Bennett gained 5 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-3-NED41 (1Q: 11:05) Bryan Barker punted 47 yards. Terry Obee called for a fair catch at the TBY12.
1-10-TBY12 (1Q: 10:56) Jason Garrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Perry Kemp. ILB Ron Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
2-10-TBY12 (1Q: 10:52) Jeff Walker ran around left end for 7 yards. Tackled by DE Warren Powers.
3-3-TBY19 (1Q: 10:23) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Dave Groh for 11 yards. Tackled by S Torrian Gray. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Groh gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
1-10-TBY30 (1Q: 09:56) Jason Garrett pass completed to FB Merv Smith for 10 yards. Tackled by S Je-rod Rozumek. Smith gained 10 yards after the catch.
1-10-TBY40 (1Q: 09:22) Jeff Walker ran inside the left guard for 5 yards. Tackled by S Je-rod Rozumek, assisted by S Rodney Harrison. Key block delivered by Nelson Kelley.
2-5-TBY45 (1Q: 08:50) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Dave Groh for 4 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison.
3-1-TBY49 (1Q: 08:20) Vaughn Hebron ran outside the right tackle for 30 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison. Key block delivered by Chris Dahlman.
1-10-NED21 (1Q: 07:41) Jason Garrett sacked by DT Chuck Johnson for a loss of 8 yards. Sack allowed by Dino Smith.
2-18-NED29 (1Q: 07:17) Jason Garrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Perry Kemp. DE Ben Karpinski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
3-18-NED29 (1Q: 07:08) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Ronnie Harmon for 29 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Harmon gained 13 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Tampa Bay 6, New England 0
(1Q: 07:08) Extra point by Rich Karlis was good. Tampa Bay 7, New England 0
(1Q: 06:57) Rich Karlis kicked off 74 yards from the TBY35. Touchback.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 06:57) Edgar Bennett ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Aeneas Williams, assisted by S Chad Cota. PENALTY: New England was called for an Illegal Formation.
1-15-NED15 (1Q: 06:47) John Miller ran inside the left guard for -4 yards. Tackled by S Chad Cota.
2-19-NED11 (1Q: 06:11) Majik Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Evan Toomer. DT Jason Ferguson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
3-19-NED11 (1Q: 06:06) Majik Majkowski pass completed to WR Evan Toomer for 6 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Bernardo Harris. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-13-NED17 (1Q: 05:24) Bryan Barker punted 49 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the TBY34.
1-10-TBY34 (1Q: 05:16) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Perry Kemp for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Tom Carter. Kemp gained 1 yard after the catch.
2-9-TBY35 (1Q: 04:41) Jeff Walker ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Homey D Clown, assisted by S Je-rod Rozumek.
3-7-TBY37 (1Q: 04:14) Jason Garrett pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Vaughn Hebron. DE Warren Powers hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-TBY37 (1Q: 04:10) Tobey Maguire punted 63 yards. Touchback.
1-10-NED20 (1Q: 04:03) Don Majkowski pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 26 yards. Tackled by S Chad Cota. Freeman gained 24 yards after the catch.
1-10-NED46 (1Q: 03:21) Don Majkowski pass completed to FB Bob Christian for 5 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB John Fiala. Christian gained 3 yards after the catch.
2-5-TBY49 (1Q: 02:42) Edgar Bennett ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Ellis Simon.
3-4-TBY48 (1Q: 02:14) Don Majkowski pass completed to WR Evan Toomer for 8 yards. Tackled by DE Ellis Simon. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
1-10-TBY40 (1Q: 01:31) Don Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Freeman. ILB John Fiala hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
2-10-TBY40 (1Q: 01:26) Don Majkowski pass completed to RB Edgar Bennett for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Ellis Simon. Bennett gained 4 yards after the catch.
3-7-TBY37 (1Q: 00:46) Don Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Curtis Conway. OLB Carlos Emmons hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-TBY37 (1Q: 00:38) Cole Ford attempted a 54 yard field goal and missed short of the crossbar.
1-10-TBY44 (1Q: 00:30) Jeff Walker ran around the left tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S Greg Myers.
2-11-TBY43 (1Q: 00:06) Jason Garrett pass was intended for WR Perry Kemp and was intercepted by S Rodney Harrison at the NED42. The interception was returned 16 yards. Tackled by Dave Groh. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Start of second quarter.
1-10-TBY42 (2Q: 15:00) Don Majkowski pass was blocked at the line, intended for TE Jamie Asher. DT Austin Robbins blocked the pass.
2-10-TBY42 (2Q: 14:53) John Miller ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Chad Cota.
3-9-TBY41 (2Q: 14:21) Don Majkowski pass was dropped by WR Ed McCaffrey. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-9-TBY41 (2Q: 14:12) Bryan Barker punted 41 yards. Touchback.
1-10-TBY20 (2Q: 14:06) Jeff Walker ran inside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by DT John Randle.
2-10-TBY20 (2Q: 13:42) Vaughn Hebron ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Tony Siragusa.
3-9-TBY21 (2Q: 13:00) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Perry Kemp for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison, assisted by S Je-rod Rozumek. Kemp gained 12 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
1-10-TBY33 (2Q: 12:28) Jeff Walker ran outside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DT John Randle, assisted by ILB Ted Johnson.
2-9-TBY34 (2Q: 12:00) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Dave Groh for 25 yards. Tackled by CB Steve Isreal. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Groh gained 19 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
1-10-NED41 (2Q: 11:18) Jason Garrett sacked by S Greg Myers for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Nelson Kelley. The ball was fumbled and recovered by NED John Randle on the NED47.
1-10-NED47 (2Q: 11:04) Majik Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Freeman. DE Eric Curry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
2-10-NED47 (2Q: 10:57) Don Majkowski pass completed to TE Jamie Asher for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Haynes Jr..
3-7-TBY50 (2Q: 10:19) Majik Majkowski sacked by DE Mike Frederick for a loss of 3 yards. Sack allowed by Tony Ramirez.
4-10-NED47 (2Q: 09:36) Bryan Barker punted 32 yards. Terry Obee called for a fair catch at the TBY21.
1-10-TBY21 (2Q: 09:29) Jeff Walker ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Ted Johnson. DT Goose Siragusa knocked down Chris Dahlman to break up the play.
2-7-TBY24 (2Q: 09:05) Jason Garrett pass completed to RB Jeff Walker for 0 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison.
3-7-TBY24 (2Q: 08:37) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Ronnie Harmon for 18 yards. Tackled by CB Tom Carter. Harmon gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
1-10-TBY42 (2Q: 08:00) Jason Garrett sacked by DT John Randle for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by Dino Smith.
2-22-TBY30 (2Q: 07:20) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Dave Groh for 1 yard. Tackled by S Torrian Gray, assisted by CB Tom Carter. Groh gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Use of the Hands by the Defense.
1-10-TBY35 (2Q: 07:10) Jason Garrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Harmon. S Rodney Harrison defended the pass.
2-10-TBY35 (2Q: 07:03) Jeff Walker ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Warren Powers.
3-9-TBY36 (2Q: 06:34) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Perry Kemp for 8 yards. Tackled by S Greg Myers. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-1-TBY44 (2Q: 06:01) Tobey Maguire punted 46 yards. Evan Toomer returned the kick 11 yards to the NED21. Tackled by Merv Smith.
1-10-NED21 (2Q: 05:54) Edgar Bennett ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Eric Curry.
2-7-NED24 (2Q: 05:16) Don Majkowski pass completed to WR Ed McCaffrey for 17 yards. Tackled by DE Ellis Simon. McCaffrey gained 15 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
1-10-NED41 (2Q: 04:35) Edgar Bennett ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB John Fiala.
2-7-NED44 (2Q: 04:04) Bob Christian ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Carlos Emmons.
3-3-NED48 (2Q: 03:20) John Miller ran inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by ILB John Fiala. Key block delivered by Bob Christian.
1-10-TBY47 (2Q: 02:45) Don Majkowski pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Antonio Freeman. DE Ellis Simon blocked the pass. PENALTY: New England was called for Offensive Holding.
1-20-NED43 (2Q: 02:37) Don Majkowski pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Antonio Freeman. DT Austin Robbins blocked the pass.
2-20-NED43 (2Q: 02:29) Majik Majkowski pass completed to WR Ed McCaffrey for 13 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by ILB John Fiala. McCaffrey gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
3-7-TBY44 (2Q: 02:07) Majik Majkowski pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Cornell Haynes Jr.. Freeman gained 3 yards after the catch.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
1-10-TBY32 (2Q: 01:59) Don Majkowski sacked by DE Ellis Simon for a loss of 4 yards. Sack allowed by Brendan Stai.
2-14-TBY36 (2Q: 01:38) Majik Majkowski pass completed to WR Ed McCaffrey for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Aeneas Williams. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for Offsides.
2-9-TBY31 (2Q: 01:38) Don Majkowski pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 8 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Thomas, assisted by CB Aeneas Williams.
3-1-TBY23 (2Q: 01:17) Edgar Bennett ran inside the right guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DT Jason Ferguson. Key block delivered by Tom Nutten.
1-10-TBY22 (2Q: 01:00) Majik Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Freeman. DE Eric Curry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
2-10-TBY22 (2Q: 00:54) Majik Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ed McCaffrey. DE Mike Frederick hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
3-10-TBY22 (2Q: 00:44) Majik Majkowski pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 9 yards. Tackled by S Chad Cota. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
New England called a time out.
4-1-TBY13 (2Q: 00:35) Cole Ford attempted a 30 yard field goal and succeeded. Tampa Bay 7, New England 3
(2Q: 00:30) Cole Ford kicked off 71 yards from the NED35. Touchback.
1-10-TBY20 (2Q: 00:30) Jason Garrett dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Rich Karlis kicked off 74 yards from the TBY35. Touchback.
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 15:00) Don Majkowski pass completed to WR Antonio Freeman for 8 yards. Tackled by S Robert Griffith, assisted by CB Cornell Haynes Jr.. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
2-2-NED28 (3Q: 14:26) Majik Majkowski pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Ed McCaffrey. DE Eric Curry blocked the pass. PENALTY: New England was called for Illegal Motion.
2-7-NED23 (3Q: 14:16) Majik Majkowski sacked by DE Ellis Simon for a loss of 10 yards. Sack allowed by Harrison Burks.
3-17-NED13 (3Q: 13:31) Don Majkowski pass was intended for WR Evan Toomer and was intercepted by CB Aeneas Williams at the NED29. The interception was returned 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN! Tampa Bay 13, New England 3
(3Q: 13:31) Extra point by Rich Karlis was good. Tampa Bay 14, New England 3
(3Q: 13:21) Rich Karlis kicked off 74 yards from the TBY35. Touchback.
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 13:21) Don Majkowski pass completed to FB Bob Christian for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Fred Thomas.
2-9-NED21 (3Q: 12:55) Majik Majkowski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for RB John Miller. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
3-9-NED21 (3Q: 12:51) Don Majkowski pass completed to WR Ed McCaffrey for 15 yards. Tackled by CB Cornell Haynes Jr.. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
1-10-NED36 (3Q: 12:09) Edgar Bennett ran inside the left guard for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Ellis Simon, assisted by OLB Carlos Emmons. CB Aeneas Williams knocked down Tony Ramirez to break up the play.
2-12-NED34 (3Q: 11:33) Bob Christian ran inside the left guard for -3 yards. Tackled by S Chad Cota.
3-15-NED31 (3Q: 10:51) Majik Majkowski pass completed to WR Ed McCaffrey for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Fred Thomas. McCaffrey gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
1-10-NED48 (3Q: 10:20) Majik Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for FB Bob Christian. DE Ellis Simon drove right through Brendan Stai to hurry the quarterback. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
2-10-NED48 (3Q: 10:14) Majik Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ed McCaffrey. DE Ellis Simon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
3-10-NED48 (3Q: 10:06) Majik Majkowski pass completed to TE Jamie Asher for 6 yards. Tackled by OLB Carlos Emmons, assisted by CB Aeneas Williams. Asher gained 1 yard after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. New England's Trent Pollary was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-4-TBY46 (3Q: 09:34) Bryan Barker punted 46 yards. Touchback.
1-10-TBY20 (3Q: 09:27) Jeff Walker ran around right end for 1 yard. Tackled by OLB James Francis.
2-9-TBY21 (3Q: 08:42) Vaughn Hebron ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB James Francis, assisted by ILB Ted Johnson.
3-4-TBY26 (3Q: 08:21) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Dave Groh for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Ben Karpinski, assisted by CB Tom Carter. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball was fumbled and recovered by TBY Dave Groh on the TBY30.
1-10-TBY30 (3Q: 07:53) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Dave Groh for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Homey D Clown.
2-4-TBY36 (3Q: 07:28) Jason Garrett pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Terry Obee. DE Ben Karpinski hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
3-4-TBY36 (3Q: 07:19) Jason Garrett pass was dropped by TE Dave Moore.
4-4-TBY36 (3Q: 07:13) Tobey Maguire punted 41 yards. Evan Toomer returned the kick 5 yards to the NED28. Tackled by Tim Jorden.
1-10-NED28 (3Q: 07:05) Don Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Edgar Bennett. DT Austin Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
2-10-NED28 (3Q: 07:01) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
2-15-NED23 (3Q: 06:53) Don Majkowski pass completed to FB Bob Christian for 13 yards. Tackled by CB Aeneas Williams. Christian gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for Defensive Holding.
1-10-NED28 (3Q: 06:45) Edgar Bennett ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Mike Frederick. CB Aeneas Williams knocked down Tony Ramirez to break up the play.
2-8-NED30 (3Q: 06:07) Bob Christian ran around left end for -6 yards. Tackled by S Chad Cota, assisted by DT Austin Robbins.
3-14-NED24 (3Q: 05:44) Don Majkowski pass was blocked at the line, intended for WR Ed McCaffrey. DE Mike Frederick blocked the pass.
4-14-NED24 (3Q: 05:34) Bryan Barker punted 50 yards. Terry Obee returned the kick 2 yards to the TBY28. Tackled by Larry Izzo.
1-10-TBY28 (3Q: 05:27) Vaughn Hebron ran inside the right guard for 0 yards. Tackled by DT Goose Siragusa. Tampa Bay's Chris Dahlman was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor triceps injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
2-10-TBY28 (3Q: 05:02) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Ronnie Harmon for 8 yards. Tackled by DT John Randle, assisted by OLB Mike Jones. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
3-2-TBY36 (3Q: 04:38) Jason Garrett pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Vaughn Hebron. DT Tony Siragusa hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-2-TBY36 (3Q: 04:31) Tobey Maguire punted 44 yards. Evan Toomer called for a fair catch at the NED20.
1-10-NED20 (3Q: 04:23) Don Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ed McCaffrey. S Robert Griffith defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
2-10-NED20 (3Q: 04:19) Don Majkowski pass completed to FB Bob Christian for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB John Fiala.
3-11-NED19 (3Q: 03:56) PENALTY: New England was called for a False Start.
3-16-NED14 (3Q: 03:50) Don Majkowski pass completed to WR Ed McCaffrey for 12 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Nelly Haynes Jr.. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-4-NED26 (3Q: 03:07) Bryan Barker punted 39 yards. Terry Obee returned the kick 1 yard to the TBY36. Tackled by Brendan Stai.
1-10-TBY36 (3Q: 03:00) Jason Garrett pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Vaughn Hebron. ILB Ron Johnson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
2-10-TBY36 (3Q: 02:55) Jason Garrett pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dave Moore. S Je-rod Rozumek defended the pass.
3-10-TBY36 (3Q: 02:50) Vaughn Hebron ran inside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Warren Powers, assisted by S Je-rod Rozumek.
4-7-TBY39 (3Q: 02:05) Tobey Maguire punted 38 yards. Evan Toomer returned the kick 8 yards to the NED31. Tackled by Nelly Haynes Jr..
1-10-NED31 (3Q: 01:57) Edgar Bennett ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Leo Blair. Key block delivered by Bob Christian.
1-10-NED41 (3Q: 01:31) Don Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ed McCaffrey. DE Ellis Simon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play.
2-10-NED41 (3Q: 01:26) Don Majkowski scrambled for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamont Hollinquest.
3-3-NED48 (3Q: 00:59) Don Majkowski pass was dropped by FB Bob Christian.
4-3-NED48 (3Q: 00:54) Bryan Barker punted 33 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the TBY19.
1-10-TBY19 (3Q: 00:46) Vaughn Hebron ran around the left tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by DE Ben Karpinski.
2-12-TBY17 (3Q: 00:24) Jeff Walker ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by DE Warren Powers. Key block delivered by Dino Smith.
Start of fourth quarter.
3-2-TBY27 (4Q: 15:00) Vaughn Hebron ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Chuck Johnson. Key block delivered by Ross Verba.
1-10-TBY29 (4Q: 14:27) Jeff Walker ran around left end for 0 yards. Tackled by DE Warren Powers.
2-10-TBY29 (4Q: 13:42) Vaughn Hebron ran inside the right tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by S Rodney Harrison.
3-4-TBY35 (4Q: 13:15) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Terry Obee for -4 yards. Tackled by CB Homey D Clown. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-8-TBY31 (4Q: 12:39) Tobey Maguire punted 46 yards. Evan Toomer called for a fair catch at the NED23.
1-10-NED23 (4Q: 12:32) Majik Majkowski pass completed to FB A-Train Alstott for -4 yards. Tackled by OLB Carlos Emmons. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
2-14-NED19 (4Q: 11:54) Don Majkowski pass completed to RB Edgar Bennett for 2 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Bernardo Harris, assisted by S Joe Poole. Bennett gained 2 yards after the catch. Tampa Bay's Robert Griffith was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor hand injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
3-12-NED21 (4Q: 11:18) Don Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Curtis Conway. S Chad Cota defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-12-NED21 (4Q: 11:10) Bryan Barker punted 50 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the TBY29.
1-10-TBY29 (4Q: 11:02) Vaughn Hebron ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by S Torrian Gray, assisted by S Greg Myers.
2-6-TBY33 (4Q: 10:26) Jason Garrett pass completed to FB Merv Smith for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Mike Jones. Smith gained 1 yard after the catch.
3-4-TBY35 (4Q: 09:41) Jason Garrett pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Vaughn Hebron. S Torrian Gray defended the pass.
4-4-TBY35 (4Q: 09:36) Tobey Maguire punted 59 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED06.
1-10-NED06 (4Q: 09:27) Don Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ed McCaffrey. DE Eric Curry hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
2-10-NED06 (4Q: 09:22) Majik Majkowski pass completed to FB A-Train Alstott for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Lamont Hollinquest.
3-7-NED09 (4Q: 08:59) Don Majkowski pass completed to FB Bob Christian for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB John Fiala. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-7-NED09 (4Q: 08:23) Bryan Barker punted 46 yards. The ball was downed at the TBY45.
1-10-TBY45 (4Q: 08:16) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Dave Groh for 3 yards. Tackled by S Je-rod Rozumek, assisted by ILB Ron Johnson.
2-7-TBY48 (4Q: 07:46) Jeff Walker ran inside the right guard for 3 yards. Tackled by S Greg Myers.
3-4-NED49 (4Q: 07:01) Vaughn Hebron ran around the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Greg Myers.
4-3-NED48 (4Q: 06:17) Tobey Maguire punted 44 yards. The ball was downed at the NED04.
1-10-NED04 (4Q: 06:07) Don Majkowski pass was dropped by FB Bob Christian. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play.
2-10-NED04 (4Q: 06:03) John Miller ran inside the right tackle for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Jason Ferguson. Key block delivered by Tom Nutten.
3-2-NED12 (4Q: 05:41) Don Majkowski pass completed to WR Ed McCaffrey for 10 yards. Tackled by S Joe Poole. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Tampa Bay was called for Offsides. The penalty was declined.
1-10-NED22 (4Q: 05:33) Don Majkowski pass completed to WR Ed McCaffrey for 14 yards. Tackled by OLB Carlos Emmons. McCaffrey gained 2 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
1-10-NED36 (4Q: 05:11) Don Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Freeman. DT Austin Robbins hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
2-10-NED36 (4Q: 05:05) Don Majkowski pass was intended for WR Curtis Conway and was intercepted by CB Aeneas Williams at the TBY30. The interception was returned 13 yards. Tackled by Curtis Conway.
1-10-TBY43 (4Q: 04:52) Jeff Walker ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tony Siragusa, assisted by DT Chuck Johnson.
2-6-TBY47 (4Q: 04:09) Jason Garrett sacked by DE Warren Powers for a loss of 1 yard. Sack allowed by Dave Moore.
3-7-TBY46 (4Q: 03:26) Jason Garrett pass completed to WR Fabien Bownes for 6 yards. Tackled by S Torrian Gray. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-1-NED48 (4Q: 02:40) Tobey Maguire punted 47 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the NED01.
1-10-NED01 (4Q: 02:29) Don Majkowski pass completed to WR Ed McCaffrey for 10 yards. Tackled by S Chad Cota, assisted by ILB John Fiala. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
1-10-NED11 (4Q: 02:06) Don Majkowski pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Freeman. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: New England was called for an Illegal Formation. The penalty was declined.
2-10-NED11 (4Q: 02:06) Don Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for RB Edgar Bennett. ILB John Fiala hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked extremely familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
3-10-NED11 (4Q: 01:58) Don Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Antonio Freeman. DE Ellis Simon hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-NED11 (4Q: 01:49) Majik Majkowski pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Evan Toomer. CB Leo Blair defended the pass. The defense looked very familiar with that play. The ball goes over on downs.
1-10-NED11 (4Q: 01:42) Jeff Walker ran inside the left guard for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Goose Siragusa.
New England called a time out.
2-8-NED09 (4Q: 01:30) Jason Garrett pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ronnie Harmon.
3-8-NED09 (4Q: 01:24) Vaughn Hebron ran around left end for 1 yard. Tackled by DT John Randle, assisted by ILB Ron Johnson.
New England called a time out.
4-7-NED08 (4Q: 01:13) Rich Karlis attempted a 25 yard field goal and succeeded. Tampa Bay 17, New England 3
(4Q: 01:07) Rich Karlis kicked off 74 yards from the TBY35. Touchback.
1-10-NED20 (4Q: 01:07) Don Majkowski pass was intended for WR Antonio Freeman and was intercepted by CB Nelly Haynes Jr. at the NED31. The interception was returned 6 yards. Tackled by A-Train Alstott. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
1-10-NED25 (4Q: 00:59) Jason Garrett dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
New England called a time out.
2-11-NED26 (4Q: 00:52) Jason Garrett dropped to one knee for -2 yards.
3-13-NED28 (4Q: 00:05) Jason Garrett dropped to one knee for -1 yards.
Final Score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, New England Patriots 3