TB capitalize on ARI interception to win 20-17
TB edged ARI 20-17. TB had a +2 turnover margin (2 forced, 0 committed) vs ARI's -2. The defining moment: J.Brissett intercepted (Q1, 48:47).
Key Takeaways
- ⚡ Turning point: J.Brissett intercepted (Q1, 48:47) turning point
- ✅ Key advantage: TB had a +2 turnover margin (2 forced, 0 committed) vs ARI's -2 why winner won
- ❌ Key failure: ARI failed on 5/8 third downs (38% conversion rate) why loser lost
TB edged ARI 20-17. TB had a +2 turnover margin (2 forced, 0 committed) vs ARI's -2.
The defining moment: J.Brissett intercepted (Q1, 48:47).
⚡ The Turning Point
J.Brissett intercepted (Q1, 48:47). ARI's win probability dropped from 61.3% to 46.3% — a 14.9 percentage point swing.
Gave TB the ball and ended ARI's threat while tied game.
🏈 Drive of the Game
ARI 9-play, 73-yard drive (4:00) ending in touchdown (Q4, 08:58). ARI's win probability moved from 9.8% to 22.2% — a 12.5 percentage point shift over 9 plays.
ARI cut into the deficit with this scoring drive. Key play (WPA +0.087): (5:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 85-T.McBride for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key play (WPA +0.056): (8:16) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 85-T.McBride to TB 47 for 20 yards (31-A.Winfield).
📈 Game Flow
A back-and-forth battle with 3 lead changes kept both teams in contention throughout. The longest sustained momentum belonged to TB, who gained 33.0 percentage points of win probability during that stretch.
✅ Why TB Won
TB won 20-17 on the strength of 5 key factors: • TB had a +2 turnover margin (2 forced, 0 committed) vs ARI's -2 • TB had 6 explosive plays (20+ yards) vs ARI's 2 • TB rushing EPA: +1.6 vs ARI: -7.0.
❌ What Went Wrong for ARI
ARI lost 17-20. What went wrong: • ARI failed on 5/8 third downs (38% conversion rate) • ARI committed 2 turnovers (1 INT, 1 fumble lost) • ARI forced only 0 turnovers while TB forced 2.
🏁 The Bottom Line
The drive that defined the game: ARI 9-play, 73-yard drive (4:00) ending in touchdown (Q4, 08:58). The moment that decided it: J.Brissett intercepted (Q1, 48:47).
Final score: TB 20-17.
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