Game story
In Week 11 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-17, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 23–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +7.35 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.35 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (:01) 11-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +7.35 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 2 J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.70 EPA/play
- 3 K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4 K. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 5 N. Goings · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 6 W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7 A. Stecker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8 M. Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Johnson — TB · Passing
B. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.35) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.12 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (7:57) 32-M.Pittman right end to TB 31 for -1 yards (29-D.Wesley). FUMBLES (29-D.Wesley), touched at TB 31, RECOVERED by CAR-93-M.Rucker at TB 29. 93-M.Rucker to TB 29 for no gain (32-M.Pittman).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — S. Smith (R. Peete pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Johnson (B. Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — S. Graham
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q1 51:15) — (6:15) 9-R.Peete pass to 89-S.Smith for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 51:06) — 11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 39:33) — (9:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. fakes run, finds receiver in the flat.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 39:27) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q2 36:30) — (6:30) 11-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 2 (Q2 33:05) — (3:05) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. hit at line by Shane Burton but still goes through.
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 22 (Q3 16:37) — (1:37) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 16:28) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) 7-M.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) 7-M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 11-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 37:57) — (7:57) 32-M.Pittman right end to TB 31 for -1 yards (29-D.Wesley). FUMBLES (29-D.Wesley), touched at TB 31, RECOVERED by CAR-93-M.Rucker at TB 29. 93-M.Rucker to TB 29 for no gain (32-M.Pittman).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 16:37) — (1:37) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 39:33) — (9:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. fakes run, finds receiver in the flat.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 57:05) — (12:05) 27-A.Stecker to CAR 31 for -6 yards (93-M.Rucker). FUMBLES (93-M.Rucker), touched at CAR 31, RECOVERED by CAR-53-H.Navies at CAR 31. 53-H.Navies to CAR 35 for 4 yards. Lateral to 90-J.Peppers
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 37:57) — (7:57) 32-M.Pittman right end to TB 31 for -1 yards (29-D.Wesley). FUMBLES (29-D.Wesley), touched at TB 31, RECOVERED by CAR-93-M.Rucker at TB 29. 93-M.Rucker to TB 29 for no gain (32-M.Pittman).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 21:54) — (6:54) 9-R.Peete sacked at CAR 43 for -7 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), touched at CAR 43, RECOVERED by TB-99-W.Sapp at CAR 45. 99-W.Sapp to CAR 45 for no gain (65-K.Donnalley).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 57:05) — (12:05) 27-A.Stecker to CAR 31 for -6 yards (93-M.Rucker). FUMBLES (93-M.Rucker), touched at CAR 31, RECOVERED by CAR-53-H.Navies at CAR 31. 53-H.Navies to CAR 35 for 4 yards. Lateral to 90-J.Peppers
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) 9-R.Peete pass intended for 22-D.Brown INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Lynch at CAR 31. 47-J.Lynch to CAR 31 for no gain (22-D.Brown).
Quarterback report card
B.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.35 total EPA
- R.Peete (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.35 EPA/play · -15.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.215 | -0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.8% | 46.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.350 | +0.171 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.507 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.215 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.0% | 58.2% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -17.00 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -4.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 51:15 · TB 20 · Score 6-0
(6:15) 9-R.Peete pass to 89-S.Smith for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 51:06 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 39:33 · CAR 1 · Score 7-6
(9:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. fakes run, finds receiver in the flat. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 39:27 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 36:30 · TB 25 · Score 10-7
(6:30) 11-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 33:05 · CAR 2 · Score 10-10
(3:05) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. hit at line by Shane Burton but still goes through - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 16:37 · CAR 22 · Score 10-16
(1:37) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 16:28 · CAR 2 · Score 10-17
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 8:08 · CAR 14 · Score 10-20
(8:08) 7-M.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 4:02 · CAR 23 · Score 10-23
(4:02) 7-M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 23-10 in Week 11, 2002 on 2002-11-17.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 (CAR 10-23 TB) in Week 11, 2002 on 2002-11-17.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (R. Peete pass) (Q1 51:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Johnson (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 39:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 16:37) Carolina Panthers field goal — S. Graham (Q2 36:30, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 33:05, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 8:08, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 4:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.2% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.35 total passing EPA. R. Peete (Carolina Panthers), 51.2% completion, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -15.04 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +7.35 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.12 EPA): (7:57) 32-M.Pittman right end to TB 31 for -1 yards (29-D.Wesley). FUMBLES (29-D.Wesley), touched at TB 31, RECOVERED by CAR-93-M.Rucker at TB 29. 93-M.Rucker to TB 29 for no gain . The biggest win-probability swing was -18.7%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
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