Game story
In Week 6 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-10-12, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 27–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -11.44 total EPA, and -11.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (12:35) (Punt formation) 7-J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by 54-G.Hayes, Center-56-J.Kyle, RECOVERED by TB-54-G.Hayes at CAR 22. 54-G.Hayes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 14 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Garcia · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +10.22 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.95 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3 A. Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 4 M. Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 5 E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 6 A. Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
- 7 D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 8 I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Garcia — TB · Passing
J. Garcia posted the highest total EPA (+10.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.21 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (12:35) (Punt formation) 7-J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by 54-G.Hayes, Center-56-J.Kyle, RECOVERED by TB-54-G.Hayes at CAR 22. 54-G.Hayes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — G. Hayes
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Smith (J. Garcia pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Graham
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 59 (Q1 57:35); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 57:25) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q1 47:48) — (2:48) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Peppers].; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 47:40) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 2 (Q2 42:36) — (12:36) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 19 (Q2 39:03) — (9:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 31 (Q3 21:08) — (6:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 34-E.Graham left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 14:11) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 57:35) — (12:35) (Punt formation) 7-J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by 54-G.Hayes, Center-56-J.Kyle, RECOVERED by TB-54-G.Hayes at CAR 22. 54-G.Hayes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 50:21) — (5:21) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle intended for 88-D.Rosario INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson at CAR 36. 36-T.Jackson to CAR 11 for 25 yards (28-J.Stewart). PENALTY on TB-20-R.Barber, Unnecessary Rough
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Phillips (25-A.Talib) at TB -7. 23-J.Phillips pushed ob at CAR 49 for 58 yards (73-J.Bridges). PENALTY on TB-71-J.Ha
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 54:18) — (9:18) 7-J.Garcia FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 40, touched at TB 40, and recovers at TB 40. 7-J.Garcia to TB 40 for no gain (20-C.Gamble).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 53:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 89-A.Bryant to CAR 47 for 13 yards (52-J.Beason).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 57:35) — (12:35) (Punt formation) 7-J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by 54-G.Hayes, Center-56-J.Kyle, RECOVERED by TB-54-G.Hayes at CAR 22. 54-G.Hayes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Phillips (25-A.Talib) at TB -7. 23-J.Phillips pushed ob at CAR 49 for 58 yards (73-J.Bridges). PENALTY on TB-71-J.Ha
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib at TB 28. 25-A.Talib to TB 39 for 11 yards (88-D.Rosario). PENALTY on TB, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 47:32) — (2:32) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith to TB 24 for 48 yards (36-T.Jackson) [93-K.Carter].
Quarterback report card
J.Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -11.7% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -11.44 total EPA
- J.Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 23 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +10.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.274 | +0.052 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.7% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.286 | +0.444 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.217 | -0.208 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.052 | +0.274 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 61.3% |
By the numbers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -20.58 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +3.95 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Delhomme (CAR) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Garcia (TB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 57:35 · TB 59 · Score 0-6
(12:35) (Punt formation) 7-J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by 54-G.Hayes, Center-56-J.Kyle, RECOVERED by TB-54-G.Hayes at CAR 22. 54-G.Hayes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 57:25 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 47:48 · CAR 2 · Score 0-13
(2:48) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Peppers]. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 47:40 · CAR 2 · Score 0-14
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 42:36 · TB 2 · Score 3-14
(12:36) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 39:03 · CAR 19 · Score 3-17
(9:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 21:08 · CAR 31 · Score 3-20
(6:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 14:17 · CAR 1 · Score 3-26
(14:17) 34-E.Graham left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:11 · CAR 2 · Score 3-27
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 27-3 in Week 6, 2008 on 2008-10-12.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 (CAR 3-27 TB) in Week 6, 2008 on 2008-10-12.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — G. Hayes (Q1 57:35) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (J. Garcia pass) (Q1 47:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (Q4 14:17) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 42:36, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 39:03, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 21:08, 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?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 50.0% completion, -11.7% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -11.44 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 65.2% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +10.22 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +10.22 on passing plays. across 23 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.21 EPA): (12:35) (Punt formation) 7-J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by 54-G.Hayes, Center-56-J.Kyle, RECOVERED by TB-54-G.Hayes at CAR 22. 54-G.Hayes for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.0%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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