Game story
In Week 8 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-10-24, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 31–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -6.65 total EPA, and -4.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.31 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+7.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (11:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith to TB 44 for 21 yards (54-L.David).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +8.31 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 2 T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 3 De. Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4 T. Underwood · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 5 G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6 M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 7 M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 8 V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Newton — CAR · Passing
C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+8.31) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.21 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.88 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (2:08) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punts 47 yards to TB 30, Center-44-J.Jansen. 17-E.Page MUFFS catch, touched at TB 30, RECOVERED by CAR-42-C.Jones at TB 29. 42-C.Jones to TB 29 for no gain (17-E.Page).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Carolina Panthers — M. Tolbert (C. Newton pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Wright (M. Glennon pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell
- Carolina Panthers — G. Gano
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 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 49:52) — (4:52) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 49:44) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q1 46:29) — (1:29) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 12 (Q2 42:50) — (12:50) 34-De.Williams left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 42:42) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 30 (Q2 34:09) — (4:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 6 (Q3 21:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 21:27) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 14:55) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (Q4 6:19) — (6:19) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 10 (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short middle to 81-T.Wright for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:53) — 4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 56:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith to TB 44 for 21 yards (54-L.David).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 48:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson pushed ob at TB 49 for 29 yards (21-M.Mitchell).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 52:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left end to TB 19 for 16 yards (59-M.Foster).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 53:53) — (8:53) 1-C.Newton sacked at TB 45 for -12 yards (54-L.David).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 34:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 30, and recovers at CAR 30. 8-M.Glennon to CAR 30 for no gain (58-T.Davis).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 17:08) — (2:08) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punts 47 yards to TB 30, Center-44-J.Jansen. 17-E.Page MUFFS catch, touched at TB 30, RECOVERED by CAR-42-C.Jones at TB 29. 42-C.Jones to TB 29 for no gain (17-E.Pa
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 48:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson pushed ob at TB 49 for 29 yards (21-M.Mitchell).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 43:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 19-T.Ginn pushed ob at TB 12 for 35 yards (29-L.Johnson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:57) — (7:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass incomplete deep left to 81-T.Wright.
Quarterback report card
M.Glennon led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 57 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -4.4% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -6.65 total EPA
- C.Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.208 | -0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.0% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.208 | -0.117 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.242 | -0.301 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.053 | -0.208 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 55.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +16.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -4.54 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Carolina Panthers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Glennon (TB) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. Newton (CAR) 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.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 49:52 · TB 1 · Score 6-0
(4:52) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 49:44 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 46:29 · CAR 29 · Score 7-3
(1:29) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 42:50 · TB 12 · Score 13-3
(12:50) 34-De.Williams left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 42:42 · TB 2 · Score 14-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 34:09 · CAR 30 · Score 14-6
(4:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Lindell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 21:34 · TB 6 · Score 20-6
(6:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 21:27 · TB 2 · Score 21-6
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TB 3 · Score 27-6
(15:00) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · TB 2 · Score 28-6
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 6:19 · TB 11 · Score 31-6
(6:19) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 3:00 · CAR 10 · Score 31-12
(3:00) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass short middle to 81-T.Wright for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 2:53 · CAR 2 · Score 31-13
4-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-13 in Week 8, 2013 on 2013-10-24.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 (CAR 31-13 TB) in Week 8, 2013 on 2013-10-24.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q1 49:52) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 42:50) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 21:34) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Tolbert (C. Newton pass) (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Wright (M. Glennon pass) (Q4 3:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 46:29, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 34:09, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 6:19, 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?
M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.6% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -6.65 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 57.5% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.31 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +8.31 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.88 EPA): (2:08) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punts 47 yards to TB 30, Center-44-J.Jansen. 17-E.Page MUFFS catch, touched at TB 30, RECOVERED by CAR-42-C.Jones at TB 29. 42-C.Jones to TB 29 . The biggest win-probability swing was +7.5%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L
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