Game story
In Week 10 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-09, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 27–24 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +0.53 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Proehl (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-30.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (4:34) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Wansley at CAR 39. 31-T.Wansley to CAR 24 for 15 yards (45-B.Hoover).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 24 |
| Carolina Panthers | 10 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +11.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.94 EPA/play
- 2 K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.90 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3 K. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 4 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5 M. Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6 W. Sapp · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
- 7 M. Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Proehl — CAR · Receiving
R. Proehl posted the highest total EPA (+11.83) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +3.94 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.38 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — M. Minter
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Wansley
- Carolina Panthers — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. Johnson (B. Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass)
- Carolina Panthers — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- 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 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 79 (Q1 56:14) — (11:14) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at TB 29. 30-M.Minter for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 56:05) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 30 (Q1 47:02) — (2:02) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 94 (Q2 36:16) — (6:16) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Wansley at CAR 23. 31-T.Wansley for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 36:05) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 27 (Q3 23:35) — (8:35) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 66 (Q3 19:07) — (4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 18:58) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 23 (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 10:19) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 36 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 4:44) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 20 (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) 7-M.Gramatica 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 1:06).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Wansley at CAR 39. 31-T.Wansley to CAR 24 for 15 yards (45-B.Hoover).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad to TB 5 for 22 yards (35-C.Ivy).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 56:14) — (11:14) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at TB 29. 30-M.Minter for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl to TB 27 for 29 yards (31-T.Wansley).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 19:07) — (4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 36:16) — (6:16) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Wansley at CAR 23. 31-T.Wansley for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 56:14) — (11:14) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at TB 29. 30-M.Minter for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.53 total EPA
- J.Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 43.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.000 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.290 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.081 | +0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.6% | 59.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -6.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -2.24 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- R. Proehl (Carolina Panthers) 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 56:14 · CAR 79 · Score 0-6
(11:14) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at TB 29. 30-M.Minter for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 56:05 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 47:02 · TB 30 · Score 0-10
(2:02) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 36:16 · TB 94 · Score 6-10
(6:16) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Wansley at CAR 23. 31-T.Wansley for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 36:05 · CAR 2 · Score 7-10
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 23:35 · TB 27 · Score 7-13
(8:35) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 19:07 · TB 66 · Score 7-19
(4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 18:58 · TB 2 · Score 7-20
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 10:29 · CAR 23 · Score 13-20
(10:29) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 10:19 · CAR 2 · Score 14-20
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 4:52 · CAR 36 · Score 20-20
(4:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 4:44 · CAR 2 · Score 21-20
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 2:45 · CAR 20 · Score 24-20
(2:45) 7-M.Gramatica 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:11 · TB 5 · Score 24-26
(1:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 1:06 · TB 2 · Score 24-27
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. PENALTY on TB-55-D.Brooks, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 in Week 10, 2003 on 2003-11-09.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Carolina Panthers 27 (TB 24-27 CAR) in Week 10, 2003 on 2003-11-09.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Carolina Panthers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Minter (Q1 56:14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Wansley (Q2 36:16) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 19:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Johnson (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 10:29) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 4:52) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 1:11) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 47:02, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 23:35, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 2:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.1% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.53 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 57.1% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.15 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
R. Proehl (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +11.83 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.38 EPA): (4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -30.1%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
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