Game story
In Week 14 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-12-11, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -2.41 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-19.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (11:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 7. 20-R.Barber to TB 42 for 35 yards (17-J.Delhomme).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 2 R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 3 J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 4 C. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +4.26 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5 K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 6 I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7 C. Simms · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.75 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8 M. Alstott · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Smith — CAR · Receiving
S. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+6.42) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.60 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (11:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 7. 20-R.Barber to TB 42 for 35 yards (17-J.Delhomme).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Williams
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Williams
- Carolina Panthers — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bryant
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
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 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q1 49:10) — (4:10) 24-C.Williams left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 49:04) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 17 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 19 (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q3 16:23) — (1:23) 4-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 10 (Q4 5:44) — (5:44) 24-C.Williams left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 5:39) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:23) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 7. 20-R.Barber to TB 42 for 35 yards (17-J.Delhomme).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 51:45) — (6:45) 2-C.Simms pass to 84-J.Galloway to CAR 28 for 17 yards (23-K.Lucas).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 9-J.Bidwell punts 40 yards to CAR 21, Center-83-D.Moore. 89-S.Smith pushed ob at TB 35 for 44 yards (43-J.Cook).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 56:37) — (11:37) 4-J.Kasay 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 19:23) — (4:23) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at TB 19 for 60 yards (23-J.Phillips).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 11:47) — (11:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 7. 20-R.Barber to TB 42 for 35 yards (17-J.Delhomme).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 19:23) — (4:23) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at TB 19 for 60 yards (23-J.Phillips).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 5:44) — (5:44) 24-C.Williams left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.41 total EPA
- C.Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 28 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | -0.151 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.098 | -0.065 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.012 | -0.396 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.151 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 54.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -10.71 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +2.03 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.
- S. Smith (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.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 49:10 · CAR 14 · Score 6-0
(4:10) 24-C.Williams left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 49:04 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · CAR 17 · Score 10-0
(:03) 3-M.Bryant 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 19:32 · CAR 19 · Score 13-0
(4:32) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 16:23 · TB 21 · Score 13-3
(1:23) 4-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 5:44 · CAR 10 · Score 19-3
(5:44) 24-C.Williams left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 5:39 · CAR 2 · Score 20-3
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:28 · TB 10 · Score 20-9
(:28) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 0:23 · TB 2 · Score 20-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 20-10 in Week 14, 2005 on 2005-12-11.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Carolina Panthers 10 (TB 20-10 CAR) in Week 14, 2005 on 2005-12-11.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Carolina Panthers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q1 49:10) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q4 5:44) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 0:28) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 19:32, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 16:23, 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?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 56.8% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.41 total passing EPA. C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 71.4% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.75 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +6.42 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.60 EPA): (11:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 7. 20-R.Barber to TB 42 for 35 yards (17-J.Delhomme).. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.4%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
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