Game story
In Week 2 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-19, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 20–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +11.07 total EPA, and -2.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.07 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +11.07 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2 K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
- 3 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 4 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
- 5 D. Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6 M. Goodson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 7 D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 8 M. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Freeman — TB · Passing
J. Freeman posted the highest total EPA (+11.07) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.15 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 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 — E. Graham (J. Freeman pass)
- Carolina Panthers — S. Smith (M. Moore pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
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 52:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 34-E.Graham for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 52:11) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 37 (Q2 41:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 41:43) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 35 (Q2 37:51) — (7:51) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 37:43) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (Q3 22:48) — (7:48) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q4 14:49) — (14:49) 10-C.Barth 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 41:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 38:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 82-K.Winslow to CAR 35 for 40 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 54:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 82-K.Winslow to CAR 30 for 24 yards (52-J.Beason) [30-C.Godfrey].
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 52:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman right end to CAR 14 for 17 yards (76-G.Hardy). Penalty on CAR-95-C.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 37:51) — (7:51) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 41:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 12:46) — (12:46) 3-M.Moore sacked at TB 38 for -6 yards (96-T.Crowder). FUMBLES (96-T.Crowder), RECOVERED by TB-94-K.Moore at TB 38. 94-K.Moore to TB 43 for 5 yards (70-T.Wharton).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 38:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 82-K.Winslow to CAR 35 for 40 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 37:51) — (7:51) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -2.1% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +11.07 total EPA
- M.Moore (Carolina Panthers) · 20 dropbacks · 30.0% completion · -22.0% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -6.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.065 | -0.152 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.365 | -0.179 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.226 | -0.250 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.152 | -0.065 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 66.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -11.71 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +5.01 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. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Moore (CAR) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 52:17 · CAR 14 · Score 6-0
(7:17) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 34-E.Graham for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 52:11 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 41:52 · TB 37 · Score 7-6
(11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 41:43 · TB 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 37:51 · CAR 35 · Score 13-7
(7:51) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 37:43 · CAR 2 · Score 14-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 22:48 · CAR 6 · Score 17-7
(7:48) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 14:49 · CAR 15 · Score 20-7
(14:49) 10-C.Barth 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 20-7 in Week 2, 2010 on 2010-09-19.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Carolina Panthers 7 (TB 20-7 CAR) in Week 2, 2010 on 2010-09-19.
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 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Carolina Panthers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (J. Freeman pass) (Q1 52:17) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (M. Moore pass) (Q2 41:52) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 37:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 22:48, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 14:49, 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. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 42.9% completion, -2.1% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +11.07 total passing EPA. M. Moore (Carolina Panthers), 30.0% completion, -22.0% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -6.42 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +11.07 on passing plays. across 28 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.15 EPA): (11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.7%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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