Buccaneers 6–27 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2013

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 27–6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6–17 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Newton
Top passer: C. Newton
Biggest EPA play: (12:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CAR 17 for -13 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-92…
Game date: 2013-12-01

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–6 on 2013-12-01. C. Newton posted a game-high +10.43 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	6	0	0	0	0	6
Carolina Panthers	7	10	7	3	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3CAR 9

TB 16

+3CAR 35

TB 36

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:14FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 9
Score
3-0
(9:14) 4-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:15TD
BLB. LaFell
Points+6
Yard line
TB 16
Score
3-6
(6:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:08XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
3-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 2:19FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 35
Score
6-7
(2:19) 4-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:26FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
TB 5
Score
6-10
(6:26) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:30TD
CNC. Newton
Points+6
Yard line
TB 1
Score
6-16
(:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. #63 Geoff Hangartner and #78 Nate Chandler reports as eligible.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:25XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
6-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:58TD
TGT. Ginn
Points+6
Yard line
TB 36
Score
6-23
(10:58) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:50XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
6-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:43FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
TB 5
Score
6-27
(6:43) 9-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +10.43 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
4T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
5M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
6T. Underwood · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
7C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
8V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

C. Newton — CAR · Passing

C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+10.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

C. Newton's top snap (-4.73 EPA): (2:33) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at TB 11. 54-L.David to TB 27 for 16 yards (70-T.Wharton).

Biggest single play (-4.94 EPA): M. Glennon — (12:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CAR 17 for -13 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-92-D.Edwards at CAR 19. 92-D.Edwards to CAR 19 for no gain (76-J.Zuttah).

Quarterback report card

C. Newton led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.43 total EPA
M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +9.0% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -9.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.235	+0.063
Offensive success rate	32.3%	44.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.340	+0.336
Rush EPA/play	-0.176	-0.207
Defensive EPA/play	-0.063	+0.235
Defensive success rate	55.3%	67.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.23 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +4.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -15.25 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass) (Q1 6:15)
Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q2 0:30)
Carolina Panthers — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q3 10:58)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell (Q1 9:14)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell (Q1 2:19)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 6:26)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q4 6:43)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 9 (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) 4-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q1 6:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 6:08) — 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 35 (Q1 2:19) — (2:19) 4-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. #63 Geoff Hangartner and #78 Nate Chandler reports as eligible.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:25) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 36 (Q3 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 10:50) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 9-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CAR 17 for -13 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-92-D.Edwards at CAR 19. 92-D.Edwards to CAR 19 for no gain (76-J.Zuttah). [WPA -18.8% · EPA -4.94]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left tackle to TB 15 for 56 yards (38-D.Goldson). [WPA +15.4% · EPA +4.02]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson to CAR 4 for 60 yards (29-D.Florence). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +4.46]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 37-K.Tandy at TB 48. 37-K.Tandy to CAR 32 for 20 yards (35-M.Tolbert). [WPA -8.9% · EPA -3.70]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.89]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CAR 17 for -13 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-92-D.Edwards at CAR 19. 92-D.Edwards to CAR 19 for no gain (76-J.Zuttah). [WPA -18.8% · EPA -4.94]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at TB 11. 54-L.David to TB 27 for 16 yards (70-T.Wharton). [WPA -1.4% · EPA -4.73]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson to CAR 4 for 60 yards (29-D.Florence). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +4.46]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left tackle to TB 15 for 56 yards (38-D.Goldson). [WPA +15.4% · EPA +4.02]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 9:14 · CAR 9 · Score 3-0
(9:14) 4-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:15 · TB 16 · Score 3-6
(6:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:08 · TB 2 · Score 3-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 2:19 · CAR 35 · Score 6-7
(2:19) 4-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 6:26 · TB 5 · Score 6-10
(6:26) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · TB 1 · Score 6-16
(:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. #63 Geoff Hangartner and #78 Nate Chandler reports as eligible.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:25 · TB 2 · Score 6-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 10:58 · TB 36 · Score 6-23
(10:58) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 10:50 · TB 2 · Score 6-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 6:43 · TB 5 · Score 6-27
(6:43) 9-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
M. Glennon (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2013-12-01?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-6 in Week 13, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Carolina Panthers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass) (Q1 6:15) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 0:30) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q3 10:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 9:14, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 2:19, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 6:26, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 6:43, 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?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 58.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.43 total passing EPA. M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 48.3% completion, +9.0% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -9.86 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (-4.73 EPA): (2:33) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at TB 11. 54-L.David to TB 27 for 16 yards (70-T.Wharton)..

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

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