Buccaneers 19–22 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, +23.9% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +12.36 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 51.6% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -9.29 total passing EPA.

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

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-5.18 EPA): (13:41) 3-J.Winston FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 19, RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at CAR 19. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 19 for no gain (32-J.Rodgers)..

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 22–19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9–12 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jameis Winston
Top passer: Jameis Winston
Biggest EPA play: 7-P.Murray kicks 68 yards from TB 35 to CAR -3. 18-D.Byrd for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2017-12-24

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22–19 on 2017-12-24. Jameis Winston posted a game-high +12.36 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	6	7	3	0	19
Carolina Panthers	3	9	3	7	0	22

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3TB 7

+3CAR 23

TB 35

+3CAR 3

+3CAR 8

TB 2

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 8:17FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
TB 7
Score
0-3
(8:17) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 2:27FG
PMP. Murray
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 13
Score
3-3
(2:27) 7-P.Murray 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:42FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
TB 10
Score
3-6
(8:42) 9-G.Gano 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:02FG
PMP. Murray
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 23
Score
6-6
(3:02) 7-P.Murray 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:58TD
Damiere Byrd
Points+6
Yard line
TB 35
Score
6-12
7-P.Murray kicks 68 yards from TB 35 to CAR -3. 18-D.Byrd for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 0:05FG
PMP. Murray
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
9-12
(:05) 7-P.Murray 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 10:36TD
Brandon Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 18
Score
15-12
(10:36) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 85-B.Wilson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 10:27XP
PMP. Murray
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
16-12
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 4:53FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
TB 12
Score
16-15
(4:53) 9-G.Gano 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 15:00FG
PMP. Murray
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 8
Score
19-15
(15:00) 7-P.Murray 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:39TD
CNC. Newton
Points+6
Yard line
TB 2
Score
19-21
(:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 2, and recovers at TB 3. 1-C.Newton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:35XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
19-22
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +12.36 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
2Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
3Adam Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
4Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
5F. Martino · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
6Michael Palardy · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +3.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.43 EPA/play
7Brandon Wilson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.39 EPA/play
8Christian Sims · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 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

Jameis Winston — TB · Passing

Jameis Winston posted the highest total EPA (+12.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

Jameis Winston's top snap (-5.18 EPA): (13:41) 3-J.Winston FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 19, RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at CAR 19. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 19 for no gain (32-J.Rodgers).

Biggest single play (+6.09 EPA): P. Murray — 7-P.Murray kicks 68 yards from TB 35 to CAR -3. 18-D.Byrd for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jameis Winston led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +23.9% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +12.36 total EPA
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +2.8% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -9.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.029	-0.017
Offensive success rate	36.6%	45.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.294	-0.219
Rush EPA/play	-0.487	+0.116
Defensive EPA/play	+0.017	+0.029
Defensive success rate	54.3%	63.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.03, Carolina Panthers -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.03 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.02 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -1.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -2.40 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Damiere Byrd (Q2 2:58)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Brandon Wilson (Jameis Winston pass) (Q3 10:36)
Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q4 0:39)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q1 8:17)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray (Q1 2:27)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 8:42)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray (Q2 3:02)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray (Q2 0:05)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q3 4:53)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray (Q4 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 7 (Q1 8:17) — (8:17) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 7-P.Murray 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 9–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) 9-G.Gano 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) 7-P.Murray 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 35 (Q2 2:58) — 7-P.Murray kicks 68 yards from TB 35 to CAR -3. 18-D.Byrd for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 3 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 7-P.Murray 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 18 (Q3 10:36) — (10:36) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 85-B.Wilson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 10:27) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) 9-G.Gano 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-P.Murray 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q4 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 2, and recovers at TB 3. 1-C.Newton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 0:35) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at TB 18 for -7 yards (99-K.Short). FUMBLES (99-K.Short) [99-K.Short], RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at TB 18. 90-J.Peppers to TB 18 for no gain (3-J.Winston). PENAL [WPA -17.9% · EPA -4.77]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 12-C.Godwin to CAR 11 for 70 yards (59-L.Kuechly). [WPA +17.2% · EPA +4.92]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:58) — 7-P.Murray kicks 68 yards from TB 35 to CAR -3. 18-D.Byrd for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +6.09]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at TB 39 for -8 yards (95-R.Russell). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -2.79]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) 3-J.Winston FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 19, RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at CAR 19. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 19 for no gain (32-J.Rodgers). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -5.18]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:58) — 7-P.Murray kicks 68 yards from TB 35 to CAR -3. 18-D.Byrd for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.8% · EPA +6.09]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) 3-J.Winston FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 19, RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at CAR 19. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 19 for no gain (32-J.Rodgers). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -5.18]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at TB 37 for -5 yards (96-W.Horton). FUMBLES (96-W.Horton), RECOVERED by CAR-91-B.Cox at TB 48. 91-B.Cox to TB 33 for 15 yards (34-C.Sims III). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.98]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right to 12-C.Godwin to CAR 11 for 70 yards (59-L.Kuechly). [WPA +17.2% · EPA +4.92]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 8:17 · TB 7 · Score 0-3
(8:17) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 2:27 · CAR 13 · Score 3-3
(2:27) 7-P.Murray 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 8:42 · TB 10 · Score 3-6
(8:42) 9-G.Gano 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 3:02 · CAR 23 · Score 6-6
(3:02) 7-P.Murray 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:58 · TB 35 · Score 6-12
7-P.Murray kicks 68 yards from TB 35 to CAR -3. 18-D.Byrd for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CAR 3 · Score 9-12
(:05) 7-P.Murray 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 10:36 · CAR 18 · Score 15-12
(10:36) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left to 85-B.Wilson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 10:27 · CAR 15 · Score 16-12
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 4:53 · TB 12 · Score 16-15
(4:53) 9-G.Gano 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CAR 8 · Score 19-15
(15:00) 7-P.Murray 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:39 · TB 2 · Score 19-21
(:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 2, and recovers at TB 3. 1-C.Newton for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · TB 15 · Score 19-22
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jameis Winston (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2017-12-24?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22-19 in Week 16, 2017.

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

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Carolina Panthers 9; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19, Carolina Panthers 22.

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

Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Byrd (Q2 2:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Wilson (J. Winston pass) (Q3 10:36) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q4 0:39) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 8:17, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q1 2:27, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 8:42, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q2 3:02, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 4:53, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q4 15:00, 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?

Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, +23.9% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +12.36 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 51.6% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -9.29 total passing EPA.

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

Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-5.18 EPA): (13:41) 3-J.Winston FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 19, RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at CAR 19. 90-J.Peppers to CAR 19 for no gain (32-J.Rodgers)..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 22-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W

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