Game story
In Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-09-12, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 20–14 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -4.90 total EPA, and -10.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-33.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (1:28) Direct snap to 22-C.McCaffrey. 22-C.McCaffrey left end pushed ob at TB 2 for no gain (28-V.Hargreaves). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Uphel
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Carolina Panthers | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 2 J. Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +4.36 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3 G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 4 D. Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5 C. Hogan · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6 P. Barber · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7 C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8 J. Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Godwin — TB · Receiving
C. Godwin posted the highest total EPA (+10.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.17 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.39 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: The game has resumed.
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. Godwin (J. Winston pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Barber
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Slye
- Carolina Panthers — J. Slye
- Carolina Panthers — J. Slye
- Carolina Panthers — J. Slye
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gay
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 21 (Q1 50:40) — (5:40) 9-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 14 (Q1 47:56) — (2:56) 4-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q2 38:30) — (8:30) 4-J.Slye 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 20 (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Godwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 31:20) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 36 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-J.Slye 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 33 (Q3 22:58) — (7:58) 4-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 16 (Q3 19:25) — (4:25) 25-P.Barber up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 19:20) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–2. Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the CAR 98 (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 25-P.Barber left end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (59-L.Kuechly).; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 9-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) Direct snap to 22-C.McCaffrey. 22-C.McCaffrey left end pushed ob at TB 2 for no gain (28-V.Hargreaves). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Uphel
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Samuel to TB 22 for 9 yards (33-C.Davis). PENALTY on TB-33-C.Davis, Face Mask (15 Yards), 11 yards, enforced at TB 22. Penalty on TB-33-C.Davis, De
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 18:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle to CAR 44 for no gain (98-A.Nelson; 54-L.David). FUMBLES (98-A.Nelson), RECOVERED by TB-93-N.Suh at CAR 45. 93-N.Suh to CAR 45 for no gain (72-T.Moton).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 53:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end to TB 47 for no gain (31-J.Whitehead). Carolina challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-J.Slye 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1) — The game has resumed.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 18:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle to CAR 44 for no gain (98-A.Nelson; 54-L.David). FUMBLES (98-A.Nelson), RECOVERED by TB-93-N.Suh at CAR 45. 93-N.Suh to CAR 45 for no gain (72-T.Moton).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) Direct snap to 22-C.McCaffrey. 22-C.McCaffrey left end pushed ob at TB 2 for no gain (28-V.Hargreaves). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Uphel
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 15:02) — (:02) 9-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
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) · 56 dropbacks · 44.6% completion · -10.6% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.90 total EPA
- J.Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.061 | -0.140 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.145 | -0.088 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.120 | -0.688 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.140 | +0.061 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -13.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -4.88 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Winston (TB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 50:40 · CAR 21 · Score 3-0
(5:40) 9-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 47:56 · TB 14 · Score 3-3
(2:56) 4-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 38:30 · TB 19 · Score 3-6
(8:30) 4-J.Slye 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 31:25 · CAR 20 · Score 9-6
(1:25) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Godwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 31:20 · CAR 15 · Score 10-6
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · TB 36 · Score 10-9
(:03) 4-J.Slye 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 22:58 · TB 33 · Score 10-12
(7:58) 4-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 19:25 · CAR 16 · Score 16-12
(4:25) 25-P.Barber up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 19:20 · CAR 15 · Score 17-12
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. - Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 13:30 · CAR 98 · Score 17-14
(13:30) 25-P.Barber left end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (59-L.Kuechly). - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 2:30 · CAR 14 · Score 20-14
(2:30) 9-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 20-14 in Week 2, 2019 on 2019-09-12.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Carolina Panthers 14 (TB 20-14 CAR) in Week 2, 2019 on 2019-09-12.
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 7, Carolina Panthers 6; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 2; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Carolina Panthers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (J. Winston pass) (Q2 31:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — P. Barber (Q3 19:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gay (Q1 50:40, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q1 47:56, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q2 38:30, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q3 22:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gay (Q4 2:30, 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), 44.6% completion, -10.6% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.90 total passing EPA. J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.3% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +10.55 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.39 EPA): The game has resumed.. The biggest win-probability swing was -33.1%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 20-14 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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