Game story
In Week 7 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-23, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 21–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -3.72 total EPA, and -1.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Walker (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (3:55) 33-D.Foreman right tackle to TB 17 for 60 yards (27-Z.McCollum).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Walker · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +5.27 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2 T. Tremble · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.50 EPA/play
- 3 R. Gage · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 4 C. Hubbard · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5 T. Marshall · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 6 D. Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7 D. Foreman · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8 C. Otton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Walker — CAR · Passing
P. Walker posted the highest total EPA (+5.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.74 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (3:55) 33-D.Foreman right tackle to TB 17 for 60 yards (27-Z.McCollum).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — D. Moore (P. Walker pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Hubbard
- Carolina Panthers — T. Tremble (P. Walker pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q2 30:35) — (:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 30:29) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 17 (Q3 18:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 18:11) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) 3-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 29 (Q4 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass deep right to 82-T.Tremble for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 9:33) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 18:55) — (3:55) 33-D.Foreman right tackle to TB 17 for 60 yards (27-Z.McCollum).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 21:24) — (6:24) 7-L.Fournette right end to CAR 25 for no gain (24-C.Henderson, 55-C.Littleton). CAR-24-C.Henderson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass short left to 33-D.Foreman to TB 35 for 23 yards (54-L.David, 35-J.Dean).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:35) — (:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 39:09) — (9:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-P.Walker sacked at TB 36 for -7 yards (50-V.Vea).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 18:55) — (3:55) 33-D.Foreman right tackle to TB 17 for 60 yards (27-Z.McCollum).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass deep right to 82-T.Tremble for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 21:24) — (6:24) 7-L.Fournette right end to CAR 25 for no gain (24-C.Henderson, 55-C.Littleton). CAR-24-C.Henderson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:38) — (3:38) 10-J.Hekker punts 38 yards to TB 16, Center-44-J.Jansen, downed by CAR-20-R.Blackshear. PENALTY on TB-59-G.Avery, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 46 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 52 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · -1.9% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.72 total EPA
- P.Walker (Carolina Panthers) · 23 dropbacks · 69.6% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +5.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.142 | +0.116 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 39.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.072 | +0.229 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.485 | +0.056 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.116 | +0.142 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.6% | 62.2% |
By the numbers
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +7.63 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -11.62 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Carolina Panthers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- P. Walker (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Walker (CAR) 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.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 30:35 · TB 20 · Score 0-6
(:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 30:29 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 18:15 · TB 17 · Score 0-13
(3:15) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 18:11 · TB 15 · Score 0-14
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 13:41 · CAR 8 · Score 3-14
(13:41) 3-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:39 · TB 29 · Score 3-20
(9:39) (Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass deep right to 82-T.Tremble for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 9:33 · TB 15 · Score 3-21
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-3 in Week 7, 2022 on 2022-10-23.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 21 (TB 3-21 CAR) in Week 7, 2022 on 2022-10-23.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Moore (P. Walker pass) (Q2 30:35) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (Q3 18:15) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Tremble (P. Walker pass) (Q4 9:39) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q4 13:41, 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?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 61.5% completion, -1.9% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.72 total passing EPA. P. Walker (Carolina Panthers), 69.6% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +5.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
P. Walker (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +5.27 on passing plays. across 23 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.74 EPA): (3:55) 33-D.Foreman right tackle to TB 17 for 60 yards (27-Z.McCollum).. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.0%.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
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