Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 27–24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7–10 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Proehl
- Top passer
- Buddy Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-11-09
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–24 on 2003-11-09. R. Proehl posted a game-high +11.83 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 24 |
 Carolina Panthers | 10 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(11:14) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at TB 29. 30-M.Minter for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(2:02) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(6:16) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Wansley at CAR 23. 31-T.Wansley for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(8:35) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(10:29) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(4:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(2:45) 7-M.Gramatica 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
(1:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. PENALTY on TB-55-D.Brooks, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:14TD MMM. MinterPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 79
- Score
- 0-6
(11:14) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at TB 29. 30-M.Minter for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:05XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 2:02FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 30
- Score
- 0-10
(2:02) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:16TD TWT. WansleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 94
- Score
- 6-10
(6:16) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Wansley at CAR 23. 31-T.Wansley for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:05XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-10
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:35FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 27
- Score
- 7-13
(8:35) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 4:07TD RPR. ProehlPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 66
- Score
- 7-19
(4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:58XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-20
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 10:29TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 23
- Score
- 13-20
(10:29) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 10:19XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-20
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 4:52TD KMK. McCardellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 36
- Score
- 20-20
(4:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 4:44XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 21-20
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:45FG MGM. GramaticaPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 20
- Score
- 24-20
(2:45) 7-M.Gramatica 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 24-26
(1:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:06XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 24-27
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. PENALTY on TB-55-D.Brooks, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +11.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.94 EPA/play
- 2K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.90 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 4Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6W. Sapp · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
- 7
Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 8Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.92 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
R. Proehl — CAR · Receiving
R. Proehl posted the highest total EPA (+11.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +3.94 EPA per play.
R. Proehl's top snap (+6.38 EPA): (4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.53 total EPA- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 43.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.000 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.290 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.081 | +0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.6% | 59.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.03 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.08 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -6.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -2.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — M. Minter
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — T. Wansley
- Carolina Panthers — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Kisean Johnson (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (Buddy Johnson pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 79 (Q1 11:14) — (11:14) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at TB 29. 30-M.Minter for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 11:05) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 30 (Q1 2:02) — (2:02) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 94 (Q2 6:16) — (6:16) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Wansley at CAR 23. 31-T.Wansley for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 6:05) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 27 (Q3 8:35) — (8:35) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 66 (Q3 4:07) — (4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 3:58) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 23 (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 10:19) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 36 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 4:44) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 20 (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) 7-M.Gramatica 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 1:06).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Wansley at CAR 39. 31-T.Wansley to CAR 24 for 15 yards (45-B.Hoover).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad to TB 5 for 22 yards (35-C.Ivy).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:14) — (11:14) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at TB 29. 30-M.Minter for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl to TB 27 for 29 yards (31-T.Wansley).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 4:07) — (4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:16) — (6:16) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Wansley at CAR 23. 31-T.Wansley for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:14) — (11:14) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at TB 29. 30-M.Minter for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 11:14 · CAR 79 · Score 0-6
(11:14) 14-B.Johnson pass intended for 86-K.Williams INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at TB 29. 30-M.Minter for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 11:05 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 2:02 · TB 30 · Score 0-10
(2:02) 4-J.Kasay 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 6:16 · TB 94 · Score 6-10
(6:16) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-T.Wansley at CAR 23. 31-T.Wansley for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 6:05 · CAR 2 · Score 7-10
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 8:35 · TB 27 · Score 7-13
(8:35) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 4:07 · TB 66 · Score 7-19
(4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 3:58 · TB 2 · Score 7-20
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 10:29 · CAR 23 · Score 13-20
(10:29) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 10:19 · CAR 2 · Score 14-20
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 4:52 · CAR 36 · Score 20-20
(4:52) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 4:44 · CAR 2 · Score 21-20
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 2:45 · CAR 20 · Score 24-20
(2:45) 7-M.Gramatica 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:11 · TB 5 · Score 24-26
(1:11) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 1:06 · TB 2 · Score 24-27
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. PENALTY on TB-55-D.Brooks, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
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.
- R. Proehl (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2003-11-09?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 in Week 10, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Carolina Panthers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Minter (Q1 11:14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Wansley (Q2 6:16) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Proehl (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 4:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Johnson (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 10:29) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 4:52) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 1:11) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 2:02, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 8:35, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 2:45, 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?
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.1% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.53 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 57.1% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
R. Proehl (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.83 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+6.38 EPA): (4:07) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-4 Now 4-5 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
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