Panthers 10–23 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2002

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

B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.2% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.35 total passing EPA. R. Peete (Carolina Panthers), 51.2% completion, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -15.04 total passing EPA.

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

B. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.40 EPA): (1:37) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–10 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Buddy Johnson
Top passer: Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (7:57) 32-M.Pittman right end to TB 31 for -1 yards (29-D.Wesley). FUMBLES (29-D.Wesley), …
Game date: 2002-11-17

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 23–10 on 2002-11-17. Buddy Johnson posted a game-high +7.35 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	7	3	0	0	0	10
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	0	10	7	6	0	23

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

TB 20

+1TB 2

+3TB 25

CAR 22

+3CAR 14

+3CAR 23

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:15TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
TB 20
Score
6-0
(6:15) 9-R.Peete pass to 89-S.Smith for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:06XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
7-0
11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:33TD
Kisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
7-6
(9:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. fakes run, finds receiver in the flat.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 9:27XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:30FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
TB 25
Score
10-7
(6:30) 11-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 3:05FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-10
(3:05) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. hit at line by Shane Burton but still goes through
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:37TD
KMK. McCardell
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 22
Score
10-16
(1:37) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:28XP
MGM. Gramatica
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-17
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 8:08FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 14
Score
10-20
(8:08) 7-M.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 4:02FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 23
Score
10-23
(4:02) 7-M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Buddy Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +7.35 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
2J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.70 EPA/play
3K. McCardell · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
4Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
5N. Goings · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
6W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
7A. Stecker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
8Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.06 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

Buddy Johnson — TB · Passing

Buddy Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

Buddy Johnson's top snap (+3.40 EPA): (1:37) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.12 EPA): Michael Pittman — (7:57) 32-M.Pittman right end to TB 31 for -1 yards (29-D.Wesley). FUMBLES (29-D.Wesley), touched at TB 31, RECOVERED by CAR-93-M.Rucker at TB 29. 93-M.Rucker to TB 29 for no gain (32-M.Pittman).

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) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.35 total EPA
R. Peete (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.35 EPA/play · -15.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.215	-0.053
Offensive success rate	41.8%	46.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.350	+0.171
Rush EPA/play	-0.149	-0.507
Defensive EPA/play	+0.053	+0.215
Defensive success rate	54.0%	58.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.05 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -17.00 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -4.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (R. Peete pass) (Q1 6:15)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Kisean Johnson (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q2 9:33)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — K. McCardell (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q3 1:37)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — S. Graham (Q2 6:30)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q2 3:05)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q4 8:08)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q4 4:02)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q1 6:15) — (6:15) 9-R.Peete pass to 89-S.Smith for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 6:06) — 11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 9:33) — (9:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. fakes run, finds receiver in the flat.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 9:27) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 11-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 2 (Q2 3:05) — (3:05) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. hit at line by Shane Burton but still goes through.

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 22 (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 1:28) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) 7-M.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) 7-M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 11-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -2.07]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) 32-M.Pittman right end to TB 31 for -1 yards (29-D.Wesley). FUMBLES (29-D.Wesley), touched at TB 31, RECOVERED by CAR-93-M.Rucker at TB 29. 93-M.Rucker to TB 29 for no gain (32-M.Pittman). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -5.12]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +3.40]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 9:33) — (9:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. fakes run, finds receiver in the flat. [WPA +13.9% · EPA +2.66]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) 27-A.Stecker to CAR 31 for -6 yards (93-M.Rucker). FUMBLES (93-M.Rucker), touched at CAR 31, RECOVERED by CAR-53-H.Navies at CAR 31. 53-H.Navies to CAR 35 for 4 yards. Lateral to 90-J.Peppers [WPA -13.9% · EPA -4.55]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) 32-M.Pittman right end to TB 31 for -1 yards (29-D.Wesley). FUMBLES (29-D.Wesley), touched at TB 31, RECOVERED by CAR-93-M.Rucker at TB 29. 93-M.Rucker to TB 29 for no gain (32-M.Pittman). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -5.12]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 6:54) — (6:54) 9-R.Peete sacked at CAR 43 for -7 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), touched at CAR 43, RECOVERED by TB-99-W.Sapp at CAR 45. 99-W.Sapp to CAR 45 for no gain (65-K.Donnalley). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -5.01]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) 27-A.Stecker to CAR 31 for -6 yards (93-M.Rucker). FUMBLES (93-M.Rucker), touched at CAR 31, RECOVERED by CAR-53-H.Navies at CAR 31. 53-H.Navies to CAR 35 for 4 yards. Lateral to 90-J.Peppers [WPA -13.9% · EPA -4.55]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) 9-R.Peete pass intended for 22-D.Brown INTERCEPTED by 47-J.Lynch at CAR 31. 47-J.Lynch to CAR 31 for no gain (22-D.Brown). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -4.37]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:15 · TB 20 · Score 6-0
(6:15) 9-R.Peete pass to 89-S.Smith for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:06 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 9:33 · CAR 1 · Score 7-6
(9:33) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. fakes run, finds receiver in the flat.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 9:27 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 6:30 · TB 25 · Score 10-7
(6:30) 11-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 3:05 · CAR 2 · Score 10-10
(3:05) 7-M.Gramatica 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. hit at line by Shane Burton but still goes through
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 1:37 · CAR 22 · Score 10-16
(1:37) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 1:28 · CAR 2 · Score 10-17
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 8:08 · CAR 14 · Score 10-20
(8:08) 7-M.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 4:02 · CAR 23 · Score 10-23
(4:02) 7-M.Gramatica 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.

Key takeaways

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2002-11-17?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 23-10 in Week 11, 2002.

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

Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23.

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

Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (R. Peete pass) (Q1 6:15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Johnson (B. Johnson pass) (Q2 9:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. McCardell (B. Johnson pass) (Q3 1:37) Carolina Panthers field goal — S. Graham (Q2 6:30, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q2 3:05, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 8:08, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 4:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 51.2% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.35 total passing EPA. R. Peete (Carolina Panthers), 51.2% completion, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -15.04 total passing EPA.

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

Buddy Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.40 EPA): (1:37) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-K.McCardell for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W

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