Buccaneers 12–9 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2002

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

R. Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -12.74 total passing EPA. R. Fasani (Carolina Panthers), 21.7% completion, -0.67 EPA per dropback, -15.33 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12–9 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Jurevicius
Top passer: Roschon Johnson
Biggest EPA play: (12:32) 11-R.Johnson sacked at TB 21 for -6 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), …
Game date: 2002-10-27

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 12–9 on 2002-10-27. J. Jurevicius posted a game-high +4.87 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	0	0	9	0	12
Carolina Panthers	0	3	6	0	0	9

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3CAR 13

+3TB 2

+3TB 29

+3TB 21

+3CAR 34

+3CAR 35

+3CAR 28

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 5:00FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 13
Score
3-0
(5:00) 7-M.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:54FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
TB 2
Score
3-3
(10:54) 11-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:48FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
TB 29
Score
3-6
(8:48) 11-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:38FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
TB 21
Score
3-9
(1:38) 11-S.Graham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 10:10FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 34
Score
6-9
(10:10) 7-M.Gramatica 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:00FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 35
Score
9-9
(2:00) 7-M.Gramatica 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:10FG
MGM. Gramatica
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 28
Score
12-9
(:10) 7-M.Gramatica 47 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).

1J. Jurevicius · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
2K. Dilger · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
3R. Dudley · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
4Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
5S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +0.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6R. Fasani · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
7B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · -0.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play
8Michael Pittman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · -0.15 total EPA · 12 snaps · -0.01 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

J. Jurevicius — TB · Receiving

J. Jurevicius posted the highest total EPA (+4.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.

J. Jurevicius's top snap (+2.35 EPA): (7:43) 11-R.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius to CAR 21 for 13 yards (55-D.Morgan, 25-E.McDaniel).

Biggest single play (-5.11 EPA): Roschon Johnson — (12:32) 11-R.Johnson sacked at TB 21 for -6 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CAR-99-B.Buckner at TB 21. 99-B.Buckner to TB 11 for 10 yards (60-C.Coleman). Play Challenged by

Quarterback report card

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

Roschon Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -12.74 total EPA
R. Fasani (Carolina Panthers) · 23 dropbacks · 21.7% completion · -0.67 EPA/play · -15.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.072	-0.174
Offensive success rate	47.8%	32.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.269	-0.666
Rush EPA/play	-0.219	-0.182
Defensive EPA/play	+0.174	+0.072
Defensive success rate	67.1%	52.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.07 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.17 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -12.19 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -6.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q1 5:00)
Carolina Panthers — S. Graham (Q2 10:54)
Carolina Panthers — S. Graham (Q3 8:48)
Carolina Panthers — S. Graham (Q3 1:38)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q4 10:10)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q4 2:00)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Gramatica (Q4 0:10)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) 7-M.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 2 (Q2 10:54) — (10:54) 11-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 29 (Q3 8:48) — (8:48) 11-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 21 (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) 11-S.Graham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 9–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 34 (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) 7-M.Gramatica 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 7-M.Gramatica 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 28 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 7-M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Punt formation) 9-T.Tupa punts 37 yards to CAR 42, Center-66-R.Benjamin. 89-S.Smith to CAR 42 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-27-A.Stecker at CAR 42. [WPA +27.9% · EPA +3.49]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Howard (21-T.Cousin) at CAR 26. 23-R.Howard pushed ob at CAR 32 for 6 yards (85-K.Dilger). [WPA -26.6% · EPA -4.38]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 7-M.Gramatica 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +1.06]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) 11-R.Johnson sacked at TB 21 for -6 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CAR-99-B.Buckner at TB 21. 99-B.Buckner to TB 11 for 10 yards (60-C.Coleman). Play Challenged by [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.11]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Punt formation) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 40 yards to TB 28, Center-56-J.Kyle, fair catch by 86-K.Williams. [WPA -15.1% · EPA -0.48]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:32) — (12:32) 11-R.Johnson sacked at TB 21 for -6 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CAR-99-B.Buckner at TB 21. 99-B.Buckner to TB 11 for 10 yards (60-C.Coleman). Play Challenged by [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.11]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) 11-R.Johnson pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Howard (21-T.Cousin) at CAR 26. 23-R.Howard pushed ob at CAR 32 for 6 yards (85-K.Dilger). [WPA -26.6% · EPA -4.38]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Punt formation) 9-T.Tupa punts 37 yards to CAR 42, Center-66-R.Benjamin. 89-S.Smith to CAR 42 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TB-27-A.Stecker at CAR 42. [WPA +27.9% · EPA +3.49]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 7:43) — (7:43) 11-R.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius to CAR 21 for 13 yards (55-D.Morgan, 25-E.McDaniel). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.35]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 5:00 · CAR 13 · Score 3-0
(5:00) 7-M.Gramatica 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 10:54 · TB 2 · Score 3-3
(10:54) 11-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 8:48 · TB 29 · Score 3-6
(8:48) 11-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 1:38 · TB 21 · Score 3-9
(1:38) 11-S.Graham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 10:10 · CAR 34 · Score 6-9
(10:10) 7-M.Gramatica 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CAR 35 · Score 9-9
(2:00) 7-M.Gramatica 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 0:10 · CAR 28 · Score 12-9
(:10) 7-M.Gramatica 47 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
J. Jurevicius (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2002-10-27?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 12-9 in Week 8, 2002.

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

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 6; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12, Carolina Panthers 9.

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q1 5:00, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — S. Graham (Q2 10:54, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — S. Graham (Q3 8:48, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — S. Graham (Q3 1:38, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 10:10, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gramatica (Q4 0:10, 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?

Roschon Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 50.0% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -12.74 total passing EPA. R. Fasani (Carolina Panthers), 21.7% completion, -0.67 EPA per dropback, -15.33 total passing EPA.

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

J. Jurevicius (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.35 EPA): (7:43) 11-R.Johnson pass to 83-J.Jurevicius to CAR 21 for 13 yards (55-D.Morgan, 25-E.McDaniel)..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 12-9 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

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