Panthers 26–24 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2006

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

S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.64 EPA): (3:53) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to TB 37 for 41 yards (51-B.Ruud)..

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 26–24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 20–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Shi Smith
Top passer: J. Delhomme
Biggest EPA play: (14:19) 2-C.Simms pass short right intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble a…
Game date: 2006-09-24

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26–24 on 2006-09-24. Shi Smith posted a game-high +8.62 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	10	10	3	3	0	26
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	0	7	14	3	0	24

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

+3CAR 10

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 14:10TD
Kisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
TB 31
Score
6-0
(14:10) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 19-K.Johnson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 14:01XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:36FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
TB 33
Score
10-0
(1:36) 4-J.Kasay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:50TD
Kisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
TB 4
Score
16-0
(12:50) 19-K.Johnson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. flanker reverse
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:41XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
17-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 7:03TD
JGJ. Galloway
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 8
Score
17-6
(7:03) 2-C.Simms pass short left to 84-J.Galloway for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:57XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
17-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:55FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
TB 33
Score
20-7
(:55) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 12:54TD
Connor Williams
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 4
Score
20-13
(12:54) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 12:46XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
20-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:05TD
CSC. Simms
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
20-20
(6:05) 2-C.Simms scrambles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-A.Seward].
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 5:56XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
20-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:41FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
TB 31
Score
23-21
(:41) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 5:05FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 10
Score
23-24
(5:05) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:07FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
TB 29
Score
26-24
(:07) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.62 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
2Kisean Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
3Arian Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
4J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +3.57 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
5I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
6J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
7Kisean Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
8DeWayne Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.52 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

Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving

Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+8.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.23 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+3.64 EPA): (3:53) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to TB 37 for 41 yards (51-B.Ruud).

Biggest single play (-5.61 EPA): C. Simms — (14:19) 2-C.Simms pass short right intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at TB 42. 20-C.Gamble to TB 31 for 11 yards (84-J.Galloway).

Quarterback report card

J. Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.57 total EPA
C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.036	-0.024
Offensive success rate	47.7%	44.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.085	+0.028
Rush EPA/play	-0.130	-0.159
Defensive EPA/play	+0.024	-0.036
Defensive success rate	55.4%	52.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: +0.04 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.02 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +3.07 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -1.80 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Kisean Johnson (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 14:10)
Carolina Panthers — Kisean Johnson (Q2 12:50)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (C. Simms pass) (Q2 7:03)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Connor Williams (Q3 12:54)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Simms (Q3 6:05)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 1:36)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 0:55)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 0:41)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant (Q4 5:05)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 0:07)

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 TB 31 (Q1 14:10) — (14:10) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 19-K.Johnson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 14:01) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 33 (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) 4-J.Kasay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q2 12:50) — (12:50) 19-K.Johnson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. flanker reverse; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 12:41) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q2 7:03) — (7:03) 2-C.Simms pass short left to 84-J.Galloway for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 6:57) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 33 (Q2 0:55) — (:55) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q3 12:54) — (12:54) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 12:46) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) 2-C.Simms scrambles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-A.Seward].; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 5:56) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 31 (Q3 0:41) — (:41) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 10 (Q4 5:05) — (5:05) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 29 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:41) — (:41) 17-J.Delhomme scrambles up the middle to TB 30 for 12 yards (20-R.Barber). [WPA +25.7% · EPA +1.86]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. [WPA +19.0% · EPA +0.89]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at TB 35 for -7 yards (53-S.Quarles). FUMBLES (53-S.Quarles), touched at TB 35, RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at TB 39. 90-D.White to TB 39 for no gain (63-G.Hangartner). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -4.74]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:02) — 4-J.Kasay kicks 58 yards from CAR 30 to TB 12. 32-M.Pittman to TB 18 for 6 yards. Lateral to 34-E.Graham to TB 19 for 1 yard (88-K.Hankton). [WPA -16.1% · EPA +0.02]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) 2-C.Simms pass short right intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at TB 42. 20-C.Gamble to TB 31 for 11 yards (84-J.Galloway). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.61]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) 2-C.Simms pass short right intended for 84-J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at TB 42. 20-C.Gamble to TB 31 for 11 yards (84-J.Galloway). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.61]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) 26-D.Foster up the middle to TB 49 for 3 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), RECOVERED by TB-95-C.Hovan at TB 49. 95-C.Hovan to TB 49 for no gain (68-M.Wahle). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -4.84]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at TB 35 for -7 yards (53-S.Quarles). FUMBLES (53-S.Quarles), touched at TB 35, RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at TB 39. 90-D.White to TB 39 for no gain (63-G.Hangartner). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -4.74]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 13:35) — (13:35) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at CAR 14 for -10 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), touched at CAR 14, RECOVERED by TB-90-D.White at CAR 15. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CAR at [WPA -9.9% · EPA -3.88]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 14:10 · TB 31 · Score 6-0
(14:10) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 19-K.Johnson for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 14:01 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 1:36 · TB 33 · Score 10-0
(1:36) 4-J.Kasay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 12:50 · TB 4 · Score 16-0
(12:50) 19-K.Johnson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. flanker reverse
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 12:41 · TB 2 · Score 17-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 7:03 · CAR 8 · Score 17-6
(7:03) 2-C.Simms pass short left to 84-J.Galloway for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 6:57 · CAR 2 · Score 17-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:55 · TB 33 · Score 20-7
(:55) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 12:54 · CAR 4 · Score 20-13
(12:54) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 12:46 · CAR 2 · Score 20-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 6:05 · CAR 2 · Score 20-20
(6:05) 2-C.Simms scrambles left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [59-A.Seward].
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 5:56 · CAR 2 · Score 20-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 0:41 · TB 31 · Score 23-21
(:41) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 5:05 · CAR 10 · Score 23-24
(5:05) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · TB 29 · Score 26-24
(:07) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

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.
Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Delhomme (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2006-09-24?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-24 in Week 3, 2006.

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

Q1: Carolina Panthers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 26, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24.

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

Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Johnson (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 14:10) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Johnson (Q2 12:50) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (C. Simms pass) (Q2 7:03) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q3 12:54) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Simms (Q3 6:05) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 1:36, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:55, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 0:41, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 5:05, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 0:07, 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?

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 52.4% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.57 total passing EPA. C. Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 48.1% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.29 total passing EPA.

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

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.64 EPA): (3:53) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to TB 37 for 41 yards (51-B.Ruud)..

Was Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Carolina Panthers won 26-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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