Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 31–23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 17–13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- DeWayne Carter
- Top passer
- L. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:10) (Punt formation) 9-J.Bidwell punts 60 yards to CAR 15, Center-48-A.Economos. 10-R.R…
- Game date
- 2007-12-30
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31–23 on 2007-12-30. DeWayne Carter posted a game-high +5.75 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(11:09) 12-L.McCown pass short left to 86-J.Stevens for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:02) 3-M.Moore pass short right to 86-C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(12:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(6:48) 3-M.Moore pass deep left to 88-D.Rosario for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(2:39) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:20) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(7:08) 12-L.McCown pass short right to 29-M.Bennett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(4:09) 34-D.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(14:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(6:34) 34-D.Williams right guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 11:09TD JSJ. StevensPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 0-6
(11:09) 12-L.McCown pass short left to 86-J.Stevens for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 11:04XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 4:02TD CFC. FauriaPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 6-7
(4:02) 3-M.Moore pass short right to 86-C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:55XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 7-7
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 12:36FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 13
- Score
- 7-10
(12:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:48TD DRD. RosarioPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 13-10
(6:48) 3-M.Moore pass deep left to 88-D.Rosario for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:40XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-10
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:39FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 14-13
(2:39) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:20FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 17-13
(:20) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 7:08TD MBM. BennettPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 23
- Score
- 17-19
(7:08) 12-L.McCown pass short right to 29-M.Bennett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:57XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-20
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 4:09TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 23-20
(4:09) 34-D.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 4:03XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 24-20
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 14:07FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 32
- Score
- 24-23
(14:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:34TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 32
- Score
- 30-23
(6:34) 34-D.Williams right guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:24XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 31-23
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
DeWayne Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.88 EPA/play - 2
Malachi Moore · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +5.48 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 3Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +5.46 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4J. Stevens · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 5Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 6D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 7
Cornelius Lucas · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 8L. McCown · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +3.13 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.08 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
DeWayne Carter — CAR · Receiving
DeWayne Carter posted the highest total EPA (+5.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.88 EPA per play.
DeWayne Carter's top snap (+3.89 EPA): (5:00) 3-M.Moore pass deep left to 18-D.Carter to TB 1 for 46 yards (26-W.Allen).
Biggest single play (+5.73 EPA): J. Bidwell — (4:10) (Punt formation) 9-J.Bidwell punts 60 yards to CAR 15, Center-48-A.Economos. 10-R.Robinson to CAR 16 for 1 yard (58-Q.Black). FUMBLES (58-Q.Black), touched at CAR 17, RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen
Quarterback report card
L. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- L. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +12.9% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.13 total EPA
- Malachi Moore (Carolina Panthers) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +5.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.210 | +0.092 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.219 | +0.084 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.177 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.092 | -0.210 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.21 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.09 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +16.99 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +7.17 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Stevens (L. McCown pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Fauria (Malachi Moore pass)
- Carolina Panthers — D. Rosario (Malachi Moore pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Bennett (L. McCown pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q1 11:09) — (11:09) 12-L.McCown pass short left to 86-J.Stevens for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 11:04) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q1 4:02) — (4:02) 3-M.Moore pass short right to 86-C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 7 (Q1 3:55) — (Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q2 12:36) — (12:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q2 6:48) — (6:48) 3-M.Moore pass deep left to 88-D.Rosario for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 6:40) — (Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 5 (Q2 2:39) — (2:39) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 1 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 23 (Q3 7:08) — (7:08) 12-L.McCown pass short right to 29-M.Bennett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 6:57) — (Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 4:09) — (4:09) 34-D.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 4:03) — (Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 32 (Q4 14:07) — (14:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 32 (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 34-D.Williams right guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 6:24) — (Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) (Punt formation) 9-J.Bidwell punts 60 yards to CAR 15, Center-48-A.Economos. 10-R.Robinson to CAR 16 for 1 yard (58-Q.Black). FUMBLES (58-Q.Black), touched at CAR 17, RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) 3-M.Moore pass deep left to 18-D.Carter to TB 1 for 46 yards (26-W.Allen).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 34-D.Williams right guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 7:08) — (7:08) 12-L.McCown pass short right to 29-M.Bennett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 12-L.McCown pass deep right intended for 33-K.Darby INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CAR 7. 31-R.Marshall to CAR 7 for no gain (33-K.Darby).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:10) — (4:10) (Punt formation) 9-J.Bidwell punts 60 yards to CAR 15, Center-48-A.Economos. 10-R.Robinson to CAR 16 for 1 yard (58-Q.Black). FUMBLES (58-Q.Black), touched at CAR 17, RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) 3-M.Moore pass deep left to 18-D.Carter to TB 1 for 46 yards (26-W.Allen).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 12-L.McCown pass deep right intended for 33-K.Darby INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CAR 7. 31-R.Marshall to CAR 7 for no gain (33-K.Darby).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) 3-M.Moore pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 31-P.Buchanon at CAR 22. 31-P.Buchanon to CAR 18 for 4 yards (89-S.Smith).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 11:09 · CAR 3 · Score 0-6
(11:09) 12-L.McCown pass short left to 86-J.Stevens for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 11:04 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 4:02 · TB 2 · Score 6-7
(4:02) 3-M.Moore pass short right to 86-C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 3:55 · TB 7 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 12:36 · CAR 13 · Score 7-10
(12:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 6:48 · TB 20 · Score 13-10
(6:48) 3-M.Moore pass deep left to 88-D.Rosario for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 6:40 · TB 2 · Score 14-10
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 2:39 · CAR 5 · Score 14-13
(2:39) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · TB 1 · Score 17-13
(:20) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 7:08 · CAR 23 · Score 17-19
(7:08) 12-L.McCown pass short right to 29-M.Bennett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 6:57 · CAR 2 · Score 17-20
(Kick formation) 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 4:09 · TB 1 · Score 23-20
(4:09) 34-D.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 4:03 · TB 2 · Score 24-20
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 14:07 · CAR 32 · Score 24-23
(14:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 6:34 · TB 32 · Score 30-23
(6:34) 34-D.Williams right guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 6:24 · TB 2 · Score 31-23
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point 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.
- DeWayne Carter (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- L. McCown (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Malachi Moore (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2007-12-30?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in Week 17, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Stevens (L. McCown pass) (Q1 11:09) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Fauria (M. Moore pass) (Q1 4:02) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Rosario (M. Moore pass) (Q2 6:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Bennett (L. McCown pass) (Q3 7:08) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q3 4:09) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 6:34) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 12:36, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 2:39, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 14:07, 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?
L. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 56.8% completion, +12.9% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.13 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Carolina Panthers), 60.0% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +5.48 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
DeWayne Carter (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+3.89 EPA): (5:00) 3-M.Moore pass deep left to 18-D.Carter to TB 1 for 46 yards (26-W.Allen)..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-6 Now 9-7 L
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