Buccaneers 20–7 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2007

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

D. Carr (Carolina Panthers), 37.3% completion, -15.1% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -11.78 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.6% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +3.39 total passing EPA.

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

D. Williams (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.16 EPA): (:31) 8-D.Carr pass short left to 34-D.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–7 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–0 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Dorian Williams
Top passer: Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play: (:31) 8-D.Carr pass short left to 34-D.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2007-09-30

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 20–7 on 2007-09-30. Dorian Williams posted a game-high +5.44 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	14	3	3	0	0	20
Carolina Panthers	0	0	7	0	0	7

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3CAR 20

TB 24

+1TB 2

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:50TD
JGJ. Garcia
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
6-0
(8:50) 7-J.Garcia scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:43XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:53TD
EGE. Graham
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
13-0
(:53) 34-E.Graham left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 0:48XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
14-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:44FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 7
Score
17-0
(6:44) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 10:24FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 20
Score
20-0
(10:24) 3-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:31TD
Dorian Williams
Points+6
Yard line
TB 24
Score
20-6
(:31) 8-D.Carr pass short left to 34-D.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:23XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
TB 2
Score
20-7
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).

1Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
2I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
3J. Garcia · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +3.39 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
4DeWayne Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
5M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
6B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
7K. Colbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
8Connor Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 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

Dorian Williams — CAR · Receiving

Dorian Williams posted the highest total EPA (+5.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.81 EPA per play.

Dorian Williams's top snap (+5.16 EPA): (:31) 8-D.Carr pass short left to 34-D.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Derek Carr (Carolina Panthers) · 51 dropbacks · 37.3% completion · -15.1% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -11.78 total EPA
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -1.5% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +3.39 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.030	-0.226
Offensive success rate	45.7%	32.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.125	-0.231
Rush EPA/play	-0.074	-0.315
Defensive EPA/play	+0.226	+0.030
Defensive success rate	67.8%	54.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.23 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -19.66 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -2.42 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Garcia (Q1 8:50)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — E. Graham (Q1 0:53)
Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 0:31)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant (Q2 6:44)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant (Q4 10:24)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 7-J.Garcia scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 8:43) — 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 1 (Q1 0:53) — (:53) 34-E.Graham left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 0:48) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 7 (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 20 (Q4 10:24) — (10:24) 3-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 24 (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 8-D.Carr pass short left to 34-D.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:23) — 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 11:46) — (11:46) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 19-I.Hilliard to CAR 23 for 3 yards (20-C.Gamble). FUMBLES (20-C.Gamble), RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at CAR 22. 58-T.Davis to CAR 22 for no gain (70-D.Penn). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -4.73]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 8:39) — (8:39) (No Huddle) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 19-I.Hilliard pushed ob at CAR 10 for 56 yards (58-T.Davis). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +4.10]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) PENALTY on CAR-90-J.Peppers, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 30 - No Play. [WPA +5.5% · EPA +1.18]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 13:53) — (13:53) 7-J.Garcia pass short middle to 19-I.Hilliard to CAR 35 for 15 yards (52-J.Beason). [WPA +5.0% · EPA +1.16]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 19-I.Hilliard to CAR 15 for 9 yards (31-R.Marshall). [WPA +4.8% · EPA +1.42]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 8-D.Carr pass short left to 34-D.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.16]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:46) — (11:46) 7-J.Garcia pass short right to 19-I.Hilliard to CAR 23 for 3 yards (20-C.Gamble). FUMBLES (20-C.Gamble), RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at CAR 22. 58-T.Davis to CAR 22 for no gain (70-D.Penn). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -4.73]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 8:39) — (8:39) (No Huddle) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 19-I.Hilliard pushed ob at CAR 10 for 56 yards (58-T.Davis). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +4.10]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:16) — (1:16) 34-E.Graham right guard to CAR 1 for no gain (99-M.Kemoeatu; 94-K.Moorehead). [WPA -1.4% · EPA -3.52]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 8:50 · CAR 3 · Score 6-0
(8:50) 7-J.Garcia scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 8:43 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 0:53 · CAR 1 · Score 13-0
(:53) 34-E.Graham left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 0:48 · CAR 2 · Score 14-0
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 6:44 · CAR 7 · Score 17-0
(6:44) 3-M.Bryant 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 10:24 · CAR 20 · Score 20-0
(10:24) 3-M.Bryant 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:31 · TB 24 · Score 20-6
(:31) 8-D.Carr pass short left to 34-D.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 0:23 · TB 2 · Score 20-7
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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Dorian Williams (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Derek Carr (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2007-09-30?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 20-7 in Week 4, 2007.

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

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Carolina Panthers 7.

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Garcia (Q1 8:50) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — E. Graham (Q1 0:53) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (D. Carr pass) (Q4 0:31) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 6:44, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 10:24, 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?

Derek Carr (Carolina Panthers), 37.3% completion, -15.1% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -11.78 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 55.6% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +3.39 total passing EPA.

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

Dorian Williams (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.16 EPA): (:31) 8-D.Carr pass short left to 34-D.Williams for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

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