Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 38–23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3–10 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Austin Bryant
- Top passer
- J. Garcia
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:17) 34-D.Williams right end for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-12-08
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38–23 on 2008-12-08. Austin Bryant posted a game-high +18.01 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(8:53) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:37) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(1:59) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(11:34) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-21-K.Lucas, Illegal Contact, declined.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(8:28) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(3:37) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(13:27) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(8:38) 34-D.Williams left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(2:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 89-A.Bryant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:17) 34-D.Williams right end for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 8:53FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 16
- Score
- 0-3
(8:53) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 6:37FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 3-3
(6:37) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:59TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-9
(1:59) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:56XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 7
- Score
- 3-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 50
- Score
- 9-10
(11:34) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-21-K.Lucas, Illegal Contact, declined.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 11:23XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:28TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 38
- Score
- 10-16
(8:28) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:19XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-17
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:37TD Connor WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 16-17
(3:37) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 3:37XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 13:27TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 4
- Score
- 17-23
(13:27) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 13:21XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:38TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 16
- Score
- 17-30
(8:38) 34-D.Williams left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:30XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-31
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 23-31
(2:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 89-A.Bryant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:17TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 36
- Score
- 23-37
(2:17) 34-D.Williams right end for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:07XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 23-38
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).
- 1Austin Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +18.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 2Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +11.60 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +10.82 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 4J. Garcia · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +9.05 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +7.92 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 7J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +4.15 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8B. Askew · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 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
Austin Bryant — TB · Receiving
Austin Bryant posted the highest total EPA (+18.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +2.00 EPA per play.
Austin Bryant's top snap (+5.48 EPA): (11:34) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-21-K.Lucas, Illegal Contact, declined.
Biggest single play (+6.02 EPA): Dorian Williams — (2:17) 34-D.Williams right end for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Garcia led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.05 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +4.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.136 | +0.330 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.0% | 61.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.197 | +0.180 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.159 | +0.520 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.330 | -0.136 |
| Defensive success rate | 38.7% | 47.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.33 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +24.79 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, +11.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Austin Bryant (J. Garcia pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Connor Williams
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Austin Bryant (J. Garcia pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 16 (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 1 (Q2 6:37) — (6:37) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q2 1:59) — (1:59) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 7 (Q2 1:56) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 50 (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-21-K.Lucas, Illegal Contact, declined.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 11:23) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 38 (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 8:19) — 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 4 (Q3 3:37) — (3:37) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 3:37) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 4 (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 13:21) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q4 8:38) — (8:38) 34-D.Williams left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 8:30) — 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 15 (Q4 2:36) — (2:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 89-A.Bryant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 36 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 34-D.Williams right end for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 2:07) — 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 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant to CAR 2 for 52 yards (31-R.Marshall).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-21-K.Lucas, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle intended for 28-J.Stewart INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Phillips at 50. 23-J.Phillips to CAR 49 for 1 yard (28-J.Stewart). Penalty on CAR-70-T.Wharton, Offensive Holding,
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 34-D.Williams right end for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-21-K.Lucas, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle intended for 28-J.Stewart INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Phillips at 50. 23-J.Phillips to CAR 49 for 1 yard (28-J.Stewart). Penalty on CAR-70-T.Wharton, Offensive Holding,
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left intended for 88-D.Rosario INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 19. 20-R.Barber ran ob at TB 23 for 4 yards. Carolina challenged the pass completion ruling, and the pl
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 8:53 · TB 16 · Score 0-3
(8:53) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 6:37 · CAR 1 · Score 3-3
(6:37) 3-M.Bryant 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:59 · TB 2 · Score 3-9
(1:59) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · TB 7 · Score 3-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 11:34 · CAR 50 · Score 9-10
(11:34) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-21-K.Lucas, Illegal Contact, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 11:23 · CAR 2 · Score 10-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 8:28 · TB 38 · Score 10-16
(8:28) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 8:19 · TB 2 · Score 10-17
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 3:37 · CAR 4 · Score 16-17
(3:37) 24-C.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 3:37 · CAR 2 · Score 17-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 13:27 · TB 4 · Score 17-23
(13:27) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 13:21 · TB 2 · Score 17-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 8:38 · TB 16 · Score 17-30
(8:38) 34-D.Williams left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 8:30 · TB 2 · Score 17-31
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:36 · CAR 15 · Score 23-31
(2:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Garcia pass short left to 89-A.Bryant for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · TB 36 · Score 23-37
(2:17) 34-D.Williams right end for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 2:07 · TB 2 · Score 23-38
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.
- Austin Bryant (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2008-12-08?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-23 in Week 14, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Carolina Panthers 21; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Carolina Panthers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 1:59) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Bryant (J. Garcia pass) (Q3 11:34) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 8:28) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q3 3:37) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q4 13:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 8:38) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Bryant (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 2:36) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 2:17) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 8:53, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 6:37, 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?
J. Garcia (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 52.2% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.05 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 60.9% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +4.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Austin Bryant (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+5.48 EPA): (11:34) 7-J.Garcia pass deep left to 89-A.Bryant for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-21-K.Lucas, Illegal Contact, declined..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
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