Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 28–21 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dorian Williams
- Top passer
- Josh Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by…
- Game date
- 2009-10-18
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28–21 on 2009-10-18. Dorian Williams posted a game-high +10.28 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(11:07) 24-C.Williams left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
(11:59) 34-D.Williams left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(12:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 47-J.King for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(2:44) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
5-R.Lloyd kicks 67 yards from CAR 30 to TB 3. 18-S.Stroughter for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
(8:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson [54-G.Hayes] at CAR 26. 36-T.Jackson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
(1:21) 34-D.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 11:07TD Connor WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 20
- Score
- 0-6
(11:07) 24-C.Williams left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 10:57XP SAS. AndrusPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 11:59TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 6-7
(11:59) 34-D.Williams left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 11:48XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-7
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 12:15TD JKJohnny KingPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 13-7
(12:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 47-J.King for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 12:07XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-7
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:44TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 26
- Score
- 20-7
(2:44) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:33XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-7
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:33TD SSS. StroughterPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 30
- Score
- 21-13
5-R.Lloyd kicks 67 yards from CAR 30 to TB 3. 18-S.Stroughter for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:17XP SAS. AndrusPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 21-14
(Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 8:43TD Trishton JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 79
- Score
- 21-20
(8:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson [54-G.Hayes] at CAR 26. 36-T.Jackson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 8:33XP SAS. AndrusPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 21-21
(Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:21TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 27-21
(1:21) 34-D.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:29XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 28-21
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +10.28 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2S. Stroughter · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3Austin Bryant · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6Johnny King · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 8
Denzel Ward · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.16 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 · Rushing
Dorian Williams posted the highest total EPA (+10.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
Dorian Williams's top snap (+1.28 EPA): (1:21) 34-D.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.30 EPA): J. Delhomme — (8:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson [54-G.Hayes] at CAR 26. 36-T.Jackson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Josh Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Josh Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -1.4% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.90 total EPA- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 19 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.47 EPA/play · -8.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.018 | -0.125 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.5% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.468 | -0.063 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.248 | -0.334 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.125 | -0.018 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 42.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.02 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +1.43 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -8.11 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Connor Williams
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Carolina Panthers — Johnny King (J. Delhomme pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — S. Stroughter
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Trishton Jackson
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 20 (Q1 11:07) — (11:07) 24-C.Williams left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 10:57) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 20 (Q2 11:59) — (11:59) 34-D.Williams left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 11:48) — (Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 47-J.King for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 12:07) — (Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 26 (Q3 2:44) — (2:44) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 2:33) — (Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 30 (Q3 2:33) — 5-R.Lloyd kicks 67 yards from CAR 30 to TB 3. 18-S.Stroughter for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 2:17) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 79 (Q4 8:43); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 8:33) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) 34-D.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 0:29) — (Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson [54-G.Hayes] at CAR 26. 36-T.Jackson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 11-J.Johnson pass short right intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 58-T.Davis at TB 36. 58-T.Davis pushed ob at TB 12 for 24 yards (76-J.Zuttah).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:55) — (10:55) 11-J.Johnson FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 21, RECOVERED by CAR-75-H.Thomas at TB 23. 75-H.Thomas to TB 23 for no gain (76-J.Zuttah).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 2:33) — 5-R.Lloyd kicks 67 yards from CAR 30 to TB 3. 18-S.Stroughter for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 10:11) — (10:11) 28-J.Stewart up the middle to TB 3 for 14 yards (36-T.Jackson). FUMBLES (36-T.Jackson), RECOVERED by TB-98-R.Sims at TB 3. 98-R.Sims to TB 3 for no gain (79-J.Otah).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson [54-G.Hayes] at CAR 26. 36-T.Jackson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 2:33) — 5-R.Lloyd kicks 67 yards from CAR 30 to TB 3. 18-S.Stroughter for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 11-J.Johnson pass short right intended for 80-M.Clayton INTERCEPTED by 58-T.Davis at TB 36. 58-T.Davis pushed ob at TB 12 for 24 yards (76-J.Zuttah).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:55) — (10:55) 11-J.Johnson FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 21, RECOVERED by CAR-75-H.Thomas at TB 23. 75-H.Thomas to TB 23 for no gain (76-J.Zuttah).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 11:07 · CAR 20 · Score 0-6
(11:07) 24-C.Williams left tackle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 10:57 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 11:59 · TB 20 · Score 6-7
(11:59) 34-D.Williams left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 11:48 · TB 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 12:15 · TB 1 · Score 13-7
(12:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 47-J.King for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 12:07 · TB 2 · Score 14-7
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 2:44 · TB 26 · Score 20-7
(2:44) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 2:33 · TB 2 · Score 21-7
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 2:33 · CAR 30 · Score 21-13
5-R.Lloyd kicks 67 yards from CAR 30 to TB 3. 18-S.Stroughter for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 2:17 · CAR 2 · Score 21-14
(Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 8:43 · TB 79 · Score 21-20
(8:43) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 36-T.Jackson [54-G.Hayes] at CAR 26. 36-T.Jackson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 8:33 · CAR 2 · Score 21-21
(Kick formation) 3-S.Andrus extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:21 · TB 1 · Score 27-21
(1:21) 34-D.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 0:29 · TB 2 · Score 28-21
(Kick formation) 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, 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.
- Dorian Williams (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2009-10-18?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-21 in Week 6, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 28, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q1 11:07) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 11:59) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. King (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 12:15) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q3 2:44) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — S. Stroughter (Q3 2:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — T. Jackson (Q4 8:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 1:21) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Josh Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 36.7% completion, -1.4% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.90 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 47.4% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -8.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Dorian Williams (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.28 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+1.28 EPA): (1:21) 34-D.Williams left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Carolina Panthers won 28-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L
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