Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–7 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14–7 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Freeman
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-09-19
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 20–7 on 2010-09-19. J. Freeman posted a game-high +11.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 | |
| 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +11.07 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 2
K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play - 3
Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 4
J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play - 5

Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 6
M. Goodson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 7
D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 8

Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.13 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
J. Freeman — TB · Passing
J. Freeman posted the highest total EPA (+11.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
J. Freeman's top snap (+4.00 EPA): (8:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 82-K.Winslow to CAR 35 for 40 yards.
Biggest single play (+6.15 EPA): Malachi Moore — (11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -2.1% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +11.07 total EPA
Malachi Moore (Carolina Panthers) · 20 dropbacks · 30.0% completion · -22.0% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -6.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.065 | -0.152 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.365 | -0.179 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.226 | -0.250 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.152 | -0.065 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 66.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.07 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -11.71 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, +5.01 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 — E. Graham (J. Freeman pass)
Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (Malachi Moore pass) 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mykel Williams (J. Freeman pass)
Field goals
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
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 14 (Q1 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 34-E.Graham for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 7:11) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 37 (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 11:43) — 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 35 (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 7:43) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q4 14:49) — (14:49) 10-C.Barth 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 82-K.Winslow to CAR 35 for 40 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 82-K.Winslow to CAR 30 for 24 yards (52-J.Beason) [30-C.Godfrey].
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman right end to CAR 14 for 17 yards (76-G.Hardy). Penalty on CAR-95-C.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 12:46) — (12:46) 3-M.Moore sacked at TB 38 for -6 yards (96-T.Crowder). FUMBLES (96-T.Crowder), RECOVERED by TB-94-K.Moore at TB 38. 94-K.Moore to TB 43 for 5 yards (70-T.Wharton).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 82-K.Winslow to CAR 35 for 40 yards.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 7:17 · CAR 14 · Score 6-0
(7:17) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 34-E.Graham for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 7:11 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 11:52 · TB 37 · Score 7-6
(11:52) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 11:43 · TB 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 7:51 · CAR 35 · Score 13-7
(7:51) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 19-M.Williams for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 7:43 · CAR 2 · Score 14-7
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 7:48 · CAR 6 · Score 17-7
(7:48) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 14:49 · CAR 15 · Score 20-7
(14:49) 10-C.Barth 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
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.
- J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Malachi Moore (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2010-09-19?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 20-7 in Week 2, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 0; 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 — E. Graham (J. Freeman pass) (Q1 7:17) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (M. Moore pass) (Q2 11:52) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 7:51) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 7:48, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 14:49, 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. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 42.9% completion, -2.1% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +11.07 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Carolina Panthers), 30.0% completion, -22.0% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -6.42 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+4.00 EPA): (8:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 82-K.Winslow to CAR 35 for 40 yards..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L