Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 38–19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 24–12 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- Josh Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:40) 11-J.Johnson pass short middle intended for 89-D.Briscoe INTERCEPTED by 98-T.Keise…
- Game date
- 2011-12-04
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38–19 on 2011-12-04. C. Newton posted a game-high +16.37 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 19 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(11:28) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(5:13) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(1:29) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(10:58) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(7:12) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 17-L.Naanee for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-26-S.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(4:32) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(1:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(9:53) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:43) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass deep right to 89-D.Briscoe for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:28TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 6-0
(11:28) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:21XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:13TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 13-0
(5:13) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:07XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:29FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 32
- Score
- 14-3
(1:29) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 10:58FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 29
- Score
- 14-6
(10:58) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:12TD LNL. NaaneePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 19
- Score
- 20-6
(7:12) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 17-L.Naanee for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-26-S.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:04XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 21-6
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 4:32FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 28
- Score
- 21-9
(4:32) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:03FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 26
- Score
- 21-12
(1:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:03FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 25
- Score
- 24-12
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:36TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 30-12
(6:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:29XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 31-12
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 9:53TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 37-12
(9:53) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 9:48XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 38-12
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 6:43TD DBD. BriscoePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 23
- Score
- 38-18
(6:43) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass deep right to 89-D.Briscoe for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 6:35XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 38-19
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +16.37 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +8.19 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 3L. Naanee · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 4
Mykel Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 5
Josh Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +3.95 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 6B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 7P. Parker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 8K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 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
C. Newton — CAR · Passing
C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+16.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (+3.79 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 17-L.Naanee for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-26-S.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Biggest single play (-4.35 EPA): Josh Johnson — (10:40) 11-J.Johnson pass short middle intended for 89-D.Briscoe INTERCEPTED by 98-T.Keiser (76-G.Hardy) [76-G.Hardy] at CAR 30. 98-T.Keiser to CAR 39 for 9 yards (76-J.Zuttah).
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) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.95 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +16.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.273 | +0.015 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 47.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.644 | +0.116 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.182 | -0.418 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.015 | -0.273 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.9% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.27 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +23.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 9 drives, +1.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — L. Naanee (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — D. Briscoe (Josh Johnson pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Carolina Panthers — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 11:21) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 5:13) — (5:13) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 5:07) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 32 (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q2 10:58) — (10:58) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 19 (Q2 7:12); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 7:04) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 28 (Q2 4:32) — (4:32) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 26 (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 6:29) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q4 9:53); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 9:48) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 23 (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass deep right to 89-D.Briscoe for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 6:35) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 10:58) — (10:58) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:42) — (11:42) 17-A.Benn left end to CAR 29 for -12 yards (95-C.Johnson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 12:43) — (12:43) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart left end to TB 3 for 31 yards (33-E.Mack).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen to TB 34 for 21 yards (26-S.Jones).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 10:40) — (10:40) 11-J.Johnson pass short middle intended for 89-D.Briscoe INTERCEPTED by 98-T.Keiser (76-G.Hardy) [76-G.Hardy] at CAR 30. 98-T.Keiser to CAR 39 for 9 yards (76-J.Zuttah).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 17-L.Naanee for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-26-S.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson sacked at CAR 32 for -10 yards (95-C.Johnson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass deep left to 17-A.Benn to CAR 34 for 38 yards (30-C.Godfrey).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 11:28 · TB 1 · Score 6-0
(11:28) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 11:21 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 5:13 · TB 1 · Score 13-0
(5:13) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 5:07 · TB 2 · Score 14-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 1:29 · CAR 32 · Score 14-3
(1:29) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 10:58 · CAR 29 · Score 14-6
(10:58) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 7:12 · TB 19 · Score 20-6
(7:12) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 17-L.Naanee for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-26-S.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 7:04 · TB 2 · Score 21-6
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 4:32 · CAR 28 · Score 21-9
(4:32) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 1:03 · CAR 26 · Score 21-12
(1:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · TB 25 · Score 24-12
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 6:36 · TB 1 · Score 30-12
(6:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:29 · TB 2 · Score 31-12
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:53 · TB 1 · Score 37-12
(9:53) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 9:48 · TB 2 · Score 38-12
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 6:43 · CAR 23 · Score 38-18
(6:43) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass deep right to 89-D.Briscoe for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 6:35 · CAR 2 · Score 38-19
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
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.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Josh Johnson (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2011-12-04?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-19 in Week 13, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q1 11:28) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 5:13) Carolina Panthers touchdown — L. Naanee (C. Newton pass) (Q2 7:12) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 6:36) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q4 9:53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Briscoe (J. Johnson pass) (Q4 6:43) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 1:29, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 10:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 4:32, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 1:03, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q2 0:03, 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?
Josh Johnson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 47.1% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.95 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 42.9% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +16.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.37 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.79 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 17-L.Naanee for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-26-S.Jones, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
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