Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 48–16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–20 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-12-24
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48–16 on 2011-12-24. C. Newton posted a game-high +9.99 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
 Carolina Panthers | 10 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 48 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
(10:17) 34-D.Williams left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(8:30) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(14:14) 5-J.Freeman pass incomplete short left to 17-A.Benn. Tampa Bay challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 17-A.Benn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(13:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(5:37) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:28) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(12:01) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(3:30) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(15:00) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 80-J.Shockey for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(11:11) (No Huddle) 5-J.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 10:17TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 0-6
(10:17) 34-D.Williams left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 10:12XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 8:30FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 3
- Score
- 0-10
(8:30) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 14:14TD ABA. BennPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 6-10
(14:14) 5-J.Freeman pass incomplete short left to 17-A.Benn. Tampa Bay challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 17-A.Benn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 14:07XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 13:20TD BLB. LaFellPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 91
- Score
- 7-16
(13:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 13:06XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 5:37FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 24
- Score
- 10-17
(5:37) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:28FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 10-20
(:28) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 12:01TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 22
- Score
- 10-26
(12:01) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 11:55XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:30TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 10-33
(3:30) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:24XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-34
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:33TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 49
- Score
- 10-40
(:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:24XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-41
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 15:00TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 10-47
(15:00) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 80-J.Shockey for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 14:53XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-48
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 11:11TD JFJ. FreemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 16-48
(11:11) (No Huddle) 5-J.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +9.99 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.87 EPA/play
- 3Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +5.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 5Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 6P. Parker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.06 EPA/play
- 7K. Lumpkin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 8Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 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 (+9.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (+7.42 EPA): (13:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 91 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) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +8.8% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.64 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 20 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +9.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.102 | +0.341 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 50.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.055 | +0.499 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.442 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.341 | +0.102 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.3% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.10 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +22.88 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -8.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Benn (J. Freeman pass)
- Carolina Panthers — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Carolina Panthers — J. Shockey (C. Newton pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Freeman
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — O. Mare
- 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 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q1 10:17) — (10:17) 34-D.Williams left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 10:12) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 3 (Q1 8:30) — (8:30) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q2 14:14); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 14:07) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 91 (Q2 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 13:06) — 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 24 (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 1 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 22 (Q3 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 11:55) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q3 3:30) — (3:30) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 3:24) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 49 (Q3 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 0:24) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 80-J.Shockey for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 14:53) — 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 1 (Q4 11:11) — (11:11) (No Huddle) 5-J.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) 5-J.Freeman FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 17, RECOVERED by CAR-50-J.Anderson at TB 8. 50-J.Anderson to TB 8 for no gain (5-J.Freeman).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 87-P.Parker to CAR 32 for 16 yards (23-S.Martin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 18-S.Stroughter to TB 45 for 29 yards (37-J.Nelson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 5-J.Freeman left guard to CAR 4 for 2 yards (68-A.Neblett, 55-D.Connor).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 0:24) — 10-O.Mare kicks 70 yards from CAR 35 to TB -5. 18-S.Stroughter to TB 10 for 15 yards (54-J.Williams). FUMBLES (54-J.Williams), RECOVERED by CAR-22-J.Thomas at TB 8. 22-J.Thomas to TB 8 for no gain (32
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 10:07) — (10:07) 5-J.Freeman FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 17, RECOVERED by CAR-50-J.Anderson at TB 8. 50-J.Anderson to TB 8 for no gain (5-J.Freeman).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 10:17 · TB 8 · Score 0-6
(10:17) 34-D.Williams left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 10:12 · TB 2 · Score 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 8:30 · TB 3 · Score 0-10
(8:30) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 14:14 · CAR 4 · Score 6-10
(14:14) 5-J.Freeman pass incomplete short left to 17-A.Benn. Tampa Bay challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 17-A.Benn for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 14:07 · CAR 2 · Score 7-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 13:20 · TB 91 · Score 7-16
(13:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 13:06 · TB 2 · Score 7-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 5:37 · CAR 24 · Score 10-17
(5:37) 10-C.Barth 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:28 · TB 1 · Score 10-20
(:28) 10-O.Mare 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 12:01 · TB 22 · Score 10-26
(12:01) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 11:55 · TB 2 · Score 10-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 3:30 · TB 11 · Score 10-33
(3:30) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 3:24 · TB 2 · Score 10-34
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 0:33 · TB 49 · Score 10-40
(:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 0:24 · TB 2 · Score 10-41
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TB 8 · Score 10-47
(15:00) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 80-J.Shockey for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · TB 2 · Score 10-48
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 11:11 · CAR 1 · Score 16-48
(11:11) (No Huddle) 5-J.Freeman up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2011-12-24?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48-16 in Week 16, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 21; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16, Carolina Panthers 48.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q1 10:17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Benn (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 14:14) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass) (Q2 13:20) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q3 12:01) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (C. Newton pass) (Q3 3:30) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 0:33) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Shockey (C. Newton pass) (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Freeman (Q4 11:11) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q1 8:30, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 5:37, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q2 0:28, 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), 58.3% completion, +8.8% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.64 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 60.0% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +9.99 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+7.42 EPA): (13:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
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