Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–21 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–14 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- J. Freeman
- Biggest EPA play
- (:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 41-C.M…
- Game date
- 2012-11-18
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 27–21 on 2012-11-18, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 14–10 halftime lead. C. Newton posted a game-high +10.12 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(8:52) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 82-N.Byham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(5:25) 10-C.Barth 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn [92-D.Edwards] at CAR 26. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-62-T.Larsen, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty enforced on the Kick Off.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(8:58) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(6:06) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 11-B.LaFell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(4:06) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Johnson]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Freeman pass to 83-V.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(10:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:52TD NBN. ByhamPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 6-0
(8:52) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 82-N.Byham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 8:46XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 5:25FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 33
- Score
- 10-0
(5:25) 10-C.Barth 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:48TD CMC. MunnerlynPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 30
- Score
- 10-6
(:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn [92-D.Edwards] at CAR 26. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-62-T.Larsen, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty enforced on the Kick Off.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:35XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-7
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:58TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 10-13
(8:58) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:53XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-14
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:06TD BLB. LaFellPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 29
- Score
- 10-20
(6:06) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 11-B.LaFell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:00XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-21
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 4:06FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 22
- Score
- 13-21
(4:06) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:20TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 24
- Score
- 19-21
(:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Johnson]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:12Safety JFJ. FreemanPoints+2
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 21-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Freeman pass to 83-V.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
OT 10:48TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 27-21
(10:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +10.12 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 4B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 5Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
- 6N. Byham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 7D. Ware · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 8J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.60 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 (+10.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (+3.13 EPA): (6:06) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 11-B.LaFell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.56 EPA): J. Freeman — (:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn [92-D.Edwards] at CAR 26. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-62-T.Larsen, Personal
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) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -3.5% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.88 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.021 | -0.076 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.017 | +0.281 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.146 | -0.430 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.076 | -0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 58.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.02 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.08 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -6.64 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, +2.09 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — N. Byham (J. Freeman pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Munnerlyn
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Dean Clark (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 10–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 82-N.Byham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 8:46) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 33 (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) 10-C.Barth 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 30 (Q1 0:48); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 0:35) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 8:53) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 11–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 29 (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 11-B.LaFell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 6:00) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 22 (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 24 (Q4 0:20); Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Freeman pass to 83-V.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Overtime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 15 (OT 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) 22-D.Martin up the middle to CAR 1 for 1 yard (58-T.Davis). FUMBLES (58-T.Davis), RECOVERED by CAR-59-L.Kuechly at CAR 0. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 14:23) — (14:23) 22-D.Martin right guard to CAR 42 for 27 yards (43-H.Nakamura).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn [92-D.Edwards] at CAR 26. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-62-T.Larsen, Personal
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OT 13:08) — (13:08) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 19-M.Williams pushed ob at CAR 28 for 13 yards (30-C.Godfrey).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 12:29) — (12:29) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left intended for 83-V.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 43-H.Nakamura at CAR 5. 43-H.Nakamura to CAR 23 for 18 yards (44-D.Clark).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn [92-D.Edwards] at CAR 26. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-62-T.Larsen, Personal
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:36) — (12:36) 9-M.Koenen punts 53 yards to CAR 15, Center-48-A.Economos. 41-C.Munnerlyn to CAR 33 for 18 yards (51-J.Cutrera). FUMBLES (51-J.Cutrera), RECOVERED by TB-56-D.Watson at CAR 29. 56-D.Watson to C
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Johnson]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:40) — (10:40) 22-D.Martin up the middle to CAR 1 for 1 yard (58-T.Davis). FUMBLES (58-T.Davis), RECOVERED by CAR-59-L.Kuechly at CAR 0. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 8:52 · CAR 3 · Score 6-0
(8:52) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 82-N.Byham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 8:46 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 5:25 · CAR 33 · Score 10-0
(5:25) 10-C.Barth 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 0:48 · CAR 30 · Score 10-6
(:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right intended for 44-D.Clark INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn [92-D.Edwards] at CAR 26. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-62-T.Larsen, Personal - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 0:35 · TB 2 · Score 10-7
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 8:58 · TB 1 · Score 10-13
(8:58) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 8:53 · TB 2 · Score 10-14
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 6:06 · TB 29 · Score 10-20
(6:06) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 11-B.LaFell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 6:00 · TB 2 · Score 10-21
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 4:06 · CAR 22 · Score 13-21
(4:06) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:20 · CAR 24 · Score 19-21
(:20) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep middle to 83-V.Jackson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Johnson]. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Safety (+2) — Q4 0:12 · CAR 2 · Score 21-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Freeman pass to 83-V.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — OT 10:48 · CAR 15 · Score 27-21
(10:48) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Freeman (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2012-11-18?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 27-21 in Week 11, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11, Carolina Panthers 7; Q5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, Carolina Panthers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — N. Byham (J. Freeman pass) (Q1 8:52) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Munnerlyn (Q1 0:48) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 8:58) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass) (Q4 6:06) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — V. Jackson (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 0:20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — D. Clark (J. Freeman pass) (OT 10:48) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 5:25, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q4 4:06, 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), 48.1% completion, -3.5% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.88 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 44.4% completion, -2.4% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.12 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 +10.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.13 EPA): (6:06) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 11-B.LaFell for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
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