Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 27–6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6–17 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CAR 17 for -13 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-92…
- Game date
- 2013-12-01
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–6 on 2013-12-01. C. Newton posted a game-high +10.43 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(9:14) 4-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(6:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(2:19) 4-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(6:26) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. #63 Geoff Hangartner and #78 Nate Chandler reports as eligible.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(10:58) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(6:43) 9-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:14FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 3-0
(9:14) 4-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:15TD BLB. LaFellPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 16
- Score
- 3-6
(6:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:08XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 3-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 2:19FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 35
- Score
- 6-7
(2:19) 4-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:26FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 6-10
(6:26) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:30TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 6-16
(:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. #63 Geoff Hangartner and #78 Nate Chandler reports as eligible.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:25XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 6-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:58TD TGT. GinnPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 36
- Score
- 6-23
(10:58) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:50XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 6-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:43FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 6-27
(6:43) 9-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +10.43 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 4T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 5M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6T. Underwood · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 7C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.14 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 (+10.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (-4.73 EPA): (2:33) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at TB 11. 54-L.David to TB 27 for 16 yards (70-T.Wharton).
Biggest single play (-4.94 EPA): M. Glennon — (12:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CAR 17 for -13 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-92-D.Edwards at CAR 19. 92-D.Edwards to CAR 19 for no gain (76-J.Zuttah).
Quarterback report card
C. Newton led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.43 total EPA
- M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +9.0% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -9.86 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.235 | +0.063 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.3% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.340 | +0.336 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.176 | -0.207 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.063 | +0.235 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 67.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.23 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +4.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -15.25 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Carolina Panthers — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Lindell
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 9 (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) 4-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q1 6:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 6:08) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q1 2:19) — (2:19) 4-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. #63 Geoff Hangartner and #78 Nate Chandler reports as eligible.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 0:25) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 36 (Q3 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 10:50) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) 9-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CAR 17 for -13 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-92-D.Edwards at CAR 19. 92-D.Edwards to CAR 19 for no gain (76-J.Zuttah).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left tackle to TB 15 for 56 yards (38-D.Goldson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson to CAR 4 for 60 yards (29-D.Florence).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 37-K.Tandy at TB 48. 37-K.Tandy to CAR 32 for 20 yards (35-M.Tolbert).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:15) — (6:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon sacked at CAR 17 for -13 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-92-D.Edwards at CAR 19. 92-D.Edwards to CAR 19 for no gain (76-J.Zuttah).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at TB 11. 54-L.David to TB 27 for 16 yards (70-T.Wharton).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 83-V.Jackson to CAR 4 for 60 yards (29-D.Florence).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left tackle to TB 15 for 56 yards (38-D.Goldson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 9:14 · CAR 9 · Score 3-0
(9:14) 4-R.Lindell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:15 · TB 16 · Score 3-6
(6:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:08 · TB 2 · Score 3-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 2:19 · CAR 35 · Score 6-7
(2:19) 4-R.Lindell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 6:26 · TB 5 · Score 6-10
(6:26) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · TB 1 · Score 6-16
(:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. #63 Geoff Hangartner and #78 Nate Chandler reports as eligible. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:25 · TB 2 · Score 6-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 10:58 · TB 36 · Score 6-23
(10:58) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 10:50 · TB 2 · Score 6-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 6:43 · TB 5 · Score 6-27
(6:43) 9-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
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.
- C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- M. Glennon (TB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2013-12-01?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-6 in Week 13, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Carolina Panthers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass) (Q1 6:15) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 0:30) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q3 10:58) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 9:14, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 2:19, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 6:26, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 6:43, 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?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 58.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.43 total passing EPA. M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 48.3% completion, +9.0% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -9.86 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 +10.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (-4.73 EPA): (2:33) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 54-L.David at TB 11. 54-L.David to TB 27 for 16 yards (70-T.Wharton)..
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
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