Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 20–14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 10–0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Darius Anderson
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:06) 12-J.McCown to TB 40 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at TB 40. 12-J.McCown pass…
- Game date
- 2014-09-07
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–14 on 2014-09-07. Darius Anderson posted a game-high +9.00 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(8:04) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-24-M.Jenkins, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 80-C.Owusu for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:11) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 43-B.Rainey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:04TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 5
- Score
- 6-0
(8:04) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:59XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:05FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 10
- Score
- 10-0
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 15:00TD KBK. BenjaminPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 26
- Score
- 16-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-24-M.Jenkins, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 14:53XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 17-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:30TD COC. OwusuPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 19
- Score
- 17-6
(7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 80-C.Owusu for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 7:23XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-7
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:11TD BRB. RaineyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 6
- Score
- 17-13
(2:11) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 43-B.Rainey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:06XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-14
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:28FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 20-14
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 33 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).
- 1
Darius Anderson · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +9.00 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2K. Benjamin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 4
Jaylin Lane · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +3.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.52 EPA/play - 5J. Cotchery · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6Darius Anderson · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7C. Owusu · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 8L. Stocker · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.70 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
Darius Anderson — CAR · Passing
Darius Anderson posted the highest total EPA (+9.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Darius Anderson's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-24-M.Jenkins, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Biggest single play (-5.86 EPA): J. McCown — (1:06) 12-J.McCown to TB 40 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at TB 40. 12-J.McCown pass intended for 82-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper at TB 40. 41-R.Harper to TB 37 for 3 yards (13-M.Evans).
Quarterback report card
J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.50 total EPA
- Darius Anderson (Carolina Panthers) · 35 dropbacks · 68.6% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.025 | -0.141 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.257 | -0.159 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.213 | -0.059 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.141 | +0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.3% | 59.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.03 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.14 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -2.21 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -9.57 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (Darius Anderson pass)
- Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (Darius Anderson pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Owusu (J. McCown pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — B. Rainey (J. McCown pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 8:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 7:59) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–10. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 26 (Q4 15:00); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 14:53) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 19 (Q4 7:30); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 7:23) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 6 (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 43-B.Rainey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:06) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 15 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 33 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 (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 43-B.Rainey to TB 29 for 2 yards (59-L.Kuechly). FUMBLES (59-L.Kuechly), RECOVERED by CAR-25-B.Benwikere at TB 29. 25-B.Benwikere ran ob at TB 23 for
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punts 54 yards to TB 25, Center-44-J.Jansen. 86-S.Patton to TB 32 for 7 yards (44-J.Jansen).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 43-B.Rainey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) 12-J.McCown to TB 40 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at TB 40. 12-J.McCown pass intended for 82-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper at TB 40. 41-R.Harper to TB 37 for 3 yards (13-M.Evans).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:10) — (2:10) 12-J.McCown pass short middle intended for 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason (59-L.Kuechly) at CAR 30. 20-A.Cason to CAR 31 for 1 yard (70-L.Mankins). Penalty on TB-69-D.Dotson, I
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) 12-J.McCown to TB 40 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at TB 40. 12-J.McCown pass intended for 82-B.Myers INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper at TB 40. 41-R.Harper to TB 37 for 3 yards (13-M.Evans).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 43-B.Rainey to TB 29 for 2 yards (59-L.Kuechly). FUMBLES (59-L.Kuechly), RECOVERED by CAR-25-B.Benwikere at TB 29. 25-B.Benwikere ran ob at TB 23 for
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:10) — (2:10) 12-J.McCown pass short middle intended for 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Cason (59-L.Kuechly) at CAR 30. 20-A.Cason to CAR 31 for 1 yard (70-L.Mankins). Penalty on TB-69-D.Dotson, I
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 8:04 · TB 5 · Score 6-0
(8:04) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 7:59 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · TB 10 · Score 10-0
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TB 26 · Score 16-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-24-M.Jenkins, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · TB 2 · Score 17-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 7:30 · CAR 19 · Score 17-6
(7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass deep left to 80-C.Owusu for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fiel - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 7:23 · CAR 2 · Score 17-7
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:11 · CAR 6 · Score 17-13
(2:11) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass short middle to 43-B.Rainey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 2:06 · CAR 2 · Score 17-14
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 0:28 · TB 15 · Score 20-14
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 33 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Darius Anderson (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Darius Anderson (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2014-09-07?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-14 in Week 1, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 10, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14; Final: Carolina Panthers 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 8:04) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Benjamin (D. Anderson pass) (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Owusu (J. McCown pass) (Q4 7:30) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — B. Rainey (J. McCown pass) (Q4 2:11) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 0:28, 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?
J. McCown (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.7% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.50 total passing EPA. Darius Anderson (Carolina Panthers), 68.6% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.00 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Darius Anderson (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TB-24-M.Jenkins, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Carolina Panthers won 20-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Now 1-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 0-1 L
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