Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 38–10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3–24 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Funchess
- Top passer
- Jameis Winston
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:17) 8-B.Nortman punts 51 yards to TB 17, Center-44-J.Jansen. 43-B.Rainey to TB 22 for …
- Game date
- 2016-01-03
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38–10 on 2016-01-03. D. Funchess posted a game-high +7.34 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(1:32) 10-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
(12:42) 1-C.Newton right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Daryl Williams reports as eligible
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
9-G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(4:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-C.Artis-Payne right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 82-J.Cotchery for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(9:21) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(4:53) (No Huddle) 3-J.Winston left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on CAR-24-J.Norman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(7:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point 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 1:32FG CBC. BarthPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 21
- Score
- 3-0
(1:32) 10-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:42TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 3-6
(12:42) 1-C.Newton right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Daryl Williams reports as eligible
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:35XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:29FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 35
- Score
- 3-10
9-G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 4:23TD CAC. Artis-PaynePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 3-16
(4:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-C.Artis-Payne right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 4:17XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:00TD JCJ. CotcheryPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 31
- Score
- 3-23
(2:00) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 82-J.Cotchery for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:52XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 3-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:21TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 1
- Score
- 3-30
(9:21) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:18XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 3-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:53TD Jameis WinstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 9-31
(4:53) (No Huddle) 3-J.Winston left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:45XP CBC. BarthPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 10-31
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on CAR-24-J.Norman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:29TD DFD. FunchessPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 16
- Score
- 10-37
(7:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:22XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 15
- Score
- 10-38
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 2C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +6.97 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3J. Cotchery · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 4
Mitchell Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 5
Charles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 6M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.71 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8D. Martin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 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
D. Funchess — CAR · Receiving
D. Funchess posted the highest total EPA (+7.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
D. Funchess's top snap (-4.38 EPA): (3:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess to CAR 46 for 8 yards (21-A.Verner) [93-G.McCoy]. FUMBLES (21-A.Verner), RECOVERED by TB-54-L.David at CAR 45. 54-L.David to CAR 45 for no gain (17-
Biggest single play (+6.93 EPA): B. Nortman — (10:17) 8-B.Nortman punts 51 yards to TB 17, Center-44-J.Jansen. 43-B.Rainey to TB 22 for 5 yards (21-T.Williams). FUMBLES (21-T.Williams), RECOVERED by CAR-14-J.Webb at TB 17. 14-J.Webb to TB 3 for 1
Quarterback report card
Jameis Winston led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 54 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.60 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +19.6% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.111 | +0.250 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.104 | +0.218 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.141 | +0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.250 | +0.111 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 62.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.25 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +19.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 10 drives, -9.81 total EPA, 2 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 — C. Artis-Payne
- Carolina Panthers — J. Cotchery (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Jameis Winston
- Carolina Panthers — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 21 (Q1 1:32) — (1:32) 10-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 24–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 12:42) — (12:42) 1-C.Newton right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Daryl Williams reports as eligible; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 12:35) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q2 9:29) — 9-G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q2 4:23) — (4:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-C.Artis-Payne right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 4:17) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 31 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 82-J.Cotchery for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 20 (Q2 1:52) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q3 9:18) — 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 4 (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) (No Huddle) 3-J.Winston left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 4:45).
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 16 (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 7:22) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 11-A.Humphries INTERCEPTED by 58-T.Davis at CAR 32. 58-T.Davis to TB 46 for 22 yards (88-L.Stocker).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 17-D.Funchess to TB 31 for 41 yards (27-J.Banks). Pass was tipped by 31 Bradley McDougald at the Panther 40
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess to CAR 46 for 8 yards (21-A.Verner) [93-G.McCoy]. FUMBLES (21-A.Verner), RECOVERED by TB-54-L.David at CAR 45. 54-L.David to CAR
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:26) — (10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at TB 32 for -10 yards (54-L.David).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen ran ob at TB 23 for 10 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 10:17) — (10:17) 8-B.Nortman punts 51 yards to TB 17, Center-44-J.Jansen. 43-B.Rainey to TB 22 for 5 yards (21-T.Williams). FUMBLES (21-T.Williams), RECOVERED by CAR-14-J.Webb at TB 17. 14-J.Webb to TB 3 for 1
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass short right intended for 84-C.Brate INTERCEPTED by 27-R.McClain at CAR 19. 27-R.McClain to CAR 43 for 24 yards (22-D.Martin).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) 3-J.Winston pass deep right intended for 11-A.Humphries INTERCEPTED by 58-T.Davis at CAR 32. 58-T.Davis to TB 46 for 22 yards (88-L.Stocker).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess to CAR 46 for 8 yards (21-A.Verner) [93-G.McCoy]. FUMBLES (21-A.Verner), RECOVERED by TB-54-L.David at CAR 45. 54-L.David to CAR
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 1:32 · CAR 21 · Score 3-0
(1:32) 10-C.Barth 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 12:42 · TB 1 · Score 3-6
(12:42) 1-C.Newton right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Daryl Williams reports as eligible - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 12:35 · TB 15 · Score 3-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 9:29 · CAR 35 · Score 3-10
9-G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 4:23 · TB 11 · Score 3-16
(4:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-C.Artis-Payne right tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 4:17 · TB 15 · Score 3-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · TB 31 · Score 3-23
(2:00) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 82-J.Cotchery for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:52 · TB 20 · Score 3-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 9:21 · TB 1 · Score 3-30
(9:21) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 9:18 · TB 15 · Score 3-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 4:53 · CAR 4 · Score 9-31
(4:53) (No Huddle) 3-J.Winston left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 4:45 · CAR 15 · Score 10-31
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-5-J.Schum. PENALTY on CAR-24-J.Norman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 7:29 · TB 16 · Score 10-37
(7:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 7:22 · TB 15 · Score 10-38
9-G.Gano extra point 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.
- D. Funchess (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2016-01-03?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-10 in Week 17, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 24; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Carolina Panthers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 12:42) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Artis-Payne (Q2 4:23) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Cotchery (C. Newton pass) (Q2 2:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 9:21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Winston (Q3 4:53) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass) (Q4 7:29) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 1:32, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 9:29, 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?
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.7% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.60 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 65.6% completion, +19.6% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +6.97 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
D. Funchess (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.34 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-4.38 EPA): (3:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess to CAR 46 for 8 yards (21-A.Verner) [93-G.McCoy]. FUMBLES (21-A.Verner), RECOVERED by TB-54-L.David at CAR 4.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 14-1 Now 15-1 W
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