Panthers 17–3 Buccaneers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

J. Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 45.7% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -18.59 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 51.4% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.44 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 17–3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 10–0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Shepard
Top passer: Jameis Winston
Biggest EPA play: (8:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2017-10-29

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–3 on 2017-10-29. R. Shepard posted a game-high +2.41 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	7	3	0	7	0	17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	0	0	3	0	0	3

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CARCarolina Panthers

TB 1

+1TB 15

+3TB 10

+3CAR 23

TB 25

+1TB 15

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:37TD
Josaiah Stewart
Points+6
Yard line
TB 1
Score
6-0
(1:37) 65-A.Silatolu reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:34XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:20FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
TB 10
Score
10-0
(:20) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:53FG
PMP. Murray
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 23
Score
10-3
(4:53) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:56TD
KBK. Benjamin
Points+6
Yard line
TB 25
Score
16-3
(8:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:48XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
TB 15
Score
17-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Shepard · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
2K. Benjamin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
3Christian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
4C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
5Curtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
6O. Howard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
7C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.52 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
8J. Rodgers · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · -0.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.24 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

R. Shepard — CAR · Receiving

R. Shepard posted the highest total EPA (+2.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +2.41 EPA per play.

R. Shepard's top snap (+2.41 EPA): (5:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 19-R.Shepard pushed ob at TB 38 for 14 yards (29-R.Smith).

Biggest single play (+4.25 EPA): C. Newton — (8:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -4.4% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -18.59 total EPA
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.040	-0.250
Offensive success rate	43.6%	38.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.098	-0.404
Rush EPA/play	-0.115	-0.116
Defensive EPA/play	+0.250	+0.040
Defensive success rate	61.7%	56.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: -0.04 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.25 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -3.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -20.28 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (Q1 1:37)
Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q4 8:56)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 0:20)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray (Q3 4:53)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) 65-A.Silatolu reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 1:34) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 10 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 25 (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 8:48) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 19-R.Shepard pushed ob at TB 38 for 14 yards (29-R.Smith). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.41]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 10:38) — (10:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Winston sacked at CAR 40 for -7 yards (sack split by 93-K.Love and 97-M.Addison). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -2.66]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 5:53) — (5:53) 3-J.Winston sacked at CAR 40 for -3 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers) [90-J.Peppers], touched at CAR 35, RECOVERED by CAR-20-K.Coleman at CAR 33. 20-K.Coleman to CAR 33 for no gain ( [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.05]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Conte at TB 36. 23-C.Conte to TB 36 for no gain (22-C.McCaffrey). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.66]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 84-C.Brate to CAR 33 for 17 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.45]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +4.25]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 5:53) — (5:53) 3-J.Winston sacked at CAR 40 for -3 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers) [90-J.Peppers], touched at CAR 35, RECOVERED by CAR-20-K.Coleman at CAR 33. 20-K.Coleman to CAR 33 for no gain ( [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.05]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Conte at TB 36. 23-C.Conte to TB 36 for no gain (22-C.McCaffrey). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.66]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 3-J.Winston pass deep left INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Adams (41-C.Munnerlyn) at 50. 29-M.Adams to TB 48 for 2 yards (10-A.Humphries). FUMBLES (10-A.Humphries), recovered by CAR-59-L.Kuechly [WPA -6.3% · EPA -3.25]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 1:37 · TB 1 · Score 6-0
(1:37) 65-A.Silatolu reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 1:34 · TB 15 · Score 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · TB 10 · Score 10-0
(:20) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 4:53 · CAR 23 · Score 10-3
(4:53) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 8:56 · TB 25 · Score 16-3
(8:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 8:48 · TB 15 · Score 17-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

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.
R. Shepard (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jameis Winston (TB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2017-10-29?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-3 in Week 8, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 1:37) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q4 8:56) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q3 4:53, 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?

Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 45.7% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -18.59 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 51.4% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.44 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

R. Shepard (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.41 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+2.41 EPA): (5:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 19-R.Shepard pushed ob at TB 38 for 14 yards (29-R.Smith)..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

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