Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 42–28 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14–35 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Adam Humphries
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:58) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 2…
- Game date
- 2018-11-04
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 42–28 on 2018-11-04. Adam Humphries posted a game-high +9.91 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 | |
| 14 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Adam Humphries · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.91 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play - 2
O. Howard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +8.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play - 3
R. Fitzpatrick · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +7.65 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 4
C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +7.53 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 5
G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 6

Christian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 7

Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 8

Curtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.20 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
Adam Humphries — TB · Receiving
Adam Humphries posted the highest total EPA (+9.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.24 EPA per play.
Adam Humphries's top snap (+3.67 EPA): (14:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 10-A.Humphries to CAR 1 for 29 yards (59-L.Kuechly). Tampa Bay challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pas
Biggest single play (-5.19 EPA): R. Fitzpatrick — (11:58) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 25-E.Reid at TB 49. 25-E.Reid to TB 10 for 39 yards (66-R.Jensen).
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
R. Fitzpatrick (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +1.0% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +7.65 total EPA
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +14.3% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +7.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.181 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.2% | 51.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.093 | +0.260 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.266 | +0.208 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.181 | -0.004 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.8% | 61.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +14.46 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, +0.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Carolina Panthers — Alex Armah 
Carolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — O. Howard (R. Fitzpatrick pass) 
Carolina Panthers — Curtis Samuel 
Carolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey
Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — O. Howard (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Adam Humphries (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Adam Humphries (R. Fitzpatrick pass) 
Carolina Panthers — Curtis Samuel (C. Newton pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 40-A.Armah up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 10:34) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q1 3:19) — (3:19) 22-C.McCaffrey right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q1 3:14) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-O.Howard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Davis].; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 14:15) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 33 (Q2 11:36) — (11:36) 10-C.Samuel left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a double reverse; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 11:20) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q2 7:29); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 7:24) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 17 (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 88-G.Olsen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q2 4:01) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-O.Howard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 0:15) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q3 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 10-A.Humphries for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 5:14) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 30 (Q4 14:33); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 14:24) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TB 19 (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 10-C.Samuel for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 9:04) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 25-E.Reid at TB 49. 25-E.Reid to TB 10 for 39 yards (66-R.Jensen).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:33) — (14:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 10-A.Humphries to CAR 1 for 29 yards (59-L.Kuechly). Tampa Bay challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun)
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 22-C.McCaffrey to CAR 33 for 8 yards (54-L.David) [91-B.Allen].
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 22-C.McCaffrey to TB 39 for 32 yards (31-J.Whitehead).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 9:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 32-J.Rodgers right guard to TB 35 for 15 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn; 54-S.Thompson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 25-E.Reid at TB 49. 25-E.Reid to TB 10 for 39 yards (66-R.Jensen).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 0:19) — (:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-O.Howard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 88-G.Olsen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 14:33) — (14:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 10-A.Humphries to CAR 1 for 29 yards (59-L.Kuechly). Tampa Bay challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun)
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 10:39 · TB 1 · Score 0-6
(10:39) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 40-A.Armah up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 10:34 · TB 15 · Score 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 3:19 · TB 3 · Score 0-13
(3:19) 22-C.McCaffrey right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 3:14 · TB 15 · Score 0-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 14:21 · CAR 4 · Score 6-14
(14:21) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-O.Howard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-T.Davis].
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 14:15 · CAR 15 · Score 7-14
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 11:36 · TB 33 · Score 7-20
(11:36) 10-C.Samuel left end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play was a double reverse
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 11:20 · TB 15 · Score 7-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 7:29 · TB 1 · Score 7-27
(7:29) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 22-C.McCaffrey right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 7:24 · TB 15 · Score 7-28
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 4:07 · TB 17 · Score 7-34
(4:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 88-G.Olsen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 4:01 · TB 15 · Score 7-35
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · CAR 3 · Score 13-35
(:19) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 80-O.Howard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · CAR 15 · Score 14-35
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 5:18 · CAR 5 · Score 20-35
(5:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 10-A.Humphries for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 5:14 · CAR 15 · Score 21-35
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 14:33 · CAR 30 · Score 27-35
(14:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 10-A.Humphries to CAR 1 for 29 yards (59-L.Kuechly). Tampa Bay challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:24 · CAR 15 · Score 28-35
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-89-G.Sanborn, Holder-9-B.Anger.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:10 · TB 19 · Score 28-41
(9:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 10-C.Samuel for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 9:04 · TB 15 · Score 28-42
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.
- Adam Humphries (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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 2018-11-04?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 42-28 in Week 9, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Carolina Panthers 14; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Carolina Panthers 21; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28, Carolina Panthers 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — A. Armah (Q1 10:39) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (Q1 3:19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — O. Howard (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 14:21) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (Q2 11:36) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (Q2 7:29) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 4:07) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — O. Howard (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 0:19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Humphries (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 5:18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Humphries (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 14:33) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (C. Newton pass) (Q4 9:10) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
R. Fitzpatrick (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 48.0% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +7.65 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 65.5% completion, +14.3% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +7.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers?
Adam Humphries (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.91 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.67 EPA): (14:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 10-A.Humphries to CAR 1 for 29 yards (59-L.Kuechly). Tampa Bay challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was .
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W