Buccaneers 20–14 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2019

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

C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.73 EPA): (1:25) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Godwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final score: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20–14 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–9 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Chris Godwin
Top passer: C. Newton
Biggest EPA play: The game has resumed.
Game date: 2019-09-12

Game summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 20–14 on 2019-09-12. Chris Godwin posted a game-high +10.55 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3	7	7	3	0	20
Carolina Panthers	3	6	3	2	0	14

Scoring Map

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

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

+3CAR 21

+3TB 14

+3TB 19

CAR 20

+3TB 36

+3TB 33

+2CAR 98

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 5:40FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 21
Score
3-0
(5:40) 9-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 2:56FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
TB 14
Score
3-3
(2:56) 4-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:30FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
TB 19
Score
3-6
(8:30) 4-J.Slye 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:25TD
Chris Godwin
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 20
Score
9-6
(1:25) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Godwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 1:20XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
10-6
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:03FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
TB 36
Score
10-9
(:03) 4-J.Slye 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 7:58FG
Joey Slye
Points+3
Yard line
TB 33
Score
10-12
(7:58) 4-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:25TD
PBP. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 16
Score
16-12
(4:25) 25-P.Barber up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:20XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
17-12
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 13:30Safety
PBP. Barber
Points+2
Yard line
CAR 98
Score
17-14
(13:30) 25-P.Barber left end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (59-L.Kuechly).
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 2:30FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 14
Score
20-14
(2:30) 9-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Chris Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +10.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
2Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +4.36 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
4David Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
5C. Hogan · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
6P. Barber · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
7C. Brate · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
8Jameis Winston · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.10 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

Chris Godwin — TB · Receiving

Chris Godwin posted the highest total EPA (+10.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.17 EPA per play.

Chris Godwin's top snap (+2.73 EPA): (1:25) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Godwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.39 EPA): Another player — The game has resumed.

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) · 56 dropbacks · 44.6% completion · -10.6% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.90 total EPA
Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.36 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.061	-0.140
Offensive success rate	40.0%	41.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.145	-0.088
Rush EPA/play	-0.120	-0.688
Defensive EPA/play	+0.140	+0.061
Defensive success rate	58.2%	60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.14 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -13.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -4.88 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Chris Godwin (Jameis Winston pass) (Q2 1:25)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Barber (Q3 4:25)

Field goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Matt Gay (Q1 5:40)
Carolina Panthers — Joey Slye (Q1 2:56)
Carolina Panthers — Joey Slye (Q2 8:30)
Carolina Panthers — Joey Slye (Q2 0:03)
Carolina Panthers — Joey Slye (Q3 7:58)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Matt Gay (Q4 2:30)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 21 (Q1 5:40) — (5:40) 9-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 14 (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) 4-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 19 (Q2 8:30) — (8:30) 4-J.Slye 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 20 (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Godwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 1:20) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 36 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-J.Slye 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TB 33 (Q3 7:58) — (7:58) 4-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CAR 16 (Q3 4:25) — (4:25) 25-P.Barber up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 4:20) — 9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..

The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–2. Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the CAR 98 (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 25-P.Barber left end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (59-L.Kuechly).; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 9-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) Direct snap to 22-C.McCaffrey. 22-C.McCaffrey left end pushed ob at TB 2 for no gain (28-V.Hargreaves). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Uphel [WPA -33.1% · EPA -4.03]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Samuel to TB 22 for 9 yards (33-C.Davis). PENALTY on TB-33-C.Davis, Face Mask (15 Yards), 11 yards, enforced at TB 22. Penalty on TB-33-C.Davis, De [WPA +15.6% · EPA +1.79]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle to CAR 44 for no gain (98-A.Nelson; 54-L.David). FUMBLES (98-A.Nelson), RECOVERED by TB-93-N.Suh at CAR 45. 93-N.Suh to CAR 45 for no gain (72-T.Moton). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.02]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end to TB 47 for no gain (31-J.Whitehead). Carolina challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout [WPA -12.8% · EPA +1.67]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-J.Slye 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +1.31]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q1) — The game has resumed. [WPA +7.5% · EPA -5.39]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle to CAR 44 for no gain (98-A.Nelson; 54-L.David). FUMBLES (98-A.Nelson), RECOVERED by TB-93-N.Suh at CAR 45. 93-N.Suh to CAR 45 for no gain (72-T.Moton). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.02]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) Direct snap to 22-C.McCaffrey. 22-C.McCaffrey left end pushed ob at TB 2 for no gain (28-V.Hargreaves). The Replay Official reviewed the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Uphel [WPA -33.1% · EPA -4.03]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 0:02) — (:02) 9-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -3.95]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 5:40 · CAR 21 · Score 3-0
(5:40) 9-M.Gay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 2:56 · TB 14 · Score 3-3
(2:56) 4-J.Slye 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 8:30 · TB 19 · Score 3-6
(8:30) 4-J.Slye 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 1:25 · CAR 20 · Score 9-6
(1:25) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Godwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 1:20 · CAR 15 · Score 10-6
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · TB 36 · Score 10-9
(:03) 4-J.Slye 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 7:58 · TB 33 · Score 10-12
(7:58) 4-J.Slye 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 4:25 · CAR 16 · Score 16-12
(4:25) 25-P.Barber up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 4:20 · CAR 15 · Score 17-12
9-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.
Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 13:30 · CAR 98 · Score 17-14
(13:30) 25-P.Barber left end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (59-L.Kuechly).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 2:30 · CAR 14 · Score 20-14
(2:30) 9-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-8-B.Pinion.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Chris Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers on 2019-09-12?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 20-14 in Week 2, 2019.

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

Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 6; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Carolina Panthers 2; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20, Carolina Panthers 14.

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (J. Winston pass) (Q2 1:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — P. Barber (Q3 4:25) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gay (Q1 5:40, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q1 2:56, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q2 8:30, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q3 7:58, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Gay (Q4 2:30, 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), 44.6% completion, -10.6% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.90 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 53.3% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA.

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

Chris Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.73 EPA): (1:25) 3-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Godwin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 20-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

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