Game Recap
In a September week 2 collision in Tampa Bay, the Panthers enjoyed a very close 12-9 win over the Buccaneers. Panthers had the lead 9-3 entering the deciding quarter, and hung on at the end to win it by 3.The Panthers then took it in overtime.
The Panthers were led by Stephen Davis had 142 rushing yards.
For the Buccaneers, Brad Johnson had 339 yards passing, 1 TD. Keyshawn Johnson finished with 102 receiving yards, 9 receptions.
In the slugfest, the Panthers finished with 258 total yards, 14 first downs, 2 turnovers and 16 penalties. They were 4 of 17 on third downs. The Buccaneers finished with 397 total yards, 25 first downs, 1 turnovers and 17 penalties. They were 8 of 18 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Carolina PanthersCAR defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 12-9
- Date: Sunday, September 14, 2003
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:05PM
- Carolina Panthers Stats - Yards: 258, Turnovers: 2
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 397, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| CAR |
3 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
12 |
| TAM |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
9 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Brad Johnson | TAM | 34-61 | 339 | 1 | 1 | 43 | |
| Jake Delhomme | CAR | 9-23 | 96 | 0 | 2 | 22 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Stephen Davis | CAR | 33 | 142 | 0 | 20 | |
| Michael Pittman | TAM | 10 | 38 | 0 | 16 | |
| DeShaun Foster | CAR | 3 | 20 | 0 | 14 | |
| Mike Alstott | TAM | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 | |
| Thomas Jones | TAM | 4 | 8 | 0 | 4 | |
| Aaron Stecker | TAM | 3 | 6 | 0 | 7 | |
| Rod Smart | CAR | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Keyshawn Johnson | TAM | 9 | 102 | 0 | 22 | |
| Muhsin Muhammad | CAR | 4 | 61 | 0 | 22 | |
| Keenan McCardell | TAM | 5 | 53 | 1 | 18 | |
| Karl Williams | TAM | 1 | 43 | 0 | 43 | |
| Michael Pittman | TAM | 6 | 43 | 0 | 18 | |
| Joe Jurevicius | TAM | 4 | 31 | 0 | 13 | |
| Ken Dilger | TAM | 3 | 30 | 0 | 13 | |
| Steve Smith | CAR | 3 | 27 | 0 | 14 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CAR | 40 | 171 | 0 | | |
| TAM | 22 | 60 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CAR | 9-23 | 96 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| TAM | 34-61 | 339 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Attendance: 65,621
- Weather: 91 degrees, relative humidity 34%, wind 5 mph, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 3:50 - 3 hours, 50 minutes
