Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (September 14, 2003)

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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Brad JohnsonTAM34-613391143
Jake DelhommeCAR9-23960222

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Stephen DavisCAR33142020
Michael PittmanTAM1038016
DeShaun FosterCAR320014
Mike AlstottTAM4904
Thomas JonesTAM4804
Aaron SteckerTAM3607
Rod SmartCAR2504

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Keyshawn JohnsonTAM9102022
Muhsin MuhammadCAR461022
Keenan McCardellTAM553118
Karl WilliamsTAM143043
Michael PittmanTAM643018
Joe JureviciusTAM431013
Ken DilgerTAM330013
Steve SmithCAR327014

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CAR401710
TAM22600

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CAR9-2396021
TAM34-61339111

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
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