Game Recap
In a December week 16 meeting in Tampa Bay, the Panthers enjoyed a 37-20 victory against the Buccaneers. The Panthers won a both halves in the affair.
The Panthers were guided by Jake Delhomme who connected on 214 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 picks, was 19 of 24 passing. Nick Goings ran for 127 rushing yards. Muhsin Muhammad had 115 receiving yards, 2 TDs.
For the Buccaneers, Brian Griese finished with 321 passing yards, 3 TDs, was 30 of 41 passing. Joey Galloway finished with 98 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 9 pass catches.
The Panthers ended up with 348 total yards, 22 first downs, 0 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 7 of 12 on third downs. The Buccaneers registered 345 total yards, 22 first downs, 3 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 3 of 7 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Carolina PanthersCAR defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 37-20
- Date: Sunday, December 26, 2004
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:15PM
- Carolina Panthers Stats - Yards: 348, Turnovers: 0
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 345, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CAR |
7 |
10 |
7 |
13 |
37 |
| TAM |
7 |
0 |
7 |
6 |
20 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Brian Griese | TAM | 30-41 | 321 | 3 | 2 | 22 | |
| Jake Delhomme | CAR | 19-24 | 214 | 4 | 0 | 23 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Nick Goings | CAR | 33 | 127 | 0 | 18 | |
| Michael Pittman | TAM | 10 | 41 | 0 | 7 | |
| Jake Delhomme | CAR | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | |
| Brian Griese | TAM | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Brad Hoover | CAR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Mike Alstott | TAM | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Muhsin Muhammad | CAR | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Muhsin Muhammad | CAR | 8 | 115 | 2 | 23 | |
| Joey Galloway | TAM | 9 | 98 | 1 | 20 | |
| Michael Clayton | TAM | 4 | 66 | 2 | 22 | |
| Joe Jurevicius | TAM | 6 | 66 | 0 | 20 | |
| Nick Goings | CAR | 4 | 39 | 0 | 22 | |
| Mike Alstott | TAM | 3 | 37 | 0 | 20 | |
| Kris Mangum | CAR | 2 | 25 | 0 | 16 | |
| Ken Dilger | TAM | 3 | 23 | 0 | 11 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CAR | 36 | 141 | 0 | | |
| TAM | 13 | 46 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CAR | 19-24 | 214 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| TAM | 30-41 | 321 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Attendance: 65,380
- Weather: 50 degrees, relative humidity 71%, wind 15 mph, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 2:58 - 2 hours, 58 minutes
