Game Recap
In a December week 17 match-up, the Panthers posted a 31-23 victory over the Buccaneers. The Panthers won a both halves in the contest.
The Panthers were guided by Matt Moore who connected on 2 touchdowns, was 15 of 24 passing. DeAngelo Williams ran for 121 yards on the ground, 2 TDs.
For the Buccaneers, Luke McCown finished with 236 pass yards, 2 touchdowns, was 21 of 28 passing. Chad Lucas caught 82 yards receiving.
The Panthers ended up with 349 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 7 of 14 on third downs. The Buccaneers ended up with 303 total yards, 17 first downs, 1 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 4 of 12 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Carolina PanthersCAR defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 31-23
- Date: Sunday, December 30, 2007
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:02PM
- Carolina Panthers Stats - Yards: 349, Turnovers: 2
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 303, Turnovers: 1
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: CAR by 3.0
- -- Over/Under: 35.5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CAR |
7 |
10 |
7 |
7 |
31 |
| TAM |
7 |
6 |
7 |
3 |
23 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Luke McCown | TAM | 21-28 | 236 | 2 | 1 | 52 | |
| Matt Moore | CAR | 15-24 | 174 | 2 | 1 | 46 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| DeAngelo Williams | CAR | 20 | 121 | 2 | 32 | |
| Luke McCown | TAM | 5 | 47 | 0 | 31 | |
| DeShaun Foster | CAR | 11 | 46 | 0 | 12 | |
| Michael Bennett | TAM | 15 | 39 | 0 | 11 | |
| Michael Pittman | TAM | 4 | 12 | 0 | 6 | |
| Dwayne Jarrett | CAR | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | |
| Kenneth Darby | TAM | 2 | 9 | 0 | 7 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Chad Lucas | TAM | 5 | 82 | 0 | 52 | |
| Michael Clayton | TAM | 5 | 60 | 0 | 21 | |
| Drew Carter | CAR | 2 | 59 | 0 | 46 | |
| Steve Smith | CAR | 5 | 48 | 0 | 25 | |
| Dante Rosario | CAR | 3 | 36 | 1 | 20 | |
| Jerramy Stevens | TAM | 4 | 30 | 1 | 17 | |
| Michael Bennett | TAM | 2 | 28 | 1 | 23 | |
| Alex Smith | TAM | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CAR | 37 | 180 | 2 | | |
| TAM | 26 | 107 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CAR | 15-24 | 174 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| TAM | 21-28 | 236 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
More Game Information On The Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Attendance: 65,609
- Weather: 80 degrees, relative humidity 64%, wind 14 mph, wind chill 0
- Time of Game: 2:53 - 2 hours, 53 minutes
