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NFL · Week 8 · October 30, 2016 · 12 min read

Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers: 2016 Week 8 Recap

Panthers defeat Cardinals 30–20 in Week 8

Jo.Brown led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 20–30 Week 8 finish.

Arizona Cardinals 20 3–4
Final 20–30
Carolina Panthers 30 2–5 Winner
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
20–30
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 7–24 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
C. Palmer
FantasyHQ MVP
Jo.Brown
Game date
October 30, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • Jo.Brown 4 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 8 REC · 79 YDS · 2 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Fitzgerald 10 REC · 74 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • T.Ginn 5 REC · 53 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Benjamin 2 REC · 73 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Newton 14/29 · 208 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 30–20 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 7–24 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jo. Brown
Top passer
C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play
(12:01) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 35 for -8 yards (98-S.Lotulelei). FUMBLES (98-S…
Game date
2016-10-30

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 30–20 on 2016-10-30. Jo. Brown posted a game-high +6.44 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Arizona Cardinals0776020
Carolina Panthers141060030

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 12:01TD
    Tyler Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 57
    Score
    0-6

    (12:01) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 35 for -8 yards (98-S.Lotulelei). FUMBLES (98-S.Lotulelei) [98-S.Lotulelei], RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at ARI 46. 58-T.Davis for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 11:48XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    0-7

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 2:27TD
    Josaiah Stewart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    0-13

    (2:27) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Scott reports as an eligible reciever

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 2:24XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    0-14

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 11:10TD
    Josaiah Stewart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 1
    Score
    0-20

    (11:10) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Scott reports as an eligible reciever

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 11:05XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    0-21

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 2:51FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 25
    Score
    0-24

    (2:51) 9-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  8. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 0:26TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 5
    Score
    6-24

    (:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 14-J.Nelson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 0:20XP
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    7-24

    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 12:02FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 34
    Score
    7-27

    (12:02) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 7:22FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    7-30

    (7:22) 9-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  12. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 1:51TD
    CPC. Palmer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 17
    Score
    13-30

    (1:51) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 12-Jo.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 1:45XP
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    14-30

    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.

  14. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 5:05TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 4
    Score
    20-30

    (5:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 14-J.Nelson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jo. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  2. 2Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  3. 3L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Benjamin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Golden · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +2.53 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 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

Jo. Brown — ARI · Receiving

Jo. Brown posted the highest total EPA (+6.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.61 EPA per play.

Jo. Brown's top snap (+3.39 EPA): (1:51) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 12-Jo.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.80 EPA): C. Palmer — (12:01) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 35 for -8 yards (98-S.Lotulelei). FUMBLES (98-S.Lotulelei) [98-S.Lotulelei], RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at ARI 46. 58-T.Davis for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 60 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +14.5% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -5.68 total EPA
  • C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -5.1% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatArizona CardinalsCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play-0.111+0.024
Offensive success rate40.4%47.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.095+0.087
Rush EPA/play-0.305-0.132
Defensive EPA/play-0.024+0.111
Defensive success rate52.4%59.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.02 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -9.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +1.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tyler DavisCarolina Panthers — Tyler Davis (Q1 12:01)
  • Josaiah StewartCarolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (Q1 2:27)
  • Josaiah StewartCarolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (Q2 11:10)
  • Jack NelsonArizona Cardinals — Jack Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 0:26)
  • Arizona Cardinals — C. Palmer (Q3 1:51)
  • Jack NelsonArizona Cardinals — Jack Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 5:05)

Field goals

  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 2:51)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q3 12:02)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q3 7:22)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 57 (Q1 12:01); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 11:48) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Scott reports as an eligible reciever; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 2:24) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 11:10) — (11:10) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Scott reports as an eligible reciever; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 11:05) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 25 (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) 9-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 14-J.Nelson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 0:20) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 34 (Q3 12:02) — (12:02) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 2 (Q3 7:22) — (7:22) 9-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 17 (Q3 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 12-Jo.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 1:45) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q4 5:05) — (5:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 14-J.Nelson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 35 for -8 yards (98-S.Lotulelei). FUMBLES (98-S.Lotulelei) [98-S.Lotulelei], RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at ARI 46. 58-T.Davis for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -7.80]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 94-K.Ealy [99-K.Short] at CAR 49. 94-K.Ealy to ARI 44 for 7 yards (53-A.Shipley). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -5.28]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right guard to CAR 41 for 4 yards (22-T.Jefferson). FUMBLES (22-T.Jefferson), RECOVERED by ARI-22-T.Jefferson at CAR 40. 22-T.Jefferson to CAR 40 for no gain (88-G.Olsen) [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.21]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:50) — (13:50) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 84-J.Gresham to ARI 39 for 7 yards (20-K.Coleman). [WPA +3.9% · EPA +1.33]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 14:27) — (14:27) 31-D.Johnson right tackle to ARI 32 for -2 yards (99-K.Short; 33-T.Boston). [WPA -3.6% · EPA -1.17]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 35 for -8 yards (98-S.Lotulelei). FUMBLES (98-S.Lotulelei) [98-S.Lotulelei], RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at ARI 46. 58-T.Davis for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -7.80]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 31-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 94-K.Ealy [99-K.Short] at CAR 49. 94-K.Ealy to ARI 44 for 7 yards (53-A.Shipley). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -5.28]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right guard to CAR 41 for 4 yards (22-T.Jefferson). FUMBLES (22-T.Jefferson), RECOVERED by ARI-22-T.Jefferson at CAR 40. 22-T.Jefferson to CAR 40 for no gain (88-G.Olsen) [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.21]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 12-Jo.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.5% · EPA +3.39]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 12:01 · CAR 57 · Score 0-6
    (12:01) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer sacked at ARI 35 for -8 yards (98-S.Lotulelei). FUMBLES (98-S.Lotulelei) [98-S.Lotulelei], RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at ARI 46. 58-T.Davis for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 11:48 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
  3. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 2:27 · ARI 2 · Score 0-13
    (2:27) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Scott reports as an eligible reciever
  4. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 2:24 · ARI 15 · Score 0-14
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
  5. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 11:10 · ARI 1 · Score 0-20
    (11:10) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Chris Scott reports as an eligible reciever
  6. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 11:05 · ARI 15 · Score 0-21
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
  7. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 2:51 · ARI 25 · Score 0-24
    (2:51) 9-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
  8. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · CAR 5 · Score 6-24
    (:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 14-J.Nelson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · CAR 15 · Score 7-24
    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
  10. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 12:02 · ARI 34 · Score 7-27
    (12:02) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
  11. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 7:22 · ARI 2 · Score 7-30
    (7:22) 9-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
  12. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 1:51 · CAR 17 · Score 13-30
    (1:51) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 12-Jo.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 1:45 · CAR 15 · Score 14-30
    7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-9-R.Quigley.
  14. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 5:05 · CAR 4 · Score 20-30
    (5:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 14-J.Nelson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

  • Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jo. Brown (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Palmer (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers on 2016-10-30?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-20 in Week 8, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Carolina Panthers 14; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Carolina Panthers 6; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 6, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 20, Carolina Panthers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Davis (Q1 12:01) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 2:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 11:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 0:26) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Palmer (Q3 1:51) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Nelson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 5:05) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 2:51, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 12:02, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 7:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 58.3% completion, +14.5% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -5.68 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 48.3% completion, -5.1% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.53 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

Jo. Brown (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (1:51) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 12-Jo.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W

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