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NFL · Week 9 · November 3, 2013 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers: 2013 Week 9 Recap

Panthers defeat Falcons 34–10 in Week 9

C.Newton led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 10–34 Week 9 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 10 2–6
Final 10–34
Carolina Panthers 34 5–3 Winner
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
10–34
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 10–14 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
C. Newton
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Newton
Game date
November 3, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • T.Gonzalez 6 REC · 81 YDS · 1 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 1 REC · 10 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan +0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • C.Newton 23/40 · 242 YDS · 1 TD +9.3 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Olsen 4 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Tolbert 6 CAR · 24 YDS · 1 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact
View Falcons vs Panthers box score View all 2013 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 34–10 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 10–14 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Newton
Top passer
C. Newton
Biggest EPA play
(8:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 19-D.Davis INTERCEPTED …
Game date
2013-11-03

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–10 on 2013-11-03. C. Newton posted a game-high +9.27 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Atlanta Falcons01000010
Carolina Panthers77317034

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 6:18TD
    MTM. Tolbert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 4
    Score
    0-6

    (6:18) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 6:13XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 14:13FG
    Myles Bryant

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 10
    Score
    3-7

    (14:13) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 4:20TD
    GOG. Olsen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 14
    Score
    3-13

    (4:20) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 4:14XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    3-14

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

  6. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 2:00TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 17
    Score
    9-14

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 1:55XP
    Myles Bryant

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    10-14

    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 12:04FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 37
    Score
    10-17

    (12:04) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 9:05TD
    CNC. Newton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 8
    Score
    10-23

    (9:05) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 9:00XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    10-24

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

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 8:39TD
    DFD. Florence

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 66
    Score
    10-30

    (8:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 19-D.Davis INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at ATL 38. 29-D.Florence for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 8:30XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    10-31

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

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 1:17FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ATL 2
    Score
    10-34

    (1:17) 9-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +9.27 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  6. 6Josaiah StewartJosaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  7. 7B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  8. 8Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.19 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

C. Newton — CAR · Passing

C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+9.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

C. Newton's top snap (+3.72 EPA): (4:20) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.20 EPA): Matt Ryan — (8:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 19-D.Davis INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at ATL 38. 29-D.Florence for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Newton led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.27 total EPA
  • Matt RyanMatt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +9.9% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -7.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play-0.182+0.135
Offensive success rate37.9%48.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.251+0.232
Rush EPA/play-0.204+0.009
Defensive EPA/play-0.135+0.182
Defensive success rate51.7%62.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.18 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -12.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +12.02 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Carolina Panthers — M. Tolbert (Q1 6:18)
  • Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 4:20)
  • Atlanta Falcons — T. Gonzalez (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q4 9:05)
  • Carolina Panthers — D. Florence (Q4 8:39)

Field goals

  • Myles BryantAtlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 14:13)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q3 12:04)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q4 1:17)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q1 6:18) — (6:18) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 6:13) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 10 (Q2 14:13) — (14:13) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 14 (Q2 4:20) — (4:20) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 4:14) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 17 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 1:55) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 37 (Q3 12:04) — (12:04) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 9:00) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 66 (Q4 8:39); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 8:30) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 9-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at ATL 42. 59-L.Kuechly to ATL 39 for 3 yards (19-D.Davis). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.61]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to 89-S.Smith. The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right intende [WPA -9.0% · EPA -3.07]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith to CAR 41 for 23 yards (50-O.Umenyiora). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.00]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.31]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right intended for 19-T.Ginn INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Trufant at ATL 5. 21-D.Trufant to ATL 5 for no gain (19-T.Ginn). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -2.02]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 19-D.Davis INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at ATL 38. 29-D.Florence for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.0% · EPA -8.20]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:20) — (4:20) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +3.72]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at ATL 42. 59-L.Kuechly to ATL 39 for 3 yards (19-D.Davis). [WPA -10.1% · EPA -3.61]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.31]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:18 · ATL 4 · Score 0-6
    (6:18) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:13 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  3. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 14:13 · CAR 10 · Score 3-7
    (14:13) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 4:20 · ATL 14 · Score 3-13
    (4:20) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 4:14 · ATL 2 · Score 3-14
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  6. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CAR 17 · Score 9-14
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 88-T.Gonzalez for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · CAR 2 · Score 10-14
    3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
  8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 12:04 · ATL 37 · Score 10-17
    (12:04) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  9. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:05 · ATL 8 · Score 10-23
    (9:05) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 9:00 · ATL 2 · Score 10-24
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  11. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 8:39 · CAR 66 · Score 10-30
    (8:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 19-D.Davis INTERCEPTED by 29-D.Florence at ATL 38. 29-D.Florence for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 8:30 · ATL 2 · Score 10-31
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  13. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 1:17 · ATL 2 · Score 10-34
    (1:17) 9-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

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.
  • C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2013-11-03?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-10 in Week 9, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 17; Final: Atlanta Falcons 10, Carolina Panthers 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q1 6:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 4:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Gonzalez (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 2:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q4 9:05) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Florence (Q4 8:39) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 14:13, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 12:04, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 1:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 57.5% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.27 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 69.0% completion, +9.9% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -7.27 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.72 EPA): (4:20) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

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