Falcons 0–38 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2015

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

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 56.4% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -13.21 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 57.7% completion, +19.6% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +16.04 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 38–0 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 0–28 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Newton
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN…
Game date: 2015-12-13

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 38–0 on 2015-12-13. C. Newton posted a game-high +16.04 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	0	0	0	0	0	0
Carolina Panthers	21	7	10	0	0	38

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

ATL 1

ATL 74

ATL 46

ATL 4

+3ATL 20

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:33TD
Josaiah Stewart
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
0-6
(11:33) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Daryl Williams reported as eligible
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:28XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:01TD
TGT. Ginn
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 74
Score
0-13
(7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Illegal Contact, declined.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:48XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
0-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:20TD
TGT. Ginn
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 46
Score
0-20
(:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 19-T.Ginn for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:12XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
0-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:22TD
EDE. Dickson
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
0-27
(:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 84-E.Dickson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:17XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
0-28
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:50FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 20
Score
0-31
(5:50) 9-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:26TD
FWF. Whittaker
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 16
Score
0-37
(2:26) (Shotgun) 43-F.Whittaker right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:18XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
0-38
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +16.04 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
2T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +10.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.48 EPA/play
3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
4Charles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
5Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
6E. Dickson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
7Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
8Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 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 (+16.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.

C. Newton's top snap (+6.05 EPA): (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Illegal Contact, declined.

Quarterback report card

Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -13.21 total EPA
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +19.6% CPOE · +0.62 EPA/play · +16.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.286	+0.218
Offensive success rate	34.2%	50.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.443	+0.501
Rush EPA/play	-0.131	-0.075
Defensive EPA/play	-0.218	+0.286
Defensive success rate	49.4%	65.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.29 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -22.60 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +16.79 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (Q1 11:33)
Carolina Panthers — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q1 7:01)
Carolina Panthers — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q1 0:20)
Carolina Panthers — E. Dickson (C. Newton pass) (Q2 0:22)
Carolina Panthers — F. Whittaker (Q3 2:26)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q3 5:50)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 11:33) — (11:33) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Daryl Williams reported as eligible; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 11:28) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 74 (Q1 7:01); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 6:48) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 46 (Q1 0:20) — (:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 19-T.Ginn for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 0:12) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 0:22); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:17) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 9-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 16 (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 43-F.Whittaker right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 2:18) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:01) — (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +6.05]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:57) — (13:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart left guard pushed ob at ATL 22 for 44 yards (25-W.Moore). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.65]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen to ATL 7 for 25 yards (25-W.Moore). FUMBLES (25-W.Moore), RECOVERED by ATL-37-R.Allen at ATL 6. 37-R.Allen to ATL 21 for 15 yards (43-F.Whitta [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.15]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) 24-D.Freeman left end to ATL 42 for 22 yards (20-K.Coleman). [WPA +4.9% · EPA +2.00]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White to CAR 35 for 12 yards (41-R.Harper). PENALTY on CAR-41-R.Harper, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 35. [WPA +4.5% · EPA +3.82]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:01) — (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +6.05]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:42) — (10:42) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 24-D.Freeman to ATL 43 for 2 yards (56-A.Klein). FUMBLES (56-A.Klein), RECOVERED by CAR-94-K.Ealy at ATL 43. 94-K.Ealy to ATL 43 for no gain (24-D.Free [WPA -0.1% · EPA -5.06]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:20) — (:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 19-T.Ginn for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.1% · EPA +4.76]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 24 for -8 yards (99-K.Short). Carolina challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 26 for -6 yards (99-K.Short). F [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.26]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 11:33 · ATL 1 · Score 0-6
(11:33) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Daryl Williams reported as eligible
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 11:28 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 7:01 · ATL 74 · Score 0-13
(7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Illegal Contact, declined.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:48 · ATL 15 · Score 0-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 0:20 · ATL 46 · Score 0-20
(:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 19-T.Ginn for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 0:12 · ATL 15 · Score 0-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · ATL 4 · Score 0-27
(:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 84-E.Dickson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · ATL 15 · Score 0-28
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 5:50 · ATL 20 · Score 0-31
(5:50) 9-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 2:26 · ATL 16 · Score 0-37
(2:26) (Shotgun) 43-F.Whittaker right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 2:18 · ATL 15 · Score 0-38
9-G.Gano extra point 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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2015-12-13?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 38-0 in Week 14, 2015.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 21; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Final: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 38.

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

Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 11:33) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q1 7:01) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q1 0:20) Carolina Panthers touchdown — E. Dickson (C. Newton pass) (Q2 0:22) Carolina Panthers touchdown — F. Whittaker (Q3 2:26) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 5:50, 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?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 56.4% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -13.21 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 57.7% completion, +19.6% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +16.04 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 +16.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+6.05 EPA): (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-23-R.Alford, Illegal Contact, declined..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 12-0 Now 13-0 W

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