Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 21–13 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 14–3 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- R.Griffin III
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 14-A.Edwards pushed ob at WAS 9 for 82 yard…
- Game date
- 2012-11-04
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Washington Commanders 21–13 on 2012-11-04. C. Newton posted a game-high +8.65 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Washington Commanders | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(4:26) 2-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(:33) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(6:07) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(12:47) (Shotgun) 65-G.Williams reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(1:34) (Shotgun) 22-E.Royster left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 4:26FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 29
- Score
- 0-3
(4:26) 2-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:33TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 30
- Score
- 6-3
(:33) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:24XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 7-3
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- WAS 19
- Score
- 13-3
(1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:57XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 14-3
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 6:07FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 8
- Score
- 14-6
(6:07) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:47TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 1
- Score
- 20-6
(12:47) (Shotgun) 65-G.Williams reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:46XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 21-6
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:34TD ERE. RoysterPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 21-12
(1:34) (Shotgun) 22-E.Royster left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:28XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 21-13
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +8.65 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2
Alonzo Edwards Jr. · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.36 EPA/play - 3C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4L. Hankerson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 5
Jordan Morgan · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 6L. Paulsen · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +2.60 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 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 (+8.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (+5.36 EPA): (14:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 14-A.Edwards pushed ob at WAS 9 for 82 yards (20-C.Griffin).
Quarterback report card
R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 53 dropbacks · 43.4% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.60 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.015 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.309 | +0.049 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.156 | -0.112 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.015 | -0.163 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.16 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: +0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 9 drives, +11.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +1.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Washington Commanders — E. Royster
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q1 4:26) — (4:26) 2-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q1 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 0:24) — 6-J.Medlock 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 WAS 19 (Q2 1:03); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 0:57) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q3 6:07) — (6:07) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 65-G.Williams reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:46) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 22-E.Royster left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:28) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin right end pushed ob at CAR 2 for no gain (95-C.Johnson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 14-A.Edwards pushed ob at WAS 9 for 82 yards (20-C.Griffin).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right end to WAS 40 for 17 yards (37-R.Doughty, 41-Mad.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 14-A.Edwards pushed ob at WAS 9 for 82 yards (20-C.Griffin).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) 6-J.Medlock 50 yard field goal is BLOCKED (23-D.Hall), Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 4:26 · CAR 29 · Score 0-3
(4:26) 2-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 0:33 · WAS 30 · Score 6-3
(:33) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 0:24 · WAS 2 · Score 7-3
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:03 · WAS 19 · Score 13-3
(1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:57 · WAS 2 · Score 14-3
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 6:07 · CAR 8 · Score 14-6
(6:07) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 12:47 · WAS 1 · Score 20-6
(12:47) (Shotgun) 65-G.Williams reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:46 · WAS 2 · Score 21-6
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · CAR 2 · Score 21-12
(1:34) (Shotgun) 22-E.Royster left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 1:28 · CAR 2 · Score 21-13
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
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.
- R.Griffin III (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders on 2012-11-04?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Washington Commanders 21-13 in Week 9, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 21, Washington Commanders 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q1 0:33) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q2 1:03) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q4 12:47) Washington Commanders touchdown — E. Royster (Q4 1:34) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 4:26, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 6:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 43.4% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.60 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 46.4% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.65 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+5.36 EPA): (14:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 14-A.Edwards pushed ob at WAS 9 for 82 yards (20-C.Griffin)..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-6 Now 2-6 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
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