Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 34–13 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 17–6 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 17-D.Funchess INTERCE…
- Game date
- 2017-09-24
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 34–13 on 2017-09-24. D. Brees posted a game-high +11.74 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(6:23) 9-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-26-D.Worley, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(10:52) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(5:48) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-B.Coleman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:05) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(11:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Love].
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:26) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(1:18) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn pushed ob at NO 29 for 4 yards (58-T.Davis).
(:46) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-M.Thomas to CAR 45 for 26 yards (54-S.Thompson).
(12:03) 3-W.Lutz 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(4:50) 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:23FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 0-3
(6:23) 9-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 6-3
(:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-26-D.Worley, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:22XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:52FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 7-6
(10:52) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:48TD Brandon ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 11
- Score
- 13-6
(5:48) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-B.Coleman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:42XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 14-6
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:05FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 17-6
(:05) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:18TD TGT. GinnPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 40
- Score
- 23-6
(11:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Love].
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 11:09XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 24-6
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:26TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 24-12
(1:26) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:18XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 24-13
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:18TD TGT. GinnPoints+7
- Yard line
- CAR 75
- Score
- 24-13
(1:18) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn pushed ob at NO 29 for 4 yards (58-T.Davis).
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:46TD Points+7
- Yard line
- CAR 71
- Score
- 24-13
(:46) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-M.Thomas to CAR 45 for 26 yards (54-S.Thompson).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:03FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 31
- Score
- 27-13
(12:03) 3-W.Lutz 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:50TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 25
- Score
- 33-13
(4:50) 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:42XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 34-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +11.74 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.35 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 3Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
- 4T. Ginn · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 5C. Fleener · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.79 EPA/play
- 6Brandon Coleman · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
- 7
Curtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play - 8
Christian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.15 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+11.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+4.32 EPA): (11:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Love].
Biggest single play (-5.45 EPA): C. Newton — (7:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 17-D.Funchess INTERCEPTED by 26-P.Williams at CAR 31. 26-P.Williams to CAR 24 for 7 yards (10-C.Samuel; 84-E.Dickson).
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) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -1.5% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -13.72 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +11.9% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +11.74 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.190 | -0.166 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.6% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.379 | -0.435 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.117 | +0.259 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.166 | -0.190 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 53.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.19 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.17 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -12.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +13.88 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Brandon Coleman (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — T. Ginn (D. Brees pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q1 6:23) — (6:23) 9-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q1 0:29); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 0:22) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q2 10:52) — (10:52) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 11 (Q2 5:48) — (5:48) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-B.Coleman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 5:42) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 40 (Q3 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Love].; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 11:09) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q3 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 1:18) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 75 (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn pushed ob at NO 29 for 4 yards (58-T.Davis).; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 71 (Q3 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-M.Thomas to CAR 45 for 26 yards (54-S.Thompson)..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 31 (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 3-W.Lutz 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 25 (Q4 4:50); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 4:42) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:58) — (7:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 17-D.Funchess INTERCEPTED by 26-P.Williams at CAR 31. 26-P.Williams to CAR 24 for 7 yards (10-C.Samuel; 84-E.Dickson).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas to CAR 46 for 16 yards (24-J.Bradberry).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 10-C.Samuel to NO 30 for -2 yards (20-K.Crawley).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-26-D.Worley, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at NO 14 for -6 yards (94-C.Jordan).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:58) — (7:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 17-D.Funchess INTERCEPTED by 26-P.Williams at CAR 31. 26-P.Williams to CAR 24 for 7 yards (10-C.Samuel; 84-E.Dickson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 7:09) — (7:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 17-D.Funchess INTERCEPTED by 32-K.Vaccaro at NO 35. 32-K.Vaccaro to CAR 35 for 30 yards (70-T.Turner).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Love].
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) 3-W.Lutz 56 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 6:23 · NO 14 · Score 0-3
(6:23) 9-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 0:29 · CAR 5 · Score 6-3
(:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 13-M.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-26-D.Worley, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 0:22 · CAR 15 · Score 7-3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 10:52 · NO 30 · Score 7-6
(10:52) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:48 · CAR 11 · Score 13-6
(5:48) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-B.Coleman for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:42 · CAR 15 · Score 14-6
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CAR 15 · Score 17-6
(:05) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 11:18 · CAR 40 · Score 23-6
(11:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Love]. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 11:09 · CAR 15 · Score 24-6
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 1:26 · NO 3 · Score 24-12
(1:26) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 1:18 · NO 15 · Score 24-13
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers TD (+7) — Q3 1:18 · CAR 75 · Score 24-13
(1:18) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 19-T.Ginn pushed ob at NO 29 for 4 yards (58-T.Davis). - Carolina Panthers TD (+7) — Q3 0:46 · CAR 71 · Score 24-13
(:46) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 13-M.Thomas to CAR 45 for 26 yards (54-S.Thompson). - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 12:03 · CAR 31 · Score 27-13
(12:03) 3-W.Lutz 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 4:50 · CAR 25 · Score 33-13
(4:50) 41-A.Kamara right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 4:42 · CAR 15 · Score 34-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers on 2017-09-24?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 34-13 in Week 3, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Carolina Panthers 21; Q4: New Orleans Saints 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 34, Carolina Panthers 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q1 0:29) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Coleman (D. Brees pass) (Q2 5:48) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Ginn (D. Brees pass) (Q3 11:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 1:26) New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q4 4:50) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 6:23, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 10:52, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 12:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 54.8% completion, -1.5% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -13.72 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 71.0% completion, +11.9% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +11.74 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (11:18) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-K.Love]..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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