Falcons 6–24 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2005

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

S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.25 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.68 EPA): (3:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 24–6 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 6–14 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Shi Smith
Top passer: M. Vick
Biggest EPA play: (4:07) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 86-B.Finneran INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at ATL 21. 24-…
Game date: 2005-12-04

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 24–6 on 2005-12-04. Shi Smith posted a game-high +6.25 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	3	3	0	0	0	6
Carolina Panthers	7	7	10	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3CAR 18

ATL 18

+3CAR 25

ATL 18

CARCarolina Panthers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 4:05FG
TPT. Peterson
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 18
Score
3-0
(4:05) 2-T.Peterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:37TD
DFD. Foster
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 18
Score
3-6
(:37) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 26-D.Foster for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:31XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
3-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:45FG
TPT. Peterson
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 25
Score
6-7
(11:45) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:59TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 18
Score
6-13
(3:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:51XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
6-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:35FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
6-17
(6:35) 4-J.Kasay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:25TD
DFD. Foster
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 6
Score
6-23
(2:25) 26-D.Foster for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.CAR-76-T.Reyes was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:19XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
6-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
2D. Foster · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
3A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
4M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
5Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
6K. Colbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
7B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
8D. Foster · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.79 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.07 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

Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving

Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+6.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+2.68 EPA): (3:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-3.80 EPA): M. Vick — (4:07) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 86-B.Finneran INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at ATL 21. 24-R.Manning to ATL 11 for 10 yards (83-A.Crumpler).

Quarterback report card

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

M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -12.38 total EPA
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.174	+0.049
Offensive success rate	31.2%	44.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.309	+0.038
Rush EPA/play	-0.084	-0.042
Defensive EPA/play	-0.049	+0.174
Defensive success rate	55.8%	68.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: +0.05 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -13.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +3.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — D. Foster (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 0:37)
Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 3:59)
Carolina Panthers — D. Foster (Q4 2:25)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson (Q1 4:05)
Atlanta Falcons — T. Peterson (Q2 11:45)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 6:35)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 18 (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) 2-T.Peterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q1 0:37) — (:37) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 26-D.Foster for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 0:31) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q2 3:59) — (3:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 3:51) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 2 (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) 4-J.Kasay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 26-D.Foster for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.CAR-76-T.Reyes was injured during the play. His return is Probable.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:19) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:08) — (7:08) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 45 for -9 yards (93-M.Rucker). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -3.17]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Scott (97-P.Kerney) at ATL 30. 24-B.Scott to ATL 45 for 15 yards (70-T.Wharton). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -2.55]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 7-M.Vick left end pushed ob at CAR 26 for 16 yards (27-M.McCree). PENALTY on CAR-27-M.McCree, Personal Foul, 13 yards, enforced at CAR 26. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.09]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:20) — (3:20) 26-D.Foster left guard to ATL 34 for 30 yards (24-B.Scott). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +1.90]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) 7-M.Vick pass to 83-A.Crumpler pushed ob at CAR 42 for 32 yards (23-K.Lucas). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.96]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) 7-M.Vick pass intended for 86-B.Finneran INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at ATL 21. 24-R.Manning to ATL 11 for 10 yards (83-A.Crumpler). [WPA -1.3% · EPA -3.80]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 26-D.Foster for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.CAR-76-T.Reyes was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +0.2% · EPA +3.30]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) 2-T.Peterson 49 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub. [WPA -6.3% · EPA -3.22]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 7:08) — (7:08) 7-M.Vick sacked at ATL 45 for -9 yards (93-M.Rucker). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -3.17]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 4:05 · CAR 18 · Score 3-0
(4:05) 2-T.Peterson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 0:37 · ATL 18 · Score 3-6
(:37) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 26-D.Foster for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 0:31 · ATL 2 · Score 3-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 11:45 · CAR 25 · Score 6-7
(11:45) 2-T.Peterson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 3:59 · ATL 18 · Score 6-13
(3:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 3:51 · ATL 2 · Score 6-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 6:35 · ATL 2 · Score 6-17
(6:35) 4-J.Kasay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:25 · ATL 6 · Score 6-23
(2:25) 26-D.Foster for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.CAR-76-T.Reyes was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 2:19 · ATL 2 · Score 6-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

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.
Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2005-12-04?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-6 in Week 13, 2005.

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

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Final: Atlanta Falcons 6, Carolina Panthers 24.

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

Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Foster (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 0:37) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 3:59) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Foster (Q4 2:25) Atlanta Falcons field goal — T. Peterson (Q1 4:05, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 11:45, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 6:35, 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?

M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 42.5% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -12.38 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 63.0% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.02 total passing EPA.

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

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.25 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.68 EPA): (3:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

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