Game story
In Week 4 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-09-28, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 24–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -9.51 total EPA, and -11.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (13:30) 7-J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by 55-J.Abraham, Center-56-J.Kyle, ball out of bounds at CAR 25.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +19.23 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2 M. Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +12.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 3 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 4 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 5 M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6 D. Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 7 D. Hackett · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 8 J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Delhomme — CAR · Passing
J. Delhomme posted the highest total EPA (+19.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.62 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — J. Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Carolina Panthers — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Koenen
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q1 52:24) — (7:24) 28-J.Stewart left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 52:13) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q1 46:37) — (1:37) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 26 (Q2 42:17) — (12:17) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 56 (Q2 32:43) — (2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 32:31) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 26 (Q2 30:42) — (:42) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q3 30:00) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 70 yards from ATL 30 to CAR 0. 28-J.Stewart to CAR 21 for 21 yards (54-S.Nicholas).; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q3 16:44) — (1:44) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 36 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 12:03) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 43:30) — (13:30) 7-J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by 55-J.Abraham, Center-56-J.Kyle, ball out of bounds at CAR 25.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 32:43) — (2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 53:27) — (8:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 34-D.Williams to ATL 44 for 2 yards (94-K.Moorehead). PENALTY on ATL-94-K.Moorehead, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at ATL 44.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 58:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at ATL 29. 31-R.Marshall for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on CAR-90-J.Peppers, R
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 34:41) — (4:41) 9-M.Koenen punts 60 yards to end zone, Center-46-M.Schneck, Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 32:43) — (2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 43:30) — (13:30) 7-J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by 55-J.Abraham, Center-56-J.Kyle, ball out of bounds at CAR 25.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short left to 12-M.Jenkins (21-K.Lucas).
Quarterback report card
M.Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -11.5% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.51 total EPA
- J.Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +19.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.081 | +0.078 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 40.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.207 | +0.641 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.171 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.078 | +0.081 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.3% | 55.6% |
By the numbers
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -7.27 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +6.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Carolina Panthers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Delhomme (CAR) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 52:24 · ATL 8 · Score 0-6
(7:24) 28-J.Stewart left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 52:13 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 46:37 · CAR 15 · Score 3-7
(1:37) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 42:17 · CAR 26 · Score 6-7
(12:17) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 32:43 · ATL 56 · Score 6-13
(2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 32:31 · ATL 2 · Score 6-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 30:42 · CAR 26 · Score 9-14
(:42) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 30:00 · ATL 30 · Score 9-14
9-M.Koenen kicks 70 yards from ATL 30 to CAR 0. 28-J.Stewart to CAR 21 for 21 yards (54-S.Nicholas). - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 16:44 · ATL 26 · Score 9-17
(1:44) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 12:11 · ATL 36 · Score 9-23
(12:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:03 · ATL 2 · Score 9-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-9 in Week 4, 2008 on 2008-09-28.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 9, Carolina Panthers 24 (ATL 9-24 CAR) in Week 4, 2008 on 2008-09-28.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 9, Carolina Panthers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 52:24) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 32:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 12:11) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q1 46:37, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q2 42:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q2 30:42, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Koenen (Q3 30:00, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 16:44, 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. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 45.7% completion, -11.5% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.51 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 66.7% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +19.23 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +19.23 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.62 EPA): (2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.2%.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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