Game story
In Week 14 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-13, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Atlanta Falcons, pulling away with a 38–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) paced the passing game, with -13.21 total EPA, and +0.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.04 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (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.
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 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +16.04 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 2 T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +10.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.48 EPA/play
- 3 G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4 C. Brown · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5 J. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 6 E. Dickson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 7 R. White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8 J. Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Newton — CAR · Passing
C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+16.04) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.05 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (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.
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 — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — E. Dickson (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — F. Whittaker
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — G. Gano
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 21–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 56:33) — (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 56:28) — 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 52:01); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 51:48) — 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 45:20) — (: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 45:12) — 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 30:22); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 30:17) — 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 20:50) — (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 17:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 43-F.Whittaker right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 17:18) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 52:01) — (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.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 58:57) — (13:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart left guard pushed ob at ATL 22 for 44 yards (25-W.Moore).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 58:26) — (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
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 55:58) — (10:58) 24-D.Freeman left end to ATL 42 for 22 yards (20-K.Coleman).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 41:53) — (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.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 52:01) — (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.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 25:42) — (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
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 45:20) — (:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 19-T.Ginn for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 19:22) — (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
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) · 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 from FantasyHQ analytics.
| 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% |
By the numbers
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, -22.60 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +16.79 total EPA, 6 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.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Newton (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 56:33 · 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 56:28 · 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 52:01 · 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 51:48 · 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 45:20 · 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 45:12 · 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 30:22 · 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 30:17 · 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 20:50 · 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 17:26 · ATL 16 · Score 0-37
(2:26) (Shotgun) 43-F.Whittaker right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 17:18 · ATL 15 · Score 0-38
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 38-0 in Week 14, 2015 on 2015-12-13.
What was the final score of Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 38 (ATL 0-38 CAR) in Week 14, 2015 on 2015-12-13.
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 56:33) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q1 52:01) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q1 45:20) Carolina Panthers touchdown — E. Dickson (C. Newton pass) (Q2 30:22) Carolina Panthers touchdown — F. Whittaker (Q3 17:26) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 20:50, 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?
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.
Who was the most impactful player in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +16.04 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+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.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.4%.
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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