Game story
In Week 1 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-09-08, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 10–7 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Redman (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -2.03 total EPA.
On the individual side, W. Walls (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.23 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-26.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (1:27) 7-C.Redman pass INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Morgan (90-J.Peppers) at BAL 39. 55-D.Morgan to BAL 17 for 22 yards (31-J.Lewis).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
- 2 B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 3 R. Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4 K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 5 M. Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 6 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8 B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
W. Walls — CAR · Receiving
W. Walls posted the highest total EPA (+5.23) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.61 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.46 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (1:27) 7-C.Redman pass INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Morgan (90-J.Peppers) at BAL 39. 55-D.Morgan to BAL 17 for 22 yards (31-J.Lewis).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — R. Johnson (C. Redman pass)
- Carolina Panthers — W. Walls (R. Peete pass)
Field goals
- 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: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q1 47:50) — (2:50) 7-C.Redman pass to 83-R.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 02:43.); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 47:43) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the BAL 20 (Q1 45:42) — (:42) 9-R.Peete pass to 85-W.Walls for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 45:36) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the BAL 9 (Q2 39:45) — (9:45) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) 7-C.Redman pass INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Morgan (90-J.Peppers) at BAL 39. 55-D.Morgan to BAL 17 for 22 yards (31-J.Lewis).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 17:49) — (2:49) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 7-C.Redman pass to 89-T.Taylor pushed ob at BAL 47 for 17 yards (23-R.Howard).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 43:03) — (13:03) 9-R.Peete pass to 85-W.Walls to BAL 34 for 18 yards (42-A.Mitchell).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) 7-C.Redman pass INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Morgan (90-J.Peppers) at BAL 39. 55-D.Morgan to BAL 17 for 22 yards (31-J.Lewis).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 17:49) — (2:49) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 51:11) — (6:11) 7-C.Redman pass to 80-B.Stokley pushed ob at BAL 43 for 22 yards (23-R.Howard).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 43:03) — (13:03) 9-R.Peete pass to 85-W.Walls to BAL 34 for 18 yards (42-A.Mitchell).
Quarterback report card
C.Redman led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Redman (Baltimore Ravens) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.03 total EPA
- R.Peete (Carolina Panthers) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.131 | -0.096 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 37.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.055 | +0.006 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.016 | -0.095 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.096 | +0.131 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.3% | 56.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.13, Carolina Panthers -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -9.43 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -7.41 total EPA, 2 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- W. Walls (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 47:50 · CAR 8 · Score 6-0
(2:50) 7-C.Redman pass to 83-R.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 02:43.) - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 47:43 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 45:42 · BAL 20 · Score 7-6
(:42) 9-R.Peete pass to 85-W.Walls for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 45:36 · BAL 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 39:45 · BAL 9 · Score 7-10
(9:45) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Baltimore Ravens 10-7 in Week 1, 2002 on 2002-09-08.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 7, Carolina Panthers 10 (BAL 7-10 CAR) in Week 1, 2002 on 2002-09-08.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 7, Carolina Panthers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Johnson (C. Redman pass) (Q1 47:50) Carolina Panthers touchdown — W. Walls (R. Peete pass) (Q1 45:42) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 39:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Redman (Baltimore Ravens), 54.1% completion, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.03 total passing EPA. R. Peete (Carolina Panthers), 48.0% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.15 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers?
W. Walls (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +5.23 on receiving plays. across 2 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.46 EPA): (1:27) 7-C.Redman pass INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Morgan (90-J.Peppers) at BAL 39. 55-D.Morgan to BAL 17 for 22 yards (31-J.Lewis).. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.2%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 10-7 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Now 0-1 L
Carolina Panthers
Now 1-0 W
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