Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2007 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-10-14, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 25–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

V. Testaverde (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with +1.01 total EPA, and -6.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.49 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+31.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (5:43) 16-V.Testaverde pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +10.49 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +6.24 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
3. 3 Bry. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
4. 4 L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
5. 5 K. Colbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
7. 7 V. Testaverde · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +1.01 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
8. 8 S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +0.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Arizona Cardinals — E. James (Q2 37:22)
• Carolina Panthers — S. Smith (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 5:43)
• Carolina Panthers — D. Williams (Q4 2:13)

Field goals

• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 49:44)
• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 44:54)
• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 20:49)
• Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q3 18:22)
• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 4:29)

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 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 15 (Q1 49:44) — (4:44) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 25 (Q2 44:54) — (14:54) 4-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 23 (Q2 37:22) — (7:22) 32-E.James left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 37:16).

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q3 20:49) — (5:49) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 32 (Q3 18:22) — (3:22) 1-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 16–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 65 (Q4 5:43) — (5:43) 16-V.Testaverde pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 27 (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 13 (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 2:07) — 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 (Q4 5:43) — (5:43) 16-V.Testaverde pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +31.3% · EPA +5.60]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 52:31) — (7:31) 13-K.Warner sacked at ARI 40 for -12 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at ARI 36. 90-J.Peppers to ARI 36 for no gain (13-K.Warner). ARI-13-K.Warner was [WPA -18.7% · EPA -6.53]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:32) — (5:32) 12-T.Rattay pass short left intended for 82-L.Pope INTERCEPTED by 21-K.Lucas at ARI 37. 21-K.Lucas to ARI 36 for 1 yard (82-L.Pope). [WPA -18.6% · EPA -5.13]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 37:22) — (7:22) 32-E.James left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +2.67]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. [WPA -13.7% · EPA -3.95]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 52:31) — (7:31) 13-K.Warner sacked at ARI 40 for -12 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at ARI 36. 90-J.Peppers to ARI 36 for no gain (13-K.Warner). ARI-13-K.Warner was [WPA -18.7% · EPA -6.53]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:43) — (5:43) 16-V.Testaverde pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +31.3% · EPA +5.60]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:32) — (5:32) 12-T.Rattay pass short left intended for 82-L.Pope INTERCEPTED by 21-K.Lucas at ARI 37. 21-K.Lucas to ARI 36 for 1 yard (82-L.Pope). [WPA -18.6% · EPA -5.13]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 34-D.Williams left tackle to ARI 14 for 75 yards (24-A.Wilson). [WPA +4.5% · EPA +4.44]

Quarterback report card

V.Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• V.Testaverde (Carolina Panthers) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.0% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.01 total EPA
• T.Rattay (Arizona Cardinals) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -10.1% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -9.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.28), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Arizona Cardinals: 15 drives, -22.02 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Carolina Panthers: 15 drives, -2.07 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.
• S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• V. Testaverde (CAR) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• T. Rattay (ARI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 49:44 · ARI 15 · Score 3-0
   (4:44) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
2. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 44:54 · ARI 25 · Score 6-0
   (14:54) 4-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
3. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 37:22 · CAR 23 · Score 6-6
   (7:22) 32-E.James left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 37:16 · CAR 2 · Score 6-7
   1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr. PENALTY on ARI-73-K.Vincent, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
5. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 20:49 · ARI 6 · Score 9-7
   (5:49) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
6. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 18:22 · CAR 32 · Score 9-10
   (3:22) 1-N.Rackers 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-5-M.Barr.
7. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 5:43 · ARI 65 · Score 15-10
   (5:43) 16-V.Testaverde pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:29 · ARI 27 · Score 18-10
   (4:29) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
9. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:13 · ARI 13 · Score 24-10
   (2:13) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 2:07 · ARI 2 · Score 25-10
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.