Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2013 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-10-06, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 22–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -20.78 total EPA, and -5.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Ginn (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-19.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Washington at ARI 9. 58-D.Washington pushed ob at 50 for 41 yards (1-C.Newton).

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 T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
2. 2 G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Dray · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Ellington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
6. 6 De. Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Smith · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.12 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 — R. Mendenhall (Q3 20:52)
• Arizona Cardinals — J. Dray (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 2:28)

Field goals

• Carolina Panthers — G. Gano (Q1 52:32)
• Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q2 38:34)
• Carolina Panthers — G. Gano (Q2 30:02)
• Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q4 3:42)

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 4 (Q1 52:32) — (7:32) 9-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 24 (Q2 38:34); Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 33 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 9-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 9–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q3 20:52) — (5:52) ARI 76 reported as eligible. 28-R.Mendenhall left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 20:48) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. PENALTY on CAR, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.; Arizona Cardinals registered a safety from the ARI 95 (Q3 20:33) — (5:33) 1-C.Newton sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (93-C.Campbell)..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 32 (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 4-J.Feely 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 81-J.Dray for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:23) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Carolina Panthers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Washington at ARI 9. 58-D.Washington pushed ob at 50 for 41 yards (1-C.Newton). [WPA -19.7% · EPA -7.07]
• Carolina Panthers (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson at ARI 1. 21-P.Peterson to ARI 44 for 43 yards (69-J.Gross). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -4.58]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 17:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at CAR 41. 59-L.Kuechly to ARI 29 for 30 yards (3-C.Palmer; 38-A.Ellington). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -5.69]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 30:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Mitchell at CAR 0. Touchback. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -3.93]
• Carolina Panthers (Q2 32:18) — (2:18) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to 11-B.LaFell. [WPA -11.1% · EPA -3.63]

Impact plays

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

• Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at ARI 47 for -7 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell) [93-C.Campbell], RECOVERED by ARI-20-A.Cason at ARI 48. 20-A.Cason to CAR 9 for 43 yards (1-C.Newton) [WPA -7.3% · EPA -7.20]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 58-D.Washington at ARI 9. 58-D.Washington pushed ob at 50 for 41 yards (1-C.Newton). [WPA -19.7% · EPA -7.07]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q3 17:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at CAR 41. 59-L.Kuechly to ARI 29 for 30 yards (3-C.Palmer; 38-A.Ellington). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -5.69]
• Carolina Panthers (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Peterson at ARI 1. 21-P.Peterson to ARI 44 for 43 yards (69-J.Gross). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -4.58]

Quarterback report card

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

• C.Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 47 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -5.5% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -20.78 total EPA
• C.Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +10.6% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -5.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -21.44 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Arizona Cardinals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• T. Ginn (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• C. Palmer (ARI) 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.

1. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 52:32 · ARI 4 · Score 3-0
   (7:32) 9-G.Gano 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
2. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 38:34 · CAR 24 · Score 3-3
   (8:34) 4-J.Feely 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. Penalty on CAR-36-A.Smith, Defensive Offside, declined.
3. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · ARI 33 · Score 6-3
   (:02) 9-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
4. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 20:52 · CAR 1 · Score 6-9
   (5:52) ARI 76 reported as eligible. 28-R.Mendenhall left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 20:48 · CAR 2 · Score 6-10
   4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. PENALTY on CAR, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
6. Arizona Cardinals Safety (+2) — Q3 20:33 · ARI 95 · Score 6-12
   (5:33) 1-C.Newton sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (93-C.Campbell).
7. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:42 · CAR 32 · Score 6-15
   (3:42) 4-J.Feely 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
8. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:28 · CAR 7 · Score 6-21
   (2:28) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 81-J.Dray for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:23 · CAR 2 · Score 6-22
   4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.