Game story
In Week 9 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-29, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 13–12 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -8.05 total EPA.
On the individual side, W. Walls (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+41.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: M.Andersen kicks 67 yards from ATL 30 to CAR 3. I.Byrd to CAR 22 for 19 yards (E.Williams). PENALTY on CAR-C.Hetherington, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 8 yards, enforced at CAR 16.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 2 T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 T. Biakabutuka · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4 T. Dwight · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5 B. Christian · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6 W. Floyd · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7 M. Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 8 D. Hayes · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.05 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.01 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 (+3.73) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.98 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (:46) S.Beuerlein pass intended for I.Byrd INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at ATL 39. A.Ambrose to CAR 19 for 42 yards (W.Floyd).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player
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 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 17 (Q1 52:07) — (7:07) J.Nedney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 17 (Q1 45:58) — (:58) M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q2 39:49) — (9:49) J.Nedney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 7 (Q3 18:32) — (3:32) J.Nedney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 6 (Q4 12:43) — (12:43) J.Nedney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) J.Anderson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 5:04) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) M.Andersen 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 60:00) — M.Andersen kicks 67 yards from ATL 30 to CAR 3. I.Byrd to CAR 22 for 19 yards (E.Williams). PENALTY on CAR-C.Hetherington, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 8 yards, enforced at CAR 16.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) S.Beuerlein pass INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at CAR 20. R.Buchanan to CAR 7 for 13 yards (J.Nesbit).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) S.Beuerlein sacked at CAR 21 for -6 yards (sack split by E.Jasper and B.Smith). FUMBLES (E.Jasper), RECOVERED by ATL-T.Hall at CAR 21. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 02:01.)
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:55) — (:55) M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) S.Beuerlein pass intended for I.Byrd INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 3. R.Buchanan to ATL 3 for no gain.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:46) — (:46) S.Beuerlein pass intended for I.Byrd INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at ATL 39. A.Ambrose to CAR 19 for 42 yards (W.Floyd).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 43:28) — (13:28) C.Chandler pass INTERCEPTED by S.Gilbert at ATL 39. S.Gilbert to ATL 39 for no gain (C.Collins).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) S.Beuerlein pass INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at CAR 20. R.Buchanan to CAR 7 for 13 yards (J.Nesbit).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) S.Beuerlein sacked at CAR 21 for -6 yards (sack split by E.Jasper and B.Smith). FUMBLES (E.Jasper), RECOVERED by ATL-T.Hall at CAR 21. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 02:01.)
Quarterback report card
S.Beuerlein led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) · 51 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -8.05 total EPA
- C.Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · -0.28 EPA/play · -9.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.152 | -0.219 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.2% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.158 | -0.288 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.230 | -0.083 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.219 | +0.152 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 68.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.22), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -17.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -14.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons 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.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 52:07 · ATL 17 · Score 3-0
(7:07) J.Nedney 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 45:58 · CAR 17 · Score 3-3
(:58) M.Andersen 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 39:49 · ATL 30 · Score 6-3
(9:49) J.Nedney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 18:32 · ATL 7 · Score 9-3
(3:32) J.Nedney 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 12:43 · ATL 6 · Score 12-3
(12:43) J.Nedney 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 5:08 · CAR 2 · Score 12-9
(5:08) J.Anderson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 5:04 · CAR 2 · Score 12-10
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 2:57 · CAR 13 · Score 12-13
(2:57) M.Andersen 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 13-12 in Week 9, 2000 on 2000-10-29.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 12, Atlanta Falcons 13 (CAR 12-13 ATL) in Week 9, 2000 on 2000-10-29.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Carolina Panthers 12, Atlanta Falcons 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:08) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 52:07, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q1 45:58, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 39:49, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 18:32, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:43, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 2:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 41.2% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -8.05 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 59.4% completion, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -9.06 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
W. Walls (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +3.73 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.98 EPA): (:46) S.Beuerlein pass intended for I.Byrd INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at ATL 39. A.Ambrose to CAR 19 for 42 yards (W.Floyd).. The biggest win-probability swing was +41.1%.
Was Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Atlanta Falcons won 13-12 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W
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