Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-30, the Atlanta Falcons took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 37–34 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Walker (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with +0.10 total EPA, and -9.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Moore (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+56.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (:23) (Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-2-D.Moore, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

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 D. Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +9.56 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Foreman · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +6.80 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Mariota · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +6.27 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
4. 4 K. Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
6. 6 S. Sullivan · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
7. 7 D. London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Huntley · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.11 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

• Atlanta Falcons — K. Pitts (M. Mariota pass) (Q2 40:18)
• Carolina Panthers — D. Foreman (Q2 34:56)
• Atlanta Falcons — L. Carter (Q2 30:51)
• Atlanta Falcons — T. Allgeier (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 16:51)
• Carolina Panthers — D. Foreman (Q4 11:50)
• Carolina Panthers — D. Foreman (Q4 3:12)
• Atlanta Falcons — D. Byrd (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 2:26)
• Carolina Panthers — D. Moore (P. Walker pass) (Q4 0:23)

Field goals

• Carolina Panthers — E. Pineiro (Q1 51:54)
• Carolina Panthers — E. Pineiro (Q3 26:38)
• Atlanta Falcons — Y. Koo (Q4 7:38)
• Atlanta Falcons — Y. Koo (Q4 0:40)
• Atlanta Falcons — Y. Koo (OT 2:00)
• Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (OT 1:55)

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 ATL 19 (Q1 51:54) — (6:54) 4-E.Pineiro 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 20–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q2 40:18) — (10:18) 1-M.Mariota pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 40:13) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 34:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 33-D.Foreman left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 34:51) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 63 (Q2 30:51); Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 15 (Q2 30:41) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 24 (Q3 26:38) — (11:38) 4-E.Pineiro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 25 (Q3 16:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 25-T.Allgeier for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 16:40) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–13. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) 75-C.Erving reported in as eligible. 33-D.Foreman left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 11:46) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-D.Foreman rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q4 7:38) — (7:38) 7-Y.Koo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) 33-D.Foreman left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 3:06) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 47 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep right to 14-D.Byrd for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 2:14) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 16 (Q4 0:40) — (:40) 7-Y.Koo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 62 (Q4 0:23).

Overtime: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (OT 2:00) — (2:00) 7-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal (OT 1:55) — END GAME.

Turning points

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

• Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-2-D.Moore, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +56.1% · EPA +6.54]
• Atlanta Falcons (OT 7:58) — (7:58) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle intended for 14-D.Byrd INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Henderson [99-M.Ioannidis] at CAR 26. 24-C.Henderson pushed ob at ATL 20 for 54 yards (40-K.Smith). [WPA -42.5% · EPA -5.76]
• Carolina Panthers (OT 5:59) — (5:59) 4-E.Pineiro 32 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. [WPA -37.8% · EPA -3.86]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep right to 14-D.Byrd for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +35.1% · EPA +4.46]
• Atlanta Falcons (OT 3:28) — (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota left tackle pushed ob at CAR 24 for 30 yards (38-M.Hartsfield). [WPA +34.8% · EPA +2.39]

Impact plays

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

• Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass short middle intended for 33-D.Foreman INTERCEPTED by 9-L.Carter at CAR 28. 9-L.Carter for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.6% · EPA -8.24]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-2-D.Moore, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +56.1% · EPA +6.54]
• Atlanta Falcons (OT 7:58) — (7:58) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle intended for 14-D.Byrd INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Henderson [99-M.Ioannidis] at CAR 26. 24-C.Henderson pushed ob at ATL 20 for 54 yards (40-K.Smith). [WPA -42.5% · EPA -5.76]
• Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep right to 14-D.Byrd for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +35.1% · EPA +4.46]

Quarterback report card

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

• P.Walker (Carolina Panthers) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -9.8% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.10 total EPA
• M.Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.00, Atlanta Falcons +0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, +0.13 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +0.38 total EPA, 7 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.
• D. Moore (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• P. Walker (CAR) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• M. Mariota (ATL) 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 51:54 · ATL 19 · Score 3-0
   (6:54) 4-E.Pineiro 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
2. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 40:18 · CAR 2 · Score 3-6
   (10:18) 1-M.Mariota pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 40:13 · CAR 15 · Score 3-7
   7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 34:56 · ATL 2 · Score 9-7
   (4:56) (Shotgun) 33-D.Foreman left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 34:51 · ATL 15 · Score 10-7
   4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
6. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 30:51 · ATL 63 · Score 10-13
   (:51) (Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass short middle intended for 33-D.Foreman INTERCEPTED by 9-L.Carter at CAR 28. 9-L.Carter for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Atlanta Falcons TD (+7) — Q2 30:41 · CAR 15 · Score 10-14
   7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 26:38 · ATL 24 · Score 13-14
   (11:38) 4-E.Pineiro 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
9. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 16:51 · CAR 25 · Score 13-20
   (1:51) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass short left to 25-T.Allgeier for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 16:40 · CAR 15 · Score 13-21
    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
11. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 11:50 · ATL 1 · Score 19-21
    (11:50) 75-C.Erving reported in as eligible. 33-D.Foreman left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 11:46 · ATL 2 · Score 21-21
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 33-D.Foreman rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
13. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 7:38 · CAR 12 · Score 21-24
    (7:38) 7-Y.Koo 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
14. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 3:12 · ATL 12 · Score 27-24
    (3:12) 33-D.Foreman left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 3:06 · ATL 15 · Score 28-24
    4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
16. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 2:26 · CAR 47 · Score 28-30
    (2:26) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep right to 14-D.Byrd for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 2:14 · CAR 15 · Score 28-31
    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
18. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:40 · CAR 16 · Score 28-34
    (:40) 7-Y.Koo 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
19. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:23 · ATL 62 · Score 34-34
    (:23) (Shotgun) 11-P.Walker pass deep left to 2-D.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-2-D.Moore, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between d
20. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — OT 2:00 · CAR 23 · Score 34-37
    (2:00) 7-Y.Koo 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
21. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — OT 1:55 · Score 34-37
    END GAME