Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 44–38 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 17–24 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Byron Young
- Top passer
- Michael Penix Jr.
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short left intended for 34-R.McCloud INTERCEPTED by 2-M.J…
- Game date
- 2025-01-05
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 44–38 on 2025-01-05, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 24–17 halftime lead. Byron Young posted a game-high +23.46 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 44 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(11:12) 37-R.Patterson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(7:07) 4-E.Pineiro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(10:53) 9-B.Young scrambles right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(5:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. PENALTY on CAR-94-A.Robinson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(2:55) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 6-M.Sanders for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(1:39) 7-B.Robinson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep left to 5-D.London for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-5-D.London, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(10:47) 70-B.Christensen reported in as eligible. 9-B.Young pass short middle to 82-T.Tremble for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(1:06) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 83-D.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(9:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep middle to 5-D.London for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(4:09) 9-B.Young scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
(3:18) 6-M.Sanders right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
END GAME
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:12FG Riley PattersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 13
- Score
- 0-3
(11:12) 37-R.Patterson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:07FG Eddy PineiroPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 17
- Score
- 3-3
(7:07) 4-E.Pineiro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:53TD Byron YoungPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 9-3
(10:53) 9-B.Young scrambles right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:47XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 10-3
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:34TD Michael Penix Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 10-9
(5:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:27XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 10-10
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. PENALTY on CAR-94-A.Robinson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:55TD Miles SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 33
- Score
- 16-10
(2:55) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 6-M.Sanders for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:48XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 17-10
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:39TD Brian RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 17-16
(1:39) 7-B.Robinson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:34XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 17-17
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:08TD Drake LondonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 20
- Score
- 17-23
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep left to 5-D.London for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-5-D.London, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:03XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 30
- Score
- 17-24
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:47TD Tommy TremblePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 12
- Score
- 23-24
(10:47) 70-B.Christensen reported in as eligible. 9-B.Young pass short middle to 82-T.Tremble for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:43XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 24-24
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:06TD David MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 30-24
(1:06) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 83-D.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:02XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 31-24
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:55TD Drake LondonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 21
- Score
- 31-30
(9:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep middle to 5-D.London for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:50XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 31-31
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:09TD Byron YoungPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 10
- Score
- 37-31
(4:09) 9-B.Young scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:01XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 38-31
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:52TD Brian RobinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 38-37
(:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:46XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 38-38
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
- CARCarolina Panthers
OT 3:18TD Miles SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 44-38
(3:18) 6-M.Sanders right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
OT 3:14TD Points+6
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 44-38
END GAME
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Byron Young · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +23.46 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 2Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +10.81 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +10.32 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 4
Jalen Coker · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 5Michael Penix Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +6.89 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6Miles Sanders · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 7Tommy Tremble · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 8
Tyler Allgeier · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +2.90 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Byron Young — CAR · Passing
Byron Young posted the highest total EPA (+23.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
Byron Young's top snap (+3.79 EPA): (2:55) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 6-M.Sanders for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.40 EPA): Michael Penix Jr. — (12:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short left intended for 34-R.McCloud INTERCEPTED by 2-M.Jackson at ATL 40. 2-M.Jackson pushed ob at ATL 21 for 19 yards (89-C.Woerner).
Quarterback report card
Michael Penix Jr. led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -6.8% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.89 total EPA
- Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +23.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.330 | +0.199 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.3% | 64.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.572 | +0.168 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.083 | +0.348 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.199 | -0.330 |
| Defensive success rate | 35.8% | 44.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.33 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.20 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +18.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +28.07 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Byron Young
- Atlanta Falcons — Michael Penix Jr.
- Carolina Panthers — Miles Sanders (Byron Young pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson
- Atlanta Falcons — Drake London (Michael Penix Jr. pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Tommy Tremble (Byron Young pass)
- Carolina Panthers — David Moore (Byron Young pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Drake London (Michael Penix Jr. pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Byron Young
- Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson
- Carolina Panthers — Miles Sanders
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Riley Patterson
- Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q1 11:12) — (11:12) 37-R.Patterson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 17 (Q1 7:07) — (7:07) 4-E.Pineiro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 21–14. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q2 10:53) — (10:53) 9-B.Young scrambles right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 10:47) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q2 5:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 5:27); Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 33 (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 6-M.Sanders for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 2:48) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q2 1:39) — (1:39) 7-B.Robinson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 1:34) — 37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 20 (Q2 0:08); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 30 (Q2 0:03) — 37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q3 10:47) — (10:47) 70-B.Christensen reported in as eligible. 9-B.Young pass short middle to 82-T.Tremble for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 10:43) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 83-D.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 1:02) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 21 (Q4 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep middle to 5-D.London for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 9:50) — 37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) 9-B.Young scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 4:01) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 0:46) — 37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..
Overtime: Carolina Panthers won the period 12–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (OT 3:18) — (3:18) 6-M.Sanders right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone (OT 3:14) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep middle to 5-D.London for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right guard to ATL 25 for 13 yards (2-M.Jackson; 23-D.Jackson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) 9-B.Young scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short left intended for 34-R.McCloud INTERCEPTED by 2-M.Jackson at ATL 40. 2-M.Jackson pushed ob at ATL 21 for 19 yards (89-C.Woerner).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 10:47) — (10:47) 70-B.Christensen reported in as eligible. 9-B.Young pass short middle to 82-T.Tremble for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass short left intended for 34-R.McCloud INTERCEPTED by 2-M.Jackson at ATL 40. 2-M.Jackson pushed ob at ATL 21 for 19 yards (89-C.Woerner).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep left to 5-D.London for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-5-D.London, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep middle to 5-D.London for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 6-M.Sanders for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 11:12 · CAR 13 · Score 0-3
(11:12) 37-R.Patterson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 7:07 · ATL 17 · Score 3-3
(7:07) 4-E.Pineiro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 10:53 · ATL 2 · Score 9-3
(10:53) 9-B.Young scrambles right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 10:47 · ATL 15 · Score 10-3
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 5:34 · CAR 5 · Score 10-9
(5:34) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 5:27 · CAR 15 · Score 10-10
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. PENALTY on CAR-94-A.Robinson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:55 · ATL 33 · Score 16-10
(2:55) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 6-M.Sanders for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 2:48 · ATL 15 · Score 17-10
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 1:39 · CAR 3 · Score 17-16
(1:39) 7-B.Robinson left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:34 · CAR 15 · Score 17-17
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · CAR 20 · Score 17-23
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep left to 5-D.London for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-5-D.London, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:03 · CAR 30 · Score 17-24
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 10:47 · ATL 12 · Score 23-24
(10:47) 70-B.Christensen reported in as eligible. 9-B.Young pass short middle to 82-T.Tremble for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 10:43 · ATL 15 · Score 24-24
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 1:06 · ATL 9 · Score 30-24
(1:06) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 83-D.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 1:02 · ATL 15 · Score 31-24
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 9:55 · CAR 21 · Score 31-30
(9:55) (Shotgun) 9-M.Penix pass deep middle to 5-D.London for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 9:50 · CAR 15 · Score 31-31
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 4:09 · ATL 10 · Score 37-31
(4:09) 9-B.Young scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 4:01 · ATL 15 · Score 38-31
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:52 · CAR 4 · Score 38-37
(:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:46 · CAR 15 · Score 38-38
37-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — OT 3:18 · ATL 1 · Score 44-38
(3:18) 6-M.Sanders right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — OT 3:14 · Score 44-38
END GAME
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2025-01-05?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 44-38 in Week 18, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 14, Atlanta Falcons 21; Q3: Carolina Panthers 14, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q5: Carolina Panthers 12, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 44, Atlanta Falcons 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Young (Q2 10:53) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Penix (Q2 5:34) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Sanders (B. Young pass) (Q2 2:55) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 1:39) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. London (M. Penix pass) (Q2 0:08) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Tremble (B. Young pass) (Q3 10:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Moore (B. Young pass) (Q3 1:06) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. London (M. Penix pass) (Q4 9:55) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Young (Q4 4:09) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q4 0:52) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Sanders (OT 3:18) Atlanta Falcons field goal — R. Patterson (Q1 11:12, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q1 7:07, 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?
Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), 51.2% completion, -6.8% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.89 total passing EPA. Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 64.1% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +23.46 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.46 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+3.79 EPA): (2:55) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 6-M.Sanders for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Carolina Panthers won 44-38 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 4-12 Now 5-12 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 8-8 Now 8-9 L
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