Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers: 2002 Week 4 Recap

Game story

In Week 4 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-09-29, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 17–14 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -4.93 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. Driver (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.38 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-33.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (:16) 11-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. Change in yard marker due to change of possession.

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. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
2. 2 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.88 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.93 EPA/play
4. 4 K. Hankton · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
5. 5 R. Peete · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +2.00 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
6. 6 B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Glenn · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 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

• Carolina Panthers — L. Smith (Q1 45:28)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Franks pass) (Q2 31:50)
• Carolina Panthers — L. Smith (Q4 12:59)
• Green Bay Packers — D. Driver (B. Favre pass) (Q4 4:16)

Field goals

• Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell (Q1 53:55)

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 7–3. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q1 53:55) — (8:55) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q1 45:28) — (:28) 26-L.Smith right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 45:23) — 11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 31 (Q2 31:50); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 31:43) — 8-R.Longwell kicks 65 yards from GB 15 to CAR 20. 89-S.Smith pushed ob at CAR 43 for 23 yards (53-P.Lenon)..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) 26-L.Smith right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 12:55) — 11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 22 (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 4:10) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..

Turning points

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

• Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 11-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. Change in yard marker due to change of possession. [WPA -33.1% · EPA -2.89]
• Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at CAR 32. 30-M.Minter to GB 21 for 47 yards (72-E.Dotson). PENALTY on CAR-25-E.McDaniel, Defensive Pass Interferenc [WPA +20.5% · EPA +3.09]
• Carolina Panthers (Q1 46:40) — (1:40) 9-R.Peete pass to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at GB 9 for 61 yards (59-N.Diggs). PENALTY on GB-28-M.Bowen, Face Mask (15 Yards), 5 yards, enforced at GB 9. [WPA +20.4% · EPA +6.42]
• Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:51) — (:51) 9-R.Peete sacked at GB 24 for -4 yards (97-C.Hunt). FUMBLES (97-C.Hunt), RECOVERED by GB-91-J.Johnson at GB 24. 91-J.Johnson to GB 24 for no gain (75-T.Steussie). [WPA -20.4% · EPA -4.00]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 19:44) — (4:44) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-K.Bailey INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Morgan (53-H.Navies) at GB 48. 55-D.Morgan to GB 44 for 4 yards (62-M.Rivera). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -4.33]

Impact plays

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

• Carolina Panthers (Q1 46:40) — (1:40) 9-R.Peete pass to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at GB 9 for 61 yards (59-N.Diggs). PENALTY on GB-28-M.Bowen, Face Mask (15 Yards), 5 yards, enforced at GB 9. [WPA +20.4% · EPA +6.42]
• Green Bay Packers (Q3 19:44) — (4:44) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 85-K.Bailey INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Morgan (53-H.Navies) at GB 48. 55-D.Morgan to GB 44 for 4 yards (62-M.Rivera). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -4.33]
• Carolina Panthers (Q3 18:13) — (3:13) 9-R.Peete pass to 88-K.Hankton to GB 15 for 31 yards (28-M.Bowen). [WPA +17.8% · EPA +4.15]
• Carolina Panthers (Q3 17:04) — (2:04) 9-R.Peete sacked at GB 15 for 0 yards (91-J.Johnson). FUMBLES (91-J.Johnson), RECOVERED by GB-27-T.McBride at GB 13. 27-T.McBride to GB 17 for 4 yards (65-K.Donnalley). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -4.10]

Quarterback report card

B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.93 total EPA
• R.Peete (Carolina Panthers) · 32 dropbacks · 31.2% completion · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.00 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 -0.03, Green Bay Packers -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -2.61 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, -1.62 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Green Bay Packers 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. Driver (Green Bay Packers) 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.

1. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 53:55 · CAR 12 · Score 0-3
   (8:55) 8-R.Longwell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.
2. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 45:28 · GB 3 · Score 6-3
   (:28) 26-L.Smith right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 45:23 · GB 2 · Score 7-3
   11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
4. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 31:50 · CAR 31 · Score 7-9
   (1:50) 88-B.Franks to CAR 31 for no gain. PENALTY on GB-88-B.Franks, Illegal Forward Pass, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 31. PENALTY on GB, Unsportsmanlike Conduct,
5. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 31:43 · GB 15 · Score 7-10
   8-R.Longwell kicks 65 yards from GB 15 to CAR 20. 89-S.Smith pushed ob at CAR 43 for 23 yards (53-P.Lenon).
6. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 12:59 · GB 2 · Score 13-10
   (12:59) 26-L.Smith right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:55 · GB 2 · Score 14-10
   11-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
8. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 4:16 · CAR 22 · Score 14-16
   (4:16) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 4:10 · CAR 2 · Score 14-17
   8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.