Game story
In Week 11 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-11-18, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 31–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
V. Testaverde (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -4.13 total EPA, and -9.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Carter (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.71 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-19.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (8:16) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay punts 28 yards to GB 6, Center-56-J.Kyle. 38-T.Williams for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Green Bay Packers | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +11.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
- 2 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +7.71 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 4 D. Lee · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 5 G. Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6 J. Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 7 C. Fauria · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
- 8 D. Foster · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Carter — CAR · Receiving
D. Carter posted the highest total EPA (+11.71) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.72 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (8:16) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay punts 28 yards to GB 6, Center-56-J.Kyle. 38-T.Williams for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — T. Williams
- Green Bay Packers — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Lee (B. Favre pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Fauria (V. Testaverde pass)
- Carolina Panthers — D. Carter (V. Testaverde pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Green Bay Packers — M. Crosby
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 34 (Q1 53:16) — (8:16) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay punts 28 yards to GB 6, Center-56-J.Kyle. 38-T.Williams for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 52:54) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the GB 8 (Q1 50:06) — (5:06) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q2 41:17) — (11:17) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 41:13) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 26 (Q2 31:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 86-D.Lee for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 31:16) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 12 (Q3 27:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 86-D.Lee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 27:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q3 18:26) — (3:26) 16-V.Testaverde pass short right to 86-C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 18:21) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 5 (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) 16-V.Testaverde pass short middle to 18-D.Carter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 4:22) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 53:16) — (8:16) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay punts 28 yards to GB 6, Center-56-J.Kyle. 38-T.Williams for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 58:39) — (13:39) 16-V.Testaverde pass short left intended for 87-J.King INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Rouse at CAR 41. 37-A.Rouse to CAR 38 for 3 yards (87-J.King).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 57:03) — (12:03) 2-M.Crosby 49 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-J.Peppers), Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 54:34) — (9:34) 16-V.Testaverde pass short left to 34-D.Williams pushed ob at GB 37 for 18 yards (50-A.Hawk).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 52:15) — (7:15) 16-V.Testaverde pass deep middle to 18-D.Carter to GB 14 for 43 yards (20-A.Bigby).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 53:16) — (8:16) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay punts 28 yards to GB 6, Center-56-J.Kyle. 38-T.Williams for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 58:39) — (13:39) 16-V.Testaverde pass short left intended for 87-J.King INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Rouse at CAR 41. 37-A.Rouse to CAR 38 for 3 yards (87-J.King).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 27:41) — (12:41) 16-V.Testaverde pass short right intended for 83-K.Colbert INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at CAR 36. 21-C.Woodson to CAR 36 for no gain (83-K.Colbert).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at GB 11 for -4 yards (99-C.Williams). FUMBLES (99-C.Williams), RECOVERED by GB-74-A.Kampman at GB 11. 74-A.Kampman to GB 11 for no gain (69-J.Gross).
Quarterback report card
V.Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V.Testaverde (Carolina Panthers) · 42 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -9.9% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.13 total EPA
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +7.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.065 | +0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.1% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.098 | +0.241 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.174 | -0.063 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.089 | +0.065 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 48.9% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -5.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +6.79 total EPA, 4 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.
- D. Carter (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- V. Testaverde (CAR) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- B. Favre (GB) 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.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 53:16 · GB 34 · Score 0-6
(8:16) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay punts 28 yards to GB 6, Center-56-J.Kyle. 38-T.Williams for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 52:54 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 50:06 · GB 8 · Score 3-7
(5:06) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 41:17 · CAR 4 · Score 3-13
(11:17) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 85-G.Jennings for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 41:13 · CAR 2 · Score 3-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 31:21 · CAR 26 · Score 3-20
(1:21) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 86-D.Lee for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 31:16 · CAR 2 · Score 3-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 27:50 · CAR 12 · Score 3-27
(12:50) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short middle to 86-D.Lee for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 27:46 · CAR 2 · Score 3-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 18:26 · GB 2 · Score 9-28
(3:26) 16-V.Testaverde pass short right to 86-C.Fauria for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 18:21 · GB 2 · Score 10-28
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 4:27 · GB 5 · Score 16-28
(4:27) 16-V.Testaverde pass short middle to 18-D.Carter for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 4:22 · GB 2 · Score 17-28
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 2:46 · CAR 29 · Score 17-31
(2:46) 2-M.Crosby 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers 31-17 in Week 11, 2007 on 2007-11-18.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 17, Green Bay Packers 31 (CAR 17-31 GB) in Week 11, 2007 on 2007-11-18.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Green Bay Packers 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 17, Green Bay Packers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — T. Williams (Q1 53:16) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (B. Favre pass) (Q2 41:17) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (B. Favre pass) (Q2 31:21) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Lee (B. Favre pass) (Q3 27:50) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Fauria (V. Testaverde pass) (Q3 18:26) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Carter (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 4:27) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 50:06, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 2:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers?
V. Testaverde (Carolina Panthers), 45.2% completion, -9.9% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.13 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 68.8% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +7.71 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers?
D. Carter (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +11.71 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.72 EPA): (8:16) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay punts 28 yards to GB 6, Center-56-J.Kyle. 38-T.Williams for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.3%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 8-1 Now 9-1 W