Carolina Panthers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2024 Week 3 Recap

Game story

In Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-09-22, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 36–22 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Dalton (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with +12.63 total EPA, and -2.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Dalton (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.63 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+12.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (11:24) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 17-X.Legette pushed ob at LV 10 for 35 yards (1-M.Epps). Penalty on LV-9-T.Wilson, Defensive Offside, declined.

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 A. Dalton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +12.63 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
2. 2 Dio. Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Meyers · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.65 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Tucker · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
5. 5 A. O'Connell · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.56 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Hubbard · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
7. 7 C. Hubbard · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.74 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Thielen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 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 — C. Hubbard (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 55:20)
• Las Vegas Raiders — A. Mattison (Q1 45:33)
• Carolina Panthers — A. Dalton (Q2 39:33)
• Carolina Panthers — A. Thielen (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 30:33)
• Carolina Panthers — M. Sanders (Q4 13:37)
• Las Vegas Raiders — J. Meyers (G. Minshew pass) (Q4 11:03)
• Las Vegas Raiders — T. Tucker (A. O'Connell pass) (Q4 1:03)

Field goals

• Carolina Panthers — E. Pineiro (Q3 25:03)
• Carolina Panthers — E. Pineiro (Q3 19:50)
• Carolina Panthers — E. Pineiro (Q4 4:50)
• Carolina Panthers — E. Pineiro (Q4 4:47)

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 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q1 55:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 30-C.Hubbard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 55:13) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q1 45:33) — (:33) (No Huddle) 22-A.Mattison up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 45:24) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q2 39:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 5-Dio.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [9-T.Wilson].; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 39:28) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LV 31 (Q2 30:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-19-A.Thielen was injured during the play.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 30:28) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q3 25:03) — (10:03) 4-E.Pineiro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q3 19:50) — (4:50) 4-E.Pineiro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 15–12. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanders right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q4 11:03) — (11:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q4 10:56) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-G.Minshew pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LV 8 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) 4-E.Pineiro 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q4 4:47) — 4-E.Pineiro kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LV 30.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass short right to 11-T.Tucker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-S.Thompson].; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 0:56) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

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

• Carolina Panthers (Q2 41:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 17-X.Legette pushed ob at LV 10 for 35 yards (1-M.Epps). Penalty on LV-9-T.Wilson, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +2.62]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 48:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass deep middle to 11-T.Tucker to CAR 26 for 54 yards (2-M.Jackson, 20-J.Fuller). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.01]
• Carolina Panthers (Q2 42:54) — (12:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 5-Dio.Johnson to LV 45 for 23 yards (41-R.Spillane). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +3.12]
• Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 5-Dio.Johnson ran ob at LV 31 for 35 yards (18-J.Jones; 0-J.Bennett). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.73]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 45:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew scrambles right end ran ob at CAR 2 for 4 yards (75-D.Williams). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +1.74]

Impact plays

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

• Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short right intended for 17-D.Adams INTERCEPTED by 2-M.Jackson at LV 37. 2-M.Jackson to LV 36 for 1 yard (17-D.Adams). [WPA -1.0% · EPA -5.13]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 48:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass deep middle to 11-T.Tucker to CAR 26 for 54 yards (2-M.Jackson, 20-J.Fuller). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.01]
• Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 23:17) — (8:17) (No Huddle) 15-G.Minshew up the middle to LV 37 for no gain (40-C.Harris). [WPA -2.8% · EPA -3.82]
• Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-19-A.Thielen was injured during the play. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +3.68]

Quarterback report card

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

• A.Dalton (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +12.63 total EPA
• G.Minshew II (Las Vegas Raiders) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.5% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +15.01 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -6.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Carolina Panthers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• A. Dalton (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• G.Minshew II (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 55:20 · LV 6 · Score 6-0
   (10:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 30-C.Hubbard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 55:13 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
   4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 45:33 · CAR 2 · Score 7-6
   (:33) (No Huddle) 22-A.Mattison up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 45:24 · CAR 15 · Score 7-7
   2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
5. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 39:33 · LV 5 · Score 13-7
   (9:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 5-Dio.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [9-T.Wilson].
6. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 39:28 · LV 15 · Score 14-7
   4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
7. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 30:33 · LV 31 · Score 20-7
   (:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-A.Thielen for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-19-A.Thielen was injured during the play.
8. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 30:28 · LV 15 · Score 21-7
   4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
9. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 25:03 · LV 25 · Score 24-7
   (10:03) 4-E.Pineiro 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
10. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 19:50 · LV 17 · Score 27-7
    (4:50) 4-E.Pineiro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
11. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 13:37 · LV 1 · Score 33-7
    (13:37) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanders right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 11:03 · CAR 13 · Score 33-13
    (11:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-G.Minshew pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q4 10:56 · CAR 2 · Score 33-15
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-G.Minshew pass to 16-J.Meyers is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
14. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:50 · LV 8 · Score 36-15
    (4:50) 4-E.Pineiro 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
15. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:47 · CAR 35 · Score 36-15
    4-E.Pineiro kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LV 30.
16. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 1:03 · CAR 8 · Score 36-21
    (1:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.O'Connell pass short right to 11-T.Tucker for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-S.Thompson].
17. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:56 · CAR 15 · Score 36-22
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.