Panthers 20–16 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2013

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 59.6% completion, +8.5% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.44 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 42.2% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.49 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.46 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 89-S.Smith to CAR 39 for 19 yards (20-R.Jones). MIA-30-C.Clemons was injured during the play. His return is Probable..

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 20–16 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 6–16 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Shi Smith
Top passer: Ryan Tannehill
Biggest EPA play: (10:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (98-J.Odrick), Cente…
Game date: 2013-11-24

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Miami Dolphins 20–16 on 2013-11-24, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 16–6 halftime lead. Shi Smith posted a game-high +7.38 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 12 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	3	3	7	7	0	20
Miami Dolphins	7	9	0	0	0	16

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CARCarolina Panthers

+3MIA 34

CAR 53

+1CAR 2

+3CAR 14

+3CAR 29

+3CAR 5

+3MIA 28

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:02FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 34
Score
3-0
(7:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:54TD
MWM. Wallace
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 53
Score
3-6
(5:54) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:39XP
CSC. Sturgis
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
3-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:37FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 14
Score
3-10
(12:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:18FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 29
Score
3-13
(2:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:04FG
CSC. Sturgis
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 5
Score
3-16
(1:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:01FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 28
Score
6-16
(:01) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:19TD
CNC. Newton
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 5
Score
12-16
(8:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:08XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
13-16
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:46TD
GOG. Olsen
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
19-16
(:46) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:43XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
20-16
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
2C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +5.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
3M. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
4B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
5L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
6D. Sims · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
7Ma. Moore · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
8C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.10 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

Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving

Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+7.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+2.46 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 89-S.Smith to CAR 39 for 19 yards (20-R.Jones). MIA-30-C.Clemons was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

Biggest single play (-4.66 EPA): Graham Gano — (10:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (98-J.Odrick), Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman, ball out of bounds at MIA 31. Kick was deflected off Panthers lineman helme

Quarterback report card

Ryan Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 47 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +8.5% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.44 total EPA
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 45 dropbacks · 42.2% completion · -10.3% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.033	-0.106
Offensive success rate	38.5%	38.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.100	-0.009
Rush EPA/play	+0.121	-0.518
Defensive EPA/play	+0.106	+0.033
Defensive success rate	61.4%	61.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: -0.03 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.11 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -3.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -8.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — M. Wallace (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q1 5:54)
Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q3 8:19)
Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q4 0:46)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q1 7:02)
Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q2 12:37)
Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q2 2:18)
Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q2 1:04)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 0:01)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIA 34 (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 53 (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 5:39) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 9–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q2 12:37) — (12:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CAR 5 (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIA 28 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q3 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 8:08) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 0:46) — (:46) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:43) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:46) — (:46) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.6% · EPA +1.73]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 7:27) — (7:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. [WPA -17.5% · EPA -2.68]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +4.50]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 89-S.Smith to CAR 39 for 19 yards (20-R.Jones). MIA-30-C.Clemons was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +2.46]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) 35-M.Tolbert left end to MIA 6 for 15 yards (30-C.Clemons; 59-D.Ellerbe). [WPA +12.8% · EPA +1.71]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is BLOCKED (98-J.Odrick), Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman, ball out of bounds at MIA 31. Kick was deflected off Panthers lineman helme [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.66]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 28-N.Carroll at CAR 46. 28-N.Carroll to CAR 22 for 24 yards (67-R.Kalil). PENALTY on CAR-77-B.Bell, Unnecessary Roug [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.66]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +4.50]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:48) — (14:48) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace to CAR 22 for 57 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn). MIA-11-M.Wallace was injured during the play. His return is Probable. Carolina challenged the pass compl [WPA +9.6% · EPA +3.25]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 7:02 · MIA 34 · Score 3-0
(7:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 5:54 · CAR 53 · Score 3-6
(5:54) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 5:39 · CAR 2 · Score 3-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 12:37 · CAR 14 · Score 3-10
(12:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 2:18 · CAR 29 · Score 3-13
(2:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:04 · CAR 5 · Score 3-16
(1:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · MIA 28 · Score 6-16
(:01) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 8:19 · MIA 5 · Score 12-16
(8:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 8:08 · MIA 2 · Score 13-16
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:46 · MIA 1 · Score 19-16
(:46) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 0:43 · MIA 2 · Score 20-16
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

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.
Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins on 2013-11-24?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Miami Dolphins 20-16 in Week 12, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Miami Dolphins 9; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 20, Miami Dolphins 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 5:54) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 8:19) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q4 0:46) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 7:02, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 12:37, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 2:18, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 1:04, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 59.6% completion, +8.5% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.44 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 42.2% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.49 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.46 EPA): (2:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 89-S.Smith to CAR 39 for 19 yards (20-R.Jones). MIA-30-C.Clemons was injured during the play. His return is Probable..

Was Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Carolina Panthers won 20-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L

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