Panthers 10–20 Vikings: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2008

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

S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (13:38) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith to MIN 41 for 29 yards (25-T.Johnson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Minnesota Vikings
Final score: Minnesota Vikings 20–10 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Shi Smith
Top passer: J. Delhomme
Biggest EPA play: (1:13) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at CAR 21 for -8 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield…
Game date: 2008-09-21

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 20–10 on 2008-09-21. Shi Smith posted a game-high +7.15 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	3	7	0	0	0	10
Minnesota Vikings	0	10	7	3	0	20

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

+3MIN 25

MIN 2

+1MIN 2

+3CAR 9

MIN 71

+1CAR 2

CAR 34

+1CAR 2

+3CAR 14

MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 12:57FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
MIN 25
Score
3-0
(12:57) 4-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:58TD
Josaiah Stewart
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
9-0
(9:58) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:55XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
10-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:51FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 9
Score
10-3
(1:51) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:13TD
Antoine Winfield Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 71
Score
10-9
(1:13) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at CAR 21 for -8 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at CAR 19. 26-A.Winfield for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:04XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 13:00TD
VSV. Shiancoe
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 34
Score
10-16
(13:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 12:53XP
RLR. Longwell
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 9:11FG
RLR. Longwell
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 14
Score
10-20
(9:11) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
2B. Berrian · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +6.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
3Barrington Wade · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
4V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
5D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
6G. Mills · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
7Johnny King · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
8Reid Ferguson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.78 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 (+7.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.79 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+2.49 EPA): (13:38) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith to MIN 41 for 29 yards (25-T.Johnson).

Biggest single play (-7.25 EPA): J. Delhomme — (1:13) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at CAR 21 for -8 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at CAR 19. 26-A.Winfield for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -2.2% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.65 total EPA
G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -9.2% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Minnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play	-0.226	-0.097
Offensive success rate	36.8%	41.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.185	-0.032
Rush EPA/play	-0.533	-0.129
Defensive EPA/play	+0.097	+0.226
Defensive success rate	58.8%	63.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Minnesota Vikings: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -17.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -8.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (Q2 9:58)
Minnesota Vikings — Antoine Winfield Jr. (Q2 1:13)
Minnesota Vikings — V. Shiancoe (G. Frerotte pass) (Q3 13:00)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 12:57)
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 1:51)
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q4 9:11)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) 4-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:58) — (9:58) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 9:55) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 9 (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 71 (Q2 1:13); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 1:04) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 34 (Q3 13:00) — (13:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 12:53) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at CAR 21 for -8 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at CAR 19. 26-A.Winfield for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -7.25]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian to CAR 29 for 48 yards (30-C.Godfrey). [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.27]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 1:28) — (1:28) 17-J.Delhomme FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 48, RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 48. 51-B.Leber to MIN 48 for no gain (Team). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -4.36]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at CAR 35. 20-C.Gamble to MIN 46 for 19 yards (29-C.Taylor). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.58]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 13:00) — (13:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.93]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at CAR 21 for -8 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at CAR 19. 26-A.Winfield for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -7.25]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep middle intended for 87-B.Berrian INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at CAR 35. 20-C.Gamble to MIN 46 for 19 yards (29-C.Taylor). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.58]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 1:28) — (1:28) 17-J.Delhomme FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIN 48, RECOVERED by MIN-51-B.Leber at MIN 48. 51-B.Leber to MIN 48 for no gain (Team). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -4.36]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep left to 87-B.Berrian to CAR 29 for 48 yards (30-C.Godfrey). [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.27]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 12:57 · MIN 25 · Score 3-0
(12:57) 4-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 9:58 · MIN 2 · Score 9-0
(9:58) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 9:55 · MIN 2 · Score 10-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 1:51 · CAR 9 · Score 10-3
(1:51) 8-R.Longwell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 1:13 · MIN 71 · Score 10-9
(1:13) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at CAR 21 for -8 yards (26-A.Winfield). FUMBLES (26-A.Winfield), RECOVERED by MIN-26-A.Winfield at CAR 19. 26-A.Winfield for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 1:04 · CAR 2 · Score 10-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 13:00 · CAR 34 · Score 10-16
(13:00) 12-G.Frerotte pass deep right to 81-V.Shiancoe for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 12:53 · CAR 2 · Score 10-17
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 9:11 · CAR 14 · Score 10-20
(9:11) 8-R.Longwell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Key takeaways

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

Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
G. Frerotte (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2008-09-21?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 20-10 in Week 3, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 10, Minnesota Vikings 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 9:58) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Winfield (Q2 1:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — V. Shiancoe (G. Frerotte pass) (Q3 13:00) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 12:57, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 1:51, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 9:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 47.2% completion, -2.2% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.65 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Minnesota Vikings), 44.4% completion, -9.2% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (13:38) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith to MIN 41 for 29 yards (25-T.Johnson)..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

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