Game story
In Week 1 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-12, the New Orleans Saints took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 19–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -18.46 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Poole (New Orleans Saints) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+24.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: D.Brien kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to CAR 6. M.Bates to CAR 20 for 14 yards (F.Weary). FUMBLES (F.Weary), RECOVERED by NO-T.Drakeford at CAR 20. T.Drakeford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| New Orleans Saints | 7 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Poole · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 2 F. Lane · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
- 3 R. Carruth · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4 M. Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5 S. Beuerlein · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 6 A. Hastings · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7 W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8 T. Biakabutuka · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · -0.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Poole — NO · Receiving
K. Poole posted the highest total EPA (+5.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New Orleans Saints's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.17 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: D.Brien kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to CAR 6. M.Bates to CAR 20 for 14 yards (F.Weary). FUMBLES (F.Weary), RECOVERED by NO-T.Drakeford at CAR 20. T.Drakeford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- New Orleans Saints — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 30 (Q1 60:00); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 59:48) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 28 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q2 42:52) — (12:52) S.Beuerlein pass to W.Walls for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 39:22) — J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 34 (Q2 31:44) — (1:44) J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 3 (Q3 23:08) — (8:08) D.Brien 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 67 (Q3 20:03) — (5:03) B.Hobert pass to K.Poole for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 60:00) — D.Brien kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to CAR 6. M.Bates to CAR 20 for 14 yards (F.Weary). FUMBLES (F.Weary), RECOVERED by NO-T.Drakeford at CAR 20. T.Drakeford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 53:50) — (8:50) S.Beuerlein pass INTERCEPTED by K.Mitchell (T.Drakeford) at NO 18. K.Mitchell pushed ob at NO 36 for 18 yards (W.Floyd).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 20:03) — (5:03) B.Hobert pass to K.Poole for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 25:21) — (10:21) S.Beuerlein sacked at CAR 20 for -11 yards (A.Robbins). FUMBLES (A.Robbins), RECOVERED by NO-A.Robbins at CAR 20.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 58:47) — (13:47) T.Barnhardt punts 45 yards to CAR 32, Center-K.Gammon. E.Metcalf to CAR 41 for 9 yards (B.Bech). PENALTY on CAR-M.Bates, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CAR 41.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 60:00) — D.Brien kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to CAR 6. M.Bates to CAR 20 for 14 yards (F.Weary). FUMBLES (F.Weary), RECOVERED by NO-T.Drakeford at CAR 20. T.Drakeford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 53:50) — (8:50) S.Beuerlein pass INTERCEPTED by K.Mitchell (T.Drakeford) at NO 18. K.Mitchell pushed ob at NO 36 for 18 yards (W.Floyd).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 20:03) — (5:03) B.Hobert pass to K.Poole for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 25:21) — (10:21) S.Beuerlein sacked at CAR 20 for -11 yards (A.Robbins). FUMBLES (A.Robbins), RECOVERED by NO-A.Robbins at CAR 20.
Quarterback report card
S.Beuerlein led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.46 EPA/play · -18.46 total EPA
- B.Hobert (New Orleans Saints) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -5.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.312 | -0.169 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 30.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.434 | -0.247 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.121 | -0.174 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.169 | +0.312 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.1% | 57.1% |
By the numbers
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.17 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 15 drives, -24.04 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 15 drives, -16.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Poole (New Orleans Saints) 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.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · NO 30 · Score 0-6
D.Brien kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to CAR 6. M.Bates to CAR 20 for 14 yards (F.Weary). FUMBLES (F.Weary), RECOVERED by NO-T.Drakeford at CAR 20. T.Drakeford for - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 59:48 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · CAR 28 · Score 0-10
(15:00) D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 42:52 · NO 5 · Score 6-10
(12:52) S.Beuerlein pass to W.Walls for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 39:22 · NO 2 · Score 7-10
J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 31:44 · NO 34 · Score 10-10
(1:44) J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 23:08 · CAR 3 · Score 10-13
(8:08) D.Brien 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 20:03 · CAR 67 · Score 10-19
(5:03) B.Hobert pass to K.Poole for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 19-10 in Week 1, 1999 on 1999-09-12.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 10, New Orleans Saints 19 (CAR 10-19 NO) in Week 1, 1999 on 1999-09-12.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, New Orleans Saints 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 9; Final: Carolina Panthers 10, New Orleans Saints 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 60:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 42:52) New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 20:03) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 31:44, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q3 23:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 40.0% completion, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -18.46 total passing EPA. B. Hobert (New Orleans Saints), 42.3% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -5.97 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
K. Poole (New Orleans Saints) led the game in total EPA with +5.66 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.17 EPA): D.Brien kicks 64 yards from NO 30 to CAR 6. M.Bates to CAR 20 for 14 yards (F.Weary). FUMBLES (F.Weary), RECOVERED by NO-T.Drakeford at CAR 20. T.Drakeford for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +24.5%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Now 0-1 L
New Orleans Saints
Now 1-0 W
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