Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 23–20 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 10–17 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jimmy Horn Jr.
- Top passer
- A. Brooks
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:21) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 13 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-55-D.Morgan at N…
- Game date
- 2003-10-26
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 23–20 on 2003-10-26, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 17–10 halftime lead. Jimmy Horn Jr. posted a game-high +9.90 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(5:19) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(13:35) 48-S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(7:11) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(1:23) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(:04) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(9:18) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(3:50) 48-S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(:41) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(10:28) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:19FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 3-0
(5:19) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 13:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 9-0
(13:35) 48-S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 13:30XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:11TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 14
- Score
- 10-6
(7:11) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 7:04XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:23TD Jimmy Horn Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 23
- Score
- 10-13
(1:23) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:17XP JCJ. CarneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:04FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 29
- Score
- 10-17
(:04) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:18FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 11
- Score
- 13-17
(9:18) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 3:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 19-17
(3:50) 48-S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 3:46XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-17
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:41FG JCJ. CarneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 25
- Score
- 20-20
(:41) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- CARCarolina Panthers
OT 10:28FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 23-20
(10:28) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 2Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 3Shaquan Davis · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.52 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 4J. Pathon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 5K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play
- 6D. McAllister · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 7R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 8A. Brooks · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 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
Jimmy Horn Jr. — NO · Receiving
Jimmy Horn Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+9.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.65 EPA per play.
Jimmy Horn Jr.'s top snap (+3.90 EPA): (1:23) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0
Biggest single play (-4.97 EPA): A. Brooks — (1:21) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 13 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-55-D.Morgan at NO 25. 55-D.Morgan to NO 25 for no gain (62-J.Fontenot). Play Challenged by NO and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NO at
Quarterback report card
A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.45 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.023 | -0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.9% | 46.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.157 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.129 | -0.216 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.065 | -0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.6% | 61.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.02 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.07 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +2.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, -5.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Horn Jr. (A. Brooks pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
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 NO 6 (Q1 5:19) — (5:19) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 48-S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 13:30) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q2 7:11) — (7:11) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 7:04) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 23 (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 1:17) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 11 (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 48-S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 3:46) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger..
Overtime: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 12 (OT 10:28) — (10:28) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 48-S.Davis left guard to CAR 25 for 1 yard (98-W.Whitehead).
- Carolina Panthers (OT 11:20) — (11:20) 48-S.Davis left guard pushed ob at NO 11 for 34 yards (34-T.Jones).
- New Orleans Saints (OT 13:41) — (13:41) 26-D.McAllister right guard to CAR 38 for -1 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CAR-77-K.Jenkins at CAR 38. 77-K.Jenkins to CAR 38 for no gain (72-W.Gandy).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 80-J.Pathon to NO 47 for 16 yards (30-M.Minter). Pass 14, Run 2
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:30) — (1:30) 2-A.Brooks pass to 82-B.Williams to CAR 25 for no gain (21-T.Cousin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:21) — (1:21) 2-A.Brooks sacked at NO 13 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CAR-55-D.Morgan at NO 25. 55-D.Morgan to NO 25 for no gain (62-J.Fontenot). Play Challenged by NO and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NO at
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 1:17) — (1:17) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 82-B.Williams INTERCEPTED by 54-W.Witherspoon at CAR 7. 54-W.Witherspoon to CAR 17 for 10 yards. Lateral to 30-M.Minter pushed ob at CAR 24 for 7 yards (82-B.Willia
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum to NO 1 for 22 yards (59-D.Rodgers). Pass 0, Run 22
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 5:19 · NO 6 · Score 3-0
(5:19) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 13:35 · NO 1 · Score 9-0
(13:35) 48-S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 13:30 · NO 2 · Score 10-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 7:11 · CAR 14 · Score 10-6
(7:11) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 14, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 7:04 · CAR 2 · Score 10-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:23 · CAR 23 · Score 10-13
(1:23) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 1:17 · CAR 2 · Score 10-14
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · CAR 29 · Score 10-17
(:04) 3-J.Carney 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 9:18 · NO 11 · Score 13-17
(9:18) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 3:50 · NO 1 · Score 19-17
(3:50) 48-S.Davis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 3:46 · NO 2 · Score 20-17
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 0:41 · CAR 25 · Score 20-20
(:41) 3-J.Carney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — OT 10:28 · NO 12 · Score 23-20
(10:28) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
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.
- Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2003-10-26?
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 23-20 in Week 8, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 17; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q5: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 23, New Orleans Saints 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q2 13:35) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 7:11) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Horn (A. Brooks pass) (Q2 1:23) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q4 3:50) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 5:19, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 9:18, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 0:41, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (OT 10:28, 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?
A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 55.6% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.45 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 38.7% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.90 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.90 EPA): (1:23) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass to 87-J.Horn for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0.
Was Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
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