Game story
In Week 15 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-12-18, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 27–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Bouman (New Orleans Saints) paced the passing game, with -11.50 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.32 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New Orleans Saints changed the game: (2:00) 4-T.Bouman pass INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Wallace (99-B.Buckner) at CAR 36. 96-A.Wallace to CAR 36 for no gain (61-M.Holland).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| New Orleans Saints | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +9.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 2 D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 3 J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +5.98 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4 D. Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.91 EPA/play
- 5 A. Hakim · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 6 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
- 7 A. Stecker · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 8 J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Smith — CAR · Receiving
S. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+9.32) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.42 EPA) came from New Orleans Saints: (9:30) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass intended for 83-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lucas at CAR -7. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — S. Smith
- New Orleans Saints — D. Stallworth (T. Bouman pass)
- Carolina Panthers — J. Delhomme
- Carolina Panthers — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- New Orleans Saints — J. Carney
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
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 NO 20 (Q1 55:45) — (10:45) 89-S.Smith left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 55:33) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 23 (Q1 49:48) — (4:48) 4-T.Bouman pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 49:42) — 3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q2 35:26) — (5:26) 4-J.Kasay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q2 30:43) — (:43) 17-J.Delhomme up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 30:41) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q3 15:34) — (:34) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, Run 6; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 15:27) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 26 (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) 3-J.Carney 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 12 (Q4 1:06) — (1:06) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 4-T.Bouman pass INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Wallace (99-B.Buckner) at CAR 36. 96-A.Wallace to CAR 36 for no gain (61-M.Holland).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 40:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass intended for 83-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at CAR 1. 30-M.Minter to CAR 48 for 47 yards (61-M.Holland).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 42:09) — (12:09) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at NO 23 for -11 yards (21-J.Craft). FUMBLES (21-J.Craft), RECOVERED by NO-94-C.Grant at NO 23. PENALTY on NO-94-C.Grant, Illegal Forward Pass, 5 yards, enforced at NO 46.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 56:42) — (11:42) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 18-D.Carter to NO 25 for 40 yards (21-J.Craft). Pass 35, Run 5
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 49:48) — (4:48) 4-T.Bouman pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 9:30) — (9:30) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass intended for 83-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lucas at CAR -7. Touchback.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 42:09) — (12:09) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at NO 23 for -11 yards (21-J.Craft). FUMBLES (21-J.Craft), RECOVERED by NO-94-C.Grant at NO 23. PENALTY on NO-94-C.Grant, Illegal Forward Pass, 5 yards, enforced at NO 46.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 40:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass intended for 83-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at CAR 1. 30-M.Minter to CAR 48 for 47 yards (61-M.Holland).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 7-J.Baker punts 42 yards to NO 36, Center-56-J.Kyle. 81-A.Hakim to NO 36 for no gain (47-T.Davis). FUMBLES (47-T.Davis), RECOVERED by CAR-21-D.Wesley at NO 36. 21-D.Wesley to NO 36 for no gain
Quarterback report card
T.Bouman led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Bouman (New Orleans Saints) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -11.50 total EPA
- J.Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +5.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.117 | -0.132 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.221 | -0.295 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.050 | -0.148 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.132 | -0.117 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +9.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -10.03 total EPA, 2 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.
- S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) 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.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 55:45 · NO 20 · Score 6-0
(10:45) 89-S.Smith left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 55:33 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 49:48 · CAR 23 · Score 7-6
(4:48) 4-T.Bouman pass to 83-D.Stallworth for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, Run 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 49:42 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 35:26 · NO 14 · Score 10-7
(5:26) 4-J.Kasay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 30:43 · NO 2 · Score 16-7
(:43) 17-J.Delhomme up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 30:41 · NO 2 · Score 17-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 15:34 · NO 15 · Score 23-7
(:34) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, Run 6 - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 15:27 · NO 2 · Score 24-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 5:52 · CAR 26 · Score 24-10
(5:52) 3-J.Carney 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 1:06 · NO 12 · Score 27-10
(1:06) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 27-10 in Week 15, 2005 on 2005-12-18.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 27, New Orleans Saints 10 (CAR 27-10 NO) in Week 15, 2005 on 2005-12-18.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, New Orleans Saints 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 27, New Orleans Saints 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (Q1 55:45) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Stallworth (T. Bouman pass) (Q1 49:48) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Delhomme (Q2 30:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 15:34) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 35:26, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 5:52, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 1:06, 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?
T. Bouman (New Orleans Saints), 43.6% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -11.50 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 48.1% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +5.98 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +9.32 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.42 EPA): (9:30) (Shotgun) 4-T.Bouman pass intended for 83-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lucas at CAR -7. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.0%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L
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