Panthers 33–31 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2008

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 33–31 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 23–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: D. Brees
Top passer: D. Brees
Biggest EPA play: 5-R.Lloyd kicks 74 yards from CAR 30 to NO -4. 10-S.Green to NO 12 for 16 yards (54-L.John…
Game date: 2008-12-28

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 33–31 on 2008-12-28. D. Brees posted a game-high +12.32 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	6	17	7	3	0	33
New Orleans Saints	0	10	0	21	0	31

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

+3NO 28

+3NO 9

+3NO 16

NO 8

CAR 30

CAR 26

CAR 9

CAR 13

+3NO 25

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 8:06FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
NO 28
Score
3-0
(8:06) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 2:25FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
NO 9
Score
6-0
(2:25) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:39FG
GHG. Hartley
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
6-3
(12:39) 5-G.Hartley 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:00FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
NO 16
Score
9-3
(7:00) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:13TD
MMMalik Muhammad
Points+6
Yard line
NO 8
Score
15-3
(3:13) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:09XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
16-3
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:09TD
DWDorian Wesley
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 30
Score
22-3
5-R.Lloyd kicks 74 yards from CAR 30 to NO -4. 10-S.Green to NO 12 for 16 yards (54-L.Johnson). FUMBLES (54-L.Johnson), RECOVERED by CAR-23-D.Wesley at NO 12. 23-D.Wesley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:03XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
23-3
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:47TD
MCM. Colston
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 26
Score
23-9
(:47) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:40XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
23-10
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:07TD
Josaiah Stewart
Points+6
Yard line
NO 2
Score
29-10
(10:07) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Defensive Offside, declined.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:02XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
30-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:54TD
RMR. Meachem
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 7
Score
30-16
(14:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 17-R.Meachem for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:48XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
30-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:38TD
LMLouis Moore
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 9
Score
30-23
(5:38) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:33XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
30-24
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:16TD
LMLouis Moore
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 13
Score
30-30
(3:16) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 3:11XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
30-31
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:06FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
NO 25
Score
33-31
(:06) 4-J.Kasay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +12.32 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
2J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +11.40 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
3M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +11.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
4Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +11.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
5Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
6Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +5.19 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
7Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
8Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.95 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

D. Brees — NO · Passing

D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+12.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

D. Brees's top snap (+4.01 EPA): (5:38) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.80 EPA): R. Lloyd — 5-R.Lloyd kicks 74 yards from CAR 30 to NO -4. 10-S.Green to NO 12 for 16 yards (54-L.Johnson). FUMBLES (54-L.Johnson), RECOVERED by CAR-23-D.Wesley at NO 12. 23-D.Wesley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 54 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +12.32 total EPA
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +11.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	+0.153	+0.076
Offensive success rate	48.8%	48.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.496	+0.228
Rush EPA/play	+0.137	+0.130
Defensive EPA/play	-0.076	-0.153
Defensive success rate	51.2%	51.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: +0.15 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: +0.08 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +12.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +6.57 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Malik Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 3:13)
Carolina Panthers — Dorian Wesley (Q2 3:09)
New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:47)
Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (Q3 10:07)
New Orleans Saints — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q4 14:54)
New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q4 5:38)
New Orleans Saints — Louis Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q4 3:16)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 8:06)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 2:25)
New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley (Q2 12:39)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 7:00)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 0:06)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 28 (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 9 (Q1 2:25) — (2:25) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–10. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 3 (Q2 12:39) — (12:39) 5-G.Hartley 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 16 (Q2 7:00) — (7:00) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 8 (Q2 3:13) — (3:13) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 3:09) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 30 (Q2 3:09); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 3:03) — 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 26 (Q2 0:47) — (:47) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:40) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Defensive Offside, declined.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 10:02) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q4 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 17-R.Meachem for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 14:48) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 5:33) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 3:11) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 25 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 4-J.Kasay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete deep right to 16-L.Moore. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -0.02]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 4-J.Kasay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. [WPA +17.5% · EPA +0.52]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to NO 43 for 39 yards (41-R.Harper) [91-W.Smith]. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +1.58]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 12-M.Colston pushed ob at CAR 13 for 26 yards (25-N.Salley). [WPA +14.4% · EPA +2.18]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +2.22]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:09) — 5-R.Lloyd kicks 74 yards from CAR 30 to NO -4. 10-S.Green to NO 12 for 16 yards (54-L.Johnson). FUMBLES (54-L.Johnson), RECOVERED by CAR-23-D.Wesley at NO 12. 23-D.Wesley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -7.80]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 3:27) — (3:27) 4-J.Kasay 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. CAR-79-J.Otah was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA -1.4% · EPA -4.23]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +4.01]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to NO 6 for 54 yards (42-J.David). Penalty on NO-20-R.Gay, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +1.7% · EPA +4.01]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 8:06 · NO 28 · Score 3-0
(8:06) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 2:25 · NO 9 · Score 6-0
(2:25) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 12:39 · CAR 3 · Score 6-3
(12:39) 5-G.Hartley 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 7:00 · NO 16 · Score 9-3
(7:00) 4-J.Kasay 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 3:13 · NO 8 · Score 15-3
(3:13) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 3:09 · NO 2 · Score 16-3
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 3:09 · CAR 30 · Score 22-3
5-R.Lloyd kicks 74 yards from CAR 30 to NO -4. 10-S.Green to NO 12 for 16 yards (54-L.Johnson). FUMBLES (54-L.Johnson), RECOVERED by CAR-23-D.Wesley at NO 12. 23-D.Wesley for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 3:03 · NO 2 · Score 23-3
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:47 · CAR 26 · Score 23-9
(:47) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:40 · CAR 2 · Score 23-10
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 10:07 · NO 2 · Score 29-10
(10:07) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO, Defensive Offside, declined.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 10:02 · NO 2 · Score 30-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 14:54 · CAR 7 · Score 30-16
(14:54) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 17-R.Meachem for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 14:48 · CAR 2 · Score 30-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:38 · CAR 9 · Score 30-23
(5:38) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:33 · CAR 2 · Score 30-24
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:16 · CAR 13 · Score 30-30
(3:16) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 16-L.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:11 · CAR 2 · Score 30-31
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-G.Pakulak.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · NO 25 · Score 33-31
(:06) 4-J.Kasay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

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.
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Delhomme (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2008-12-28?

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 33-31 in Week 17, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 6, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 17, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 21; Final: Carolina Panthers 33, New Orleans Saints 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 3:13) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Wesley (Q2 3:09) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q3 10:07) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Meachem (D. Brees pass) (Q4 14:54) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q4 5:38) New Orleans Saints touchdown — L. Moore (D. Brees pass) (Q4 3:16) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 8:06, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 2:25, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 12:39, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 7:00, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 0:06, 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?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 55.6% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +12.32 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 60.9% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +11.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 54 snaps. Their top snap (+4.01 EPA): (5:38) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Carolina Panthers won 33-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L

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