Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 45–17 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 17–24 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 25-R.S…
- Game date
- 2012-01-01
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 45–17 on 2012-01-01. D. Brees posted a game-high +20.91 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(13:29) 29-C.Ivory left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(6:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, YAC 0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(5:55) 10-O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(2:46) 2-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(1:25) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 42, YAC 0
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(8:59) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 80-J.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, YAC 0
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(3:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -1, YAC 2
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(12:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 5
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 13:29TD CIC. IvoryPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 35
- Score
- 0-6
(13:29) 29-C.Ivory left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 13:21XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 6-7
(6:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, YAC 0
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:42XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:56TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-13
(2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:50XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-14
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:55FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 23
- Score
- 10-14
(5:55) 10-O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:46FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 25
- Score
- 10-17
(2:46) 2-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:25TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 29
- Score
- 16-17
(1:25) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:18XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:16TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 42
- Score
- 17-23
(:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 42, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:07XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-24
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:59TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 19
- Score
- 17-30
(8:59) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 80-J.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:54XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-31
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:51TD JCJ. CollinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 17-37
(3:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -1, YAC 2
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 3:47XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-38
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:22TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 17-44
(12:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 5
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:15XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-45
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +20.91 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +13.49 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 3Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 4C. Ivory · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +5.78 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +5.46 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 6
Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 7Darrell Henderson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 8B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 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 (+20.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-7.60 EPA): (8:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Stanford at CAR 11. 25-R.Stanford to NO 36 for 53 yards (74-J.Bushrod).
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) · 36 dropbacks · 77.8% completion · +15.6% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +20.91 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · +1.3% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -7.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.290 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 62.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.243 | +0.548 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.434 | +0.306 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.290 | +0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 37.5% | 56.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.29 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -1.75 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +25.51 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — C. Ivory
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (C. Newton pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — J. Collins (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — O. Mare
- New Orleans Saints — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 35 (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) 29-C.Ivory left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 13:21) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, YAC 0; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 6:42) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 15 (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 2:50) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 23 (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) 10-O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) 2-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 29 (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:18) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 42 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 42, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:07) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 19 (Q3 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 80-J.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 8:54) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -1, YAC 2; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 3:47) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 5; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 12:15) — 2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Stanford at CAR 11. 25-R.Stanford to NO 36 for 53 yards (74-J.Bushrod).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 42, YAC 0
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at NO 0. Touchback.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, YAC 0
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Stanford at CAR 11. 25-R.Stanford to NO 36 for 53 yards (74-J.Bushrod).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-P.Robinson at NO 0. Touchback.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 42, YAC 0
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 13:29 · CAR 35 · Score 0-6
(13:29) 29-C.Ivory left tackle for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 13:21 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:47 · NO 12 · Score 6-7
(6:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 12, YAC 0 - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:42 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 2:56 · CAR 15 · Score 7-13
(2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 2:50 · CAR 2 · Score 7-14
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 5:55 · NO 23 · Score 10-14
(5:55) 10-O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 2:46 · CAR 25 · Score 10-17
(2:46) 2-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:25 · NO 29 · Score 16-17
(1:25) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:18 · NO 2 · Score 17-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · CAR 42 · Score 17-23
(:16) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 12-M.Colston for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 42, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · CAR 2 · Score 17-24
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:59 · CAR 19 · Score 17-30
(8:59) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 80-J.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 19, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 8:54 · CAR 2 · Score 17-31
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 3:51 · CAR 1 · Score 17-37
(3:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -1, YAC 2 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 3:47 · CAR 2 · Score 17-38
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:22 · CAR 9 · Score 17-44
(12:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 5 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:15 · CAR 2 · Score 17-45
2-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2012-01-01?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 45-17 in Week 17, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 17, New Orleans Saints 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Ivory (Q1 13:29) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q1 6:47) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q1 2:56) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 1:25) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:16) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q3 8:59) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Collins (D. Brees pass) (Q3 3:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q4 12:22) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q2 5:55, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 2:46, 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), 77.8% completion, +15.6% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +20.91 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 48.4% completion, +1.3% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -7.53 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 +20.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-7.60 EPA): (8:33) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 43-D.Sproles INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Stanford at CAR 11. 25-R.Stanford to NO 36 for 53 yards (74-J.Bushrod)..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
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