Panthers 41–10 Saints: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2014

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 41–10 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 24–3 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Newton
Top passer: D. Brees
Biggest EPA play: (14:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2014-12-07

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 41–10 on 2014-12-07. C. Newton posted a game-high +12.32 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	17	7	14	3	0	41
New Orleans Saints	0	3	0	7	0	10

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

NO 9

+3NO 19

+3CAR 19

NO 16

NO 69

+1NO 12

NO 26

+3NO 23

CAR 7

+1CAR 2

NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:47TD
KBK. Benjamin
Points+6
Yard line
NO 9
Score
6-0
(11:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:42XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 10:02FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
NO 19
Score
10-0
(10:02) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:46TD
CNC. Newton
Points+6
Yard line
NO 2
Score
16-0
(6:46) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-86-B.Williams, Disqualification, offsetting. Penalty on NO-50-C.Lofton, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:41XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
17-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:24FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 19
Score
17-3
(13:24) 3-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:18TD
GOG. Olsen
Points+6
Yard line
NO 16
Score
23-3
(2:18) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:14XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
24-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 14:10TD
Josaiah Stewart
Points+6
Yard line
NO 69
Score
30-3
(14:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 13:59XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
NO 12
Score
31-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:22TD
FWF. Whittaker
Points+6
Yard line
NO 26
Score
37-3
(5:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 43-F.Whittaker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -6, YAC 32
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:13XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
NO 2
Score
38-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 14:15FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
NO 23
Score
41-3
(14:15) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:35TD
Blake Watson
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 7
Score
41-9
(5:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-B.Watson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 2
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:29XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
41-10
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +12.32 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +7.05 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
4N. Toon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
5Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.86 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
6F. Whittaker · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
7P. Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
8M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.50 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

C. Newton — CAR · Passing

C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+12.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

C. Newton's top snap (+3.07 EPA): (2:18) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0

Biggest single play (+5.82 EPA): Josaiah Stewart — (14:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 69 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 · 53.7% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -19.47 total EPA
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +12.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	New Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play	+0.197	-0.241
Offensive success rate	47.8%	40.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.352	-0.361
Rush EPA/play	+0.199	+0.105
Defensive EPA/play	+0.241	-0.197
Defensive success rate	59.1%	52.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: +0.20 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
New Orleans Saints: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +18.11 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -21.24 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q1 11:47)
Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q1 6:46)
Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 2:18)
Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (Q3 14:10)
Carolina Panthers — F. Whittaker (C. Newton pass) (Q3 5:22)
New Orleans Saints — Blake Watson (D. Brees pass) (Q4 5:35)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q1 10:02)
New Orleans Saints — S. Graham (Q2 13:24)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q4 14:15)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q1 11:47) — (11:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 11:42) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q1 10:02) — (10:02) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q1 6:46); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 6:41) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 19 (Q2 13:24) — (13:24) 3-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 16 (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 2:14) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 69 (Q3 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 12 (Q3 13:59) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 26 (Q3 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 43-F.Whittaker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -6, YAC 32; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 5:13) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 23 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-B.Watson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 2; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 5:29) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:08) — (14:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end pushed ob at NO 36 for 21 yards (24-C.White). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +1.92]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:11) — (11:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 22-M.Ingram to NO 25 for 4 yards (24-J.Norman). FUMBLES (24-J.Norman), touched at NO 29, RECOVERED by CAR-91-C.Cole at NO 25. 91-C.Cole to NO 25 for no [WPA -7.0% · EPA -5.05]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) 3-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. [WPA -4.5% · EPA -3.68]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:02) — (2:02) 8-B.Nortman punts 42 yards to NO 17, Center-44-J.Jansen. 18-J.Saunders to NO 47 for 30 yards (56-A.Klein). [WPA -4.1% · EPA -2.29]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.1% · EPA +5.82]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q3 14:10) — (14:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.1% · EPA +5.82]
New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:11) — (11:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 22-M.Ingram to NO 25 for 4 yards (24-J.Norman). FUMBLES (24-J.Norman), touched at NO 29, RECOVERED by CAR-91-C.Cole at NO 25. 91-C.Cole to NO 25 for no [WPA -7.0% · EPA -5.05]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) 3-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. [WPA -4.5% · EPA -3.68]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston to CAR 22 for 4 yards (53-B.Jacobs; 25-B.Benwikere). Pass -6, YAC 10 [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.23]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 11:47 · NO 9 · Score 6-0
(11:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 11:42 · NO 2 · Score 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 10:02 · NO 19 · Score 10-0
(10:02) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:46 · NO 2 · Score 16-0
(6:46) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-86-B.Williams, Disqualification, offsetting. Penalty on NO-50-C.Lofton, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:41 · NO 2 · Score 17-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 13:24 · CAR 19 · Score 17-3
(13:24) 3-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:18 · NO 16 · Score 23-3
(2:18) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 2:14 · NO 2 · Score 24-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 14:10 · NO 69 · Score 30-3
(14:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right tackle for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 13:59 · NO 12 · Score 31-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 5:22 · NO 26 · Score 37-3
(5:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 43-F.Whittaker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -6, YAC 32
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 5:13 · NO 2 · Score 38-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 14:15 · NO 23 · Score 41-3
(14:15) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:35 · CAR 7 · Score 41-9
(5:35) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-B.Watson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 2
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:29 · CAR 2 · Score 41-10
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.

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.
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
D. Brees (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2014-12-07?

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 41-10 in Week 14, 2014.

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

Q1: Carolina Panthers 17, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 14, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 41, New Orleans Saints 10.

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

Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q1 11:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q1 6:46) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 2:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q3 14:10) Carolina Panthers touchdown — F. Whittaker (C. Newton pass) (Q3 5:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Watson (D. Brees pass) (Q4 5:35) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 10:02, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — S. Graham (Q2 13:24, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 14:15, 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), 53.7% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -19.47 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 60.0% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.32 total passing EPA.

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

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.32 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+3.07 EPA): (2:18) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 16, YAC 0.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 3-8 Now 4-8 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L

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