Game story
In Week 16 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-12-27, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 41–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
E. Manning (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with -5.78 total EPA, and +6.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Moore (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+9.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (4:39) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 87-M.Muhammad to NYG 35 for 27 yards (35-K.Dockery).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 3 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Moore · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +18.44 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 2 J. Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +11.06 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3 M. Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 4 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5 D. Hagan · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.63 EPA/play
- 6 H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 7 B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.54 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8 M. Goodson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Moore — CAR · Passing
M. Moore posted the highest total EPA (+18.44) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.16 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (10:46) 28-J.Stewart right tackle to NYG 1 for 52 yards (52-M.Boley).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — J. Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — M. Muhammad (M. Moore pass)
- Carolina Panthers — J. King (M. Moore pass)
- Carolina Panthers — S. Smith (M. Moore pass)
- New York Giants — S. Smith (E. Manning pass)
- Carolina Panthers — B. Hoover
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- New York Giants — L. Tynes
- 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: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NYG 19 (Q1 45:51) — (:51) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 29 (Q2 40:51) — (10:51) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 40:37) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 22 (Q2 35:49) — (5:49) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 35:40) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q2 32:29) — (2:29) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 47-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 32:21) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 27 (Q3 28:16) — (13:16) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 28:00) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 22 (Q3 22:49) — (7:49) 9-L.Tynes 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q3 15:47) — (:47) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-S.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 45-B.Hoover left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 9:41) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 49:39) — (4:39) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 87-M.Muhammad to NYG 35 for 27 yards (35-K.Dockery).
- New York Giants (Q1 56:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 88-H.Nicks to CAR 37 for 5 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn) [91-E.Brown].
- New York Giants (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 25 for -9 yards (52-J.Beason).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 42:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short left to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at NYG 48 for 11 yards (55-D.Clark).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 40:51) — (10:51) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 28-J.Stewart right tackle to NYG 1 for 52 yards (52-M.Boley).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 35:49) — (5:49) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 35:01) — (5:01) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 12-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at NYG 29. 31-R.Marshall to NYG 29 for no gain (27-B.Jacobs).
- New York Giants (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-D.Hagan ran ob at CAR 4 for 21 yards.
Quarterback report card
E.Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E.Manning (New York Giants) · 49 dropbacks · 59.2% completion · +6.6% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.78 total EPA
- M.Moore (Carolina Panthers) · 24 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +16.1% CPOE · +0.77 EPA/play · +18.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.383 | -0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.3% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.768 | -0.134 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.272 | -0.131 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.077 | -0.383 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 42.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.38 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +31.45 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, -6.43 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.
- M. Moore (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- E. Manning (NYG) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Moore (CAR) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 45:51 · NYG 19 · Score 3-0
(:51) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 40:51 · NYG 29 · Score 9-0
(10:51) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 40:37 · NYG 2 · Score 10-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 35:49 · NYG 22 · Score 16-0
(5:49) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 35:40 · NYG 2 · Score 17-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 32:29 · NYG 2 · Score 23-0
(2:29) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 47-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 32:21 · NYG 2 · Score 24-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 28:16 · NYG 27 · Score 30-0
(13:16) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 28:00 · NYG 2 · Score 31-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 22:49 · CAR 22 · Score 31-3
(7:49) 9-L.Tynes 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 15:47 · NYG 9 · Score 34-3
(:47) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:11 · CAR 2 · Score 34-9
(12:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-S.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:53 · NYG 1 · Score 40-9
(9:53) 45-B.Hoover left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 9:41 · NYG 2 · Score 41-9
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
The Carolina Panthers beat the New York Giants 41-9 in Week 16, 2009 on 2009-12-27.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 41, New York Giants 9 (CAR 41-9 NYG) in Week 16, 2009 on 2009-12-27.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 21, New York Giants 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 10, New York Giants 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, New York Giants 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 41, New York Giants 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 40:51) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (M. Moore pass) (Q2 35:49) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. King (M. Moore pass) (Q2 32:29) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (M. Moore pass) (Q3 28:16) New York Giants touchdown — S. Smith (E. Manning pass) (Q4 12:11) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Hoover (Q4 9:53) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 45:51, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 22:49, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 15:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
E. Manning (New York Giants), 59.2% completion, +6.6% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.78 total passing EPA. M. Moore (Carolina Panthers), 62.5% completion, +16.1% CPOE, +0.77 EPA per dropback, +18.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
M. Moore (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +18.44 on passing plays. across 24 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.16 EPA): (10:46) 28-J.Stewart right tackle to NYG 1 for 52 yards (52-M.Boley).. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.5%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
New York Giants
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
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