Game story
In Week 6 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-10-17, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 30–8 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -11.48 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Owens (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.24 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-8.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (13:03) 5-D.McNabb sacked at CAR 30 for -7 yards (99-B.Buckner, 93-M.Rucker).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 10 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Owens · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 2 M. Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 3 K. Colbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4 N. Goings · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +2.28 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6 B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.14 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7 R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 8 R. Mahe · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Owens — PHI · Receiving
T. Owens posted the highest total EPA (+9.24) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.71 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (4:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 86-K.Mangum INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at PHI 36. 26-L.Sheppard for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Sheppard eludes Panther's Delhomme at the Car 30, then follows block of Eagles' Sim
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Levens
- Philadelphia Eagles — L. Sheppard
- Carolina Panthers — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Westbrook
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CAR 30 (Q1 57:30) — (12:30) 2-D.Akers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 48:44) — (3:44) 25-D.Levens up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 48:40) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CAR 16 (Q2 34:19) — (4:19) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q3 23:31) — (8:31) 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 49 (Q3 19:47); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 19:32) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 8–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the PHI 2 (Q4 2:48) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Delhomme pass to 83-K.Colbert is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CAR 42 (Q4 2:17); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:08) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 58:03) — (13:03) 5-D.McNabb sacked at CAR 30 for -7 yards (99-B.Buckner, 93-M.Rucker).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 35:57) — (5:57) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens to CAR 20 for 51 yards (42-T.Tillman; 54-W.Witherspoon). Eagles' Ownes finds seam in the middle of the Panther defense, caught the ball at the Eagle 49 and outrace
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 49:59) — (4:59) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens pushed ob at CAR 11 for 53 yards (24-R.Manning).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 57:30) — (12:30) 2-D.Akers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 51:54) — (6:54) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 40 yards to end zone, Center-56-J.Kyle, Touchback. Penalty on CAR-53-B.Short, Illegal Kick, declined.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 86-K.Mangum INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at PHI 36. 26-L.Sheppard for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Sheppard eludes Panther's Delhomme at the Car 30, then follows
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) 36-B.Westbrook left end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Westbrook follows the left side of the offensive line and lead blocker Parry to run along the near sideline untouched and TD.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 35:57) — (5:57) 5-D.McNabb pass to 81-T.Owens to CAR 20 for 51 yards (42-T.Tillman; 54-W.Witherspoon). Eagles' Ownes finds seam in the middle of the Panther defense, caught the ball at the Eagle 49 and outrace
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 25:31) — (10:31) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 86-K.Mangum INTERCEPTED by 29-R.Hood at CAR 49. 29-R.Hood to CAR 29 for 20 yards (79-D.Brzezinski).
Quarterback report card
J.Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -11.48 total EPA
- D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.138 | +0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.264 | +0.086 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.069 | -0.080 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.138 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 57.3% |
By the numbers
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -13.23 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, +8.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Owens (Philadelphia Eagles) 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.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 57:30 · CAR 30 · Score 0-3
(12:30) 2-D.Akers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 48:44 · CAR 1 · Score 0-9
(3:44) 25-D.Levens up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 48:40 · CAR 2 · Score 0-10
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 34:19 · CAR 16 · Score 0-13
(4:19) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 23:31 · CAR 25 · Score 0-16
(8:31) 2-D.Akers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 19:47 · PHI 49 · Score 0-22
(4:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 86-K.Mangum INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at PHI 36. 26-L.Sheppard for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Sheppard eludes Panther - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 19:32 · CAR 2 · Score 0-23
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:52 · PHI 2 · Score 6-23
(2:52) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:48 · PHI 2 · Score 8-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Delhomme pass to 83-K.Colbert is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · CAR 42 · Score 8-29
(2:17) 36-B.Westbrook left end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles' Westbrook follows the left side of the offensive line and lead blocker Parry to run along the ne - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 2:08 · CAR 2 · Score 8-30
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Carolina Panthers 30-8 in Week 6, 2004 on 2004-10-17.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 8, Philadelphia Eagles 30 (CAR 8-30 PHI) in Week 6, 2004 on 2004-10-17.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q4: Carolina Panthers 8, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 8, Philadelphia Eagles 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Levens (Q1 48:44) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Sheppard (Q3 19:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 2:52) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Westbrook (Q4 2:17) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 57:30, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 34:19, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q3 23:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 51.1% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -11.48 total passing EPA. D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 50.0% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.28 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
T. Owens (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +9.24 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.71 EPA): (4:47) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 86-K.Mangum INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Sheppard at PHI 36. 26-L.Sheppard for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Sheppard eludes Panther's Delhomme at the C. The biggest win-probability swing was -8.7%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
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