Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2014 Week 10 Recap

Game story

In Week 10 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-10, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 45–21 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -14.44 total EPA, and +2.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Matthews (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.40 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-13.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (14:19) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left tackle to CAR 24 for 1 yard (50-C.Matthews). FUMBLES (50-C.Matthews), RECOVERED by PHI-72-C.Thornton at CAR 22. 72-C.Thornton to CAR 22 for no gain (77-B.Bell).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 J. Matthews · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +13.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
2. 2 G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +9.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Sanchez · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +7.37 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Sproles · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
6. 6 K. Benjamin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Webb · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
8. 8 B. Bersin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Sproles (Q1 56:31)
• Carolina Panthers — J. Stewart (Q1 51:06)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Sproles (Q1 48:46)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Matthews (M. Sanchez pass) (Q2 41:37)
• Philadelphia Eagles — B. Fletcher (Q2 32:21)
• Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (Q3 22:42)
• Philadelphia Eagles — J. Matthews (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 11:50)
• Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q4 9:11)
• Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q4 5:37)

Field goals

• Philadelphia Eagles — C. Parkey (Q1 58:29)
• Philadelphia Eagles — C. Newton (Q1 58:15)

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 20–7. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CAR 21 (Q1 58:29) — (13:29) 1-C.Parkey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the PHI 69 (Q1 58:15); Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q1 56:31) — (11:31) 43-D.Sproles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 56:25) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q1 51:06) — (6:06) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 51:00) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 90 (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) 8-B.Nortman punts 55 yards to PHI 35, Center-44-J.Jansen. 43-D.Sproles for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 48:29) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q2 41:37) — (11:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short left to 81-J.Matthews for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 41:33) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 74 (Q2 32:21); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 32:13) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q3 22:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 22:40) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CAR 18 (Q4 11:50) — (11:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-J.Matthews for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 11:43) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the PHI 21 (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 9:05) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the PHI 40 (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 5:30) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Carolina Panthers (Q1 59:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left tackle to CAR 24 for 1 yard (50-C.Matthews). FUMBLES (50-C.Matthews), RECOVERED by PHI-72-C.Thornton at CAR 22. 72-C.Thornton to CAR 22 for no gain (77-B.Bell). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.72]
• Carolina Panthers (Q1 58:15) — (13:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 13-K.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Williams at CAR 42. 26-C.Williams to CAR 43 for -1 yards (68-A.Norwell). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -4.43]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 56:31) — (11:31) 43-D.Sproles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.10]
• Carolina Panthers (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) 8-B.Nortman punts 55 yards to PHI 35, Center-44-J.Jansen. 43-D.Sproles for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.5% · EPA -4.10]
• Carolina Panthers (Q2 32:21) — (2:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 81-J.Avant INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Fletcher at CAR 34. 24-B.Fletcher for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -7.82]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Carolina Panthers (Q2 32:21) — (2:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 81-J.Avant INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Fletcher at CAR 34. 24-B.Fletcher for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -7.82]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +5.40]
• Carolina Panthers (Q3 23:12) — (8:12) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 33 for -13 yards (sack split by 55-B.Graham and 98-C.Barwin). FUMBLES (55-B.Graham) [98-C.Barwin], RECOVERED by PHI-75-V.Curry at CAR 30. 75-V.Curry to CAR 30 [WPA -0.7% · EPA -5.35]
• Carolina Panthers (Q1 59:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left tackle to CAR 24 for 1 yard (50-C.Matthews). FUMBLES (50-C.Matthews), RECOVERED by PHI-72-C.Thornton at CAR 22. 72-C.Thornton to CAR 22 for no gain (77-B.Bell). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -4.72]

Quarterback report card

C.Newton led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +2.4% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -14.44 total EPA
• M.Sanchez (Philadelphia Eagles) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -6.8% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Carolina Panthers: 16 drives, -24.40 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 17 drives, -0.75 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.
• J. Matthews (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• M. Sanchez (PHI) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 58:29 · CAR 21 · Score 0-3
   (13:29) 1-C.Parkey 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
2. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 58:15 · PHI 69 · Score 0-3
   (13:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 13-K.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Williams at CAR 42. 26-C.Williams to CAR 43 for -1 yards (68-A.Nor
3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 56:31 · CAR 8 · Score 0-9
   (11:31) 43-D.Sproles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 56:25 · CAR 2 · Score 0-10
   1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
5. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 51:06 · PHI 1 · Score 6-10
   (6:06) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 51:00 · PHI 2 · Score 7-10
   9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
7. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 48:46 · PHI 90 · Score 7-16
   (3:46) 8-B.Nortman punts 55 yards to PHI 35, Center-44-J.Jansen. 43-D.Sproles for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 48:29 · CAR 2 · Score 7-17
   1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 41:37 · CAR 13 · Score 7-23
   (11:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short left to 81-J.Matthews for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 41:33 · CAR 2 · Score 7-24
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 32:21 · PHI 74 · Score 7-30
    (2:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 81-J.Avant INTERCEPTED by 24-B.Fletcher at CAR 34. 24-B.Fletcher for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 32:13 · CAR 2 · Score 7-31
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
13. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 22:42 · CAR 1 · Score 7-37
    (7:42) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 22:40 · CAR 2 · Score 7-38
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
15. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 11:50 · CAR 18 · Score 7-44
    (11:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-M.Sanchez pass short right to 81-J.Matthews for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 11:43 · CAR 2 · Score 7-45
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
17. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:11 · PHI 21 · Score 13-45
    (9:11) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 9:05 · PHI 2 · Score 14-45
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
19. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 5:37 · PHI 40 · Score 20-45
    (5:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
20. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 5:30 · PHI 2 · Score 21-45
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.