Game story
In Week 10 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-11-15, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 27–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with +8.20 total EPA, and +22.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.20 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (:28) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +8.20 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2 G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.03 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3 D. Walker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 4 T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5 C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6 D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 7 M. Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.92 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8 J. Hunter · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Newton — CAR · Passing
C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+8.20) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.10 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (7:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 82-D.Walker to TEN 37 for 21 yards (41-R.Harper).
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
- Tennessee Titans — D. McCluster
- Carolina Panthers — E. Dickson (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Carolina Panthers — G. Gano
- Carolina Panthers — G. Gano
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TEN 16 (Q1 53:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 53:36) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CAR 25 (Q1 48:47); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 48:38) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 43:17) — (13:17) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 43:14) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CAR 27 (Q2 37:51) — (7:51) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TEN 30 (Q3 15:28) — (:28) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the TEN 1 (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 2:42).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 15:28) — (:28) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:12) — (:12) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punts 44 yards to 50, Center-44-J.Jansen, out of bounds.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 48:47) — (3:47) 22-D.McCluster right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 46:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 17-D.Funchess to TEN 27 for 27 yards (21-D.Searcy).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 25:59) — (10:59) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punts 63 yards to TEN 29, Center-44-J.Jansen, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 52:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 82-D.Walker to TEN 37 for 21 yards (41-R.Harper).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 53:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 48:47) — (3:47) 22-D.McCluster right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
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) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +22.1% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.20 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +1.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.164 | -0.131 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.9% | 34.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.249 | +0.071 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.046 | -0.433 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.131 | -0.164 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.6% | 45.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +13.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, -7.99 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.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Newton (CAR) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Mariota (TEN) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:43 · TEN 16 · Score 6-0
(8:43) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 53:36 · TEN 15 · Score 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 48:47 · CAR 25 · Score 7-6
(3:47) 22-D.McCluster right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 48:38 · CAR 15 · Score 7-7
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 43:17 · TEN 1 · Score 13-7
(13:17) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 43:14 · TEN 15 · Score 14-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 37:51 · CAR 27 · Score 14-10
(7:51) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 15:28 · TEN 30 · Score 17-10
(:28) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 9:10 · TEN 1 · Score 20-10
(9:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:48 · TEN 2 · Score 26-10
(2:48) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 2:42 · TEN 15 · Score 27-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. PENALTY on TEN-28-M.Huff, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Tennessee Titans?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Tennessee Titans 27-10 in Week 10, 2015 on 2015-11-15.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 27, Tennessee Titans 10 (CAR 27-10 TEN) in Week 10, 2015 on 2015-11-15.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Tennessee Titans 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 10, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 27, Tennessee Titans 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Tennessee Titans?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 53:43) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. McCluster (Q1 48:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — E. Dickson (C. Newton pass) (Q2 43:17) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q4 2:48) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q2 37:51, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 15:28, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 9:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Tennessee Titans?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 63.6% completion, +22.1% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.20 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 59.3% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +1.92 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Tennessee Titans?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +8.20 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.10 EPA): (7:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short left to 82-D.Walker to TEN 37 for 21 yards (41-R.Harper).. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.9%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 8-0 Now 9-0 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L
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