Game story
In Week 9 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-11-04, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 21–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +2.60 total EPA, and -5.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.65 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (:33) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +8.65 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 A. Edwards · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.36 EPA/play
- 3 C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4 L. Hankerson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 5 J. Morgan · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6 L. Paulsen · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7 R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +2.60 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 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 (+8.65) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.36 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (14:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 14-A.Edwards pushed ob at WAS 9 for 82 yards (20-C.Griffin).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — D. Williams
- Carolina Panthers — S. Smith (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Washington Commanders — E. Royster
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
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 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q1 49:26) — (4:26) 2-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q1 45:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 45:24) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 19 (Q2 31:03); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 30:57) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q3 21:07) — (6:07) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 65-G.Williams reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 12:46) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 22-E.Royster left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:28) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 45:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 35:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin right end pushed ob at CAR 2 for no gain (95-C.Johnson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 31:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 14-A.Edwards pushed ob at WAS 9 for 82 yards (20-C.Griffin).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 46:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart right end to WAS 40 for 17 yards (37-R.Doughty, 41-Mad.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 14-A.Edwards pushed ob at WAS 9 for 82 yards (20-C.Griffin).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 31:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 45:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) 6-J.Medlock 50 yard field goal is BLOCKED (23-D.Hall), Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Quarterback report card
R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 53 dropbacks · 43.4% completion · -5.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.60 total EPA
- C.Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.015 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.309 | +0.049 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.156 | -0.112 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.015 | -0.163 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 9 drives, +11.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +1.40 total EPA, 3 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.
- R.Griffin III (WAS) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 49:26 · CAR 29 · Score 0-3
(4:26) 2-K.Forbath 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 45:33 · WAS 30 · Score 6-3
(:33) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right end for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 45:24 · WAS 2 · Score 7-3
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 31:03 · WAS 19 · Score 13-3
(1:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was U - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 30:57 · WAS 2 · Score 14-3
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 21:07 · CAR 8 · Score 14-6
(6:07) 2-K.Forbath 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 12:47 · WAS 1 · Score 20-6
(12:47) (Shotgun) 65-G.Williams reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:46 · WAS 2 · Score 21-6
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · CAR 2 · Score 21-12
(1:34) (Shotgun) 22-E.Royster left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 1:28 · CAR 2 · Score 21-13
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Washington Commanders 21-13 in Week 9, 2012 on 2012-11-04.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 21, Washington Commanders 13 (CAR 21-13 WAS) in Week 9, 2012 on 2012-11-04.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 21, Washington Commanders 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q1 45:33) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q2 31:03) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q4 12:47) Washington Commanders touchdown — E. Royster (Q4 1:34) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 49:26, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 21:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 43.4% completion, -5.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.60 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 46.4% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.65 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +8.65 on passing plays. across 28 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.36 EPA): (14:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 14-A.Edwards pushed ob at WAS 9 for 82 yards (20-C.Griffin).. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.0%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-6 Now 2-6 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
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