Game story
In Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-10-20, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 40–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Mariota (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +16.53 total EPA, and +15.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Mariota (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-26.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Fowler at WAS 33. 6-D.Fowler for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Washington Commanders | 10 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 40 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Mariota · Washington Commanders · Passing · +16.53 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 T. McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 3 B. Robinson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.22 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 4 Z. Ertz · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5 N. Brown · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 6 J. Sanders · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7 M. Sanders · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 8 J. Daniels · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Mariota — WAS · Passing
M. Mariota posted the highest total EPA (+16.53) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.14 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Fowler at WAS 33. 6-D.Fowler for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — D. Fowler
- Washington Commanders — B. Robinson
- Washington Commanders — Z. Ertz (M. Mariota pass)
- Washington Commanders — B. Sinnott (M. Mariota pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Hubbard
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — A. Seibert
- Washington Commanders — A. Seibert
- Washington Commanders — A. Seibert
- Washington Commanders — A. Seibert
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 25 (Q1 56:27); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 56:14) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 5 (Q1 48:21) — (3:21) 3-A.Seibert 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 17–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q2 41:40) — (11:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 41:35) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 31 (Q2 35:43) — (5:43) 3-A.Seibert 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 12 (Q2 30:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 30:10) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q3 23:57) — (8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-B.Sinnott for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 23:53) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q3 16:36) — (1:36) 3-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 11:38) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 11 (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 3-A.Seibert 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 56:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Fowler at WAS 33. 6-D.Fowler for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 57:37) — (12:37) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 5-Di.Johnson to WAS 26 for 17 yards (0-M.Sainristil). Penalty on WAS-99-C.Ferrell, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 47:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 5-Di.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Forbes at WAS 45. 13-E.Forbes to CAR 35 for 20 yards (68-D.Lewis). Penalty on CAR-68-D.Lewis, Ineligible Down
- Washington Commanders (Q1 54:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right end to CAR 44 for 46 yards (45-M.Haynes; 32-L.Johnson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 58:50) — (13:50) 6-M.Sanders left end pushed ob at WAS 49 for 26 yards (1-N.Igbinoghene).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 56:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Fowler at WAS 33. 6-D.Fowler for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 47:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 5-Di.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Forbes at WAS 45. 13-E.Forbes to CAR 35 for 20 yards (68-D.Lewis). Penalty on CAR-68-D.Lewis, Ineligible Down
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 37:34) — (7:34) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle to CAR 38 for -2 yards (6-D.Fowler).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Mariota led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Mariota (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +15.2% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +16.53 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Carolina Panthers) · 19 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.87 EPA/play · -16.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.309 | +0.220 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 58.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.872 | +0.478 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.076 | +0.026 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.220 | +0.309 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.7% | 54.8% |
By the numbers
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -19.18 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +18.52 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- M. Mariota (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Mariota (WAS) 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.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 56:27 · WAS 25 · Score 0-6
(11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Fowler at WAS 33. 6-D.Fowler for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 56:14 · CAR 15 · Score 0-7
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 48:21 · CAR 5 · Score 0-10
(3:21) 3-A.Seibert 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 41:40 · CAR 8 · Score 0-16
(11:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 41:35 · CAR 15 · Score 0-17
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 35:43 · CAR 31 · Score 0-20
(5:43) 3-A.Seibert 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 30:16 · CAR 12 · Score 0-26
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 30:10 · CAR 15 · Score 0-27
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 23:57 · CAR 3 · Score 0-33
(8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-B.Sinnott for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 23:53 · CAR 15 · Score 0-34
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 16:36 · CAR 13 · Score 0-37
(1:36) 3-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 11:43 · WAS 4 · Score 6-37
(11:43) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 11:38 · WAS 15 · Score 7-37
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 4:58 · CAR 11 · Score 7-40
(4:58) 3-A.Seibert 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Carolina Panthers 40-7 in Week 7, 2024 on 2024-10-20.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 7, Washington Commanders 40 (CAR 7-40 WAS) in Week 7, 2024 on 2024-10-20.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Washington Commanders 17; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 7, Washington Commanders 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Fowler (Q1 56:27) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 41:40) Washington Commanders touchdown — Z. Ertz (M. Mariota pass) (Q2 30:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Sinnott (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 23:57) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (Q4 11:43) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q1 48:21, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 35:43, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q3 16:36, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q4 4:58, 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?
M. Mariota (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, +15.2% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +16.53 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Carolina Panthers), 57.9% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.87 EPA per dropback, -16.46 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?
M. Mariota (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +16.53 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.14 EPA): (11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Fowler at WAS 33. 6-D.Fowler for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.4%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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