Browns 13–17 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2014

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 17–13 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 3–10 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Newton
Top passer: C. Newton
Biggest EPA play: (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2014-12-21

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Cleveland Browns 17–13 on 2014-12-21. C. Newton posted a game-high +8.97 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	0	3	3	7	0	13
Carolina Panthers	3	7	0	7	0	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CLECleveland Browns

+3CAR 25

+3CAR 13

CAR 81

+1CAR 2

CLE 9

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 2:49FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 4
Score
0-3
(2:49) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 13:29FG
GHG. Hartley
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 25
Score
3-3
(13:29) 10-G.Hartley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:00TD
CNC. Newton
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
3-9
(2:00) 1-C.Newton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:55XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
3-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:18FG
GHG. Hartley
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 13
Score
6-10
(3:18) 10-G.Hartley 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:11TD
JCJosh Cameron
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 81
Score
12-10
(10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:59XP
GHG. Hartley
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
13-10
10-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:15TD
Josaiah Stewart
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 9
Score
13-16
(7:15) (No Huddle) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:07XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
13-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +8.97 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
2Josh Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
3Ashtyn Hawkins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
4E. Dickson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
5J. Cotchery · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6Charles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
7Brian Hoyer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +1.81 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
8B. Bersin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

C. Newton — CAR · Passing

C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+8.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

C. Newton's top snap (-4.93 EPA): (8:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 28-J.Stewart INTERCEPTED by 90-B.Winn at CLE 44. 90-B.Winn to CLE 44 for no gain. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was Uphel

Biggest single play (+7.22 EPA): Brian Hoyer — (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -4.5% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.97 total EPA
Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) · 19 dropbacks · 36.8% completion · -7.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +1.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.051	-0.008
Offensive success rate	29.0%	46.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.060	+0.230
Rush EPA/play	-0.213	-0.028
Defensive EPA/play	+0.008	+0.051
Defensive success rate	53.3%	71.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.05, Carolina Panthers -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: -0.05 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -0.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -3.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q2 2:00)
Cleveland Browns — Josh Cameron (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q4 10:11)
Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (C. Newton pass) (Q4 7:15)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q1 2:49)
Cleveland Browns — G. Hartley (Q2 13:29)
Cleveland Browns — G. Hartley (Q3 3:18)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q1 2:49) — (2:49) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) 10-G.Hartley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 1-C.Newton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 1:55) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q3 3:18) — (3:18) 10-G.Hartley 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CAR 81 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 9:59) — 10-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) (No Huddle) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 7:07) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.2% · EPA +7.22]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 84-E.Dickson to CLE 45 for 34 yards (26-P.Desir). [WPA +14.6% · EPA +2.12]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) (No Huddle) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +2.50]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 28-J.Stewart INTERCEPTED by 90-B.Winn at CLE 44. 90-B.Winn to CLE 44 for no gain. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, an [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.93]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass incomplete short right to 16-A.Hawkins. PENALTY on CAR-24-J.Norman, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 47. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.38]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.2% · EPA +7.22]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 8:33) — (8:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 28-J.Stewart INTERCEPTED by 90-B.Winn at CLE 44. 90-B.Winn to CLE 44 for no gain. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, an [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.93]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass deep left to 16-A.Hawkins to CAR 49 for 28 yards (25-B.Benwikere) [92-D.Edwards]. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.19]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:35) — (10:35) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. [WPA -6.5% · EPA -2.94]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 2:49 · CLE 4 · Score 0-3
(2:49) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 13:29 · CAR 25 · Score 3-3
(13:29) 10-G.Hartley 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CLE 2 · Score 3-9
(2:00) 1-C.Newton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · CLE 2 · Score 3-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 3:18 · CAR 13 · Score 6-10
(3:18) 10-G.Hartley 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · CAR 81 · Score 12-10
(10:11) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 9:59 · CAR 2 · Score 13-10
10-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 7:15 · CLE 9 · Score 13-16
(7:15) (No Huddle) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 7:07 · CLE 2 · Score 13-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers on 2014-12-21?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Cleveland Browns 17-13 in Week 16, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 13, Carolina Panthers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 2:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cameron (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 10:11) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (C. Newton pass) (Q4 7:15) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 2:49, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 13:29, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Hartley (Q3 3:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 46.2% completion, -4.5% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.97 total passing EPA. Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns), 36.8% completion, -7.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +1.81 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-4.93 EPA): (8:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 28-J.Stewart INTERCEPTED by 90-B.Winn at CLE 44. 90-B.Winn to CLE 44 for no gain. The Replay Official challenged the incomp.

Was Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Carolina Panthers won 17-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W

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