Game story
In Week 7 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-24, the Detroit Lions took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 24–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -1.80 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Batch (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.97 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: J.Hanson kicks 76 yards from DET 30 to CAR -6. M.Bates, Touchback. Hanson credited with 76 kickoff yards.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Carolina Panthers | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Batch · Detroit Lions · Passing · +10.97 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 J. Morton · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3 A. Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 4 S. Irvin · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 5 P. Jeffers · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 6 T. Biakabutuka · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 7 E. Metcalf · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 8 W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Batch — DET · Passing
C. Batch posted the highest total EPA (+10.97) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.31 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (2:20) S.Beuerlein pass intended for M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by M.Carrier at DET 0. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
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 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 3 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.Kasay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–3. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 39:36) — (9:36) S.Irvin right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 39:33) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CAR 11 (Q2 37:17) — (7:17) J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 13 (Q2 30:25) — (:25) J.Kasay 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 5 (Q3 29:51) — (14:51) J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 22 (Q3 26:19) — (11:19) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 22:08) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q3 20:44) — (5:44) C.Batch pass to B.Stablein for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 18:13) — J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 60:00) — J.Hanson kicks 76 yards from DET 30 to CAR -6. M.Bates, Touchback. Hanson credited with 76 kickoff yards.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:56) — (:56) S.Beuerlein sacked at DET 13 for -11 yards (sack split by C.Claiborne and R.Porcher).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 47:20) — (2:20) S.Beuerlein pass intended for M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by M.Carrier at DET 0. Touchback.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 30:00) — J.Kasay kicks 63 yards from CAR 30 to DET 7. T.Fair to DET 25 for 18 yards (M.Minter). FUMBLES (M.Minter), RECOVERED by CAR-R.Mullen at DET 28. R.Mullen to DET 28 for no gain (S.Irvin).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 51:49) — J.Kasay kicks 68 yards from CAR 30 to DET 2. T.Fair to CAR 41 for 57 yards (M.Swift).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 47:20) — (2:20) S.Beuerlein pass intended for M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by M.Carrier at DET 0. Touchback.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) S.Beuerlein sacked at DET 16 for -13 yards (R.Rice). FUMBLES (R.Rice), RECOVERED by DET-T.Scroggins at DET 20. T.Scroggins to DET 24 for 4 yards (B.Stoltenberg).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 30:00) — J.Kasay kicks 63 yards from CAR 30 to DET 7. T.Fair to DET 25 for 18 yards (M.Minter). FUMBLES (M.Minter), RECOVERED by CAR-R.Mullen at DET 28. R.Mullen to DET 28 for no gain (S.Irvin).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) C.Batch pass intended for G.Hill INTERCEPTED by S.Gilbert at DET 18. S.Gilbert to DET 14 for 4 yards (J.Hartings).
Quarterback report card
S.Beuerlein led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) · 54 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.80 total EPA
- C.Batch (Detroit Lions) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +10.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.149 | -0.076 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.381 | -0.021 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.017 | -0.362 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.076 | -0.149 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 55.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -7.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +10.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Batch (Detroit Lions) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 60:00 · DET 3 · Score 0-3
(15:00) J.Kasay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 39:36 · CAR 1 · Score 6-3
(9:36) S.Irvin right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 39:33 · CAR 2 · Score 7-3
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 37:17 · CAR 11 · Score 10-3
(7:17) J.Hanson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 30:25 · DET 13 · Score 10-6
(:25) J.Kasay 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 29:51 · DET 5 · Score 10-9
(14:51) J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 26:19 · CAR 22 · Score 16-9
(11:19) C.Batch pass to D.Sloan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 22:08 · CAR 2 · Score 17-9
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 20:44 · CAR 3 · Score 23-9
(5:44) C.Batch pass to B.Stablein for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 18:13 · CAR 2 · Score 24-9
J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Compton, Holder-J.Jett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
The Detroit Lions beat the Carolina Panthers 24-9 in Week 7, 1999 on 1999-10-24.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Detroit Lions 24, Carolina Panthers 9 (DET 24-9 CAR) in Week 7, 1999 on 1999-10-24.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: Detroit Lions 10, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Detroit Lions 14, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Detroit Lions 24, Carolina Panthers 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 39:36) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 26:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 20:44) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 60:00, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — unlisted player (Q2 37:17, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:25, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 29:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 48.1% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.80 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 55.2% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +10.97 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Batch (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +10.97 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.31 EPA): (2:20) S.Beuerlein pass intended for M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by M.Carrier at DET 0. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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