Game story
In Week 2 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-09-14, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 24–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -0.55 total EPA, and -6.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Detroit Lions changed the game: (1:51) 35-J.Bell right tackle to CAR 27 for no gain (20-A.Cason). FUMBLES (20-A.Cason), RECOVERED by CAR-20-A.Cason at CAR 27. 20-A.Cason to CAR 27 for no gain (75-L.Warford).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Carolina Panthers | 6 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +6.33 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 2 J. Avant · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 3 J. Cotchery · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4 G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5 E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6 J. Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7 B. Bersin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 8 J. Ross · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 3 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 (+6.33) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.00 EPA) came from Detroit Lions: (1:51) 35-J.Bell right tackle to CAR 27 for no gain (20-A.Cason). FUMBLES (20-A.Cason), RECOVERED by CAR-20-A.Cason at CAR 27. 20-A.Cason to CAR 27 for no gain (75-L.Warford).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — J. Collins (M. Stafford pass)
- Carolina Panthers — J. Avant (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — J. Stewart
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — G. Gano
- 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 second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 11 (Q2 38:00) — (8:00) 9-G.Gano 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 35 (Q2 31:15) — (1:15) 9-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q3 24:34) — (9:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 24:28) — 3-N.Freese extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 14 (Q3 17:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 81-J.Avant for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 17:30) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 11–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the DET 2 (Q4 7:26) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 82-J.Cotchery is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 20 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) 9-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 46:51) — (1:51) 35-J.Bell right tackle to CAR 27 for no gain (20-A.Cason). FUMBLES (20-A.Cason), RECOVERED by CAR-20-A.Cason at CAR 27. 20-A.Cason to CAR 27 for no gain (75-L.Warford).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 17:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 81-J.Avant for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 33:21) — (3:21) 3-N.Freese 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 47:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 81-C.Johnson to CAR 30 for 25 yards (20-A.Cason).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-M.White (21-T.DeCoud) at CAR 7. 23-M.White to CAR 30 for 23 yards (45-J.Collins).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 46:51) — (1:51) 35-J.Bell right tackle to CAR 27 for no gain (20-A.Cason). FUMBLES (20-A.Cason), RECOVERED by CAR-20-A.Cason at CAR 27. 20-A.Cason to CAR 27 for no gain (75-L.Warford).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 7:26) — 9-G.Gano kicks 69 yards from CAR 35 to DET -4. 12-J.Ross to DET 29 for 33 yards (93-C.Blackburn). FUMBLES (93-C.Blackburn), RECOVERED by CAR-9-G.Gano at DET 33. 9-G.Gano to DET 33 for no gain (64-T.Sw
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 23-M.White (21-T.DeCoud) at CAR 7. 23-M.White to CAR 30 for 23 yards (45-J.Collins).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 55:02) — (10:02) 3-N.Freese 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 55 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.55 total EPA
- C.Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 45 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · +1.5% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.214 | +0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.8% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.010 | +0.141 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.361 | -0.331 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.005 | +0.214 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 65.2% |
By the numbers
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +0.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -19.05 total EPA, 1 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.
- M. Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 38:00 · DET 11 · Score 0-3
(8:00) 9-G.Gano 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 31:15 · DET 35 · Score 0-6
(1:15) 9-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 24:34 · CAR 1 · Score 6-6
(9:34) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 45-J.Collins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 24:28 · CAR 2 · Score 7-6
3-N.Freese extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 17:36 · DET 14 · Score 7-12
(2:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 81-J.Avant for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 17:30 · DET 2 · Score 7-13
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 7:30 · DET 2 · Score 7-19
(7:30) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 7:26 · DET 2 · Score 7-21
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 82-J.Cotchery is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:50 · DET 20 · Score 7-24
(4:50) 9-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 24-7 in Week 2, 2014 on 2014-09-14.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Detroit Lions 7, Carolina Panthers 24 (DET 7-24 CAR) in Week 2, 2014 on 2014-09-14.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 6; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 11; Final: Detroit Lions 7, Carolina Panthers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Collins (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 24:34) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Avant (C. Newton pass) (Q3 17:36) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q4 7:30) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 38:00, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 31:15, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 4:50, 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?
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions), 49.1% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.55 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 48.9% completion, +1.5% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.33 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +6.33 on passing plays. across 45 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.00 EPA): (1:51) 35-J.Bell right tackle to CAR 27 for no gain (20-A.Cason). FUMBLES (20-A.Cason), RECOVERED by CAR-20-A.Cason at CAR 27. 20-A.Cason to CAR 27 for no gain (75-L.Warford).. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.6%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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