Game story
In Week 11 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-22, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Detroit Lions, pulling away with a 20–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Detroit Lions) paced the passing game, with -11.39 total EPA, and -12.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Hockenson (Detroit Lions) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +2.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Carolina Panthers changed the game: (5:23) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker pass deep left to 12-D.Moore to DET 17 for 52 yards (26-D.Harmon).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Hockenson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2 C. Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3 D. Moore · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 4 R. Anderson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5 M. Davis · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6 M. Hall · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 M. Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8 Q. Cephus · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Hockenson — DET · Receiving
T. Hockenson posted the highest total EPA (+2.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Detroit Lions's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.34 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (13:47) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker pass short left intended for 12-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Oruwariye at DET -8. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — M. Davis
- Carolina Panthers — C. Samuel (P. Walker pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Slye
- Carolina Panthers — J. Slye
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 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q1 47:24) — (2:24) 28-M.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 47:21) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q3 26:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker pass deep right to 10-C.Samuel for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Okwara].; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 25:58) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 38 (Q3 17:04) — (2:04) 4-J.Slye 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 19 (Q4 5:00) — (5:00) 4-J.Slye 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 50:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker pass deep left to 12-D.Moore to DET 17 for 52 yards (26-D.Harmon).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 43:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker pass short left intended for 12-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Oruwariye at DET -8. Touchback.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 46:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford Aborted. 77-F.Ragnow FUMBLES at DET 25, touched at DET 25, RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at DET 23. 98-M.Haynes to DET 22 for 1 yard (73-J.Jackson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 55:54) — (10:54) PENALTY on CAR, Offensive Too Many Men on Field, 5 yards, enforced at DET 38 - No Play.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 54:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 33-K.Johnson pushed ob at DET 34 for 7 yards (54-S.Thompson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 43:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker pass short left intended for 12-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Oruwariye at DET -8. Touchback.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 46:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford Aborted. 77-F.Ragnow FUMBLES at DET 25, touched at DET 25, RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at DET 23. 98-M.Haynes to DET 22 for 1 yard (73-J.Jackson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) 6-P.Walker pass short right intended for 12-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Trufant at DET -8. Touchback.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 5-M.Prater 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-3-J.Fox.
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) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -12.2% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -11.39 total EPA
- P.Walker (Carolina Panthers) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.373 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 24.6% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.285 | -0.039 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.649 | -0.081 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.373 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 75.4% |
By the numbers
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -2.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -25.71 total EPA, 0 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.
- T. Hockenson (Detroit Lions) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 47:24 · DET 1 · Score 0-6
(2:24) 28-M.Davis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 47:21 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 26:06 · DET 17 · Score 0-13
(11:06) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker pass deep right to 10-C.Samuel for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-R.Okwara]. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 25:58 · DET 15 · Score 0-14
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 17:04 · DET 38 · Score 0-17
(2:04) 4-J.Slye 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 5:00 · DET 19 · Score 0-20
(5:00) 4-J.Slye 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 20-0 in Week 11, 2020 on 2020-11-22.
What was the final score of Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 20 (DET 0-20 CAR) in Week 11, 2020 on 2020-11-22.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Davis (Q1 47:24) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (P. Walker pass) (Q3 26:06) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q3 17:04, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q4 5:00, 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), 45.0% completion, -12.2% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -11.39 total passing EPA. P. Walker (Carolina Panthers), 66.7% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.05 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
T. Hockenson (Detroit Lions) led the game in total EPA with +2.03 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.34 EPA): (13:47) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker pass short left intended for 12-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Oruwariye at DET -8. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.7%.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
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