Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 29–26 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 6–10 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Austin Johnson
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart to CAR 33 for -1 yards (58-T.Cole). FUMBLES (58-T…
- Game date
- 2015-11-02
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Indianapolis Colts 29–26 on 2015-11-02. Austin Johnson posted a game-high +5.77 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 26 |
 Carolina Panthers | 10 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(13:45) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(7:27) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Amini Silatolu reported as eligible
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(10:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(7:08) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(10:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 81-A.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(2:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 80-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(12:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(7:55) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(5:27) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 13:45FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 21
- Score
- 0-3
(13:45) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:27TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 0-9
(7:27) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Amini Silatolu reported as eligible
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:21XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 0-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 10:27FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 29
- Score
- 3-10
(10:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:08FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 16
- Score
- 6-10
(7:08) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:22TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 27
- Score
- 6-16
(:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:14XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 6-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 10:51TD Charles BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 8
- Score
- 6-23
(10:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:11TD Austin JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 18
- Score
- 12-23
(7:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 81-A.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 7:04XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 13-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:37TD CFC. FleenerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 8
- Score
- 19-23
(2:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 80-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:27XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 20-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:02FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 6
- Score
- 23-23
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
OT 12:09FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 32
- Score
- 26-23
(12:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
OT 7:55FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 23
- Score
- 26-26
(7:55) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
OT 5:27FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 34
- Score
- 26-29
(5:27) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Austin Johnson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 2G. Whalen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 3M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.84 EPA/play
- 4Charles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6
Frank Gore Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 7Charles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 8D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.61 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
Austin Johnson — IND · Receiving
Austin Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+5.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
Austin Johnson's top snap (-4.09 EPA): (12:20) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman at IND 45. 20-K.Coleman to IND 30 for 15 yards (81-A.Johnson).
Biggest single play (-5.99 EPA): Josaiah Stewart — (8:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart to CAR 33 for -1 yards (58-T.Cole). FUMBLES (58-T.Cole), RECOVERED by IND-92-B.Werner at CAR 37. 92-B.Werner to CAR 37 for no gain (74-M.Remmers). PENALTY on C
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 53 dropbacks · 43.4% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.79 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 41 dropbacks · 39.0% completion · -10.8% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.116 | -0.114 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.6% | 36.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.128 | +0.005 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.363 | -0.357 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.114 | +0.116 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.9% | 59.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts -0.12, Carolina Panthers -0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 16 drives, -11.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 17 drives, -12.29 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Charles Brown (C. Newton pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Austin Johnson (A. Luck pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — C. Fleener (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the IND 21 (Q1 13:45) — (13:45) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Amini Silatolu reported as eligible; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 7:21) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CAR 16 (Q2 7:08) — (7:08) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the IND 27 (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 0:14) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 17–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q4 10:51) — (10:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CAR 18 (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 81-A.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 7:04) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 80-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 2:27) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CAR 6 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Overtime: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CAR 32 (OT 12:09) — (12:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the IND 23 (OT 7:55) — (7:55) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the IND 34 (OT 5:27) — (5:27) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (OT 7:55) — (7:55) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- Carolina Panthers (OT 5:27) — (5:27) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 12:09) — (12:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 7:10) — (7:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 80-C.Fleener INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly (41-R.Harper) at IND 38. 59-L.Kuechly to IND 39 for -1 yards (80-C.Fleener).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart to CAR 33 for -1 yards (58-T.Cole). FUMBLES (58-T.Cole), RECOVERED by IND-92-B.Werner at CAR 37. 92-B.Werner to CAR 37 for no gain (74-M.Remmers). PENALTY on C
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at IND 1, RECOVERED by IND-99-B.Winn at IND 3. 99-B.Winn to IND 3 for no gain (1-C.Newton). Chris Scott reported as eligible.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:31) — (14:31) 12-A.Luck Aborted. 72-J.Harrison FUMBLES at IND 25, RECOVERED by CAR-41-R.Harper at IND 24. 41-R.Harper to IND 24 for no gain (76-J.Reitz).
- Indianapolis Colts (OT 7:10) — (7:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle intended for 80-C.Fleener INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly (41-R.Harper) at IND 38. 59-L.Kuechly to IND 39 for -1 yards (80-C.Fleener).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 13:45 · IND 21 · Score 0-3
(13:45) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 7:27 · IND 3 · Score 0-9
(7:27) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Amini Silatolu reported as eligible - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 7:21 · IND 15 · Score 0-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 10:27 · CAR 29 · Score 3-10
(10:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 7:08 · CAR 16 · Score 6-10
(7:08) 4-A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 0:22 · IND 27 · Score 6-16
(:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 0:14 · IND 15 · Score 6-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 10:51 · IND 8 · Score 6-23
(10:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 7:11 · CAR 18 · Score 12-23
(7:11) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep left to 81-A.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 7:04 · CAR 15 · Score 13-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:37 · CAR 8 · Score 19-23
(2:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 80-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:27 · CAR 15 · Score 20-23
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · CAR 6 · Score 23-23
(:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — OT 12:09 · CAR 32 · Score 26-23
(12:09) 4-A.Vinatieri 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — OT 7:55 · IND 23 · Score 26-26
(7:55) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — OT 5:27 · IND 34 · Score 26-29
(5:27) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal 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.
- Austin Johnson (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers on 2015-11-02?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Indianapolis Colts 29-26 in Week 8, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 6, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 17, Carolina Panthers 6; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 3, Carolina Panthers 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 26, Carolina Panthers 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 7:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q3 0:22) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Brown (C. Newton pass) (Q4 10:51) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Johnson (A. Luck pass) (Q4 7:11) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Fleener (A. Luck pass) (Q4 2:37) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 13:45, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 10:27, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 7:08, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (OT 12:09, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (OT 7:55, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (OT 5:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 43.4% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.79 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 39.0% completion, -10.8% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers?
Austin Johnson (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-4.09 EPA): (12:20) 12-A.Luck pass deep middle intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman at IND 45. 20-K.Coleman to IND 30 for 15 yards (81-A.Johnson)..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 29-26 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W
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