Chargers 22–30 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2000

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Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 30–22 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 16–7 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: I. Byrd
Top passer: R. Leaf
Biggest EPA play: (9:48) J.Carney 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (J.Williams), Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennet…
Game date: 2000-12-17

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30–22 on 2000-12-17, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 16–7 halftime lead. I. Byrd posted a game-high +4.51 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	2	14	6	0	0	22
Carolina Panthers	7	0	13	10	0	30

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 11

CAR 25

LAC 61

LAC 34

CAR 82

CAR 19

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 9:31TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 11
Score
0-6
(9:31) S.Beuerlein pass to M.Muhammad for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 9:25XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
0-7
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 1:37Safety
Points+2
Yard line
LAC 94
Score
2-7
(1:37) S.Beuerlein sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (sack split by A.Fontenot and J.Parrella).
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:51TD
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 25
Score
8-7
(12:51) R.Leaf pass to T.Fletcher for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 12:45XP
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
9-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:27TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 61
Score
15-7
(7:27) J.Lewis pass intended for C.Hetherington INTERCEPTED by G.Dixon at CAR 36. G.Dixon for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:18XP
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
16-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 12:55TD
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 34
Score
16-13
(12:55) S.Beuerlein pass to I.Byrd for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 12:46XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
16-14
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 8:04TD
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 4
Score
22-14
(8:04) R.Leaf pass to S.Heiden for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:08TD
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 82
Score
22-20
(2:08) D.Bennett punts 46 yards to CAR 36, Center-D.Binn. I.Uwaezuoke for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 13:41FG
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
22-23
(13:41) J.Nedney 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 9:48TD
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 19
Score
22-29
(9:48) J.Carney 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (J.Williams), Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett, RECOVERED by CAR-D.Evans at CAR 46. D.Evans for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 9:33XP
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
22-30
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1I. Byrd · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.51 EPA/play
2R. Leaf · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.46 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
3S. Beuerlein · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +3.44 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
4T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
5T. Gaylor · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
6S. Heiden · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
7C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
8C. Conway · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.10 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

I. Byrd — CAR · Receiving

I. Byrd posted the highest total EPA (+4.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +4.51 EPA per play.

I. Byrd's top snap (+4.51 EPA): (12:55) S.Beuerlein pass to I.Byrd for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-9.23 EPA): Another player — (9:48) J.Carney 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (J.Williams), Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett, RECOVERED by CAR-D.Evans at CAR 46. D.Evans for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

R. Leaf led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.46 total EPA
S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) · 33 dropbacks · 36.4% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.214	-0.179
Offensive success rate	38.1%	34.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.074	-0.182
Rush EPA/play	-0.383	-0.627
Defensive EPA/play	+0.179	+0.214
Defensive success rate	65.9%	61.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.21, Carolina Panthers -0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.18 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 17 drives, -16.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 16 drives, -22.45 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q1 9:31)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 12:51)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 7:27)
Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q3 12:55)
Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q3 8:04)
Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q3 2:08)
Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q4 9:48)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q4 13:41)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–2. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) S.Beuerlein pass to M.Muhammad for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 9:25) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the LAC 94 (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) S.Beuerlein sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (sack split by A.Fontenot and J.Parrella)..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CAR 25 (Q2 12:51) — (12:51) R.Leaf pass to T.Fletcher for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 12:45) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 61 (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) J.Lewis pass intended for C.Hetherington INTERCEPTED by G.Dixon at CAR 36. G.Dixon for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 7:18) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 13–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LAC 34 (Q3 12:55) — (12:55) S.Beuerlein pass to I.Byrd for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 12:46) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q3 8:04) — (8:04) R.Leaf pass to S.Heiden for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 82 (Q3 2:08) — (2:08) D.Bennett punts 46 yards to CAR 36, Center-D.Binn. I.Uwaezuoke for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LAC 1 (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) J.Nedney 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 19 (Q4 9:48); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 9:33) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 60 yards from SD 30 to CAR 10. M.Bates to CAR 31 for 21 yards (A.Hatcher). [WPA +55.2% · EPA +0.81]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:48) — (9:48) J.Carney 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (J.Williams), Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett, RECOVERED by CAR-D.Evans at CAR 46. D.Evans for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.0% · EPA -9.23]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) J.Lewis pass intended for C.Hetherington INTERCEPTED by G.Dixon at CAR 36. G.Dixon for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.1% · EPA -8.41]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:08) — (2:08) D.Bennett punts 46 yards to CAR 36, Center-D.Binn. I.Uwaezuoke for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -21.3% · EPA -4.68]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) R.Leaf pass intended for F.Jones INTERCEPTED by L.Woodall at SD 36. L.Woodall to SD 36 for no gain (F.Jones). [WPA -19.3% · EPA -2.93]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 9:48) — (9:48) J.Carney 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (J.Williams), Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett, RECOVERED by CAR-D.Evans at CAR 46. D.Evans for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.0% · EPA -9.23]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) J.Lewis pass intended for C.Hetherington INTERCEPTED by G.Dixon at CAR 36. G.Dixon for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.1% · EPA -8.41]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 10:00) — (10:00) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham to CAR 14 for 49 yards (E.Davis). [WPA +16.9% · EPA +4.94]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 2:08) — (2:08) D.Bennett punts 46 yards to CAR 36, Center-D.Binn. I.Uwaezuoke for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -21.3% · EPA -4.68]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 9:31 · LAC 11 · Score 0-6
(9:31) S.Beuerlein pass to M.Muhammad for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 9:25 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q1 1:37 · LAC 94 · Score 2-7
(1:37) S.Beuerlein sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (sack split by A.Fontenot and J.Parrella).
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 12:51 · CAR 25 · Score 8-7
(12:51) R.Leaf pass to T.Fletcher for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 12:45 · CAR 2 · Score 9-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 7:27 · LAC 61 · Score 15-7
(7:27) J.Lewis pass intended for C.Hetherington INTERCEPTED by G.Dixon at CAR 36. G.Dixon for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 7:18 · CAR 2 · Score 16-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 12:55 · LAC 34 · Score 16-13
(12:55) S.Beuerlein pass to I.Byrd for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 12:46 · LAC 2 · Score 16-14
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 8:04 · CAR 4 · Score 22-14
(8:04) R.Leaf pass to S.Heiden for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 2:08 · CAR 82 · Score 22-20
(2:08) D.Bennett punts 46 yards to CAR 36, Center-D.Binn. I.Uwaezuoke for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 13:41 · LAC 1 · Score 22-23
(13:41) J.Nedney 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:48 · CAR 19 · Score 22-29
(9:48) J.Carney 37 yard field goal is BLOCKED (J.Williams), Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett, RECOVERED by CAR-D.Evans at CAR 46. D.Evans for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 9:33 · LAC 2 · Score 22-30
J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

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.
I. Byrd (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers on 2000-12-17?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-22 in Week 16, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 2, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Carolina Panthers 13; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 22, Carolina Panthers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:31) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:51) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 12:55) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:04) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 2:08) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:48) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 13:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers?

R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers), 48.9% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.46 total passing EPA. S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 36.4% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.44 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers?

I. Byrd (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.51 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+4.51 EPA): (12:55) S.Beuerlein pass to I.Byrd for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-12 Now 1-13 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W

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