Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 38–6 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 10–3 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Wiggins
- Top passer
- C. Weinke
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:59) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 83-P.Jeffers INTERCEPTED by 45-O.Smith at NE 24. 45-O…
- Game date
- 2002-01-06
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 38–6 on 2002-01-06. J. Wiggins posted a game-high +4.24 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 10 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(10:06) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(8:08) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at CAR 46. 24-T.Law for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(6:29) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(8:47) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 61 yards to NE 32, Center-56-J.Kyle. 80-T.Brown for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(4:51) 4-J.Kasay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(1:38) 32-A.Smith left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(10:43) 12-T.Brady pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(5:59) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 83-P.Jeffers INTERCEPTED by 45-O.Smith at NE 24. 45-O.Smith for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:06FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 3-0
(10:06) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 8:08TD TLT. LawPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 56
- Score
- 9-0
(8:08) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at CAR 46. 24-T.Law for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:58XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-0
(Kick formation) 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:29FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 12
- Score
- 10-3
(6:29) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:47TD Trent BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 93
- Score
- 16-3
(8:47) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 61 yards to NE 32, Center-56-J.Kyle. 80-T.Brown for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:30XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 17-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 4:51FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 23
- Score
- 17-6
(4:51) 4-J.Kasay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:38TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 32
- Score
- 23-6
(1:38) 32-A.Smith left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:29XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 24-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:43TD JWJ. WigginsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 30-6
(10:43) 12-T.Brady pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 10:38XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 31-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:59TD OJOctavian Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 31
- Score
- 37-6
(5:59) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 83-P.Jeffers INTERCEPTED by 45-O.Smith at NE 24. 45-O.Smith for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:45XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 38-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Wiggins · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 2R. Huntley · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.29 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +2.60 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4R. Huntley · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 5
Mike Edwards · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play - 6D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7Jalen Redmond · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 8B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.09 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
J. Wiggins — NE · Receiving
J. Wiggins posted the highest total EPA (+4.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.41 EPA per play.
J. Wiggins's top snap (+3.07 EPA): (10:43) 12-T.Brady pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-10.07 EPA): C. Weinke — (5:59) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 83-P.Jeffers INTERCEPTED by 45-O.Smith at NE 24. 45-O.Smith for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Weinke led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers) · 42 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -0.72 EPA/play · -30.28 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.021 | -0.457 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.4% | 43.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.087 | -0.794 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.242 | -0.083 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.457 | +0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.6% | 57.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.46), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.02 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.46 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 16 drives, -37.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 15 drives, -1.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — T. Law
- New England Patriots — Trent Brown
- New England Patriots — Arian Smith
- New England Patriots — J. Wiggins (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Octavian Smith Jr.
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CAR 2 (Q1 10:06) — (10:06) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 56 (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at CAR 46. 24-T.Law for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 7:58) — (Kick formation) 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NE 12 (Q2 6:29) — (6:29) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 93 (Q3 8:47) — (8:47) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 61 yards to NE 32, Center-56-J.Kyle. 80-T.Brown for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 8:30) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NE 23 (Q3 4:51) — (4:51) 4-J.Kasay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CAR 32 (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) 32-A.Smith left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 1:29) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) 12-T.Brady pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 10:38) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 31 (Q4 5:59) — (5:59) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 83-P.Jeffers INTERCEPTED by 45-O.Smith at NE 24. 45-O.Smith for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 5:45) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at CAR 46. 24-T.Law for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 84-F.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Grant at CAR 23. 27-D.Grant pushed ob at CAR 37 for 14 yards (80-T.Brown).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 16-C.Weinke pass incomplete.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) 16-C.Weinke sacked at NE 12 for -9 yards (55-W.McGinest).
- New England Patriots (Q1 2:20) — (2:20) 32-A.Smith left tackle to CAR 2 for -1 yards (57-L.Towns). FUMBLES (57-L.Towns), RECOVERED by CAR-30-M.Minter at CAR 1.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:59) — (5:59) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 83-P.Jeffers INTERCEPTED by 45-O.Smith at NE 24. 45-O.Smith for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at CAR 46. 24-T.Law for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 1:29) — (1:29) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 80-T.Brown INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Grant at CAR 17. 27-D.Grant pushed ob at NE 40 for 43 yards (12-T.Brady).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 8:47) — (8:47) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 61 yards to NE 32, Center-56-J.Kyle. 80-T.Brown for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 10:06 · CAR 2 · Score 3-0
(10:06) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 8:08 · NE 56 · Score 9-0
(8:08) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-T.Law at CAR 46. 24-T.Law for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 7:58 · CAR 2 · Score 10-0
(Kick formation) 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 6:29 · NE 12 · Score 10-3
(6:29) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 8:47 · NE 93 · Score 16-3
(8:47) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 61 yards to NE 32, Center-56-J.Kyle. 80-T.Brown for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 8:30 · CAR 2 · Score 17-3
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 4:51 · NE 23 · Score 17-6
(4:51) 4-J.Kasay 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 1:38 · CAR 32 · Score 23-6
(1:38) 32-A.Smith left tackle for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 1:29 · CAR 2 · Score 24-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 10:43 · CAR 5 · Score 30-6
(10:43) 12-T.Brady pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 10:38 · CAR 2 · Score 31-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 5:59 · NE 31 · Score 37-6
(5:59) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 83-P.Jeffers INTERCEPTED by 45-O.Smith at NE 24. 45-O.Smith for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 5:45 · CAR 2 · Score 38-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Wiggins (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers on 2002-01-06?
The New England Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 38-6 in Week 17, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: New England Patriots 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: New England Patriots 14, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: New England Patriots 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: New England Patriots 38, Carolina Panthers 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers?
New England Patriots touchdown — T. Law (Q1 8:08) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brown (Q3 8:47) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Smith (Q3 1:38) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Wiggins (T. Brady pass) (Q4 10:43) New England Patriots touchdown — O. Smith (Q4 5:59) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 10:06, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 6:29, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 4:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers), 35.7% completion, -0.72 EPA per dropback, -30.28 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 56.7% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.60 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers?
J. Wiggins (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.07 EPA): (10:43) 12-T.Brady pass to 85-J.Wiggins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-14 Now 1-15 L
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