Game story
In the Wild Card of the 2014 NFL season on 2015-01-10, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 31–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -4.32 total EPA, and +7.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (5:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +16.44 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 2 J. Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +12.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +4.26 EPA/play
- 3 K. Benjamin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.68 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4 L. Willson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +7.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 5 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 6 P. Richardson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 7 J. Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.71 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8 G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Wilson — SEA · Passing
R. Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+16.44) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.83 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (6:11) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Chancellor at SEA 10. 31-K.Chancellor for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass)
- Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Kearse (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — K. Chancellor
- Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — G. Gano
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 16 (Q1 46:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 45:56) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q2 37:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 37:44) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 63 (Q2 35:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 34:54) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SEA 17 (Q2 30:00) — (:00) 9-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. Penalty on SEA-27-T.Simon, Defensive Offside, declined..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–7. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 19 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-S.Hauschka 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 25 (Q4 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 82-L.Willson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 10:26) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 13 (Q4 6:11); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 5:55) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 2:34) — 9-G.Gano extra point 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.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 35:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 47:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 28, RECOVERED by SEA-99-T.McDaniel at CAR 28. 99-T.McDaniel to CAR 28 for no gain (70-T.Turner).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 51:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 15-J.Kearse to CAR 31 for 33 yards (42-C.Jones).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 22:35) — (7:35) (No Huddle) 1-C.Newton sacked at SEA 49 for -8 yards (56-C.Avril).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 46:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Chancellor at SEA 10. 31-K.Chancellor for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 35:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 47:27) — (2:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 28, RECOVERED by SEA-99-T.McDaniel at CAR 28. 99-T.McDaniel to CAR 28 for no gain (70-T.Turner).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 82-L.Willson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C.Newton led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +7.3% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.32 total EPA
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +4.1% CPOE · +0.63 EPA/play · +16.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.055 | +0.134 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.108 | +0.632 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.025 | -0.220 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.134 | +0.055 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 54.7% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -4.71 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +9.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Newton (CAR) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- R. Wilson (SEA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 46:01 · CAR 16 · Score 0-6
(1:01) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 45:56 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 37:48 · SEA 7 · Score 6-7
(7:48) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 37:44 · SEA 2 · Score 7-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 35:06 · CAR 63 · Score 7-13
(5:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 15-J.Kearse for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 34:54 · CAR 2 · Score 7-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · SEA 17 · Score 10-14
(:00) 9-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. Penalty on SEA-27-T.Simon, Defensive Offside, declined. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CAR 19 · Score 10-17
(15:00) 4-S.Hauschka 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 10:33 · CAR 25 · Score 10-23
(10:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 82-L.Willson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 10:26 · CAR 2 · Score 10-24
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 6:11 · SEA 13 · Score 10-30
(6:11) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Chancellor at SEA 10. 31-K.Chancellor for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 5:55 · CAR 2 · Score 10-31
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:41 · SEA 15 · Score 16-31
(2:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 2:34 · SEA 2 · Score 17-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers 31-17 in Wild Card, 2014 on 2015-01-10.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 17, Seattle Seahawks 31 (CAR 17-31 SEA) in Wild Card, 2014 on 2015-01-10.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Seattle Seahawks 17; Final: Carolina Panthers 17, Seattle Seahawks 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 46:01) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q2 37:48) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Kearse (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 35:06) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — L. Willson (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 10:33) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Chancellor (Q4 6:11) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q4 2:41) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 57.5% completion, +7.3% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.32 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 57.7% completion, +4.1% CPOE, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +16.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +16.44 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.83 EPA): (6:11) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Chancellor at SEA 10. 31-K.Chancellor for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.5%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 8-8 Now 8-9 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 12-4 Now 13-4 W
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