Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 31–24 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Seattle Seahawks 0–31 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- Russell Wilson
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:46) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly […
- Game date
- 2016-01-17
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Seattle Seahawks 31–24 on 2016-01-17. C. Newton posted a game-high +12.50 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
 Carolina Panthers | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SEASeattle Seahawks
(12:35) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(11:46) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly [99-K.Short] at SEA 14. 59-L.Kuechly for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(14:22) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(12:41) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(6:32) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(13:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 15-J.Kearse for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(7:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(6:11) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 15-J.Kearse for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(1:16) 4-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 12:35TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 4
- Score
- 0-6
(12:35) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 12:30XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:46TD LKL. KuechlyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 89
- Score
- 0-13
(11:46) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly [99-K.Short] at SEA 14. 59-L.Kuechly for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:38XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 0-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:22TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 0-20
(14:22) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:18XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 0-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:41FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- SEA 30
- Score
- 0-24
(12:41) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:32TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 19
- Score
- 0-30
(6:32) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:26XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 0-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 13:33TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 13
- Score
- 6-31
(13:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 15-J.Kearse for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 13:27XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-31
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 7:48TD Tyler LockettPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 33
- Score
- 13-31
(7:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 7:40XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 14-31
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 6:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 20-31
(6:11) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 15-J.Kearse for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 6:04XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 21-31
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 1:16FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 18
- Score
- 24-31
(1:16) 4-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +12.50 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +11.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 3Jayron Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.07 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 5D. Shead · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +3.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.44 EPA/play
- 6E. Dickson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 7Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 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
C. Newton — CAR · Passing
C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+12.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (+4.03 EPA): (6:32) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.70 EPA): Russell Wilson — (11:46) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly [99-K.Short] at SEA 14. 59-L.Kuechly for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 55 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +9.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.89 total EPA- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 23 dropbacks · 69.6% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +12.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.096 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.2% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.016 | +0.543 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.297 | -0.099 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.096 | -0.027 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 48.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.03 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.10 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +7.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +2.22 total EPA, 5 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 — L. Kuechly
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — Jayron Kearse (Russell Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — Jayron Kearse (Russell Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q1 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 12:30) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 89 (Q1 11:46); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 11:38) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 14:18) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SEA 30 (Q2 12:41) — (12:41) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 19 (Q2 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 6:26) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q3 13:33) — (13:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 15-J.Kearse for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 13:27) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 33 (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 7:40) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 15-J.Kearse for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 6:04) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 18 (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) 4-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 28-J.Stewart left guard to SEA 16 for 59 yards (25-R.Sherman).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 11:46) — (11:46) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly [99-K.Short] at SEA 14. 59-L.Kuechly for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:05) — (14:05) 34-C.Artis-Payne up the middle to SEA 14 for 2 yards (72-M.Bennett). FUMBLES (72-M.Bennett), recovered by CAR-35-M.Tolbert at SEA 10. 35-M.Tolbert to SEA 8 for 2 yards (35-D.Shead).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 82-L.Willson INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Finnegan [97-M.Addison] at SEA 29. 26-C.Finnegan to SEA 29 for no gain (82-L.Willson). SEA-76-R.Okung was inj
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 11:46) — (11:46) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly [99-K.Short] at SEA 14. 59-L.Kuechly for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left intended for 82-L.Willson INTERCEPTED by 26-C.Finnegan [97-M.Addison] at SEA 29. 26-C.Finnegan to SEA 29 for no gain (82-L.Willson). SEA-76-R.Okung was inj
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen].
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 12:35 · SEA 4 · Score 0-6
(12:35) (Shotgun) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 12:30 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 11:46 · CAR 89 · Score 0-13
(11:46) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle intended for 24-M.Lynch INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly [99-K.Short] at SEA 14. 59-L.Kuechly for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 11:38 · SEA 15 · Score 0-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 14:22 · SEA 1 · Score 0-20
(14:22) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 14:18 · SEA 15 · Score 0-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 12:41 · SEA 30 · Score 0-24
(12:41) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 6:32 · SEA 19 · Score 0-30
(6:32) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 6:26 · SEA 15 · Score 0-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 13:33 · CAR 13 · Score 6-31
(13:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 15-J.Kearse for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 13:27 · CAR 15 · Score 7-31
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 7:48 · CAR 33 · Score 13-31
(7:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen]. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 7:40 · CAR 15 · Score 14-31
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 6:11 · CAR 3 · Score 20-31
(6:11) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 15-J.Kearse for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [69-J.Allen]. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 6:04 · CAR 15 · Score 21-31
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 1:16 · CAR 18 · Score 24-31
(1:16) 4-S.Hauschka 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
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.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers on 2016-01-17?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Seattle Seahawks 31-24 in Wild Card, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Carolina Panthers 14; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Carolina Panthers 17; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Seattle Seahawks 24, Carolina Panthers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 12:35) Carolina Panthers touchdown — L. Kuechly (Q1 11:46) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 14:22) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 6:32) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Kearse (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 13:33) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 7:48) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Kearse (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 6:11) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 12:41, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 1:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 56.4% completion, +9.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.89 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 69.6% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +12.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+4.03 EPA): (6:32) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Carolina Panthers won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 11-6 Now 11-7 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 15-1 Now 16-1 W
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