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NFL · Week 12 · November 19, 2000 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2000 Week 12 Recap

Vikings defeat Panthers 31–17 in Week 12

D.Culpepper led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 17–31 Week 12 finish.

Carolina Panthers 17 4–7
Final 17–31
Minnesota Vikings 31 9–2 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
17–31
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 14–24 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
S. Beuerlein
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Culpepper
Game date
November 19, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Dayon Hayes 3 REC · 24 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Hetherington 6 REC · 59 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Mangum 4 REC · 47 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • D.Culpepper 22/30 · 329 YDS · 3 TD +17.1 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Carter 8 REC · 138 YDS · 1 TD +12.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Smith
    Ryan Smith 3 REC · 70 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 31–17 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 14–24 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Culpepper
Top passer
S. Beuerlein
Biggest EPA play
(1:17) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 39 for -19 yards (M.Rucker). FUMBLES (M.Rucker)…
Game date
2000-11-19

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 31–17 on 2000-11-19. D. Culpepper posted a game-high +17.14 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Carolina Panthers7703017
Minnesota Vikings141070031

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 8:11TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    6-0

    (8:11) S.Beuerlein up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 8:09XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-0

    J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 5:48TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 36
    Score
    7-6

    (5:48) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 5:41XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    7-7

    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 0:40TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 53
    Score
    7-13

    (:40) D.Culpepper pass to R.Smith for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 0:29XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    7-14

    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 10:38TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 3
    Score
    7-20

    (10:38) R.Smith up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 10:35XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    7-21

    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:23TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    13-21

    (:23) C.Hetherington left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:20XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    14-21

    J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:06FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 25
    Score
    14-24

    (:06) G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 2:07TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    14-30

    (2:07) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 2:02XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 12
    Score
    14-31

    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on CAR, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  14. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 4:31FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 11
    Score
    17-31

    (4:31) J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Culpepper · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +17.14 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2C. Carter · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.33 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  3. 3Ryan SmithRyan Smith · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
  4. 4Riley MossRiley Moss · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  5. 5Dayon Hayes · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Hetherington · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  8. 8Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 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

D. Culpepper — MIN · Passing

D. Culpepper posted the highest total EPA (+17.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

D. Culpepper's top snap (-5.47 EPA): (1:17) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 39 for -19 yards (M.Rucker). FUMBLES (M.Rucker), RECOVERED by CAR-R.White at MIN 30. R.White to MIN 30 for no gain (K.Stringer). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.

Quarterback report card

S. Beuerlein led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) · 52 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.87 total EPA
  • D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) · 30 dropbacks · 73.3% completion · +0.57 EPA/play · +17.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.018+0.151
Offensive success rate44.6%49.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.055+0.571
Rush EPA/play+0.026-0.159
Defensive EPA/play-0.151+0.018
Defensive success rate50.6%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -1.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +11.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q1 8:11)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q1 5:48)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q1 0:40)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 10:38)
  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q2 0:23)
  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q3 2:07)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player (Q2 0:06)
  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q4 4:31)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) S.Beuerlein up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 8:09) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 36 (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 5:41) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 53 (Q1 0:40) — (:40) D.Culpepper pass to R.Smith for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 0:29) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q2 10:38) — (10:38) R.Smith up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 10:35) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) C.Hetherington left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:20) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 15 (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 12 (Q3 2:02) — G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on CAR, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 15:00) — G.Anderson kicks 61 yards from MIN 30 to CAR 9. M.Bates to CAR 28 for 19 yards (W.Serwanga). [WPA +43.5% · EPA +0.49]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +4.71]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:03) — (5:03) S.Beuerlein sacked at CAR 38 for -6 yards (J.Randle). FUMBLES (J.Randle), RECOVERED by MIN-T.Sawyer at CAR 39. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -4.91]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 0:40) — (:40) D.Culpepper pass to R.Smith for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +4.33]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:20) — (12:20) D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 15, RECOVERED by CAR-S.Gilbert at CAR 15. S.Gilbert to CAR 15 for no gain (D.Culpepper). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -5.00]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 39 for -19 yards (M.Rucker). FUMBLES (M.Rucker), RECOVERED by CAR-R.White at MIN 30. R.White to MIN 30 for no gain (K.Stringer). Play Challenged by Replay Of [WPA -7.7% · EPA -5.47]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) S.Beuerlein pass intended for B.Hoover INTERCEPTED by K.Wong at MIN 11. K.Wong to MIN 25 for 14 yards. Pass back to K.Wright to MIN 25 for no gain. FUMBLES, and recovers at MIN 37. K.Wright to [WPA -1.1% · EPA -5.44]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:20) — (12:20) D.Culpepper FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 15, RECOVERED by CAR-S.Gilbert at CAR 15. S.Gilbert to CAR 15 for no gain (D.Culpepper). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -5.00]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:03) — (5:03) S.Beuerlein sacked at CAR 38 for -6 yards (J.Randle). FUMBLES (J.Randle), RECOVERED by MIN-T.Sawyer at CAR 39. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -4.91]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 8:11 · MIN 1 · Score 6-0
    (8:11) S.Beuerlein up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 8:09 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
    J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 5:48 · CAR 36 · Score 7-6
    (5:48) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to R.Moss for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 5:41 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
  5. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 0:40 · CAR 53 · Score 7-13
    (:40) D.Culpepper pass to R.Smith for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 0:29 · CAR 2 · Score 7-14
    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 10:38 · CAR 3 · Score 7-20
    (10:38) R.Smith up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 10:35 · CAR 2 · Score 7-21
    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
  9. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · MIN 1 · Score 13-21
    (:23) C.Hetherington left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · MIN 2 · Score 14-21
    J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
  11. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · CAR 25 · Score 14-24
    (:06) G.Anderson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger.
  12. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:07 · CAR 15 · Score 14-30
    (2:07) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper pass to C.Carter for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 2:02 · CAR 12 · Score 14-31
    G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Palmer, Holder-M.Berger. PENALTY on CAR, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  14. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:31 · MIN 11 · Score 17-31
    (4:31) J.Nedney 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2000-11-19?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 31-17 in Week 12, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 17, Minnesota Vikings 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:11) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 5:48) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 0:40) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 10:38) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:23) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 2:07) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 4:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 50.0% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.87 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings), 73.3% completion, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

D. Culpepper (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-5.47 EPA): (1:17) (Shotgun) D.Culpepper sacked at MIN 39 for -19 yards (M.Rucker). FUMBLES (M.Rucker), RECOVERED by CAR-R.White at MIN 30. R.White to MIN 30 for no gain (K.Stringer). Play Cha.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W