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NFL · Week 14 · December 3, 2000 · 10 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers: 2000 Week 14 Recap

Panthers defeat Rams 16–3 in Week 14

M.Faulk led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 3–16 Week 14 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 3 8–5
Final 3–16
Carolina Panthers 16 6–7 Winner
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
3–16
Top passer
S. Beuerlein
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Faulk
Game date
December 3, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Faulk 15 CAR · 94 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Holcombe 1 REC · 19 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Hakim 1 CAR · 5 YDS -0.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • I.Uwaezuoke 1 REC · 21 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bates 1 REC · 23 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Dayon Hayes 2 REC · 23 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 16–3 LA
Halftime
Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Faulk
Top passer
S. Beuerlein
Biggest EPA play
(5:33) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by J.Hitchcock at CAR 12. J.Hitchcoc…
Game date
2000-12-03

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the LA 16–3 on 2000-12-03. M. Faulk posted a game-high +3.05 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q3Q4——T
LA300003
Carolina Panthers0790016

Scoring Map

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

LALA
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 10:09FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 20
    Score
    3-0

    (10:09) J.Wilkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 5:33TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 16
    Score
    3-6

    (5:33) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by J.Hitchcock at CAR 12. J.Hitchcock for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 5:19XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    3-7

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

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 10:59FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    3-10

    (10:59) J.Nedney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 4:16FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 5
    Score
    3-13

    (4:16) J.Nedney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. Penalty on STL-D.Bly, Defensive Offside, declined.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 2:01FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 19
    Score
    3-16

    (2:01) J.Nedney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Faulk · LA · Rushing · +3.05 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  2. 2I. Uwaezuoke · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Bates · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play
  4. 4Dayon Hayes · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Holcombe · LA · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  7. 7S. Beuerlein · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Faulk · LA · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.05 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

M. Faulk — LA · Rushing

M. Faulk posted the highest total EPA (+3.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-10.54 EPA): Another player — (5:33) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by J.Hitchcock at CAR 12. J.Hitchcock for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.92 total EPA
  • Kade Warner (LA) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -0.58 EPA/play · -22.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLACarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play-0.304-0.085
Offensive success rate41.8%34.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.582-0.169
Rush EPA/play+0.177-0.168
Defensive EPA/play+0.085+0.304
Defensive success rate65.2%58.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.30), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.30 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: -0.09 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -7.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • LA: 10 drives, -20.39 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q3 5:33)

Field goals

  • LA — unlisted player (Q1 10:09)
  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q4 10:59)
  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q4 4:16)
  • Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q4 2:01)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: LA won the period 3–0. LA connected on a field goal from the CAR 20 (Q1 10:09) — (10:09) J.Wilkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 16 (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by J.Hitchcock at CAR 12. J.Hitchcock for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 5:19) — J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 9–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 2 (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) J.Nedney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 5 (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) J.Nedney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. Penalty on STL-D.Bly, Defensive Offside, declined.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q4 2:01) — (2:01) J.Nedney 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 15:00) — J.Nedney kicks 72 yards from CAR 30 to STL -2. D.Bly pushed ob at STL 23 for 25 yards (R.Anderson). [WPA +43.4% · EPA +0.20]
  • LA (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by J.Hitchcock at CAR 12. J.Hitchcock for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -41.0% · EPA -10.54]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) S.Beuerlein pass intended for M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by T.Lyght at STL 1. T.Lyght to STL 22 for 21 yards (C.Hetherington). [WPA -22.3% · EPA -6.35]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 1:42) — (1:42) S.Beuerlein pass intended for C.Crawford INTERCEPTED by L.Fletcher at STL 4. L.Fletcher to STL 8 for 4 yards (F.Garcia). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -4.09]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) K.Walter punts 38 yards to STL 28, Center-B.Kinchen. A.Hakim MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CAR-C.Hetherington at STL 31. C.Hetherington to STL 31 for no gain (A.Hakim). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +3.63]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by J.Hitchcock at CAR 12. J.Hitchcock for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -41.0% · EPA -10.54]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) S.Beuerlein pass intended for M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by T.Lyght at STL 1. T.Lyght to STL 22 for 21 yards (C.Hetherington). [WPA -22.3% · EPA -6.35]
  • LA (Q2 4:17) — (4:17) K.Warner pass to T.Holt to CAR 31 for 4 yards (E.Davis). FUMBLES (E.Davis), RECOVERED by CAR-E.Robinson at CAR 28. E.Robinson to CAR 32 for 4 yards (T.Holt). [WPA -14.5% · EPA -4.09]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 1:42) — (1:42) S.Beuerlein pass intended for C.Crawford INTERCEPTED by L.Fletcher at STL 4. L.Fletcher to STL 8 for 4 yards (F.Garcia). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -4.09]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA FG (+3) — Q1 10:09 · CAR 20 · Score 3-0
    (10:09) J.Wilkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-K.Lyle.
  2. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 5:33 · CAR 16 · Score 3-6
    (5:33) K.Warner pass intended for I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by J.Hitchcock at CAR 12. J.Hitchcock for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 5:19 · LA 2 · Score 3-7
    J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
  4. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 10:59 · LA 2 · Score 3-10
    (10:59) J.Nedney 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
  5. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:16 · LA 5 · Score 3-13
    (4:16) J.Nedney 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. Penalty on STL-D.Bly, Defensive Offside, declined.
  6. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 2:01 · LA 19 · Score 3-16
    (2:01) J.Nedney 37 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.

  • Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • M. Faulk (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Carolina Panthers on 2000-12-03?

The Carolina Panthers beat the LA 16-3 in Week 14, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: LA 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: LA 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: LA 0, Carolina Panthers 9; Final: LA 3, Carolina Panthers 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:33) LA field goal — unlisted player (Q1 10:09, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 10:59, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 4:16, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 2:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Carolina Panthers?

S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 48.8% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.92 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (LA), 46.2% completion, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -22.69 total passing EPA.

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

M. Faulk (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.05 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 15 snaps.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W

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