Falcons 15–10 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 15–10 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: S. Jefferson
Top passer: S. Beuerlein
Biggest EPA play: (12:48) S.Beuerlein pass intended for D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 42. R.Bucha…
Game date: 2000-09-17

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 15–10 on 2000-09-17. S. Jefferson posted a game-high +4.68 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	3	7	5	0	0	15
Carolina Panthers	0	10	0	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3CAR 13

CAR 26

+1CAR 2

+3ATL 15

ATL 9

+1ATL 2

+3CAR 10

+2CAR 58

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:14FG
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 13
Score
3-0
(11:14) M.Andersen 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:13TD
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 26
Score
9-0
(14:13) J.Anderson left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:57XP
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-0
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 4:30FG
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
10-3
(4:30) R.Cunningham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:20TD
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 9
Score
10-9
(:20) S.Beuerlein pass to M.Muhammad for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-R.Buchanan, Illegal Contact, declined.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:15XP
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
10-10
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:39FG
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 10
Score
13-10
(8:39) M.Andersen 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:24Safety
Points+2
Yard line
CAR 58
Score
15-10
(2:24) J.Anderson left end to CAR 16 for 42 yards (E.Robinson). FUMBLES (E.Robinson), touched at CAR 16, RECOVERED by CAR-D.Evans at CAR 3. D.Evans ran ob in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #3 at 02:12.)

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
2W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
3K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
4T. Mathis · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
5S. Beuerlein · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
6W. Floyd · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
7Jack Anderson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · -0.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.11 EPA/play
8Ryan Kelly · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · -0.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.48 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

S. Jefferson — ATL · Receiving

S. Jefferson posted the highest total EPA (+4.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-5.73 EPA): Another player — (12:48) S.Beuerlein pass intended for D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 42. R.Buchanan pushed ob at CAR 20 for 38 yards (M.Campbell).

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) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -0.32 EPA/play · -14.77 total EPA
C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -6.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.145	-0.246
Offensive success rate	33.3%	39.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.199	-0.340
Rush EPA/play	-0.270	-0.054
Defensive EPA/play	+0.246	+0.145
Defensive success rate	60.5%	66.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.14 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.25 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 16 drives, -12.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -18.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q2 14:13)
Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q2 0:20)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q1 11:14)
Carolina Panthers — unlisted player (Q2 4:30)
Atlanta Falcons — unlisted player (Q4 8:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q1 11:14) — (11:14) M.Andersen 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 26 (Q2 14:13) — (14:13) J.Anderson left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 10:57) — M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) R.Cunningham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) S.Beuerlein pass to M.Muhammad for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-R.Buchanan, Illegal Contact, declined.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:15) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 5–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 10 (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) M.Andersen 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.; Atlanta Falcons registered a safety from the CAR 58 (Q4 2:24).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 15:00) — R.Cunningham kicks 57 yards from CAR 30 to ATL 13. D.Vaughn to ATL 29 for 16 yards (B.Hoover). [WPA +43.5% · EPA +0.59]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 9:22) — (9:22) S.Beuerlein pass intended for M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at ATL 33. A.Ambrose pushed ob at CAR 30 for 37 yards (M.Campbell). [WPA -20.0% · EPA -5.40]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) S.Beuerlein pass intended for D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 42. R.Buchanan pushed ob at CAR 20 for 38 yards (M.Campbell). [WPA -19.5% · EPA -5.73]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) S.Beuerlein pass to T.Biakabutuka to ATL 37 for 22 yards (R.Bradford). FUMBLES (R.Bradford), RECOVERED by ATL-R.Buchanan at ATL 35. R.Buchanan to ATL 35 for no gain (D.Hayes). [WPA -18.3% · EPA -2.58]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:20) — (:20) S.Beuerlein pass to M.Muhammad for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-R.Buchanan, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +15.5% · EPA +3.44]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) S.Beuerlein pass intended for D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by R.Buchanan at ATL 42. R.Buchanan pushed ob at CAR 20 for 38 yards (M.Campbell). [WPA -19.5% · EPA -5.73]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 9:22) — (9:22) S.Beuerlein pass intended for M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by A.Ambrose at ATL 33. A.Ambrose pushed ob at CAR 30 for 37 yards (M.Campbell). [WPA -20.0% · EPA -5.40]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 4:24) — (4:24) D.Stryzinski punts 43 yards to CAR 33, Center-D.Rackley. J.Hitchcock to CAR 33 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by ATL-G.Downs at CAR 33. G.Downs to CAR 33 for no gain (M.Bates). [WPA +15.1% · EPA +5.23]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 8:27) — (8:27) C.Chandler pass to T.Mathis to ATL 27 for 7 yards (E.Davis). FUMBLES (E.Davis), RECOVERED by CAR-L.Woodall at ATL 23. L.Woodall to ATL 23 for no gain (T.Claridge). [WPA -11.9% · EPA -3.67]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 11:14 · CAR 13 · Score 3-0
(11:14) M.Andersen 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 14:13 · CAR 26 · Score 9-0
(14:13) J.Anderson left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 10:57 · CAR 2 · Score 10-0
M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 4:30 · ATL 15 · Score 10-3
(4:30) R.Cunningham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · ATL 9 · Score 10-9
(:20) S.Beuerlein pass to M.Muhammad for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-R.Buchanan, Illegal Contact, declined.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · ATL 2 · Score 10-10
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:39 · CAR 10 · Score 13-10
(8:39) M.Andersen 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Rackley, Holder-D.Stryzinski.
Atlanta Falcons Safety (+2) — Q4 2:24 · CAR 58 · Score 15-10
(2:24) J.Anderson left end to CAR 16 for 42 yards (E.Robinson). FUMBLES (E.Robinson), touched at CAR 16, RECOVERED by CAR-D.Evans at CAR 3. D.Evans ran ob in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY. Play Challe

Key takeaways

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

Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
S. Jefferson (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2000-09-17?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 15-10 in Week 3, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Carolina Panthers 10; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 5, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 15, Carolina Panthers 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:13) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:20) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q1 11:14, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 4:30, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — unlisted player (Q4 8:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?

S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 45.7% completion, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -14.77 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (Atlanta Falcons), 67.7% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -6.18 total passing EPA.

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

S. Jefferson (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.68 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps.

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Atlanta Falcons won 15-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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