Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 25–24 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 24–13 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A.Van Pelt
- Top passer
- C. Weinke
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:50) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 81-D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon (22-N.Clements) …
- Game date
- 2001-12-09
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Carolina Panthers 25–24 on 2001-12-09, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 24–13 halftime lead. A.Van Pelt posted a game-high +6.34 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(10:13) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(4:25) 17-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(10:30) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(8:10) 34-R.Huntley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(3:53) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(:41) 16-C.Weinke pass to 86-K.Mangum for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(:06) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 81-P.Price for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing from middle to right.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(5:50) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 81-D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon (22-N.Clements) at CAR 44. 58-B.Spoon for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by N.Clements before INT.
(8:03) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 10:13FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 3-0
(10:13) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:25FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 3-3
(4:25) 17-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:30TD CWC. WeinkePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 9-3
(10:30) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:27XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-3
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:10TD RHR. HuntleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 16-3
(8:10) 34-R.Huntley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:05XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-3
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:53FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 17-6
(3:53) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:41TD KMK. MangumPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 23-6
(:41) 16-C.Weinke pass to 86-K.Mangum for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:36XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-6
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:06TD PPP. PricePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 7
- Score
- 24-12
(:06) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 81-P.Price for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing from middle to right.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:01XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 24-13
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:50TD BSB. SpoonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 62
- Score
- 24-19
(5:50) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 81-D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon (22-N.Clements) at CAR 44. 58-B.Spoon for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by N.Clements before INT.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:03TD THT. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 24-25
(8:03) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A.Van Pelt · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +6.34 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2J. Riemersma · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 3T. Henry · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 4P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 6C. Weinke · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 7R. Germany · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8P. Crosby · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 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
A.Van Pelt — BUF · Passing
A.Van Pelt posted the highest total EPA (+6.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
A.Van Pelt's top snap (-4.26 EPA): (9:00) 10-A.Van Pelt pass intended for 37-L.Centers INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Howard at CAR 48. 23-R.Howard to BUF 36 for 16 yards (75-J.Jennings). Receiver and coverage over middle.
Biggest single play (-8.00 EPA): C. Weinke — (5:50) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 81-D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon (22-N.Clements) at CAR 44. 58-B.Spoon for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by N.Clements before INT.
Quarterback report card
C. Weinke led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.10 total EPA
- A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.030 | +0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.0% | 48.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.186 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.209 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.014 | -0.030 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.7% | 58.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.03, Buffalo Bills +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, +1.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +2.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — C. Weinke
- Carolina Panthers — R. Huntley
- Carolina Panthers — K. Mangum (C. Weinke pass)
- Buffalo Bills — P. Price
- Buffalo Bills — B. Spoon
- Buffalo Bills — T. Henry
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Buffalo Bills — S. Graham
- Buffalo Bills — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CAR 2 (Q1 4:25) — (4:25) 17-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–10. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 10:27) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 8:10) — (8:10) 34-R.Huntley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 8:05) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CAR 9 (Q2 3:53) — (3:53) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) 16-C.Weinke pass to 86-K.Mangum for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:36) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 81-P.Price for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing from middle to right.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:01) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 62 (Q3 5:50).
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) 16-C.Weinke pass incomplete to 87-M.Muhammad (53-K.Newman). Pass batted at BUF 45, right side (receiver further downfield).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 81-D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon (22-N.Clements) at CAR 44. 58-B.Spoon for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by N.Clements before INT.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 85-J.Riemersma to CAR 30 for 19 yards (33-D.Evans, 27-D.Grant). Caught over middle at CAR 41.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) 10-A.Van Pelt pass intended for 37-L.Centers INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Howard at CAR 48. 23-R.Howard to BUF 36 for 16 yards (75-J.Jennings). Receiver and coverage over middle.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 6:33) — (6:33) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 20-T.Henry to CAR 6 for 40 yards (33-D.Evans, 30-M.Minter). Screen left, caught at 50.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 5:50) — (5:50) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 81-D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon (22-N.Clements) at CAR 44. 58-B.Spoon for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by N.Clements before INT.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:00) — (9:00) 10-A.Van Pelt pass intended for 37-L.Centers INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Howard at CAR 48. 23-R.Howard to BUF 36 for 16 yards (75-J.Jennings). Receiver and coverage over middle.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 81-P.Price for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing from middle to right.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:18) — (8:18) 16-C.Weinke pass incomplete to 89-S.Smith. PENALTY on BUF-21-C.Watson, Defensive Pass Interference, 37 yards, enforced at BUF 39 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 10:13 · BUF 20 · Score 3-0
(10:13) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 4:25 · CAR 2 · Score 3-3
(4:25) 17-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 10:30 · BUF 1 · Score 9-3
(10:30) 16-C.Weinke up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 10:27 · BUF 2 · Score 10-3
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 8:10 · BUF 2 · Score 16-3
(8:10) 34-R.Huntley up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 8:05 · BUF 2 · Score 17-3
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 3:53 · CAR 9 · Score 17-6
(3:53) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:41 · BUF 2 · Score 23-6
(:41) 16-C.Weinke pass to 86-K.Mangum for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear right corner of end zone. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:36 · BUF 2 · Score 24-6
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 0:06 · CAR 7 · Score 24-12
(:06) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 81-P.Price for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing from middle to right. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 0:01 · CAR 2 · Score 24-13
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 5:50 · BUF 62 · Score 24-19
(5:50) 16-C.Weinke pass intended for 81-D.Hayes INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Spoon (22-N.Clements) at CAR 44. 58-B.Spoon for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by N.Clements before INT. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 8:03 · CAR 1 · Score 24-25
(8:03) 20-T.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills on 2001-12-09?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Carolina Panthers 25-24 in Week 13, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 21, Buffalo Bills 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Buffalo Bills 6; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Buffalo Bills 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 24, Buffalo Bills 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Weinke (Q2 10:30) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Huntley (Q2 8:10) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Mangum (C. Weinke pass) (Q2 0:41) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Price (Q2 0:06) Buffalo Bills touchdown — B. Spoon (Q3 5:50) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q4 8:03) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 10:13, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Graham (Q1 4:25, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Graham (Q2 3:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills?
C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers), 41.7% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.10 total passing EPA. A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills), 58.8% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.34 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills?
A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-4.26 EPA): (9:00) 10-A.Van Pelt pass intended for 37-L.Centers INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Howard at CAR 48. 23-R.Howard to BUF 36 for 16 yards (75-J.Jennings). Receiver and coverage over middle..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Buffalo Bills won 25-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-11 Now 1-12 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-10 Now 2-10 W
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