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NFL · Week 2 · September 15, 2002 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Carolina Panthers: 2002 Week 2 Recap

Panthers defeat Lions 31–7 in Week 2

R.Peete led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 7–31 Week 2 finish.

Detroit Lions 7 0–2
Final 7–31
Carolina Panthers 31 2–0 Winner
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
7–31
Halftime
Detroit Lions 0–10 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
R. Peete
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Peete
Game date
September 15, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • M.McMahon 1 CAR · 11 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Cason 3 CAR · 6 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Trejo 1 CAR -0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • R.Peete 21/34 · 310 YDS · 1 TD +13.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Muhammad 8 REC · 107 YDS · 1 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Lecitus Smith
    Lecitus Smith 3 REC · 77 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 31–7 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Detroit Lions 0–10 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Peete
Top passer
R. Peete
Biggest EPA play
(6:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 86-M.Ricks INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at DE…
Game date
2002-09-15

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 31–7 on 2002-09-15. R. Peete posted a game-high +13.80 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Detroit Lions070007
Carolina Panthers101470031

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 3:30FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 6
    Score
    0-3

    (3:30) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:22TD
    MMMalik Muhammad

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 22
    Score
    0-9

    (:22) (Shotgun) 9-R.Peete pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:16XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    0-10

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 8:32TD
    MMM. McMahon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 11
    Score
    6-10

    (8:32) 8-M.McMahon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 8:21XP
    Jake Hanson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    7-10

    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 6:47TD
    Lecitus Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 3
    Score
    7-16

    (6:47) 26-L.Smith left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 6:44XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-17

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. PENALTY on DET-45-Brian Walker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 6:01TD
    MMM. Minter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 78
    Score
    7-23

    (6:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 86-M.Ricks INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at DET 40. 30-M.Minter for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 5:49XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-24

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 9:47TD
    Lecitus Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    7-30

    (9:47) 26-L.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 9:43XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-31

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1R. Peete · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +13.80 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.09 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  3. 3Lecitus SmithLecitus Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  4. 4Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  5. 5M. McMahon · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Cason · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Cason · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  8. 8I. Byrd · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.32 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

R. Peete — CAR · Passing

R. Peete posted the highest total EPA (+13.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

R. Peete's top snap (+4.20 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 9-R.Peete pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.68 EPA): M. McMahon — (6:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 86-M.Ricks INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at DET 40. 30-M.Minter for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • R. Peete (Carolina Panthers) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +13.80 total EPA
  • M. McMahon (Detroit Lions) · 33 dropbacks · 27.3% completion · -0.45 EPA/play · -14.78 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play-0.249+0.028
Offensive success rate35.0%44.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.541+0.366
Rush EPA/play-0.088-0.295
Defensive EPA/play-0.028+0.249
Defensive success rate55.2%65.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.25), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: -0.25 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.03 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 15 drives, +2.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 16 drives, -19.91 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Carolina Panthers — Malik Muhammad (R. Peete pass) (Q2 0:22)
  • Detroit Lions — M. McMahon (Q3 8:32)
  • Lecitus SmithCarolina Panthers — Lecitus Smith (Q3 6:47)
  • Carolina Panthers — M. Minter (Q3 6:01)
  • Lecitus SmithCarolina Panthers — Lecitus Smith (Q4 9:47)

Field goals

  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 3:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 6 (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 22 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-R.Peete pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:16) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 11 (Q3 8:32) — (8:32) 8-M.McMahon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 8:21) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q3 6:47) — (6:47) 26-L.Smith left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 6:44); Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 78 (Q3 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 86-M.Ricks INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at DET 40. 30-M.Minter for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 5:49) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 26-L.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 9:43) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-S.Rogers), Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -2.19]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 8:08) — (8:08) 9-R.Peete pass to 26-L.Smith to DET 19 for 58 yards (28-Bracy Walker). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +4.05]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 5:47) — (5:47) 3-J.Harrington pass INTERCEPTED by 58-M.Fields (77-K.Jenkins) at DET 32. 58-M.Fields to DET 25 for 7 yards (87-L.Foster). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.27]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:04) — (10:04) 9-R.Peete pass to 89-S.Smith ran ob at DET 38 for 44 yards (45-Brian Walker). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.81]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 1:41) — (1:41) 8-M.McMahon sacked at DET 7 for -17 yards (93-M.Rucker). FUMBLES (93-M.Rucker), and recovers at DET 7. 8-M.McMahon to DET 7 for no gain (93-M.Rucker). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -1.16]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q3 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 86-M.Ricks INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at DET 40. 30-M.Minter for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.4% · EPA -5.68]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-R.Peete pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.8% · EPA +4.20]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 8:08) — (8:08) 9-R.Peete pass to 26-L.Smith to DET 19 for 58 yards (28-Bracy Walker). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +4.05]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 5:47) — (5:47) 3-J.Harrington pass INTERCEPTED by 58-M.Fields (77-K.Jenkins) at DET 32. 58-M.Fields to DET 25 for 7 yards (87-L.Foster). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.27]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 3:30 · DET 6 · Score 0-3
    (3:30) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  2. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · DET 22 · Score 0-9
    (:22) (Shotgun) 9-R.Peete pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · DET 2 · Score 0-10
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  4. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 8:32 · CAR 11 · Score 6-10
    (8:32) 8-M.McMahon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 8:21 · CAR 2 · Score 7-10
    4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
  6. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 6:47 · DET 3 · Score 7-16
    (6:47) 26-L.Smith left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:44 · DET 2 · Score 7-17
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. PENALTY on DET-45-Brian Walker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  8. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 6:01 · CAR 78 · Score 7-23
    (6:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.McMahon pass intended for 86-M.Ricks INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at DET 40. 30-M.Minter for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 5:49 · DET 2 · Score 7-24
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
  10. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:47 · DET 1 · Score 7-30
    (9:47) 26-L.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 9:43 · DET 2 · Score 7-31
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.

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.
  • R. Peete (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers on 2002-09-15?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 31-7 in Week 2, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?

Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Carolina Panthers 14; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Detroit Lions 7, Carolina Panthers 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (R. Peete pass) (Q2 0:22) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. McMahon (Q3 8:32) Carolina Panthers touchdown — L. Smith (Q3 6:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Minter (Q3 6:01) Carolina Panthers touchdown — L. Smith (Q4 9:47) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 3:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?

R. Peete (Carolina Panthers), 61.8% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +13.80 total passing EPA. M. McMahon (Detroit Lions), 27.3% completion, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -14.78 total passing EPA.

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

R. Peete (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+4.20 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 9-R.Peete pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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