Commanders 17–20 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2003

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

M. Muhammad (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.00 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-6.89 EPA): (8:20) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 21-F.Smoot at WAS 46. 21-F.Smoot to CAR 19 for 35 yards (48-S.Davis)..

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 20–17 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Malik Muhammad
Top passer: P. Ramsey
Biggest EPA play: (8:20) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 21-F.Smoot at WAS 46. …
Game date: 2003-11-16

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Washington Commanders 20–17 on 2003-11-16. Malik Muhammad posted a game-high +8.00 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	0	14	0	0	17
Carolina Panthers	3	7	10	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

CAR 10

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:55FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 7
Score
0-3
(12:55) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:13FG
Justin Hall
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 5
Score
3-3
(3:13) 10-J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:43TD
JDJ. Delhomme
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
3-9
(10:43) 17-J.Delhomme left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:36XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
3-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 12:02TD
DMD. McCants
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 4
Score
9-10
(12:02) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:57XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 5:28FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 8
Score
10-13
(5:28) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:24TD
Patrick Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 10
Score
16-13
(4:24) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-P.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:19XP
Justin Hall
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
17-13
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:14TD
Shaquan Davis
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
17-19
(1:14) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:09XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
17-20
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).

1Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
2D. McCants · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
3Patrick Johnson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
4Shaquan Davis · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
5Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
7R. Cartwright · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
8L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 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

Malik Muhammad — CAR · Receiving

Malik Muhammad posted the highest total EPA (+8.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.

Malik Muhammad's top snap (-6.89 EPA): (8:20) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 21-F.Smoot at WAS 46. 21-F.Smoot to CAR 19 for 35 yards (48-S.Davis).

Quarterback report card

P. Ramsey led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.44 total EPA
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.214	-0.193
Offensive success rate	40.5%	36.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.123	-0.056
Rush EPA/play	-0.513	-0.306
Defensive EPA/play	+0.193	+0.214
Defensive success rate	63.4%	59.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.21, Carolina Panthers -0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.21 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 15 drives, -15.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -16.94 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — J. Delhomme (Q3 10:43)
Washington Commanders — D. McCants (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 12:02)
Washington Commanders — Patrick Johnson (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 4:24)
Carolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis (Q4 1:14)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 12:55)
Washington Commanders — Justin Hall (Q2 3:13)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 5:28)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 5 (Q2 3:13) — (3:13) 10-J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) 17-J.Delhomme left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 10:36) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–10. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 11:57) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the WAS 8 (Q4 5:28) — (5:28) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 10 (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-P.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 4:19) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 1:09) — 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 (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 48-S.Davis pushed ob at WAS 37 for 25 yards (26-I.Ohalete). [WPA +20.3% · EPA +2.64]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:20) — (8:20) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 21-F.Smoot at WAS 46. 21-F.Smoot to CAR 19 for 35 yards (48-S.Davis). [WPA -19.3% · EPA -6.89]
Washington Commanders (Q1 11:53) — (11:53) 40-R.Cartwright left guard to CAR 1 for 1 yard (99-B.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-B.Buckner), RECOVERED by CAR-98-S.Burton at CAR 0. Touchback. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -5.49]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to WAS 7 for 30 yards (24-C.Bailey, 41-M.Bowen). [WPA +18.5% · EPA +2.45]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 41-M.Bowen at WAS 17. 41-M.Bowen pushed ob at CAR 39 for 44 yards (89-S.Smith). [WPA -16.4% · EPA -5.36]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:20) — (8:20) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 21-F.Smoot at WAS 46. 21-F.Smoot to CAR 19 for 35 yards (48-S.Davis). [WPA -19.3% · EPA -6.89]
Washington Commanders (Q1 11:53) — (11:53) 40-R.Cartwright left guard to CAR 1 for 1 yard (99-B.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-B.Buckner), RECOVERED by CAR-98-S.Burton at CAR 0. Touchback. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -5.49]
Washington Commanders (Q3 5:37) — (5:37) 11-P.Ramsey pass INTERCEPTED by 98-S.Burton (93-M.Rucker) at WAS 48. 98-S.Burton to WAS 38 for 10 yards (60-C.Samuels). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.39]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 41-M.Bowen at WAS 17. 41-M.Bowen pushed ob at CAR 39 for 44 yards (89-S.Smith). [WPA -16.4% · EPA -5.36]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 12:55 · WAS 7 · Score 0-3
(12:55) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 3:13 · CAR 5 · Score 3-3
(3:13) 10-J.Hall 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 10:43 · WAS 1 · Score 3-9
(10:43) 17-J.Delhomme left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 10:36 · WAS 2 · Score 3-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:02 · CAR 4 · Score 9-10
(12:02) (Shotgun) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 85-D.McCants for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:57 · CAR 2 · Score 10-10
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 5:28 · WAS 8 · Score 10-13
(5:28) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:24 · CAR 10 · Score 16-13
(4:24) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 84-P.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 4:19 · CAR 2 · Score 17-13
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-4-B.Barker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:14 · WAS 3 · Score 17-19
(1:14) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 1:09 · WAS 2 · Score 17-20
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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Malik Muhammad (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers on 2003-11-16?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Washington Commanders 20-17 in Week 11, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, Carolina Panthers 10; Final: Washington Commanders 17, Carolina Panthers 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Delhomme (Q3 10:43) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. McCants (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 12:02) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Johnson (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 4:24) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q4 1:14) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 12:55, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q2 3:13, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 5:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 40.0% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.44 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 64.5% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.31 total passing EPA.

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

Malik Muhammad (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.00 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-6.89 EPA): (8:20) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 21-F.Smoot at WAS 46. 21-F.Smoot to CAR 19 for 35 yards (48-S.Davis)..

Was Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W

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