Panthers 10–14 Texans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2003

Quick answer

Winner: Houston Texans
Final score: Houston Texans 14–10 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Banks
Top passer: J. Delhomme
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Glenn at HOU -2.…
Game date: 2003-11-02

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Carolina Panthers 14–10 on 2003-11-02. T. Banks posted a game-high +8.60 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Carolina Panthers	7	3	0	0	0	10
Houston Texans	0	7	7	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

HOU 24

+1HOU 2

+3HOU 5

CAR 20

HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:53TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
HOU 24
Score
6-0
(7:53) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:47XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
HOU 2
Score
7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:49TD
SMS. Mack
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
7-6
(6:49) 34-S.Mack right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston Texans
Q3 6:43XP
Kyron Brown
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:08FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
HOU 5
Score
10-7
(:08) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:36TD
Blake Miller
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 20
Score
10-13
(9:36) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-B.Miller for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (4 yards after catch.)
HOUHouston Texans
Q4 9:30XP
Kyron Brown
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Banks · Houston Texans · Passing · +8.60 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2Blake Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
3Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
4K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.59 EPA/play
5J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +4.36 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
6Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
7J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
8Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 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

T. Banks — HOU · Passing

T. Banks posted the highest total EPA (+8.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

T. Banks's top snap (+3.93 EPA): (13:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 80-A.Johnson to CAR 28 for 35 yards (27-D.Grant). Banks handled a low snap from center. (8 yards after catch.)

Biggest single play (-4.46 EPA): J. Delhomme — (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Glenn at HOU -2. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

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

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 25 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.36 total EPA
T. Banks (Houston Texans) · 21 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +8.60 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Houston Texans
Offensive EPA/play	+0.097	+0.157
Offensive success rate	46.4%	47.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.174	+0.387
Rush EPA/play	+0.096	-0.032
Defensive EPA/play	-0.157	-0.097
Defensive success rate	53.0%	53.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs +0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: +0.10 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Houston Texans: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 7 drives, +6.68 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Houston Texans: 7 drives, +10.33 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 7:53)
Houston Texans — S. Mack (Q3 6:49)
Houston Texans — Blake Miller (T. Banks pass) (Q4 9:36)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 0:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the HOU 24 (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 7:47) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q3 6:49) — (6:49) 34-S.Mack right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 6:43) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the HOU 5 (Q3 0:08) — (:08) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CAR 20 (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-B.Miller for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (4 yards after catch.); Houston Texans added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 9:30) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Houston Texans (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 80-A.Johnson to CAR 28 for 35 yards (27-D.Grant). Banks handled a low snap from center. (8 yards after catch.) [WPA +22.0% · EPA +3.93]
Houston Texans (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-B.Miller to CAR 45 for 21 yards (30-M.Minter). (10 yards after catch.) [WPA +16.8% · EPA +2.14]
Houston Texans (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-B.Miller for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (4 yards after catch.) [WPA +15.6% · EPA +3.33]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to HOU 31 for 7 yards (95-J.DeLoach). PENALTY on CAR-89-S.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at HOU 31. [WPA -10.3% · EPA -1.40]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Glenn at HOU -2. Touchback. [WPA -10.3% · EPA -4.46]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 31-A.Glenn at HOU -2. Touchback. [WPA -10.3% · EPA -4.46]
Houston Texans (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 80-A.Johnson to CAR 28 for 35 yards (27-D.Grant). Banks handled a low snap from center. (8 yards after catch.) [WPA +22.0% · EPA +3.93]
Houston Texans (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-B.Miller for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (4 yards after catch.) [WPA +15.6% · EPA +3.33]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.65]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 7:53 · HOU 24 · Score 6-0
(7:53) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 7:47 · HOU 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 6:49 · CAR 1 · Score 7-6
(6:49) 34-S.Mack right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 6:43 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 0:08 · HOU 5 · Score 10-7
(:08) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 9:36 · CAR 20 · Score 10-13
(9:36) 12-T.Banks pass to 82-B.Miller for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (4 yards after catch.)
Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 9:30 · CAR 2 · Score 10-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

Key takeaways

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans on 2003-11-02?

The Houston Texans beat the Carolina Panthers 14-10 in Week 9, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Houston Texans 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, Houston Texans 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Houston Texans 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 10, Houston Texans 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 7:53) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Mack (Q3 6:49) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Miller (T. Banks pass) (Q4 9:36) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans?

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 52.0% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA. T. Banks (Houston Texans), 61.9% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +8.60 total passing EPA.

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

T. Banks (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.60 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+3.93 EPA): (13:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Banks pass to 80-A.Johnson to CAR 28 for 35 yards (27-D.Grant). Banks handled a low snap from center. (8 yards after catch.).

Was Carolina Panthers vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Houston Texans won 14-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 6-1 Now 6-2 L

Houston Texans

Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W

Carolina Panthers vs. Houston Texans: 2003 Week 9 Recap

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