Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 20–7 LA
- Halftime
- LA 7–20 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Holt
- Top passer
- J. Delhomme
- Biggest EPA play
- (:17) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Holt for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2004-12-12
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the LA 20–7 on 2004-12-12. T. Holt posted a game-high +12.19 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +12.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play - 2
Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +9.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play - 3
R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play - 4
A. Harris · LA · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 5
K. Colbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 6
I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 7
B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 8
K. Curtis · LA · Receiving · +0.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.60 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. Holt — LA · Receiving
T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+12.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.03 EPA per play.
T. Holt's top snap (+7.80 EPA): (:17) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Holt for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.37 total EPA
C. Chandler (LA) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -0.34 EPA/play · -11.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.222 | -0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 36.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.345 | -0.019 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.259 | -0.160 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.039 | +0.222 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.2% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- LA: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.04 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -3.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- LA: 12 drives, -15.09 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 (J. Delhomme pass)
Carolina Panthers — N. Goings
LA — T. Holt (C. Chandler pass)
Field goals
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 14 (Q1 7:22) — (7:22) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-50-P.Tinoisamoa, Illegal Contact, declined.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 7:13) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) 37-N.Goings up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 1:04) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; LA found the end zone from the CAR 75 (Q1 0:17) — (:17) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Holt for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 0:06) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q2 6:15) — (6:15) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 4-J.Kasay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- LA (Q1 10:05) — (10:05) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 89-D.Looker INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CAR 15. 24-R.Manning to CAR 45 for 30 yards (86-B.Manumaleuna).
- LA (Q1 11:57) — (11:57) 12-C.Chandler pass to 33-A.Harris to CAR 40 for 6 yards (55-D.Morgan). FUMBLES (55-D.Morgan), recovered by LA-67-A.McCollum at CAR 34. 67-A.McCollum to CAR 34 for no gain (99-B.Buckner). Penal
- LA (Q1 0:17) — (:17) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Holt for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 54-W.Witherspoon at LA 36. 54-W.Witherspoon pushed ob at LA 11 for 25 yards (76-O.Pace).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:35) — (8:35) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl ran ob at LA 30 for 19 yards (42-A.Edwards).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- LA (Q1 0:17) — (:17) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Holt for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LA (Q1 10:05) — (10:05) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 89-D.Looker INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Manning at CAR 15. 24-R.Manning to CAR 45 for 30 yards (86-B.Manumaleuna).
- LA (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 54-W.Witherspoon at LA 36. 54-W.Witherspoon pushed ob at LA 11 for 25 yards (76-O.Pace).
- LA (Q4 5:15) — (5:15) 12-C.Chandler pass intended for 80-I.Bruce INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Morgan (99-B.Buckner) at CAR 48. 55-D.Morgan to LA 41 for 11 yards (80-I.Bruce).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 7:22 · LA 14 · Score 0-6
(7:22) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-50-P.Tinoisamoa, Illegal Contact, declined.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 7:13 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 1:07 · LA 1 · Score 0-13
(1:07) 37-N.Goings up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 1:04 · LA 2 · Score 0-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
LA TD (+6) — Q1 0:17 · CAR 75 · Score 6-14
(:17) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Holt for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LA XP (+1) — Q1 0:06 · CAR 2 · Score 7-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 6:15 · LA 10 · Score 7-17
(6:15) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · LA 3 · Score 7-20
(:42) 4-J.Kasay 20 yard field goal 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.
- T. Holt (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won LA vs Carolina Panthers on 2004-12-12?
The Carolina Panthers beat the LA 20-7 in Week 14, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in LA vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: LA 7, Carolina Panthers 14; Q2: LA 0, Carolina Panthers 6; Final: LA 7, Carolina Panthers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 7:22) Carolina Panthers touchdown — N. Goings (Q1 1:07) LA touchdown — T. Holt (C. Chandler pass) (Q1 0:17) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 6:15, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Carolina Panthers?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 47.1% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.37 total passing EPA. C. Chandler (LA), 48.5% completion, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -11.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Carolina Panthers?
T. Holt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+7.80 EPA): (:17) 12-C.Chandler pass to 81-T.Holt for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W