Panthers 31–34 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2004

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

M. Muhammad (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+1.74 EPA): (2:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad to ATL 31 for 18 yards (23-K.Mathis)..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 34–31 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Malik Muhammad
Top passer: J. Delhomme
Biggest EPA play: (10:23) 7-M.Vick sacked at CAR 35 for -7 yards (99-B.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-B.Buckner), REC…
Game date: 2004-12-18

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 34–31 on 2004-12-18. Malik Muhammad posted a game-high +12.80 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Carolina Panthers	0	10	0	21	0	31
Atlanta Falcons	7	3	14	7	3	34

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

+3CAR 19

CAR 12

CAR 28

CAR 12

+3CAR 20

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:21TD
BFB. Finneran
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
0-6
(7:21) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:16XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 15:00FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 19
Score
0-10
(15:00) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:27TD
MMMalik Muhammad
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 6
Score
6-10
(7:27) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:23XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 7
Score
7-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:24FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
10-10
(:24) 4-J.Kasay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:53TD
WDW. Dunn
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 6
Score
10-16
(6:53) 28-W.Dunn right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 6:48XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-17
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:53TD
Devin White
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 12
Score
10-23
(2:53) 7-M.Vick pass to 89-D.White for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:47XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-24
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:26TD
KMK. Mangum
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 11
Score
16-24
(12:26) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:21XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
17-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 10:23TD
Jabrill Peppers
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 28
Score
23-24
(10:23) 7-M.Vick sacked at CAR 35 for -7 yards (99-B.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-B.Buckner), RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at CAR 40. 90-J.Peppers for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 10:09XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
24-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 3:41TD
NGN. Goings
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
30-24
(3:41) 37-N.Goings left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 3:37XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
31-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:44TD
MVM. Vick
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 12
Score
31-30
(1:44) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:37XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
31-31
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
OT 12:39FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 20
Score
31-34
(12:39) 4-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +12.80 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
2M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +10.52 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
3J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +8.67 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
4Devin White · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
5K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
6B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
7K. Colbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.00 EPA/play
8M. Seidman · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 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 (+12.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.28 EPA per play.

Malik Muhammad's top snap (+1.74 EPA): (2:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad to ATL 31 for 18 yards (23-K.Mathis).

Biggest single play (-10.22 EPA): M. Vick — (10:23) 7-M.Vick sacked at CAR 35 for -7 yards (99-B.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-B.Buckner), RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at CAR 40. 90-J.Peppers for 60 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) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.67 total EPA
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 34 dropbacks · 32.4% completion · -0.41 EPA/play · -13.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.043	+0.033
Offensive success rate	51.2%	48.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.217	-0.072
Rush EPA/play	-0.202	-0.054
Defensive EPA/play	-0.033	-0.043
Defensive success rate	51.6%	48.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.04, Atlanta Falcons +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +3.04 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +3.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass) (Q1 7:21)
Carolina Panthers — Malik Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 7:27)
Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn (Q3 6:53)
Atlanta Falcons — Devin White (M. Vick pass) (Q3 2:53)
Carolina Panthers — K. Mangum (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 12:26)
Carolina Panthers — Jabrill Peppers (Q4 10:23)
Carolina Panthers — N. Goings (Q4 3:41)
Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick (Q4 1:44)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q2 15:00)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 0:24)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (OT 12:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 7:16) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 19 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 7 (Q2 7:23) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 4 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 4-J.Kasay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 6 (Q3 6:53) — (6:53) 28-W.Dunn right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 6:48) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 12 (Q3 2:53) — (2:53) 7-M.Vick pass to 89-D.White for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 2:47) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 12:21) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 28 (Q4 10:23); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 10:09) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 37-N.Goings left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 3:37) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 12 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:37) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

Overtime: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 20 (OT 12:39) — (12:39) 4-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) 7-M.Vick sacked at CAR 35 for -7 yards (99-B.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-B.Buckner), RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at CAR 40. 90-J.Peppers for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -33.2% · EPA -10.22]
Carolina Panthers (OT 14:09) — (14:09) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Beasley at ATL 47. 37-A.Beasley to CAR 23 for 30 yards (93-M.Rucker). [WPA -28.3% · EPA -3.40]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +27.2% · EPA +4.73]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 83-K.Colbert ran ob at ATL 12 for 43 yards (23-K.Mathis). [WPA +18.6% · EPA +3.00]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 7-M.Vick pass to 89-D.White to CAR 5 for 54 yards (24-R.Manning). [WPA +18.6% · EPA +4.25]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) 7-M.Vick sacked at CAR 35 for -7 yards (99-B.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-B.Buckner), RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at CAR 40. 90-J.Peppers for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -33.2% · EPA -10.22]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at CAR 38 for -6 yards (56-K.Brooking). FUMBLES (56-K.Brooking), RECOVERED by ATL-94-C.Lavalais at CAR 40. [WPA -14.6% · EPA -5.12]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA +27.2% · EPA +4.73]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 7-M.Vick pass to 89-D.White to CAR 5 for 54 yards (24-R.Manning). [WPA +18.6% · EPA +4.25]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 7:21 · CAR 3 · Score 0-6
(7:21) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 7:16 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CAR 19 · Score 0-10
(15:00) 4-J.Feely 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 7:27 · ATL 6 · Score 6-10
(7:27) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 7:23 · ATL 7 · Score 7-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:24 · ATL 4 · Score 10-10
(:24) 4-J.Kasay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 6:53 · CAR 6 · Score 10-16
(6:53) 28-W.Dunn right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 6:48 · CAR 2 · Score 10-17
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 2:53 · CAR 12 · Score 10-23
(2:53) 7-M.Vick pass to 89-D.White for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 2:47 · CAR 2 · Score 10-24
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 12:26 · ATL 11 · Score 16-24
(12:26) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:21 · ATL 2 · Score 17-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 10:23 · CAR 28 · Score 23-24
(10:23) 7-M.Vick sacked at CAR 35 for -7 yards (99-B.Buckner). FUMBLES (99-B.Buckner), RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at CAR 40. 90-J.Peppers for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 10:09 · ATL 2 · Score 24-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 3:41 · ATL 5 · Score 30-24
(3:41) 37-N.Goings left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 3:37 · ATL 2 · Score 31-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:44 · CAR 12 · Score 31-30
(1:44) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 1:37 · CAR 2 · Score 31-31
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — OT 12:39 · CAR 20 · Score 31-34
(12:39) 4-J.Feely 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

Key takeaways

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

Atlanta Falcons 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 Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2004-12-18?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 in Week 15, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q4: Carolina Panthers 21, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q5: Carolina Panthers 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 31, Atlanta Falcons 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass) (Q1 7:21) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 7:27) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q3 6:53) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. White (M. Vick pass) (Q3 2:53) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Mangum (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 12:26) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Peppers (Q4 10:23) Carolina Panthers touchdown — N. Goings (Q4 3:41) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q4 1:44) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:24, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (OT 12:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 60.0% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.67 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 32.4% completion, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -13.91 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Malik Muhammad (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+1.74 EPA): (2:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-M.Muhammad to ATL 31 for 18 yards (23-K.Mathis)..

Was Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Atlanta Falcons won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W

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