Panthers 23–0 Giants: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2005

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?

S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.79 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.01 EPA): (5:05) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to NYG 3 for 20 yards (28-G.Wilson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 23–0 New York Giants
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 10–0 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Shi Smith
Top passer: J. Delhomme
Biggest EPA play: (7:16) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lucas at NYG 26. 23-…
Game date: 2006-01-08

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the New York Giants 23–0 on 2006-01-08. Shi Smith posted a game-high +8.79 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Carolina Panthers	10	7	6	0	0	23
New York Giants	0	0	0	0	0	0

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

NYG 22

+3NYG 13

NYG 12

+3NYG 27

NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:51TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 22
Score
6-0
(9:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:41XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 2
Score
7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:34FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 13
Score
10-0
(:34) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 7:03TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 12
Score
16-0
(7:03) 89-S.Smith left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:57XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 2
Score
17-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 13:37FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 27
Score
20-0
(13:37) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:44FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 1
Score
23-0
(2:44) 4-J.Kasay 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.79 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
2J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +5.32 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
3D. Foster · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.74 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
4J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
5Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
6K. Colbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
7Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
8N. Goings · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 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

Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving

Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+8.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.88 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+3.01 EPA): (5:05) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to NYG 3 for 20 yards (28-G.Wilson).

Biggest single play (-5.33 EPA): E. Manning — (7:16) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lucas at NYG 26. 23-K.Lucas to NYG 12 for 14 yards (67-K.McKenzie).

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) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +5.32 total EPA
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 23 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -0.60 EPA/play · -13.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	New York Giants
Offensive EPA/play	+0.146	-0.301
Offensive success rate	51.1%	38.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.152	-0.599
Rush EPA/play	+0.141	-0.202
Defensive EPA/play	+0.301	-0.146
Defensive success rate	61.7%	48.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: +0.15 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
New York Giants: -0.30 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +12.82 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
New York Giants: 9 drives, -14.15 total EPA, 0 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) (Q2 9:51)
Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (Q3 7:03)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 0:34)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 13:37)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 2:44)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 22 (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 9:41) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NYG 13 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 12 (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) 89-S.Smith left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 6:57) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NYG 27 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NYG 1 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 4-J.Kasay 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:36) — (1:36) 7-J.Baker punts 28 yards to NYG 23, Center-56-J.Kyle. 28-G.Wilson MUFFS catch, touched at NYG 17, RECOVERED by CAR-21-D.Wesley at NYG 15. 21-D.Wesley to NYG 15 for no gain (37-J.Butler). Offici [WPA +11.4% · EPA +3.49]
New York Giants (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lucas at NYG 26. 23-K.Lucas to NYG 12 for 14 yards (67-K.McKenzie). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -5.33]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.83]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:39) — (12:39) 26-D.Foster left guard to NYG 37 for 4 yards (92-M.Strahan). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.08]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 37-N.Goings right guard to CAR 29 for 11 yards (91-J.Tuck, 25-W.Allen). [WPA +5.4% · EPA +1.70]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Giants (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) 10-E.Manning pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Lucas at NYG 26. 23-K.Lucas to NYG 12 for 14 yards (67-K.McKenzie). [WPA -11.0% · EPA -5.33]
New York Giants (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 43 for -5 yards (54-W.Witherspoon). FUMBLES (54-W.Witherspoon), RECOVERED by CAR-93-M.Rucker at 50. 93-M.Rucker to 50 for no gain (60-S.O'Hara). Officially, [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.73]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 1:36) — (1:36) 7-J.Baker punts 28 yards to NYG 23, Center-56-J.Kyle. 28-G.Wilson MUFFS catch, touched at NYG 17, RECOVERED by CAR-21-D.Wesley at NYG 15. 21-D.Wesley to NYG 15 for no gain (37-J.Butler). Offici [WPA +11.4% · EPA +3.49]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:05) — (5:05) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to NYG 3 for 20 yards (28-G.Wilson). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.01]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 9:51 · NYG 22 · Score 6-0
(9:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 9:41 · NYG 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:34 · NYG 13 · Score 10-0
(:34) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 7:03 · NYG 12 · Score 16-0
(7:03) 89-S.Smith left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. End around.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:57 · NYG 2 · Score 17-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 13:37 · NYG 27 · Score 20-0
(13:37) 4-J.Kasay 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 2:44 · NYG 1 · Score 23-0
(2:44) 4-J.Kasay 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

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.
Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants on 2006-01-08?

The Carolina Panthers beat the New York Giants 23-0 in Week 18, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?

Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, New York Giants 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, New York Giants 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 6, New York Giants 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 23, New York Giants 0.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 9:51) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (Q3 7:03) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:34, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 13:37, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 2:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 57.7% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +5.32 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 43.5% completion, -0.60 EPA per dropback, -13.79 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.79 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.01 EPA): (5:05) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to NYG 3 for 20 yards (28-G.Wilson)..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W

New York Giants

Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L

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