Patriots 17–27 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2005

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

T. Brown (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+6.25 EPA): (4:12) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown pushed ob at CAR 1 for 71 yards (23-K.Lucas).CAR-23-K.Lucas was injured during the play. His return is Probable..

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Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 27–17 New England Patriots
Halftime: New England Patriots 7–17 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Trent Brown
Top passer: T. Brady
Biggest EPA play: (6:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Vrabel at CAR 24. 50-M.Vrabel for 24 yards, …
Game date: 2005-09-18

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the New England Patriots 27–17 on 2005-09-18. Trent Brown posted a game-high +7.42 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New England Patriots	7	0	10	0	0	17
Carolina Panthers	7	10	3	7	0	27

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots

+3NE 33

+3NE 35

+3CAR 27

NE 75

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:43TD
Derrick Graham
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
6-0
(3:43) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q1 3:40XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:20TD
Shaquan Davis
Points+6
Yard line
NE 1
Score
7-6
(1:20) 48-S.Davis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:13XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
7-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 4:27FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
NE 33
Score
7-10
(4:27) 4-J.Kasay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:48TD
Shaquan Davis
Points+6
Yard line
NE 1
Score
7-16
(1:48) 48-S.Davis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:45XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
7-17
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 12:21FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
NE 35
Score
7-20
(12:21) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:35FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 27
Score
10-20
(6:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:19TD
MVM. Vrabel
Points+6
Yard line
NE 75
Score
16-20
(6:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Vrabel at CAR 24. 50-M.Vrabel for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:08XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
17-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 14:51TD
Shaquan Davis
Points+6
Yard line
NE 1
Score
17-26
(14:51) 48-S.Davis right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 14:46XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
17-27
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
2D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
3D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
4R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
5D. Foster · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
6Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
7Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
8T. Dwight · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 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

Trent Brown — NE · Receiving

Trent Brown posted the highest total EPA (+7.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.47 EPA per play.

Trent Brown's top snap (+6.25 EPA): (4:12) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown pushed ob at CAR 1 for 71 yards (23-K.Lucas).CAR-23-K.Lucas was injured during the play. His return is Probable.

Biggest single play (-8.24 EPA): J. Delhomme — (6:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Vrabel at CAR 24. 50-M.Vrabel for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -3.00 total EPA
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New England Patriots	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.115	-0.031
Offensive success rate	38.9%	38.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.060	-0.208
Rush EPA/play	-0.357	-0.132
Defensive EPA/play	+0.031	+0.115
Defensive success rate	61.4%	61.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New England Patriots: -0.12 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -2.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 14 drives, -10.35 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New England Patriots — Derrick Graham (T. Brady pass) (Q1 3:43)
Carolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis (Q1 1:20)
Carolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis (Q2 1:48)
New England Patriots — M. Vrabel (Q3 6:19)
Carolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis (Q4 14:51)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 4:27)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 12:21)
New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q3 6:35)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 3:40) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q1 1:20) — (1:20) 48-S.Davis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 1:13) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NE 33 (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) 4-J.Kasay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) 48-S.Davis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 1:45) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NE 35 (Q3 12:21) — (12:21) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CAR 27 (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 75 (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Vrabel at CAR 24. 50-M.Vrabel for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 6:08) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 14:51) — (14:51) 48-S.Davis right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 14:46) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New England Patriots (Q1 4:12) — (4:12) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown pushed ob at CAR 1 for 71 yards (23-K.Lucas).CAR-23-K.Lucas was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +20.5% · EPA +6.25]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Vrabel at CAR 24. 50-M.Vrabel for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.4% · EPA -8.24]
New England Patriots (Q3 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 22 for -11 yards (93-M.Rucker). FUMBLES (93-M.Rucker), RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at NE 22. 90-J.Peppers to NE 12 for 10 yards (72-M.Light). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.25]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 81-R.Proehl to NE 1 for 41 yards (37-R.Harrison). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.33]
New England Patriots (Q2 9:11) — (9:11) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 80-T.Brown INTERCEPTED by 54-W.Witherspoon at CAR 28. 54-W.Witherspoon to CAR 28 for no gain (80-T.Brown). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.76]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Vrabel at CAR 24. 50-M.Vrabel for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.4% · EPA -8.24]
New England Patriots (Q1 4:12) — (4:12) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown pushed ob at CAR 1 for 71 yards (23-K.Lucas).CAR-23-K.Lucas was injured during the play. His return is Probable. [WPA +20.5% · EPA +6.25]
New England Patriots (Q3 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 22 for -11 yards (93-M.Rucker). FUMBLES (93-M.Rucker), RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at NE 22. 90-J.Peppers to NE 12 for 10 yards (72-M.Light). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.25]
New England Patriots (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) 8-J.Miller punts 49 yards to CAR 11, Center-66-L.Paxton. 20-C.Gamble to NE 13 for 76 yards (84-B.Watson). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -4.05]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 3:43 · CAR 1 · Score 6-0
(3:43) 12-T.Brady pass to 82-D.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 3:40 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 1:20 · NE 1 · Score 7-6
(1:20) 48-S.Davis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 1:13 · NE 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 4:27 · NE 33 · Score 7-10
(4:27) 4-J.Kasay 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:48 · NE 1 · Score 7-16
(1:48) 48-S.Davis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:45 · NE 2 · Score 7-17
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 12:21 · NE 35 · Score 7-20
(12:21) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 6:35 · CAR 27 · Score 10-20
(6:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 6:19 · NE 75 · Score 16-20
(6:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Vrabel at CAR 24. 50-M.Vrabel for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 6:08 · CAR 2 · Score 17-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 14:51 · NE 1 · Score 17-26
(14:51) 48-S.Davis right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 14:46 · NE 2 · Score 17-27
4-J.Kasay extra point 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.
Trent Brown (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers on 2005-09-18?

The Carolina Panthers beat the New England Patriots 27-17 in Week 2, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: New England Patriots 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: New England Patriots 10, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: New England Patriots 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: New England Patriots 17, Carolina Panthers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers?

New England Patriots touchdown — D. Graham (T. Brady pass) (Q1 3:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q1 1:20) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q2 1:48) New England Patriots touchdown — M. Vrabel (Q3 6:19) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q4 14:51) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 4:27, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 12:21, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 6:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers?

T. Brady (New England Patriots), 46.0% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -3.00 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 36.7% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.24 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers?

Trent Brown (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+6.25 EPA): (4:12) 12-T.Brady pass to 80-T.Brown pushed ob at CAR 1 for 71 yards (23-K.Lucas).CAR-23-K.Lucas was injured during the play. His return is Probable..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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