Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 24–20 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 10–17 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Fitzgerald
- Top passer
- J. McCown
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:47) 12-J.McCown pass intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Wallace (90-J.Peppers…
- Game date
- 2005-10-09
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 24–20 on 2005-10-09, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 17–10 halftime lead. L. Fitzgerald posted a game-high +10.86 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(5:46) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(15:00) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-27-M.McCree, Illegal Contact, declined.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(12:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Pass caught at CAR 34)
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(10:30) 1-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(5:18) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(5:15) 1-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(15:00) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:46FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 28
- Score
- 3-0
(5:46) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 15:00TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 26
- Score
- 3-6
(15:00) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-27-M.McCree, Illegal Contact, declined.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:55XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 3-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:40TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 65
- Score
- 9-7
(12:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Pass caught at CAR 34)
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:29XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 10-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 10:30FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 21
- Score
- 10-10
(10:30) 1-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:18TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 20
- Score
- 10-16
(5:18) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:08XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-17
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 5:15FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 31
- Score
- 10-20
(5:15) 1-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 16-20
(15:00) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 14:57XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 17-20
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 23-20
(6:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:54XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 24-20
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).
- 1L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +10.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 2Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +10.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 3A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.37 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4C. Lee · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.70 EPA/play
- 5K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 6J. McCown · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +2.18 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 7M. Shipp · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 8R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.64 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
L. Fitzgerald — ARI · Receiving
L. Fitzgerald posted the highest total EPA (+10.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.21 EPA per play.
L. Fitzgerald's top snap (-4.57 EPA): (:18) 12-J.McCown pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 27-M.McCree (23-K.Lucas) at CAR -2. 27-M.McCree pushed ob at CAR 44 for 46 yards (12-J.McCown).
Biggest single play (-7.25 EPA): J. McCown — (7:47) 12-J.McCown pass intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Wallace (90-J.Peppers) at CAR 32. 96-A.Wallace to ARI 30 for 38 yards (81-A.Boldin).
Quarterback report card
J. McCown led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.18 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.088 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 39.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.051 | +0.043 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.102 | -0.514 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.6% | 53.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.09 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -8.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -1.51 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (J. McCown pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (J. McCown pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
- Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 28 (Q1 5:46) — (5:46) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 26 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-27-M.McCree, Illegal Contact, declined.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 14:55) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 65 (Q2 12:40) — (12:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Pass caught at CAR 34); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 12:29) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 21 (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) 1-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 20 (Q2 5:18) — (5:18) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 5:08) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 31 (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) 1-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 7 (Q4 14:57) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 6:54) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 7:47) — (7:47) 12-J.McCown pass intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Wallace (90-J.Peppers) at CAR 32. 96-A.Wallace to ARI 30 for 38 yards (81-A.Boldin).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:55) — (:55) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 83-K.Colbert INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Tate at ARI 49. 26-R.Tate to CAR 26 for 25 yards (83-K.Colbert).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 10:14) — (10:14) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 26-D.Foster to ARI 45 for 30 yards (29-Q.Harris). PENALTY on ARI-56-C.Okeafor, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 45.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:40) — (12:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Pass caught at CAR 34)
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 12-J.McCown pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 27-M.McCree (23-K.Lucas) at CAR -2. 27-M.McCree pushed ob at CAR 44 for 46 yards (12-J.McCown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 7:47) — (7:47) 12-J.McCown pass intended for 81-A.Boldin INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Wallace (90-J.Peppers) at CAR 32. 96-A.Wallace to ARI 30 for 38 yards (81-A.Boldin).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 0:42) — (:42) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin to ARI 46 for 10 yards (47-T.Davis). FUMBLES (47-T.Davis), RECOVERED by CAR-23-K.Lucas at ARI 25. 23-K.Lucas to ARI 5 for 20 yards (78-F.Wakefield).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:40) — (12:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Pass caught at CAR 34)
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:55) — (:55) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 83-K.Colbert INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Tate at ARI 49. 26-R.Tate to CAR 26 for 25 yards (83-K.Colbert).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 5:46 · ARI 28 · Score 3-0
(5:46) 4-J.Kasay 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CAR 26 · Score 3-6
(15:00) 12-J.McCown pass to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-27-M.McCree, Illegal Contact, declined. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · CAR 2 · Score 3-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 12:40 · ARI 65 · Score 9-7
(12:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (Pass caught at CAR 34) - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 12:29 · ARI 2 · Score 10-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 10:30 · CAR 21 · Score 10-10
(10:30) 1-N.Rackers 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 5:18 · CAR 20 · Score 10-16
(5:18) 12-J.McCown pass to 81-A.Boldin for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 5:08 · CAR 2 · Score 10-17
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 5:15 · CAR 31 · Score 10-20
(5:15) 1-N.Rackers 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · ARI 1 · Score 16-20
(15:00) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · ARI 7 · Score 17-20
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 6:58 · ARI 4 · Score 23-20
(6:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 6:54 · ARI 2 · Score 24-20
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2005-10-09?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-20 in Week 5, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Arizona Cardinals 17; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 14, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 24, Arizona Cardinals 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (J. McCown pass) (Q2 15:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 12:40) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (J. McCown pass) (Q2 5:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q4 15:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 6:58) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 5:46, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 10:30, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 5:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. McCown (Arizona Cardinals), 56.9% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.18 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 56.2% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
L. Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-4.57 EPA): (:18) 12-J.McCown pass intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 27-M.McCree (23-K.Lucas) at CAR -2. 27-M.McCree pushed ob at CAR 44 for 46 yards (12-J.McCown)..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Carolina Panthers won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
