Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 21–20 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Proehl
- Top passer
- Jax Harrington
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 36. …
- Game date
- 2005-10-16
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 21–20 on 2005-10-16. R. Proehl posted a game-high +9.82 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-R.Gardner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-35-A.Goodman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(14:30) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 86-K.Mangum INTERCEPTED by 97-B.Bailey at CAR 34. 97-B.Bailey for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(14:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(8:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 36. 26-K.Kennedy for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(:45) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris.DET-76-J.Backus was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
(5:11) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(:36) 16-C.Weinke pass to 81-R.Proehl for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:59TD RGR. GardnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 6-0
(:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-R.Gardner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-35-A.Goodman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:54XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 14:30TD BBB. BaileyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 88
- Score
- 7-6
(14:30) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 86-K.Mangum INTERCEPTED by 97-B.Bailey at CAR 34. 97-B.Bailey for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 14:17XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 80
- Score
- 13-7
(14:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:00XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:40TD KKK. KennedyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 56
- Score
- 14-13
(8:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 36. 26-K.Kennedy for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 8:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 0:45FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 33
- Score
- 14-17
(:45) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris.DET-76-J.Backus was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:11FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 7
- Score
- 14-20
(5:11) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:36TD RPR. ProehlPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 20-20
(:36) 16-C.Weinke pass to 81-R.Proehl for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:32XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 21-20
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).
- 1R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +9.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 2Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +9.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 3C. Weinke · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +6.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4M. Pollard · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
- 5R. Gardner · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6
Kisean Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 7C. Fitzsimmons · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 8S. Vines · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.84 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
R. Proehl — CAR · Receiving
R. Proehl posted the highest total EPA (+9.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.96 EPA per play.
R. Proehl's top snap (-7.56 EPA): (8:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 36. 26-K.Kennedy for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jax Harrington led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -0.43 EPA/play · -16.79 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -0.48 EPA/play · -14.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.299 | -0.318 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.220 | -0.431 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.519 | -0.417 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.318 | +0.299 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 59.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers -0.30, Detroit Lions -0.32) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.30 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.32 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 16 drives, -23.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 15 drives, -26.72 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — R. Gardner (J. Delhomme pass)
- Detroit Lions — B. Bailey
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Kennedy
- Carolina Panthers — R. Proehl (C. Weinke pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q1 0:59) — (:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-R.Gardner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-35-A.Goodman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 0:54) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 88 (Q2 14:30) — (14:30) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 86-K.Mangum INTERCEPTED by 97-B.Bailey at CAR 34. 97-B.Bailey for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 14:17) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 80 (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 14:00) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 56 (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 36. 26-K.Kennedy for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 8:28) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CAR 33 (Q3 0:45).
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CAR 7 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) 16-C.Weinke pass to 81-R.Proehl for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 0:32) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 36. 26-K.Kennedy for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:27) — (6:27) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 83-K.Colbert to DET 28 for 6 yards (50-E.Holmes). FUMBLES (50-E.Holmes), RECOVERED by DET-42-T.Holt at DET 28. 42-T.Holt to CAR 34 for 38 yards (48-S.Davis).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 17-J.Delhomme up the middle to DET 4 for no gain (95-J.DeVries).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 14:30) — (14:30) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 86-K.Mangum INTERCEPTED by 97-B.Bailey at CAR 34. 97-B.Bailey for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 36. 26-K.Kennedy for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:27) — (6:27) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 83-K.Colbert to DET 28 for 6 yards (50-E.Holmes). FUMBLES (50-E.Holmes), RECOVERED by DET-42-T.Holt at DET 28. 42-T.Holt to CAR 34 for 38 yards (48-S.Davis).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 14:30) — (14:30) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 86-K.Mangum INTERCEPTED by 97-B.Bailey at CAR 34. 97-B.Bailey for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 0:59 · DET 4 · Score 6-0
(:59) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 87-R.Gardner for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-35-A.Goodman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 0:54 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 14:30 · DET 88 · Score 7-6
(14:30) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 86-K.Mangum INTERCEPTED by 97-B.Bailey at CAR 34. 97-B.Bailey for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 14:17 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 14:11 · DET 80 · Score 13-7
(14:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 14:00 · DET 2 · Score 14-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 8:40 · DET 56 · Score 14-13
(8:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 36. 26-K.Kennedy for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 8:28 · CAR 2 · Score 14-14
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 0:45 · CAR 33 · Score 14-17
(:45) 4-J.Hanson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris.DET-76-J.Backus was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 5:11 · CAR 7 · Score 14-20
(5:11) 4-J.Hanson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-53-J.Maese, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · DET 3 · Score 20-20
(:36) 16-C.Weinke pass to 81-R.Proehl for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 0:32 · DET 2 · Score 21-20
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.
- R. Proehl (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions on 2005-10-16?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 21-20 in Week 6, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Detroit Lions 14; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Detroit Lions 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 21, Detroit Lions 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Gardner (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 0:59) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Bailey (Q2 14:30) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 14:11) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Kennedy (Q2 8:40) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Proehl (C. Weinke pass) (Q4 0:36) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q3 0:45, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q4 5:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions?
Jax Harrington (Detroit Lions), 43.6% completion, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -16.79 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 48.4% completion, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -14.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions?
R. Proehl (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-7.56 EPA): (8:40) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 81-R.Proehl INTERCEPTED by 26-K.Kennedy at DET 36. 26-K.Kennedy for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Carolina Panthers won 21-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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