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NFL · Week 8 · October 30, 2005 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Carolina Panthers: 2005 Week 8 Recap

Panthers defeat Vikings 38–13 in Week 8

J.Delhomme led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 13–38 Week 8 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 13 2–5
Final 13–38
Carolina Panthers 38 5–2 Winner
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
13–38
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 0–24 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
Buddy Johnson
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Delhomme
Game date
October 30, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Micah Robinson
    Micah Robinson 4 REC · 77 YDS · 1 TD +12.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Buddy Johnson
    Buddy Johnson 13/38 · 178 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Williamson 1 REC · 36 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • J.Delhomme 21/34 · 341 YDS · 3 TD +28.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 11 REC · 201 YDS · 1 TD +16.9 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Gaines 2 REC · 67 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 38–13 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 0–24 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Delhomme
Top passer
Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play
(12:29) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson to CAR 4 for 45 yards (20-C.Gamble).
Game date
2005-10-30

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Minnesota Vikings 38–13 on 2005-10-30. J. Delhomme posted a game-high +28.26 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings0076013
Carolina Panthers71777038

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 10:27TD
    Shaquan Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 7
    Score
    0-6

    (10:27) 48-S.Davis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 10:19XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-7

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 9:47FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 26
    Score
    0-10

    (9:47) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 4:02TD
    Shaquan Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    0-16

    (4:02) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 3:57XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-17

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:43TD
    Shi Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 13
    Score
    0-23

    (:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:38XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    0-24

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 11:50TD
    Malachi Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 4
    Score
    6-24

    (11:50) 30-M.Moore left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 11:45XP
    PEP. Edinger

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    7-24

    1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 7:31TD
    KMK. Mangum

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    7-30

    (7:31) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 7:25XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-31

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 7:43TD
    KCK. Colbert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 25
    Score
    7-37

    (7:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 83-K.Colbert for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 7:38XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-38

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  14. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 2:00TD
    Micah Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 5
    Score
    13-38

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +28.26 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  2. 2Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +16.88 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  3. 3Micah RobinsonMicah Robinson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +12.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +3.02 EPA/play
  4. 4Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.77 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Gaines · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Colbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.44 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 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

J. Delhomme — CAR · Passing

J. Delhomme posted the highest total EPA (+28.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.

J. Delhomme's top snap (+5.28 EPA): (5:39) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to MIN 1 for 69 yards (27-F.Smoot). Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CAR.)

Biggest single play (+5.47 EPA): Buddy Johnson — (12:29) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson to CAR 4 for 45 yards (20-C.Gamble).

Quarterback report card

Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Buddy JohnsonBuddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 38 dropbacks · 34.2% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.77 total EPA
  • J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +0.83 EPA/play · +28.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play+0.022+0.291
Offensive success rate39.7%52.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.112+0.783
Rush EPA/play-0.118-0.074
Defensive EPA/play-0.291-0.022
Defensive success rate47.7%60.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.29 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +25.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +1.70 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Shaquan DavisCarolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis (Q1 10:27)
  • Shaquan DavisCarolina Panthers — Shaquan Davis (Q2 4:02)
  • Shi SmithCarolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 0:43)
  • Malachi MooreMinnesota Vikings — Malachi Moore (Q3 11:50)
  • Carolina Panthers — K. Mangum (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 7:31)
  • Carolina Panthers — K. Colbert (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 7:43)
  • Micah RobinsonMinnesota Vikings — Micah Robinson (Buddy Johnson pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 9:47)
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 MIN 7 (Q1 10:27) — (10:27) 48-S.Davis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 10:19) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q2 9:47) — (9:47) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 4:02) — (4:02) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:57) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 13 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:38) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q3 11:50) — (11:50) 30-M.Moore left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 11:45) — 1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 7:31) — (7:31) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 7:25) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 25 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 83-K.Colbert for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 7:38) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:46) — (14:46) (Shotgun) 48-S.Davis right guard to CAR 37 for -3 yards (57-R.Smith). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -1.30]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 48-S.Davis right tackle to CAR 40 for 8 yards (56-E.Henderson). Penalty on MIN-93-K.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +0.53]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 5:39) — (5:39) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to MIN 1 for 69 yards (27-F.Smoot). Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CAR.) [WPA +8.4% · EPA +5.28]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) 4-J.Kasay 56 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. [WPA -7.6% · EPA -1.27]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:02) — (11:02) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at MIN 7 for 30 yards (42-D.Sharper). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.73]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson to CAR 4 for 45 yards (20-C.Gamble). [WPA +3.0% · EPA +5.47]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 5:39) — (5:39) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to MIN 1 for 69 yards (27-F.Smoot). Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CAR.) [WPA +8.4% · EPA +5.28]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.76]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 19-T.Williamson to CAR 14 for 36 yards (30-M.Minter). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.44]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 10:27 · MIN 7 · Score 0-6
    (10:27) 48-S.Davis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 10:19 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  3. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 9:47 · MIN 26 · Score 0-10
    (9:47) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 4:02 · MIN 1 · Score 0-16
    (4:02) 48-S.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 3:57 · MIN 2 · Score 0-17
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  6. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:43 · MIN 13 · Score 0-23
    (:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:38 · MIN 2 · Score 0-24
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  8. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 11:50 · CAR 4 · Score 6-24
    (11:50) 30-M.Moore left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 11:45 · CAR 2 · Score 7-24
    1-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  10. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 7:31 · MIN 1 · Score 7-30
    (7:31) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 7:25 · MIN 2 · Score 7-31
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  12. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 7:43 · MIN 25 · Score 7-37
    (7:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 83-K.Colbert for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 7:38 · MIN 2 · Score 7-38
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  14. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · CAR 5 · Score 13-38
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass to 87-M.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers on 2005-10-30?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Minnesota Vikings 38-13 in Week 8, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Carolina Panthers 17; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 13, Carolina Panthers 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q1 10:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Davis (Q2 4:02) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 0:43) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Moore (Q3 11:50) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Mangum (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 7:31) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Colbert (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 7:43) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Robinson (B. Johnson pass) (Q4 2:00) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 9:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?

Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 34.2% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.77 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 61.8% completion, +0.83 EPA per dropback, +28.26 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +28.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+5.28 EPA): (5:39) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to MIN 1 for 69 yards (27-F.Smoot). Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CAR.).

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

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