Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 29–21 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 16–7 Chicago Bears at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Shi Smith
- Top passer
- R. Grossman
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Till…
- Game date
- 2006-01-15
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Chicago Bears 29–21 on 2006-01-15. Shi Smith posted a game-high +22.40 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 29 |
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(14:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:31) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(2:00) 29-A.Peterson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(11:27) 8-R.Grossman pass to 88-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(2:13) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(12:27) 37-J.McKie right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(8:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 14:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 58
- Score
- 6-0
(14:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 14:05XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 15:00FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 10-0
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:31FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 20
- Score
- 13-0
(6:31) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 2:00TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 13-6
(2:00) 29-A.Peterson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 1:57XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 13-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:05FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 19
- Score
- 16-7
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:27TD Dean ClarkPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 16-13
(11:27) 8-R.Grossman pass to 88-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q3 11:21XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 16-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:13TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CHI 39
- Score
- 22-14
(2:13) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:07XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 23-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 12:27TD JMJ. McKiePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 23-20
(12:27) 37-J.McKie right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 12:23XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 23-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:11TD KMK. MangumPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 29-21
(8:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +22.40 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 2J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +15.69 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 3B. Berrian · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 4
DeWayne Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play - 5A. Peterson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 7R. Proehl · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8
Truman Jones · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 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 (+22.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +1.87 EPA per play.
Shi Smith's top snap (+6.17 EPA): (14:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined.
Quarterback report card
R. Grossman led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Grossman (Chicago Bears) · 46 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.06 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.44 EPA/play · +15.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.176 | +0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.1% | 42.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.436 | -0.088 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.110 | +0.162 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.032 | -0.176 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.6% | 45.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.18 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +14.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Chicago Bears: 12 drives, +2.90 total EPA, 3 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)
- Chicago Bears — A. Peterson
- Chicago Bears — Dean Clark (R. Grossman pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Chicago Bears — J. McKie
- Carolina Panthers — K. Mangum (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
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 CHI 58 (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 14:05) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 9–7. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 2 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 20 (Q2 6:31) — (6:31) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 29-A.Peterson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 1:57) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CHI 19 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q3 11:27) — (11:27) 8-R.Grossman pass to 88-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 11:21) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CHI 39 (Q3 2:13) — (2:13) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 2:07) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–6. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) 37-J.McKie right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 12:23) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 2:13) — (2:13) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to CHI 2 for 46 yards (33-C.Tillman).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 37-N.Goings INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 10. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 30 for 20 yards (37-N.Goings).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) 8-R.Grossman pass to 87-M.Muhammad to CAR 9 for 18 yards (20-C.Gamble).CAR-20-C.Gamble was injured during the play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 1:19) — (1:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith to CHI 2 for 46 yards (33-C.Tillman).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 37-N.Goings INTERCEPTED by 54-B.Urlacher at CHI 10. 54-B.Urlacher to CHI 30 for 20 yards (37-N.Goings).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 2:13) — (2:13) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 14:15 · CHI 58 · Score 6-0
(14:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 14:05 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CHI 2 · Score 10-0
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 6:31 · CHI 20 · Score 13-0
(6:31) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CAR 1 · Score 13-6
(2:00) 29-A.Peterson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 1:57 · CAR 2 · Score 13-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CHI 19 · Score 16-7
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 11:27 · CAR 1 · Score 16-13
(11:27) 8-R.Grossman pass to 88-D.Clark for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 11:21 · CAR 2 · Score 16-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 2:13 · CHI 39 · Score 22-14
(2:13) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 2:07 · CHI 2 · Score 23-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 12:27 · CAR 3 · Score 23-20
(12:27) 37-J.McKie right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 12:23 · CAR 2 · Score 23-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 8:11 · CHI 1 · Score 29-21
(8:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 86-K.Mangum for 1 yard, 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.
- Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears on 2006-01-15?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Chicago Bears 29-21 in Wild Card, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 9, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Chicago Bears 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 6, Chicago Bears 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 29, Chicago Bears 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 14:15) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 2:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Clark (R. Grossman pass) (Q3 11:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 2:13) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. McKie (Q4 12:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Mangum (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 8:11) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 6:31, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
R. Grossman (Chicago Bears), 37.0% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.06 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 66.7% completion, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +15.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears?
Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+6.17 EPA): (14:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 12-5 Now 13-5 W
Chicago Bears
Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L
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