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NFL · Week 2 · September 17, 2006 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2006 Week 2 Recap

Vikings defeat Panthers 16–13 in Week 2

T.Williamson led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 13–16 Week 2 finish.

Carolina Panthers 13 0–2
Final 13–16
Minnesota Vikings 16 2–0 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
13–16
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 10–6 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
Buddy Johnson
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Williamson
Game date
September 17, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 5 REC · 106 YDS +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Dorian Williams
    Dorian Williams 13 CAR · 74 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • DeWayne Carter
    DeWayne Carter 4 REC · 34 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • T.Williamson 6 REC · 102 YDS +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyrod Taylor
    Tyrod Taylor 3 REC · 65 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Longwell 1/1 · 16 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 16–13 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 10–6 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Williamson
Top passer
Buddy Johnson
Biggest EPA play
(10:05) 5-C.Kluwe punts 53 yards to CAR 40, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 20-C.Gamble to CAR 38 fo…
Game date
2006-09-17

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 16–13 on 2006-09-17, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 10–6 halftime lead. T. Williamson posted a game-high +7.44 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Carolina Panthers01030013
Minnesota Vikings3307316

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 8:35FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 8
    Score
    0-3

    (8:35) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 12:21FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 7
    Score
    3-3

    (12:21) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 5:29FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 4
    Score
    3-6

    (5:29) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:25TD
    Dorian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 3
    Score
    9-6

    (:25) 34-D.Williams right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:17XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    10-6

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

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 2:54FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 8
    Score
    13-6

    (2:54) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:56TD
    Rashod Owens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 16
    Score
    13-12

    (7:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell pass short right to 45-R.Owens for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:48XP
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    13-13

    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    OT 7:28FG
    RLR. Longwell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 1
    Score
    13-16

    (7:28) 8-R.Longwell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  2. 2Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Longwell · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.31 EPA/play
  5. 5Rashod OwensRashod Owens · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.31 EPA/play
  6. 6Dorian WilliamsDorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.82 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  7. 7DeWayne CarterDeWayne Carter · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  8. 8B. McMullen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 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

T. Williamson — MIN · Receiving

T. Williamson posted the highest total EPA (+7.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.24 EPA per play.

T. Williamson's top snap (+2.83 EPA): (10:27) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass short left to 82-T.Williamson pushed ob at CAR 38 for 30 yards (31-R.Marshall).

Biggest single play (+7.00 EPA): C. Kluwe — (10:05) 5-C.Kluwe punts 53 yards to CAR 40, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 20-C.Gamble to CAR 38 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, touched at CAR 31, RECOVERED by MIN-55-J.Glenn at CAR 21. 55-J.Glenn to CAR 21 for no gai

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) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · +5.8% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -10.17 total EPA
  • J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -13.3% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.108-0.080
Offensive success rate38.4%36.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.185-0.147
Rush EPA/play-0.068-0.140
Defensive EPA/play+0.080+0.108
Defensive success rate63.3%61.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers -0.11, Minnesota Vikings -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: -0.11 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.08 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -9.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -7.16 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dorian WilliamsCarolina Panthers — Dorian Williams (Q2 0:25)
  • Rashod OwensMinnesota Vikings — Rashod Owens (R. Longwell pass) (Q4 7:56)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q1 8:35)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 12:21)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (Q2 5:29)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 2:54)
  • Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell (OT 7:28)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q1 8:35) — (8:35) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIN 7 (Q2 12:21) — (12:21) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 4 (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 34-D.Williams right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 0:17) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q3 2:54) — (2:54) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 16 (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell pass short right to 45-R.Owens for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 7:48) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Overtime: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 1 (OT 7:28) — (7:28) 8-R.Longwell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Minnesota Vikings (OT 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass short left to 82-T.Williamson pushed ob at CAR 38 for 30 yards (31-R.Marshall). [WPA +30.4% · EPA +2.83]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell pass short right to 45-R.Owens for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +28.1% · EPA +4.31]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:05) — (10:05) 5-C.Kluwe punts 53 yards to CAR 40, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 20-C.Gamble to CAR 38 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, touched at CAR 31, RECOVERED by MIN-55-J.Glenn at CAR 21. 55-J.Glenn to CAR 21 for no gai [WPA +23.9% · EPA +7.00]
  • Minnesota Vikings (OT 9:14) — (9:14) 29-C.Taylor left tackle to CAR 4 for 33 yards (30-M.Minter). PENALTY on CAR-20-C.Gamble, Face Mask (15 Yards), 2 yards, enforced at CAR 4. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +3.09]
  • Carolina Panthers (OT 14:50) — (14:50) 34-D.Williams up the middle to CAR 32 for 14 yards (24-D.Smith, 26-A.Winfield). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +1.41]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:05) — (10:05) 5-C.Kluwe punts 53 yards to CAR 40, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 20-C.Gamble to CAR 38 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, touched at CAR 31, RECOVERED by MIN-55-J.Glenn at CAR 21. 55-J.Glenn to CAR 21 for no gai [WPA +23.9% · EPA +7.00]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 87-M.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 21-K.Lucas at CAR 36. 21-K.Lucas to CAR 49 for 13 yards (85-J.Wiggins). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.95]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell pass short right to 45-R.Owens for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +28.1% · EPA +4.31]
  • Minnesota Vikings (OT 9:14) — (9:14) 29-C.Taylor left tackle to CAR 4 for 33 yards (30-M.Minter). PENALTY on CAR-20-C.Gamble, Face Mask (15 Yards), 2 yards, enforced at CAR 4. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +3.09]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 8:35 · CAR 8 · Score 0-3
    (8:35) 8-R.Longwell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  2. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 12:21 · MIN 7 · Score 3-3
    (12:21) 4-J.Kasay 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  3. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 5:29 · CAR 4 · Score 3-6
    (5:29) 8-R.Longwell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · MIN 3 · Score 9-6
    (:25) 34-D.Williams right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · MIN 2 · Score 10-6
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  6. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 2:54 · MIN 8 · Score 13-6
    (2:54) 4-J.Kasay 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:56 · CAR 16 · Score 13-12
    (7:56) (Field Goal formation) 8-R.Longwell pass short right to 45-R.Owens for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 7:48 · CAR 2 · Score 13-13
    8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
  9. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — OT 7:28 · CAR 1 · Score 13-16
    (7:28) 8-R.Longwell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • T. Williamson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Buddy Johnson (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2006-09-17?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 16-13 in Week 2, 2006.

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

Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q5: Carolina Panthers 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 13, Minnesota Vikings 16.

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

Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 0:25) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — R. Owens (R. Longwell pass) (Q4 7:56) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 8:35, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 12:21, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q2 5:29, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 2:54, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (OT 7:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 48.7% completion, +5.8% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -10.17 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 45.9% completion, -13.3% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.84 total passing EPA.

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

T. Williamson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.83 EPA): (10:27) (Shotgun) 14-B.Johnson pass short left to 82-T.Williamson pushed ob at CAR 38 for 30 yards (31-R.Marshall)..

Was Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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