Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 26–24 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 9–7 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Rosario
- Top passer
- J. Delhomme
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to LAC 31 for 7 yards (43-C.Ha…
- Game date
- 2008-09-07
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26–24 on 2008-09-07. D. Rosario posted a game-high +10.51 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 9 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(12:40) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(9:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(4:28) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. CAR-70-T.Wharton was injured during the play.
(:13) 4-J.Kasay 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(5:14) 10-N.Kaeding 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to LAC 31 for 7 yards (43-C.Harris). FUMBLES (43-C.Harris), RECOVERED by CAR-20-C.Gamble at LAC 31. 20-C.Gamble for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:29.)
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(10:15) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:54) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(2:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:40FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 26
- Score
- 3-0
(12:40) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:42TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 44
- Score
- 3-6
(9:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 9:34XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 3-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 4:28FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 6-7
(4:28) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. CAR-70-T.Wharton was injured during the play.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:13FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 12
- Score
- 9-7
(:13) 4-J.Kasay 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:14FG NKN. KaedingPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 9-10
(5:14) 10-N.Kaeding 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:42TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 76
- Score
- 15-10
(1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to LAC 31 for 7 yards (43-C.Harris). FUMBLES (43-C.Harris), RECOVERED by CAR-20-C.Gamble at LAC 31. 20-C.Gamble for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San Diego challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 01:29.)
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:29XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 16-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 10:15FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 31
- Score
- 19-10
(10:15) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 6:54TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 24
- Score
- 19-16
(6:54) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 6:45XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 19-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:32TD VJV. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 19-23
(2:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 2:27XP NKN. KaedingPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 19-24
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:02TD DRD. RosarioPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 14
- Score
- 25-24
(:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:00XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 26-24
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).
- 1D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +10.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 2V. Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 3C. Chambers · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.31 EPA/play
- 4D. Jarrett · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 5Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 6
Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.84 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 7M. Tolbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8
Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.36 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.08 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
D. Rosario — CAR · Receiving
D. Rosario posted the highest total EPA (+10.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.50 EPA per play.
D. Rosario's top snap (+4.64 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.79 EPA): Philip Rivers — (1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to LAC 31 for 7 yards (43-C.Harris). FUMBLES (43-C.Harris), RECOVERED by CAR-20-C.Gamble at LAC 31. 20-C.Gamble for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San
Quarterback report card
J. Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.09 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.081 | +0.045 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.8% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.002 | +0.023 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.097 | -0.000 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.045 | -0.081 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 52.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.08, Los Angeles Chargers +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.04 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +7.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +3.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Chambers (Philip Rivers pass)
- Carolina Panthers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — V. Jackson (Philip Rivers pass)
- Carolina Panthers — D. Rosario (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 9–7. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q2 12:40) — (12:40) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CAR 44 (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 9:34) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. CAR-70-T.Wharton was injured during the play.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 4-J.Kasay 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CAR 9 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) 10-N.Kaeding 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 76 (Q3 1:42); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 1:29) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–10. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LAC 31 (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CAR 24 (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 6:45) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:27) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LAC 14 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:00) — 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 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to LAC 31 for 7 yards (43-C.Harris). FUMBLES (43-C.Harris), RECOVERED by CAR-20-C.Gamble at LAC 31. 20-C.Gamble for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 18-D.Hackett to CAR 37 for 5 yards (20-A.Cason). FUMBLES (20-A.Cason), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at CAR 28. 95-S.Phillips to CAR 28 for no gain (79-J.Otah
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:00) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 80-D.Jarrett to LAC 23 for 11 yards (23-Q.Jammer, 57-M.Wilhelm).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to LAC 31 for 7 yards (43-C.Harris). FUMBLES (43-C.Harris), RECOVERED by CAR-20-C.Gamble at LAC 31. 20-C.Gamble for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 18-D.Hackett to CAR 37 for 5 yards (20-A.Cason). FUMBLES (20-A.Cason), RECOVERED by LAC-95-S.Phillips at CAR 28. 95-S.Phillips to CAR 28 for no gain (79-J.Otah
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 12:40 · LAC 26 · Score 3-0
(12:40) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 9:42 · CAR 44 · Score 3-6
(9:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 89-C.Chambers for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 9:34 · CAR 2 · Score 3-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 4:28 · LAC 15 · Score 6-7
(4:28) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. CAR-70-T.Wharton was injured during the play. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · LAC 12 · Score 9-7
(:13) 4-J.Kasay 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 5:14 · CAR 9 · Score 9-10
(5:14) 10-N.Kaeding 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 1:42 · CAR 76 · Score 15-10
(1:42) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 85-A.Gates to LAC 31 for 7 yards (43-C.Harris). FUMBLES (43-C.Harris), RECOVERED by CAR-20-C.Gamble at LAC 31. 20-C.Gamble for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. San - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 1:29 · LAC 2 · Score 16-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 10:15 · LAC 31 · Score 19-10
(10:15) 4-J.Kasay 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 6:54 · CAR 24 · Score 19-16
(6:54) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:45 · CAR 2 · Score 19-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:32 · CAR 5 · Score 19-23
(2:32) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 83-V.Jackson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 2:27 · CAR 2 · Score 19-24
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:02 · LAC 14 · Score 25-24
(:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · LAC 2 · Score 26-24
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.
- D. Rosario (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2008-09-07?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26-24 in Week 1, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q2: Carolina Panthers 9, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 10, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Carolina Panthers 26, Los Angeles Chargers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — C. Chambers (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 9:42) Carolina Panthers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 1:42) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 6:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — V. Jackson (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 2:32) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Rosario (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 0:02) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 12:40, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 4:28, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 5:14, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 10:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 52.3% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.09 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.6% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
D. Rosario (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.51 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.64 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 88-D.Rosario for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Carolina Panthers won 26-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Now 1-0 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Now 0-1 L
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