Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 31–22 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 16–21 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Josaiah Stewart
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:50) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-11-16
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 31–22 on 2008-11-16. Josaiah Stewart posted a game-high +7.22 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(8:15) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:23.)
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(13:04) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(8:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 47-J.King for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(4:48) 4-J.Hanson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(2:50) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(1:10) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:08) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(8:29) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:07) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:50) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:15TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 29
- Score
- 6-0
(8:15) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:23.)
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 7:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:04FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 22
- Score
- 10-0
(13:04) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:25TD JKJohnny KingPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 10-6
(8:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 47-J.King for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:19XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 10-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 4:48FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 38
- Score
- 13-7
(4:48) 4-J.Hanson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:50TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 56
- Score
- 13-13
(2:50) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:39XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 13-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:10TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 13-20
(1:10) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:03XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 13-21
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:08FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 17
- Score
- 16-21
(:08) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:29FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 11
- Score
- 16-24
(8:29) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 6:07TD DCD. CulpepperPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 22-24
(6:07) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:50TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 22-30
(4:50) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:44XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 22-31
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).
- 1Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +7.22 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 3J. Standeford · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
- 4Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +5.02 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 5Kevin Smith · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +2.35 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6Kevin Smith · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 7Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8S. McDonald · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 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
Josaiah Stewart — CAR · Rushing
Josaiah Stewart posted the highest total EPA (+7.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
Josaiah Stewart's top snap (+3.83 EPA): (1:10) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.93 EPA): Dorian Williams — (2:50) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Culpepper (Detroit Lions) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +1.8% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -12.97 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 19 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -8.7% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -3.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.001 | +0.114 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.4% | 52.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.341 | -0.206 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.028 | +0.429 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.114 | -0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.1% | 57.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.11 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +8.00 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, +0.06 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (D. Culpepper pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Johnny King (J. Delhomme pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Detroit Lions — D. Culpepper
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 29 (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:23.); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 7:23) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–9. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CAR 22 (Q2 13:04) — (13:04) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q2 8:25) — (8:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 47-J.King for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 8:19) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CAR 38 (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) 4-J.Hanson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 56 (Q2 2:50) — (2:50) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 2:39) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 22 (Q2 1:10) — (1:10) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 1:03) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CAR 17 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 11 (Q3 8:29) — (8:29) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 6:07) — (6:07) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 4:44) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 11-D.Culpepper pass short right intended for 83-J.Owens INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Godfrey at DET 20. 30-C.Godfrey to DET 4 for 16 yards (11-D.Culpepper).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:50) — (2:50) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass to 86-M.Gaines to DET 38 for 9 yards (92-D.Lewis). Play Challenged by CAR and REVERSED. (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left to 86-M.Gaines to DET 38 for 9 yar
- Detroit Lions (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:23.)
- Detroit Lions (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass short right to 16-J.Standeford to CAR 25 for 16 yards (30-C.Godfrey).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:50) — (2:50) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 11-D.Culpepper pass short right intended for 83-J.Owens INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Godfrey at DET 20. 30-C.Godfrey to DET 4 for 16 yards (11-D.Culpepper).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:23.)
- Detroit Lions (Q3 4:52) — (4:52) PENALTY on CAR-82-G.Barnidge, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at DET 43 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 8:15 · CAR 29 · Score 6-0
(8:15) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CAR and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 07:23.) - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 7:23 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 13:04 · CAR 22 · Score 10-0
(13:04) 4-J.Hanson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 8:25 · DET 15 · Score 10-6
(8:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 47-J.King for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 8:19 · DET 2 · Score 10-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 4:48 · CAR 38 · Score 13-7
(4:48) 4-J.Hanson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:50 · DET 56 · Score 13-13
(2:50) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 2:39 · DET 2 · Score 13-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:10 · DET 22 · Score 13-20
(1:10) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:03 · DET 2 · Score 13-21
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · CAR 17 · Score 16-21
(:08) 4-J.Hanson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 8:29 · DET 11 · Score 16-24
(8:29) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 6:07 · CAR 1 · Score 22-24
(6:07) 11-D.Culpepper up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 4:50 · DET 4 · Score 22-30
(4:50) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 4:44 · DET 2 · Score 22-31
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.
- Josaiah Stewart (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Delhomme (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers on 2008-11-16?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 31-22 in Week 11, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 9, Carolina Panthers 21; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Detroit Lions 22, Carolina Panthers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 8:15) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. King (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 8:25) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 2:50) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 1:10) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q4 6:07) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 4:50) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 13:04, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 4:48, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 8:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
D. Culpepper (Detroit Lions), 52.6% completion, +1.8% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -12.97 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 52.6% completion, -8.7% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -3.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Josaiah Stewart (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.22 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+3.83 EPA): (1:10) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 0-9 Now 0-10 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
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