Panthers 28–45 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2008

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

S. Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.67 EPA): (7:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to ATL 1 for 31 yards (22-C.Jackson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 45–28 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 3–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Shi Smith
Top passer: J. Delhomme
Biggest EPA play: (9:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-H.Douglas pushed ob at CAR 6 for 69 yards …
Game date: 2008-11-23

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 45–28 on 2008-11-23. Shi Smith posted a game-high +15.15 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 43 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	0	3	10	15	0	28
Atlanta Falcons	10	7	0	28	0	45

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

ATL 12

ATL 16

CAR 16

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

21 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:19FG
JEJ. Elam
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 5
Score
0-3
(11:19) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:09TD
HDH. Douglas
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 7
Score
0-9
(5:09) 83-H.Douglas right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-58-T.Davis, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty to be enforced on the kickoff.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:03XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
0-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 13:34TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
0-16
(13:34) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 13:20XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
0-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:26FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
3-17
(5:26) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 12:26TD
Dorian Williams
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 5
Score
9-17
(12:26) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 12:21XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
10-17
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:30FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 3
Score
13-17
(5:30) 4-J.Kasay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 15:00TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 4
Score
13-23
(15:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:57XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
13-24
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 11:07TD
JDJ. Delhomme
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 12
Score
19-24
(11:07) 17-J.Delhomme scrambles right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 10:57Safety
Dorian Williams
Points+2
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
21-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-D.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:16TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
21-30
(7:16) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:13XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
21-31
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:03TD
HDH. Douglas
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 98
Score
21-37
(5:03) 7-J.Baker punts 59 yards to ATL 39, Center-56-J.Kyle. 83-H.Douglas for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-83-H.Douglas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty to be enforced on kickoff.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 4:47XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
21-38
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:30TD
MMMalik Muhammad
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 16
Score
27-38
(2:30) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:23XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
28-38
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 1:00TD
Malik Turner
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 16
Score
28-44
(1:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:54XP
JEJ. Elam
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
28-45
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +15.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
2J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +11.41 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
3H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
4Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +8.33 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
5Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +7.40 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
6M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
7D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
8Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 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 (+15.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.89 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+3.67 EPA): (7:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to ATL 1 for 31 yards (22-C.Jackson).

Biggest single play (+5.72 EPA): Matt Ryan — (9:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-H.Douglas pushed ob at CAR 6 for 69 yards (43-C.Harris).

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) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +11.41 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · -1.0% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +7.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.025	+0.201
Offensive success rate	39.1%	49.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.285	+0.264
Rush EPA/play	-0.028	+0.241
Defensive EPA/play	-0.201	-0.025
Defensive success rate	50.6%	60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: +0.03 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.20 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +16.66 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +2.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — H. Douglas (Q1 5:09)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q2 13:34)
Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams (Q3 12:26)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q4 15:00)
Carolina Panthers — J. Delhomme (Q4 11:07)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q4 7:16)
Atlanta Falcons — H. Douglas (Q4 5:03)
Carolina Panthers — Malik Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 2:30)
Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Q4 1:00)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam (Q1 11:19)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 5:26)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 5:30)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 5 (Q1 11:19) — (11:19) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q1 5:09); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 5:03) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 13:34) — (13:34) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 13:20) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 5 (Q2 5:26) — (5:26) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q3 12:26) — (12:26) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 12:21) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q3 5:30) — (5:30) 4-J.Kasay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 28–15. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 14:57) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q4 11:07) — (11:07) 17-J.Delhomme scrambles right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 10:57) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-D.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 7:13) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the ATL 98 (Q4 5:03); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 4:47) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 16 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 2:23) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 16 (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:54) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-H.Douglas pushed ob at CAR 6 for 69 yards (43-C.Harris). [WPA +15.5% · EPA +5.72]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams up the middle to ATL 11 for 21 yards (23-C.Houston, 26-E.Coleman). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.34]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Jenkins to CAR 36 for 19 yards (31-R.Marshall). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.49]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White ran ob at CAR 38 for 30 yards. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.80]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:16) — (7:16) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.85]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 83-H.Douglas pushed ob at CAR 6 for 69 yards (43-C.Harris). [WPA +15.5% · EPA +5.72]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.93]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) 7-J.Baker punts 59 yards to ATL 39, Center-56-J.Kyle. 83-H.Douglas for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-83-H.Douglas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty to be enforced on ki [WPA -1.7% · EPA -4.11]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to ATL 1 for 31 yards (22-C.Jackson). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +3.67]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 11:19 · CAR 5 · Score 0-3
(11:19) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 5:09 · CAR 7 · Score 0-9
(5:09) 83-H.Douglas right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-58-T.Davis, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty to be enforced on the kickoff.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 5:03 · CAR 2 · Score 0-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 13:34 · CAR 1 · Score 0-16
(13:34) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 13:20 · CAR 2 · Score 0-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 5:26 · ATL 5 · Score 3-17
(5:26) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 12:26 · ATL 5 · Score 9-17
(12:26) 34-D.Williams right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 12:21 · ATL 2 · Score 10-17
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 5:30 · ATL 3 · Score 13-17
(5:30) 4-J.Kasay 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CAR 4 · Score 13-23
(15:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · CAR 2 · Score 13-24
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 11:07 · ATL 12 · Score 19-24
(11:07) 17-J.Delhomme scrambles right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 10:57 · ATL 2 · Score 21-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-D.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 7:16 · CAR 1 · Score 21-30
(7:16) 33-M.Turner left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 7:13 · CAR 2 · Score 21-31
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 5:03 · ATL 98 · Score 21-37
(5:03) 7-J.Baker punts 59 yards to ATL 39, Center-56-J.Kyle. 83-H.Douglas for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ATL-83-H.Douglas, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty to be enforced on ki
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 4:47 · CAR 2 · Score 21-38
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:30 · ATL 16 · Score 27-38
(2:30) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 87-M.Muhammad for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 2:23 · ATL 2 · Score 28-38
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 1:00 · CAR 16 · Score 28-44
(1:00) 33-M.Turner up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:54 · CAR 2 · Score 28-45
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.

Key takeaways

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

Atlanta Falcons 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 Atlanta Falcons on 2008-11-23?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 45-28 in Week 12, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 15, Atlanta Falcons 28; Final: Carolina Panthers 28, Atlanta Falcons 45.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — H. Douglas (Q1 5:09) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q2 13:34) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q3 12:26) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 15:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Delhomme (Q4 11:07) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 7:16) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — H. Douglas (Q4 5:03) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 2:30) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 1:00) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q1 11:19, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 5:26, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 5:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 52.5% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +11.41 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 60.7% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +7.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.67 EPA): (7:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to ATL 1 for 31 yards (22-C.Jackson)..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 8-2 Now 8-3 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

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