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NFL · Week 15 · December 14, 2008 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers: 2008 Week 15 Recap

Panthers defeat Broncos 30–10 in Week 15

Shi Smith led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 10–30 Week 15 finish.

Denver Broncos 10 8–6
Final 10–30
Carolina Panthers 30 11–3 Winner
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
10–30
Halftime
Denver Broncos 10–20 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
J. Cutler
FantasyHQ MVP
Shi Smith
Game date
December 14, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • B.Marshall 5 REC · 48 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Stokley 2 REC · 20 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Pope 3 REC · 24 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 9 REC · 165 YDS · 1 TD +15.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Muhammad 4 REC · 70 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Delhomme 17/26 · 253 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 30–10 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 10–20 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Shi Smith
Top passer
J. Cutler
Biggest EPA play
(6:24) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Barre…
Game date
2008-12-14

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Denver Broncos 30–10 on 2008-12-14. Shi Smith posted a game-high +15.49 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos10000010
Carolina Panthers101073030

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 11:03TD
    PPP. Pope

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 7
    Score
    6-0

    (11:03) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 31-P.Pope for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 10:58XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    7-0

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 8:28TD
    Shi Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    7-6

    (8:28) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 8:21XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 3:42FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 25
    Score
    10-7

    (3:42) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 0:15FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 21
    Score
    10-10

    (:15) 4-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 6:33TD
    Josaiah Stewart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    10-16

    (6:33) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 6:29XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    10-17

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

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:04FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 27
    Score
    10-20

    (:04) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 13:01TD
    Dorian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 56
    Score
    10-26

    (13:01) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 12:49XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 2
    Score
    10-27

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

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 11:27FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 24
    Score
    10-30

    (11:27) 4-J.Kasay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +15.49 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  3. 3Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +4.45 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
  6. 6P. Pope · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  7. 7Dorian WilliamsDorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.59 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  8. 8E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Shi Smith

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving

Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+15.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.72 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (10:48) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith to DEN 31 for 38 yards (34-J.Bell).

Biggest single play (-5.77 EPA): J. Delhomme — (6:24) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Barrett (51-J.Winborn) at DEN 9. 36-J.Barrett to DEN 43 for 34 yards (28-J.Stewart).

Quarterback report card

J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.07 total EPA
  • J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play-0.116+0.137
Offensive success rate42.9%49.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.102+0.171
Rush EPA/play-0.171+0.116
Defensive EPA/play-0.137+0.116
Defensive success rate50.7%57.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +9.99 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -8.94 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — P. Pope (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 11:03)
  • Shi SmithCarolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 8:28)
  • Josaiah StewartCarolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (Q2 6:33)
  • Dorian WilliamsCarolina Panthers — Dorian Williams (Q3 13:01)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDenver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q1 3:42)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 0:15)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 0:04)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 11:27)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q1 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 31-P.Pope for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 10:58) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q1 8:28) — (8:28) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 8:21) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DEN 21 (Q1 0:15) — (:15) 4-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 6:33) — (6:33) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 6:29) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DEN 27 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DEN 56 (Q3 13:01) — (13:01) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 12:49) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DEN 24 (Q4 11:27) — (11:27) 4-J.Kasay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q1 1:55) — (1:55) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at DEN 31. 20-C.Gamble to DEN 27 for 4 yards (19-E.Royal). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.09]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 10:48) — (10:48) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith to DEN 31 for 38 yards (34-J.Bell). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.38]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:28) — (8:28) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.50]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 4:02) — (4:02) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 19-E.Royal to CAR 25 for -3 yards (31-R.Marshall). Penalty on DEN-19-E.Royal, Illegal Formation, declined. [WPA -7.5% · EPA -1.75]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 35-S.Young left end to DEN 25 for 7 yards (30-C.Godfrey). FUMBLES (30-C.Godfrey), RECOVERED by CAR-96-T.Brayton at DEN 25. 96-T.Brayton to DEN 25 for no gain (74-R.Harris). [WPA -6.5% · EPA -2.23]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 6:24) — (6:24) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 87-M.Muhammad INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Barrett (51-J.Winborn) at DEN 9. 36-J.Barrett to DEN 43 for 34 yards (28-J.Stewart). [WPA -4.1% · EPA -5.77]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 13:01) — (13:01) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.4% · EPA +4.47]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 1:55) — (1:55) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at DEN 31. 20-C.Gamble to DEN 27 for 4 yards (19-E.Royal). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.09]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler sacked at CAR 18 for 0 yards (96-T.Brayton). [WPA -0.2% · EPA -4.07]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 11:03 · CAR 7 · Score 6-0
    (11:03) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 31-P.Pope for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 10:58 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
  3. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 8:28 · DEN 15 · Score 7-6
    (8:28) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 8:21 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  5. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 3:42 · CAR 25 · Score 10-7
    (3:42) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
  6. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 0:15 · DEN 21 · Score 10-10
    (:15) 4-J.Kasay 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  7. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 6:33 · DEN 2 · Score 10-16
    (6:33) 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 6:29 · DEN 2 · Score 10-17
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  9. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DEN 27 · Score 10-20
    (:04) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  10. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 13:01 · DEN 56 · Score 10-26
    (13:01) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 12:49 · DEN 2 · Score 10-27
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  12. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 11:27 · DEN 24 · Score 10-30
    (11:27) 4-J.Kasay 42 yard field goal 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.
  • Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Delhomme (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers on 2008-12-14?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Denver Broncos 30-10 in Week 15, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Denver Broncos 10, Carolina Panthers 10; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Denver Broncos 10, Carolina Panthers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?

Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Pope (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 11:03) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 8:28) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 6:33) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q3 13:01) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 3:42, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 0:15, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 11:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?

J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 52.5% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.07 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 65.4% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.45 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?

Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.49 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (10:48) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith to DEN 31 for 38 yards (34-J.Bell)..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 8-5 Now 8-6 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W

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