Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 24–9 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 9–14 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Delhomme
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-09-28
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 24–9 on 2008-09-28. J. Delhomme posted a game-high +19.23 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(7:24) 28-J.Stewart left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(1:37) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(12:17) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:42) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
9-M.Koenen kicks 70 yards from ATL 30 to CAR 0. 28-J.Stewart to CAR 21 for 21 yards (54-S.Nicholas).
(1:44) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(12:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 36 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.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:24TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 8
- Score
- 0-6
(7:24) 28-J.Stewart left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:13XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:37FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 3-7
(1:37) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 12:17FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 26
- Score
- 6-7
(12:17) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ATL 56
- Score
- 6-13
(2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:31XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 6-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:42FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 26
- Score
- 9-14
(:42) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 15:00FG MKM. KoenenPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 30
- Score
- 9-14
9-M.Koenen kicks 70 yards from ATL 30 to CAR 0. 28-J.Stewart to CAR 21 for 21 yards (54-S.Nicholas).
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:44FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 26
- Score
- 9-17
(1:44) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:11TD MMMalik MuhammadPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 36
- Score
- 9-23
(12:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:03XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 9-24
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).
- 1J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +19.23 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +12.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 3Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 4
Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 5M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6
Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 7D. Hackett · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 8J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 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
J. Delhomme — CAR · Passing
J. Delhomme posted the highest total EPA (+19.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
J. Delhomme's top snap (+5.62 EPA): (2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -11.5% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.51 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +19.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.081 | +0.078 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 40.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.207 | +0.641 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.171 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.078 | +0.081 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.3% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.08 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -7.27 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +6.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Malik Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Elam
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Koenen
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 8 (Q1 7:24) — (7:24) 28-J.Stewart left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 7:13) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 26 (Q2 12:17) — (12:17) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 56 (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 2:31) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 26 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q3 15:00) — 9-M.Koenen kicks 70 yards from ATL 30 to CAR 0. 28-J.Stewart to CAR 21 for 21 yards (54-S.Nicholas).; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 26 (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 36 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 12:03) — 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 (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 7-J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by 55-J.Abraham, Center-56-J.Kyle, ball out of bounds at CAR 25.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:27) — (8:27) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 34-D.Williams to ATL 44 for 2 yards (94-K.Moorehead). PENALTY on ATL-94-K.Moorehead, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at ATL 44.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short right intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at ATL 29. 31-R.Marshall for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on CAR-90-J.Peppers, R
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) 9-M.Koenen punts 60 yards to end zone, Center-46-M.Schneck, Touchback.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 7-J.Baker punt is BLOCKED by 55-J.Abraham, Center-56-J.Kyle, ball out of bounds at CAR 25.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:17) — (3:17) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short left to 12-M.Jenkins (21-K.Lucas).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 7:24 · ATL 8 · Score 0-6
(7:24) 28-J.Stewart left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 7:13 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 1:37 · CAR 15 · Score 3-7
(1:37) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 12:17 · CAR 26 · Score 6-7
(12:17) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:43 · ATL 56 · Score 6-13
(2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 2:31 · ATL 2 · Score 6-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · CAR 26 · Score 9-14
(:42) 1-J.Elam 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Schneck, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · ATL 30 · Score 9-14
9-M.Koenen kicks 70 yards from ATL 30 to CAR 0. 28-J.Stewart to CAR 21 for 21 yards (54-S.Nicholas). - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 1:44 · ATL 26 · Score 9-17
(1:44) 4-J.Kasay 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 12:11 · ATL 36 · Score 9-23
(12:11) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:03 · ATL 2 · Score 9-24
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.
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J. Delhomme (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2008-09-28?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-9 in Week 4, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 9, Carolina Panthers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 7:24) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 2:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 12:11) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q1 1:37, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q2 12:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Elam (Q2 0:42, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Koenen (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 1:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 45.7% completion, -11.5% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.51 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 66.7% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +19.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.62 EPA): (2:43) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 89-S.Smith for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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