Cardinals 23–27 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2008

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 66.0% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +16.99 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 64.5% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.43 total passing EPA.

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

K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (-7.21 EPA): (11:54) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 28-J.Arrington INTERCEPTED by 52-J.Beason at CAR 5. 52-J.Beason to CAR 49 for 44 yards (85-J.Urban)..

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 27–23 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 10–3 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kade Warner
Top passer: Kade Warner
Biggest EPA play: (11:54) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 28-J.Arrington INTERCEPTED by…
Game date: 2008-10-26

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 27–23 on 2008-10-26, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 10–3 halftime lead. Kade Warner posted a game-high +16.99 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 34 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	3	7	13	0	0	23
Carolina Panthers	0	3	21	3	0	27

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals

ARI 15

ARI 18

ARI 65

+3ARI 32

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 6:59FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
3-0
(6:59) 1-N.Rackers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:21TD
ABA. Boldin
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 5
Score
9-0
(11:21) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Peppers].
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:16XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
10-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:45FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 5
Score
10-3
(5:45) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 10:20TD
THT. Hightower
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
16-3
(10:20) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 10:13XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
17-3
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 7:01TD
Dorian Williams
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
17-9
(7:01) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:54XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
17-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:15TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 18
Score
17-16
(6:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:10XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
17-17
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:03TD
ABA. Boldin
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
23-17
(1:03) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:15TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 65
Score
23-23
(:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:02.)
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:02XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
23-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 9:13FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 32
Score
23-27
(9:13) 4-J.Kasay 50 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).

1Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +16.99 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +11.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
3L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +10.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
4A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +8.86 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
5Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +6.68 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
6S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
7J. Urban · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
8J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +3.43 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.11 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

Kade Warner — ARI · Passing

Kade Warner posted the highest total EPA (+16.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

Kade Warner's top snap (-7.21 EPA): (11:54) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 28-J.Arrington INTERCEPTED by 52-J.Beason at CAR 5. 52-J.Beason to CAR 49 for 44 yards (85-J.Urban).

Quarterback report card

Kade Warner led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 53 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +16.99 total EPA
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 64.5% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.082	+0.106
Offensive success rate	53.6%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.257	+0.111
Rush EPA/play	-0.507	+0.066
Defensive EPA/play	-0.106	-0.082
Defensive success rate	50.0%	46.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals +0.08, Carolina Panthers +0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: +0.11 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +6.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +8.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (Kade Warner pass) (Q2 11:21)
Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower (Q3 10:20)
Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams (Q3 7:01)
Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 6:15)
Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (Kade Warner pass) (Q3 1:03)
Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 0:15)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q1 6:59)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 5:45)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 9:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 3 (Q1 6:59) — (6:59) 1-N.Rackers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q2 11:21) — (11:21) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Peppers].; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 11:16) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 5 (Q2 5:45) — (5:45) 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 21–13. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q3 10:20) — (10:20) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 10:13) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 15 (Q3 7:01) — (7:01) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 6:54) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q3 6:15) — (6:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 6:10) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q3 1:03) — (1:03) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 65 (Q3 0:15) — (:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:02.); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 0:02) — 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 ARI 32 (Q4 9:13) — (9:13) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 28-J.Arrington INTERCEPTED by 52-J.Beason at CAR 5. 52-J.Beason to CAR 49 for 44 yards (85-J.Urban). [WPA -31.2% · EPA -7.21]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 0:15) — (:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:02.) [WPA +28.7% · EPA +5.75]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) 32-E.James up the middle to ARI 19 for -3 yards (99-M.Kemoeatu). FUMBLES (99-M.Kemoeatu), RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at ARI 18. 58-T.Davis to ARI 18 for no gain (45-T.Smith). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -4.82]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 6:15) — (6:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.23]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 80-D.Jarrett to ARI 46 for 17 yards (47-A.Francisco). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +1.65]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 28-J.Arrington INTERCEPTED by 52-J.Beason at CAR 5. 52-J.Beason to CAR 49 for 44 yards (85-J.Urban). [WPA -31.2% · EPA -7.21]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 0:15) — (:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:02.) [WPA +28.7% · EPA +5.75]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:27) — (11:27) 17-J.Delhomme sacked at CAR 6 for -9 yards (58-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (58-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by ARI-58-K.Dansby at CAR 5. 58-K.Dansby to CAR 5 for no gain (34-D.Williams). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.09]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) 32-E.James up the middle to ARI 19 for -3 yards (99-M.Kemoeatu). FUMBLES (99-M.Kemoeatu), RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at ARI 18. 58-T.Davis to ARI 18 for no gain (45-T.Smith). [WPA -17.8% · EPA -4.82]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 6:59 · CAR 3 · Score 3-0
(6:59) 1-N.Rackers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 11:21 · CAR 5 · Score 9-0
(11:21) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 81-A.Boldin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-J.Peppers].
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 11:16 · CAR 2 · Score 10-0
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 5:45 · ARI 5 · Score 10-3
(5:45) 4-J.Kasay 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 10:20 · CAR 2 · Score 16-3
(10:20) 34-T.Hightower left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 10:13 · CAR 2 · Score 17-3
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-9-D.Johnson.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 7:01 · ARI 15 · Score 17-9
(7:01) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:54 · ARI 2 · Score 17-10
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 6:15 · ARI 18 · Score 17-16
(6:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:10 · ARI 2 · Score 17-17
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 1:03 · CAR 2 · Score 23-17
(1:03) 13-K.Warner pass short middle to 81-A.Boldin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 0:15 · ARI 65 · Score 23-23
(:15) 17-J.Delhomme pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by ARI and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 00:02.)
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 0:02 · ARI 2 · Score 23-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 9:13 · ARI 32 · Score 23-27
(9:13) 4-J.Kasay 50 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kade Warner (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers on 2008-10-26?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Week 8, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 13, Carolina Panthers 21; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 23, Carolina Panthers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q2 11:21) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q3 10:20) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q3 7:01) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 6:15) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (K. Warner pass) (Q3 1:03) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q3 0:15) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 6:59, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 5:45, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 9:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 66.0% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +16.99 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 64.5% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.43 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (-7.21 EPA): (11:54) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 28-J.Arrington INTERCEPTED by 52-J.Beason at CAR 5. 52-J.Beason to CAR 49 for 44 yards (85-J.Urban)..

Was Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Carolina Panthers won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

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