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NFL · Week 16 · December 27, 2009 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. New York Giants: 2009 Week 16 Recap

Panthers defeat Giants 41–9 in Week 16

Malachi Moore led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 41–9 Week 16 finish.

Carolina Panthers 41 7–8 Winner
Final 41–9
New York Giants 9 8–7
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
41–9
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 24–0 New York Giants
Top passer
E. Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Malachi Moore
Game date
December 27, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Malachi Moore
    Malachi Moore 15/24 · 174 YDS · 3 TD +18.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Josaiah Stewart
    Josaiah Stewart 28 CAR · 206 YDS · 1 TD +11.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Muhammad 3 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • D.Hagan 1 REC · 21 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Nicks 6 REC · 44 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Bradshaw 11 CAR · 53 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 41–9 New York Giants
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 24–0 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Malachi Moore
Top passer
E. Manning
Biggest EPA play
(10:46) 28-J.Stewart right tackle to NYG 1 for 52 yards (52-M.Boley).
Game date
2009-12-27

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the New York Giants 41–9 on 2009-12-27. Malachi Moore posted a game-high +18.44 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers321107041
New York Giants003609

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 0:51FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 19
    Score
    3-0

    (:51) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 10:51TD
    Josaiah Stewart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 29
    Score
    9-0

    (10:51) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 10:37XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    10-0

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 5:49TD
    MMMalik Muhammad

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 22
    Score
    16-0

    (5:49) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 5:40XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    17-0

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 2:29TD
    JKJohnny King

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    23-0

    (2:29) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 47-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 2:21XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    24-0

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 13:16TD
    Shi Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 27
    Score
    30-0

    (13:16) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 13:00XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    31-0

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  10. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 7:49FG
    LTL. Tynes

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 22
    Score
    31-3

    (7:49) 9-L.Tynes 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 0:47FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 9
    Score
    34-3

    (:47) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  12. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 12:11TD
    Shi Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    34-9

    (12:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-S.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 9:53TD
    BHB. Hoover

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 1
    Score
    40-9

    (9:53) 45-B.Hoover left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 9:41XP
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    41-9

    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Malachi MooreMalachi Moore · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +18.44 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  2. 2Josaiah StewartJosaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +11.06 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  3. 3Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
  4. 4Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Hagan · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.63 EPA/play
  6. 6H. Nicks · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Hoover · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.54 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Goodson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Malachi Moore

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Malachi Moore — CAR · Passing

Malachi Moore posted the highest total EPA (+18.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.

Malachi Moore's top snap (+3.76 EPA): (5:49) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+4.16 EPA): Josaiah Stewart — (10:46) 28-J.Stewart right tackle to NYG 1 for 52 yards (52-M.Boley).

Quarterback report card

E. Manning led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • E. Manning (New York Giants) · 49 dropbacks · 59.2% completion · +6.6% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.78 total EPA
  • Malachi MooreMalachi Moore (Carolina Panthers) · 24 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +16.1% CPOE · +0.77 EPA/play · +18.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersNew York Giants
Offensive EPA/play+0.383-0.077
Offensive success rate57.3%42.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.768-0.134
Rush EPA/play+0.272-0.131
Defensive EPA/play+0.077-0.383
Defensive success rate57.1%42.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.38 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: +0.38 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • New York Giants: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +31.45 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 10 drives, -6.43 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Josaiah StewartCarolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (Q2 10:51)
  • Carolina Panthers — Malik Muhammad (Malachi Moore pass) (Q2 5:49)
  • Carolina Panthers — Johnny King (Malachi Moore pass) (Q2 2:29)
  • Shi SmithCarolina Panthers — Shi Smith (Malachi Moore pass) (Q3 13:16)
  • Shi SmithNew York Giants — Shi Smith (E. Manning pass) (Q4 12:11)
  • Carolina Panthers — B. Hoover (Q4 9:53)

Field goals

  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 0:51)
  • New York Giants — L. Tynes (Q3 7:49)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q3 0:47)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NYG 19 (Q1 0:51) — (:51) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 29 (Q2 10:51) — (10:51) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 10:37) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 22 (Q2 5:49) — (5:49) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 5:40) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 47-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 2:21) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 27 (Q3 13:16) — (13:16) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q3 13:00) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 22 (Q3 7:49) — (7:49) 9-L.Tynes 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q3 0:47) — (:47) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. New York Giants found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-S.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 9:53) — (9:53) 45-B.Hoover left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 9:41) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 4:39) — (4:39) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 87-M.Muhammad to NYG 35 for 27 yards (35-K.Dockery). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.85]
  • New York Giants (Q1 11:07) — (11:07) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 88-H.Nicks to CAR 37 for 5 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn) [91-E.Brown]. [WPA +8.6% · EPA +1.26]
  • New York Giants (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning sacked at NYG 25 for -9 yards (52-J.Beason). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -2.00]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass short left to 89-S.Smith pushed ob at NYG 48 for 11 yards (55-D.Clark). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.87]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 10:51) — (10:51) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +3.48]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) 28-J.Stewart right tackle to NYG 1 for 52 yards (52-M.Boley). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.16]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 5:49) — (5:49) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.3% · EPA +3.76]
  • New York Giants (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) 10-E.Manning pass short left intended for 12-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at NYG 29. 31-R.Marshall to NYG 29 for no gain (27-B.Jacobs). [WPA -4.6% · EPA -3.70]
  • New York Giants (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 80-D.Hagan ran ob at CAR 4 for 21 yards. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.63]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 0:51 · NYG 19 · Score 3-0
    (:51) 4-J.Kasay 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  2. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 10:51 · NYG 29 · Score 9-0
    (10:51) 28-J.Stewart right guard for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 10:37 · NYG 2 · Score 10-0
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 5:49 · NYG 22 · Score 16-0
    (5:49) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 5:40 · NYG 2 · Score 17-0
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  6. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:29 · NYG 2 · Score 23-0
    (2:29) 3-M.Moore pass short middle to 47-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 2:21 · NYG 2 · Score 24-0
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  8. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 13:16 · NYG 27 · Score 30-0
    (13:16) 3-M.Moore pass deep middle to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 13:00 · NYG 2 · Score 31-0
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  10. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 7:49 · CAR 22 · Score 31-3
    (7:49) 9-L.Tynes 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-18-J.Feagles.
  11. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 0:47 · NYG 9 · Score 34-3
    (:47) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  12. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:11 · CAR 2 · Score 34-9
    (12:11) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass short left to 12-S.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:53 · NYG 1 · Score 40-9
    (9:53) 45-B.Hoover left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 9:41 · NYG 2 · Score 41-9
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, 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.
  • Malachi Moore (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • E. Manning (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Malachi Moore (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants on 2009-12-27?

The Carolina Panthers beat the New York Giants 41-9 in Week 16, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 21, New York Giants 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 10, New York Giants 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, New York Giants 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 41, New York Giants 9.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 10:51) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Muhammad (M. Moore pass) (Q2 5:49) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. King (M. Moore pass) (Q2 2:29) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (M. Moore pass) (Q3 13:16) New York Giants touchdown — S. Smith (E. Manning pass) (Q4 12:11) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Hoover (Q4 9:53) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 0:51, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — L. Tynes (Q3 7:49, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 0:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?

E. Manning (New York Giants), 59.2% completion, +6.6% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.78 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Carolina Panthers), 62.5% completion, +16.1% CPOE, +0.77 EPA per dropback, +18.44 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?

Malachi Moore (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+3.76 EPA): (5:49) (Shotgun) 3-M.Moore pass deep right to 87-M.Muhammad for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W

New York Giants

Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L

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