Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 20–9 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 7–2 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dorian Williams
- Top passer
- J. Delhomme
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at …
- Game date
- 2009-10-25
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Carolina Panthers 20–9 on 2009-10-25. Dorian Williams posted a game-high +4.05 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 40 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(4:42) 23-M.Lynch up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(9:13) 22-F.Jackson right end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (75-H.Thomas).
(13:56) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(9:54) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:41) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:21) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 37 for 1 yard (92-D.Lewis).
Timeout #2 by CAR at 06:08.
(2:00) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to CAR 5, out of bounds.
(1:56) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete short left to 89-S.Smith. PENALTY on BUF-91-Sp.Johnson, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 40 - No Play.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:42TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 7
- Score
- 6-0
(4:42) 23-M.Lynch up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:36XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:13Safety FJF. JacksonPoints+2
- Yard line
- CAR 98
- Score
- 7-2
(9:13) 22-F.Jackson right end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (75-H.Thomas).
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:56TD LEL. EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 13-2
(13:56) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:52XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-2
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:54FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 11
- Score
- 17-2
(9:54) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:41TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 17-8
(6:41) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:34XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-9
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:21TD FJF. JacksonPoints+7
- Yard line
- CAR 64
- Score
- 17-9
(6:21) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 37 for 1 yard (92-D.Lewis).
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:08TD Points+7
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 17-9
Timeout #2 by CAR at 06:08.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:00FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 20-9
(2:00) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:56FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 30
- Score
- 20-9
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to CAR 5, out of bounds.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:56FG JDJ. DelhommePoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 60
- Score
- 20-9
(1:56) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete short left to 89-S.Smith. PENALTY on BUF-91-Sp.Johnson, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 40 - No Play.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 2Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.66 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 3L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 4
Tyler Owens · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 5
Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 6Malik Muhammad · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7Johnny King · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.01 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
Dorian Williams — CAR · Receiving
Dorian Williams posted the highest total EPA (+4.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.68 EPA per play.
Dorian Williams's top snap (+3.65 EPA): (6:41) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.63 EPA): J. Delhomme — (1:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at BUF 43. 31-J.Byrd to CAR 27 for 30 yards (42-T.Fiammetta).
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) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -8.76 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · +1.4% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.009 | -0.154 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 42.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.175 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.272 | -0.028 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.154 | -0.009 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.4% | 56.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, +0.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -14.49 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — M. Lynch
- Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — J. Delhomme
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) 23-M.Lynch up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 4:36) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 2–0. Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the CAR 98 (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) 22-F.Jackson right end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (75-H.Thomas)..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–19. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 13:56) — (13:56) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 13:52) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CAR 11 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the BUF 15 (Q4 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 6:34) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 64 (Q4 6:21) — (6:21) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 37 for 1 yard (92-D.Lewis).; Carolina Panthers found the end zone (Q4 6:08) — Timeout #2 by CAR at 06:08.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CAR 4 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the BUF 30 (Q4 1:56) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to CAR 5, out of bounds.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the BUF 60 (Q4 1:56).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 82-G.Barnidge INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at CAR 44. 31-J.Byrd to CAR 7 for 37 yards (69-J.Gross).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 8:36) — (8:36) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 82-G.Barnidge to BUF 22 for 52 yards (24-T.McGee).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 1:19) — (1:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at BUF 43. 31-J.Byrd to CAR 27 for 30 yards (42-T.Fiammetta).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 6:08) — (6:08) 28-J.Stewart left tackle to BUF 15 for -2 yards (52-C.Draft, 51-P.Posluszny).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:13) — (9:13) 22-F.Jackson right end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (75-H.Thomas).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 1:19) — (1:19) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at BUF 43. 31-J.Byrd to CAR 27 for 30 yards (42-T.Fiammetta).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 82-G.Barnidge INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Byrd at CAR 44. 31-J.Byrd to CAR 7 for 37 yards (69-J.Gross).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith to BUF 24 for 48 yards (31-J.Byrd).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 8-B.Moorman punts 40 yards to CAR 15, Center-65-G.Sanborn. 81-K.Moore MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by BUF-86-D.Fine at CAR 20. 86-D.Fine to CAR 20 for no gain (27-C.Wilson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 4:42 · CAR 7 · Score 6-0
(4:42) 23-M.Lynch up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 4:36 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q2 9:13 · CAR 98 · Score 7-2
(9:13) 22-F.Jackson right end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (75-H.Thomas). - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:56 · CAR 2 · Score 13-2
(13:56) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 83-L.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:52 · CAR 2 · Score 14-2
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 9:54 · CAR 11 · Score 17-2
(9:54) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 6:41 · BUF 15 · Score 17-8
(6:41) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 6:34 · BUF 2 · Score 17-9
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+7) — Q4 6:21 · CAR 64 · Score 17-9
(6:21) 22-F.Jackson up the middle to BUF 37 for 1 yard (92-D.Lewis). - Carolina Panthers TD (+7) — Q4 6:08 · Score 17-9
Timeout #2 by CAR at 06:08. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CAR 4 · Score 20-9
(2:00) 9-R.Lindell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 1:56 · BUF 30 · Score 20-9
9-R.Lindell kicks 65 yards from BUF 30 to CAR 5, out of bounds. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 1:56 · BUF 60 · Score 20-9
(1:56) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete short left to 89-S.Smith. PENALTY on BUF-91-Sp.Johnson, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 40 - No Play.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Dorian Williams (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers on 2009-10-25?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Carolina Panthers 20-9 in Week 7, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Carolina Panthers 2; Q4: Buffalo Bills 19, Carolina Panthers 21; Final: Buffalo Bills 20, Carolina Panthers 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Lynch (Q1 4:42) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 13:56) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 6:41) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 9:54, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 1:56, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — J. Delhomme (Q4 1:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 54.0% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -8.76 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 42.3% completion, +1.4% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Carolina Panthers?
Dorian Williams (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.05 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.65 EPA): (6:41) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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