Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 34–21 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 28–7 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Josaiah Stewart
- Top passer
- Kade Warner
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:33) 13-K.Warner pass short left intended for 26-C.Wells INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at …
- Game date
- 2009-11-01
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 34–21 on 2009-11-01. Josaiah Stewart posted a game-high +4.61 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 34 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(7:28) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:53) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(15:00) 28-J.Stewart left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. PENALTY on ARI-24-A.Wilson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(7:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(7:33) 13-K.Warner pass short left intended for 26-C.Wells INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at ARI 13. 90-J.Peppers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:17) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 89-B.Patrick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(11:45) 4-J.Kasay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(9:54) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
(2:45) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:28TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 6
- Score
- 6-0
(7:28) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:22XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 0:53TD LSL. Stephens-HowlingPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 14
- Score
- 7-6
(:53) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 0:47XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 15:00TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 13-7
(15:00) 28-J.Stewart left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:53XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 14-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. PENALTY on ARI-24-A.Wilson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:41TD Points+6
- Yard line
- ARI 50
- Score
- 20-7
(7:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:33XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 21-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:33TD Jabrill PeppersPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 80
- Score
- 27-7
(7:33) 13-K.Warner pass short left intended for 26-C.Wells INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at ARI 13. 90-J.Peppers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:28XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 28-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:17TD BPB. PatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 28-13
(6:17) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 89-B.Patrick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 6:13XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 28-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 11:45FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 17
- Score
- 31-14
(11:45) 4-J.Kasay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:54TD THT. HightowerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 31-20
(9:54) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:44XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 31-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:45FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 13
- Score
- 34-21
(2:45) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.61 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2T. Hightower · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +2.91 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 4
Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 5D. Jarrett · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 6L. Stephens-Howling · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 7Carson Wells · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8B. Patrick · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 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
Josaiah Stewart — CAR · Rushing
Josaiah Stewart posted the highest total EPA (+4.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
Josaiah Stewart's top snap (+2.45 EPA): (15:00) 28-J.Stewart left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.01 EPA): Kade Warner — (7:33) 13-K.Warner pass short left intended for 26-C.Wells INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at ARI 13. 90-J.Peppers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -18.48 total EPA
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 16 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -15.3% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.047 | -0.155 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 47.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.088 | -0.362 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.203 | +0.256 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.155 | -0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.3% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.05 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, -13.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, +3.86 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Stephens-Howling (Kade Warner pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Jabrill Peppers
- Arizona Cardinals — B. Patrick (Kade Warner pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Hightower
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 7:22) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q1 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 0:47) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 28-J.Stewart left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 14:53); Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 50 (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 7:33) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 80 (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) 13-K.Warner pass short left intended for 26-C.Wells INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at ARI 13. 90-J.Peppers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 7:28) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q3 6:17) — (6:17) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 89-B.Patrick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 6:13) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 17 (Q4 11:45) — (11:45) 4-J.Kasay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 9:44) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 13 (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:43) — (:43) 34-D.Williams up the middle pushed ob at ARI 10 for 77 yards (21-A.Rolle).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 80-D.Jarrett to ARI 36 for 17 yards (25-B.McFadden).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) 26-C.Wells left end pushed ob at CAR 22 for 14 yards (23-S.Martin).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) 13-K.Warner pass short left intended for 26-C.Wells INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at ARI 13. 90-J.Peppers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 14:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass deep right intended for 85-J.Urban INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Martin (20-C.Gamble) at ARI 43. 23-S.Martin pushed ob at ARI 20 for 23 yards (89-B.Patrick).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-K.Warner sacked at ARI 37 for -2 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by CAR-96-T.Brayton at ARI 31. 96-T.Brayton to ARI 31 for no gain (69-M.Gandy).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 7:28 · ARI 6 · Score 6-0
(7:28) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 7:22 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 0:53 · CAR 14 · Score 7-6
(:53) (Shotgun) 13-K.Warner pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 0:47 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · ARI 10 · Score 13-7
(15:00) 28-J.Stewart left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 14:53 · ARI 2 · Score 14-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. PENALTY on ARI-24-A.Wilson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 7:41 · ARI 50 · Score 20-7
(7:41) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 7:33 · ARI 2 · Score 21-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 7:33 · CAR 80 · Score 27-7
(7:33) 13-K.Warner pass short left intended for 26-C.Wells INTERCEPTED by 90-J.Peppers at ARI 13. 90-J.Peppers for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 7:28 · ARI 2 · Score 28-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 6:17 · CAR 1 · Score 28-13
(6:17) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 89-B.Patrick for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 6:13 · CAR 2 · Score 28-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 11:45 · ARI 17 · Score 31-14
(11:45) 4-J.Kasay 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:54 · CAR 1 · Score 31-20
(9:54) 34-T.Hightower up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 9:44 · CAR 2 · Score 31-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-5-B.Graham. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 2:45 · ARI 13 · Score 34-21
(2:45) 4-J.Kasay 31 yard field goal 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.
- Josaiah Stewart (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kade Warner (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- J. Delhomme (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2009-11-01?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-21 in Week 8, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 21, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 6, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 34, Arizona Cardinals 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 7:28) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Stephens-Howling (K. Warner pass) (Q1 0:53) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 15:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 7:41) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Peppers (Q2 7:33) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — B. Patrick (K. Warner pass) (Q3 6:17) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Hightower (Q4 9:54) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 11:45, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 2:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 52.9% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -18.48 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 43.8% completion, -15.3% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Josaiah Stewart (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.61 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 17 snaps. Their top snap (+2.45 EPA): (15:00) 28-J.Stewart left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
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