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NFL · Week 12 · November 27, 2011 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2011 Week 12 Recap

Panthers defeat Colts 27–19 in Week 12

R.Wayne led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 27–19 Week 12 finish.

Carolina Panthers 27 3–8 Winner
Final 27–19
Indianapolis Colts 19 0–11
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
27–19
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
C. Newton
FantasyHQ MVP
R.Wayne
Game date
November 27, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 3 REC · 68 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Josaiah Stewart
    Josaiah Stewart 10 CAR · 70 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Newton 4 CAR · 28 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • R.Wayne 5 REC · 122 YDS · 1 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyami Brown
    Dyami Brown 1 REC · 17 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Tamme 2 REC · 20 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 27–19 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
R. Wayne
Top passer
C. Newton
Biggest EPA play
(8:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2011-11-27

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Indianapolis Colts 27–19 on 2011-11-27. R. Wayne posted a game-high +8.44 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers37710027
Indianapolis Colts01036019

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 4:13FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 22
    Score
    3-0

    (4:13) 10-O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 14:08TD
    CNC. Newton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 14
    Score
    9-0

    (14:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 14:03XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    10-0

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 12:15TD
    Dyami Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 17
    Score
    10-6

    (12:15) (Run formation) 31-D.Brown right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 12:08XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    10-7

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:51FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 25
    Score
    10-10

    (1:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 9:21TD
    Dorian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 25
    Score
    16-10

    (9:21) (Run formation) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 9:13XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    17-10

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 0:38FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 13
    Score
    17-13

    (:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 10:27TD
    Dorian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    23-13

    (10:27) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 10:23XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    24-13

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 8:30TD
    RWR. Wayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 56
    Score
    24-19

    (8:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 5:58FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 23
    Score
    27-19

    (5:58) 10-O.Mare 41 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).

  1. 1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  2. 2Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  3. 3Josaiah StewartJosaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  5. 5G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  6. 6B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  7. 7Dyami BrownDyami Brown · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
  8. 8Dorian WilliamsDorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.10 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

R. Wayne — IND · Receiving

R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+8.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.21 EPA per play.

R. Wayne's top snap (+5.95 EPA): (8:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Newton led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +8.6% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.23 total EPA
  • C. Painter (Indianapolis Colts) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -9.1% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.122-0.008
Offensive success rate47.7%43.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.034-0.046
Rush EPA/play+0.302-0.061
Defensive EPA/play+0.008-0.122
Defensive success rate56.3%52.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +10.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -0.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q2 14:08)
  • Dyami BrownIndianapolis Colts — Dyami Brown (Q2 12:15)
  • Dorian WilliamsCarolina Panthers — Dorian Williams (Q3 9:21)
  • Dorian WilliamsCarolina Panthers — Dorian Williams (Q4 10:27)
  • Indianapolis Colts — R. Wayne (C. Painter pass) (Q4 8:30)

Field goals

  • Carolina Panthers — O. Mare (Q1 4:13)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 1:51)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 0:38)
  • Carolina Panthers — O. Mare (Q4 5:58)
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 IND 22 (Q1 4:13) — (4:13) 10-O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the IND 14 (Q2 14:08) — (14:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 14:03) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CAR 17 (Q2 12:15) — (12:15) (Run formation) 31-D.Brown right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 12:08) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) (Run formation) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 9:13) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q3 0:38) — (:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 10:23) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CAR 56 (Q4 8:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the IND 23 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) 10-O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +5.95]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:40) — (:40) 7-C.Painter pass short middle intended for 17-A.Collie INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Martin (30-C.Godfrey) at CAR -9. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play wa [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.29]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 11-B.LaFell to IND 27 for 17 yards (35-J.Lefeged; 21-K.Thomas). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +2.68]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) (Run formation) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +2.76]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 80-J.Shockey to IND 31 for 8 yards (27-J.Lacey). FUMBLES (27-J.Lacey), RECOVERED by IND-27-J.Lacey at IND 35. 27-J.Lacey to IND 39 for 4 yards (28-J.Stew [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.84]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +5.95]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:40) — (:40) 7-C.Painter pass short middle intended for 17-A.Collie INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Martin (30-C.Godfrey) at CAR -9. Touchback. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play wa [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.29]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 80-J.Shockey to IND 31 for 8 yards (27-J.Lacey). FUMBLES (27-J.Lacey), RECOVERED by IND-27-J.Lacey at IND 35. 27-J.Lacey to IND 39 for 4 yards (28-J.Stew [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.84]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass deep right intended for 85-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at CAR -4. Touchback. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 4:13 · IND 22 · Score 3-0
    (4:13) 10-O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  2. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 14:08 · IND 14 · Score 9-0
    (14:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 14:03 · IND 2 · Score 10-0
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  4. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 12:15 · CAR 17 · Score 10-6
    (12:15) (Run formation) 31-D.Brown right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 12:08 · CAR 2 · Score 10-7
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  6. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 1:51 · CAR 25 · Score 10-10
    (1:51) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  7. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 9:21 · IND 25 · Score 16-10
    (9:21) (Run formation) 34-D.Williams up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 9:13 · IND 2 · Score 17-10
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  9. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 0:38 · CAR 13 · Score 17-13
    (:38) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  10. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 10:27 · IND 2 · Score 23-13
    (10:27) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 10:23 · IND 2 · Score 24-13
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  12. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 8:30 · CAR 56 · Score 24-19
    (8:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 5:58 · IND 23 · Score 27-19
    (5:58) 10-O.Mare 41 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.
  • R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • C. Painter (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2011-11-27?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-19 in Week 12, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 10, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 27, Indianapolis Colts 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 14:08) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Brown (Q2 12:15) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q3 9:21) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 10:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Wayne (C. Painter pass) (Q4 8:30) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q1 4:13, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 1:51, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 0:38, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q4 5:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 55.6% completion, +8.6% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.23 total passing EPA. C. Painter (Indianapolis Colts), 45.5% completion, -9.1% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.51 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Indianapolis Colts?

R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.44 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.95 EPA): (8:30) (Shotgun) 7-C.Painter pass short middle to 87-R.Wayne for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-10 Now 0-11 L

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