Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 30–23 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 7–13 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:26) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-09-18
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers 30–23 on 2011-09-18, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 13–7 halftime lead. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +11.49 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 0 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
 Carolina Panthers | 10 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers(9:25) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 11-B.LaFell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(6:36) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(14:52) 10-O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(10:06) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(12:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(10:26) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(5:46) 2-M.Crosby 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(1:00) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(10:08) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(2:26) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
(:41) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 9:25TD BLB. LaFellPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 0-6
(9:25) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 11-B.LaFell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 9:20XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:36FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 0-10
(6:36) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:52FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-13
(14:52) 10-O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 10:06TD JKJ. KuhnPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 6-13
(10:06) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 9:58XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-13
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 12:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 49
- Score
- 13-13
(12:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 12:23XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-13
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 10:26FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 19
- Score
- 17-13
(10:26) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 5:46FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 20-13
(5:46) 2-M.Crosby 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:00FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 16
- Score
- 23-13
(1:00) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 10:08FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 3
- Score
- 23-16
(10:08) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:26TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 84
- Score
- 29-16
(2:26) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:14XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 30-16
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:41TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 30-22
(:41) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:37XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 30-23
10-O.Mare 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
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +11.49 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 2
Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 3J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 4B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 5Jack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 6J. Shockey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 7C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +2.89 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.26 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
Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+11.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+6.73 EPA): (2:26) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 84 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) · 58 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.89 total EPA
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +1.2% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +11.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.126 | -0.019 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.3% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.310 | +0.050 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.205 | -0.174 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.019 | -0.126 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 50.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.13 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -1.81 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 13 drives, +9.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn
- Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — O. Mare
- Carolina Panthers — O. Mare
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
- Carolina Panthers — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q1 9:25); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 9:20) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the GB 2 (Q1 6:36) — (6:36) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) 10-O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 10:06) — (10:06) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 9:58) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 16–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 49 (Q3 12:32) — (12:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 12:23) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CAR 19 (Q3 10:26) — (10:26) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CAR 1 (Q3 5:46) — (5:46) 2-M.Crosby 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CAR 16 (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–7. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the GB 3 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 84 (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:14) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 0:37) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at CAR 25. 21-C.Woodson to CAR 20 for 5 yards (89-S.Smith).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles up the middle to GB 3 for 3 yards (52-C.Matthews).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:09) — (4:09) 1-C.Newton sacked at GB 6 for -3 yards (42-M.Burnett).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:32) — (12:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 28-J.Stewart to GB 23 for 12 yards (93-E.Walden; 24-J.Bush). GB-36-N.Collins was injured during the play. He is Out.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:32) — (12:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 21-C.Woodson at CAR 25. 21-C.Woodson to CAR 20 for 5 yards (89-S.Smith).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 9:20) — 10-O.Mare kicks 63 yards from CAR 35 to GB 2. 18-R.Cobb to GB 20 for 18 yards (57-J.Senn). FUMBLES (57-J.Senn), RECOVERED by CAR-37-S.Considine at GB 26. 37-S.Considine to GB 26 for no gain (30-J.Kuhn
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 9:25 · GB 3 · Score 0-6
(9:25) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 11-B.LaFell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 9:20 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 6:36 · GB 2 · Score 0-10
(6:36) 10-O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 14:52 · GB 15 · Score 0-13
(14:52) 10-O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 10:06 · CAR 1 · Score 6-13
(10:06) 30-J.Kuhn up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 9:58 · CAR 2 · Score 7-13
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 12:32 · CAR 49 · Score 13-13
(12:32) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 12:23 · CAR 2 · Score 14-13
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 10:26 · CAR 19 · Score 17-13
(10:26) 2-M.Crosby 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 5:46 · CAR 1 · Score 20-13
(5:46) 2-M.Crosby 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 1:00 · CAR 16 · Score 23-13
(1:00) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 10:08 · GB 3 · Score 23-16
(10:08) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:26 · CAR 84 · Score 29-16
(2:26) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 2:14 · CAR 2 · Score 30-16
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · GB 4 · Score 30-22
(:41) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 0:37 · GB 2 · Score 30-23
10-O.Mare 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.
- Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers on 2011-09-18?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers 30-23 in Week 2, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 16, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Carolina Panthers 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 30, Carolina Panthers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass) (Q1 9:25) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q2 10:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 12:32) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:26) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q4 0:41) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q1 6:36, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q2 14:52, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 10:26, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 5:46, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 1:00, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q4 10:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 48.3% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.89 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 51.4% completion, +1.2% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +11.49 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.49 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+6.73 EPA): (2:26) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 87-J.Nelson for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Green Bay Packers won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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