Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 16–10 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Halftime
- Jacksonville Jaguars 10–5 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- G. Olsen
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (:06) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 80-M.Thomas for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-2…
- Game date
- 2011-09-25
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 16–10 on 2011-09-25, overcoming Jacksonville Jaguars's 10–5 halftime lead. G. Olsen posted a game-high +4.30 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 2
Michael Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 3
M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 4
C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +1.56 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 5
L. Naanee · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 6

Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 7

Marcedes Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 8

Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.07 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
G. Olsen — CAR · Receiving
G. Olsen posted the highest total EPA (+4.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
G. Olsen's top snap (+2.87 EPA): (4:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.55 EPA): Blaine Gabbert — (:06) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 80-M.Thomas for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-20-C.Gamble was injured during the play. He is Out.
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) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -10.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.56 total EPA
Blaine Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 26 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -2.6% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.092 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.9% | 38.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.007 | +0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.347 | -0.270 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.092 | +0.149 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.7% | 67.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.15 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.09 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -7.46 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -11.81 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Jacksonville Jaguars — Michael Thomas (Blaine Gabbert pass)
Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
Field goals
Carolina Panthers — O. Mare
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
Carolina Panthers — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 2–0. Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the CAR 93 (Q1 7:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (76-G.Hardy)..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the JAX 17 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 10-O.Mare 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CAR 36 (Q2 0:06); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:00) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the JAX 14 (Q3 2:25) — (2:25) 10-O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 8–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the JAX 16 (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the JAX 2 (Q4 4:20).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass incomplete deep middle to 83-J.Hill (56-T.Williams).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) 1-M.Turk punts 40 yards to CAR 31, Center-48-J.Cain. 14-A.Edwards to CAR 45 for 14 yards (44-B.Bolen).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep right intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Martin at CAR 24. 23-S.Martin to CAR 39 for 15 yards (83-J.Hill).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle to CAR 36 for 39 yards (27-D.Butler; 41-C.Munnerlyn).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 80-M.Thomas for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-20-C.Gamble was injured during the play. He is Out.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep right intended for 84-C.Shorts INTERCEPTED by 23-S.Martin at CAR 24. 23-S.Martin to CAR 39 for 15 yards (83-J.Hill).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) (Punt formation) 1-M.Turk FUMBLES (Aborted) at JAX 38, and recovers at JAX 38. 1-M.Turk to JAX 38 for no gain (47-R.Brockel).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q1 7:39 · CAR 93 · Score 0-2
(7:39) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert sacked in End Zone for -7 yards, SAFETY (76-G.Hardy).
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 14:17 · JAX 17 · Score 0-5
(14:17) 10-O.Mare 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 7:45 · CAR 35 · Score 3-5
(7:45) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 0:06 · CAR 36 · Score 9-5
(:06) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 80-M.Thomas for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-20-C.Gamble was injured during the play. He is Out.
Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · CAR 2 · Score 10-5
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 2:25 · JAX 14 · Score 10-8
(2:25) 10-O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 4:27 · JAX 16 · Score 10-14
(4:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 4:20 · JAX 2 · Score 10-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 88-G.Olsen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- G. Olsen (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers on 2011-09-25?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10 in Week 3, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Carolina Panthers 2; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Carolina Panthers 8; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 10, Carolina Panthers 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Thomas (B. Gabbert pass) (Q2 0:06) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q4 4:27) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q2 14:17, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 7:45, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — O. Mare (Q3 2:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 48.6% completion, -10.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.56 total passing EPA. Blaine Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars), 46.2% completion, -2.6% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers?
G. Olsen (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.30 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.87 EPA): (4:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Carolina Panthers won 16-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W