Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 24–21 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Peterson
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:26) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 26 for -9 yards (56-EJ.Henderson). FUMBLES (56-…
- Game date
- 2011-10-30
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 24–21 on 2011-10-30. A. Peterson posted a game-high +7.89 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(12:34) 12-P.Harvin right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
(13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(10:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:42) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 28-A.Peterson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
(11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(2:06) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
(2:47) 8-R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 12:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 10
- Score
- 6-0
(12:34) 12-P.Harvin right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 12:34XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 13:30TD JSJ. ShockeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 7-6
(13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 13:22XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:24TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 39
- Score
- 7-13
(10:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:18XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:42TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 19
- Score
- 13-14
(:42) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 28-A.Peterson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:42XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 11:13TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 22
- Score
- 14-20
(11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 11:07XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:06TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 20-21
(2:06) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:58XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 21-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 2:47FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 13
- Score
- 24-21
(2:47) 8-R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 2Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.69 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 4C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.48 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 6B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
- 7C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +2.96 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 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
A. Peterson — MIN · Receiving
A. Peterson posted the highest total EPA (+7.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.58 EPA per play.
A. Peterson's top snap (+3.14 EPA): (:42) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 28-A.Peterson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.50 EPA): C. Newton — (13:26) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 26 for -9 yards (56-EJ.Henderson). FUMBLES (56-EJ.Henderson), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at CAR 21. 69-J.Allen to CAR 16 for 5 yards (67-R.Kalil).
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) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.96 total EPA
- C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +1.2% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.113 | +0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 47.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.136 | +0.070 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.056 | +0.055 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.113 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.0% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +3.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, +8.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin
- Carolina Panthers — J. Shockey (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (C. Ponder pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (C. Newton pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 10 (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) 12-P.Harvin right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 12:34) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 13:22) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 39 (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 10:18) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 19 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 28-A.Peterson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:42) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 22 (Q3 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 11:07) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q3 2:06) — (2:06) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 1:58) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) 8-R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 11-B.LaFell to MIN 21 for 44 yards (25-Ty.Johnson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:29) — (:29) 10-O.Mare 31 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 26 for -9 yards (56-EJ.Henderson). FUMBLES (56-EJ.Henderson), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at CAR 21. 69-J.Allen to CAR 16 for 5 yards (67-R.Kalil).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:12) — (6:12) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 12-P.Harvin to CAR 34 for 22 yards (59-O.Gaither, 41-C.Munnerlyn).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — 10-O.Mare kicks 70 yards from CAR 35 to MIN -5. 35-M.Sherels to CAR 27 for 78 yards (30-C.Godfrey).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 26 for -9 yards (56-EJ.Henderson). FUMBLES (56-EJ.Henderson), RECOVERED by MIN-69-J.Allen at CAR 21. 69-J.Allen to CAR 16 for 5 yards (67-R.Kalil).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 11-B.LaFell to MIN 21 for 44 yards (25-Ty.Johnson).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 15:00) — 10-O.Mare kicks 70 yards from CAR 35 to MIN -5. 35-M.Sherels to CAR 27 for 78 yards (30-C.Godfrey).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 12:34 · CAR 10 · Score 6-0
(12:34) 12-P.Harvin right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 12:34 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 13:30 · MIN 1 · Score 7-6
(13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 80-J.Shockey for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 13:22 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 10:24 · MIN 39 · Score 7-13
(10:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 10:18 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:42 · CAR 19 · Score 13-14
(:42) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 28-A.Peterson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:42 · CAR 2 · Score 14-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 11:13 · MIN 22 · Score 14-20
(11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 11:07 · MIN 2 · Score 14-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:06 · CAR 9 · Score 20-21
(2:06) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 1:58 · CAR 2 · Score 21-21
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 2:47 · CAR 13 · Score 24-21
(2:47) 8-R.Longwell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-4-C.Kluwe.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers on 2011-10-30?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 24-21 in Week 8, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Carolina Panthers 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 24, Carolina Panthers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (Q1 12:34) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Shockey (C. Newton pass) (Q2 13:30) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 10:24) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (C. Ponder pass) (Q2 0:42) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q3 11:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 2:06) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 2:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 52.4% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.96 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 51.5% completion, +1.2% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.48 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?
A. Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.89 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.14 EPA): (:42) 7-C.Ponder pass short left to 28-A.Peterson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Minnesota Vikings won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-6 Now 2-6 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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