Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 36–14 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 17–7 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- G. Olsen
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:12) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Carter at …
- Game date
- 2012-11-11
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 36–14 on 2012-11-11. G. Olsen posted a game-high +8.61 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 36 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(6:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(1:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 14-B.Stokley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(15:00) 8-B.Nortman punts 59 yards to DEN 24, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-T.Holliday for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(10:17) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(10:12) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Carter at CAR 40. 32-T.Carter for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(14:20) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(10:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (20-M.Adams).
(5:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(3:30) 21-R.Hillman left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:55TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 0-6
(6:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:46XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 1:39TD BSB. StokleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 10
- Score
- 6-7
(1:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 14-B.Stokley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 1:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 15:00TD THT. HollidayPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 83
- Score
- 13-7
(15:00) 8-B.Nortman punts 59 yards to DEN 24, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-T.Holliday for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 14:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 10:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 35
- Score
- 17-7
(10:17) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 10:12TD TCT.J. CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 66
- Score
- 23-7
(10:12) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Carter at CAR 40. 32-T.Carter for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 24-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 14:20FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 8
- Score
- 27-7
(14:20) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 10:39Safety CNC. NewtonPoints+2
- Yard line
- DEN 98
- Score
- 29-7
(10:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (20-M.Adams).
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 5:14TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 29-13
(5:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 5:09XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 29-14
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:30TD RHR. HillmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 35-14
(3:30) 21-R.Hillman left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 36-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.61 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 2
Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.47 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 3B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 4Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +5.32 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6W. McGahee · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7J. Dreessen · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8
Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.84 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 (+8.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-8.82 EPA): C. Newton — (10:12) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Carter at CAR 40. 32-T.Carter for 40 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) · 51 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -7.1% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -14.90 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +5.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.016 | -0.269 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.7% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.127 | -0.292 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.434 | -0.234 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.269 | -0.016 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 46.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.02 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.27 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 15 drives, -25.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 16 drives, +1.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Stokley (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — T. Holliday
- Denver Broncos — T.J. Carter
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Denver Broncos — R. Hillman
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
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 DEN 4 (Q1 6:55) — (6:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 6:46) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 10 (Q1 1:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 14-B.Stokley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 1:32) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 83 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-B.Nortman punts 59 yards to DEN 24, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-T.Holliday for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 14:40) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q2 10:17) — (10:17) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 66 (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Carter at CAR 40. 32-T.Carter for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 9:59) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 12–7. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 98 (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (20-M.Adams).; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q4 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 5:09) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) 21-R.Hillman left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 3:23) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Carter at CAR 40. 32-T.Carter for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-B.Nortman punts 59 yards to DEN 24, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-T.Holliday for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 10:21) — (10:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at CAR 33 for -5 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson) [95-C.Johnson], RECOVERED by CAR-76-G.Hardy at CAR 34. 76-G.Hardy to CAR 34 for no gain (
- Denver Broncos (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert to DEN 23 for 26 yards (20-M.Adams; 57-K.Brooking).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Carter at CAR 40. 32-T.Carter for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 10:21) — (10:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-P.Manning sacked at CAR 33 for -5 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson) [95-C.Johnson], RECOVERED by CAR-76-G.Hardy at CAR 34. 76-G.Hardy to CAR 34 for no gain (
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-B.Nortman punts 59 yards to DEN 24, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-T.Holliday for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right to 88-D.Thomas to CAR 5 for 46 yards (30-C.Godfrey).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:55 · DEN 4 · Score 0-6
(6:55) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 6:46 · DEN 2 · Score 0-7
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 1:39 · CAR 10 · Score 6-7
(1:39) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 14-B.Stokley for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 1:32 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DEN 83 · Score 13-7
(15:00) 8-B.Nortman punts 59 yards to DEN 24, Center-44-J.Jansen. 11-T.Holliday for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 14:40 · CAR 2 · Score 14-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 10:17 · CAR 35 · Score 17-7
(10:17) 5-M.Prater 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 10:12 · DEN 66 · Score 23-7
(10:12) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 32-T.Carter at CAR 40. 32-T.Carter for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 9:59 · CAR 2 · Score 24-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 14:20 · CAR 8 · Score 27-7
(14:20) 5-M.Prater 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 10:39 · DEN 98 · Score 29-7
(10:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (20-M.Adams). - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 5:14 · DEN 5 · Score 29-13
(5:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 5:09 · DEN 2 · Score 29-14
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:30 · CAR 5 · Score 35-14
(3:30) 21-R.Hillman left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 3:23 · CAR 2 · Score 36-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- G. Olsen (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Paul Manning (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers on 2012-11-11?
The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 36-14 in Week 10, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 12, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Denver Broncos 36, Carolina Panthers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q1 6:55) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Stokley (P. Manning pass) (Q1 1:39) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Holliday (Q2 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Carter (Q3 10:12) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q4 5:14) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Hillman (Q4 3:30) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 10:17, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 14:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 41.2% completion, -7.1% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -14.90 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 64.3% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +5.32 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers?
G. Olsen (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L
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