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NFL · Week 13 · December 2, 2012 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2012 Week 13 Recap

Chiefs defeat Panthers 27–21 in Week 13

B.Quinn led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 21–27 Week 13 finish.

Carolina Panthers 21 3–9
Final 21–27
Kansas City Chiefs 27 2–10 Winner
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
21–27
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 14–17 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
C. Newton
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Quinn
Game date
December 2, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • C.Newton 15/31 · 231 YDS · 3 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 5 REC · 120 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Olsen 1 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • B.Quinn 19/26 · 208 YDS · 2 TD +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Moeaki 4 REC · 54 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Johnathan Baldwin
    Johnathan Baldwin 2 REC · 37 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 27–21 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 14–17 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Quinn
Top passer
C. Newton
Biggest EPA play
(8:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2012-12-02

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 27–21 on 2012-12-02. B. Quinn posted a game-high +12.16 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers7707021
Kansas City Chiefs10773027

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 11:53TD
    PHP. Hillis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    0-6

    (11:53) 40-P.Hillis right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 11:49XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    0-7

    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 8:55TD
    GOG. Olsen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 47
    Score
    6-7

    (8:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 8:46XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    7-7

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 3:25FG
    RSR. Succop

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 24
    Score
    7-10

    (3:25) 6-R.Succop 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 13:34TD
    Shi Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 23
    Score
    13-10

    (13:34) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 13:27XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    14-10

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:02TD
    TMT. Moeaki

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 1
    Score
    14-16

    (:02) 9-B.Quinn pass short middle to 81-T.Moeaki for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:00XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    14-17

    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 2:56TD
    Johnathan Baldwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 3
    Score
    14-23

    (2:56) 9-B.Quinn pass short left to 89-J.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 2:52XP
    RSR. Succop

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    14-24

    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 13:26TD
    LML. Murphy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 8
    Score
    20-24

    (13:26) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 83-L.Murphy for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 13:21XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    21-24

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  14. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 4:59FG
    RSR. Succop

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 34
    Score
    21-27

    (4:59) 6-R.Succop 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Quinn · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +12.16 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Moeaki · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +6.20 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +5.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  5. 5Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  6. 6Johnathan BaldwinJohnathan Baldwin · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  7. 7G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 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

B. Quinn — KC · Passing

B. Quinn posted the highest total EPA (+12.16) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.

B. Quinn's top snap (+3.48 EPA): (:02) 9-B.Quinn pass short middle to 81-T.Moeaki for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.01 EPA): C. Newton — (8:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 47 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) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · +1.3% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.20 total EPA
  • B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs) · 26 dropbacks · 73.1% completion · +18.8% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +12.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play+0.229+0.225
Offensive success rate49.3%52.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.200+0.468
Rush EPA/play+0.507+0.042
Defensive EPA/play-0.225-0.229
Defensive success rate47.6%50.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.23, Kansas City Chiefs +0.23) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 8 drives, +15.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 8 drives, +18.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kansas City Chiefs — P. Hillis (Q1 11:53)
  • Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q1 8:55)
  • Shi SmithCarolina Panthers — Shi Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q2 13:34)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Moeaki (B. Quinn pass) (Q2 0:02)
  • Johnathan BaldwinKansas City Chiefs — Johnathan Baldwin (B. Quinn pass) (Q3 2:56)
  • Carolina Panthers — L. Murphy (C. Newton pass) (Q4 13:26)

Field goals

  • Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop (Q1 3:25)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop (Q4 4:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q1 11:53) — (11:53) 40-P.Hillis right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 11:49) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the KC 47 (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 8:46) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CAR 24 (Q1 3:25) — (3:25) 6-R.Succop 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the KC 23 (Q2 13:34) — (13:34) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 13:27) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 9-B.Quinn pass short middle to 81-T.Moeaki for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:00) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) 9-B.Quinn pass short left to 89-J.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 2:52) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 83-L.Murphy for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 13:21) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CAR 34 (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) 6-R.Succop 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +5.01]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 9-B.Quinn pass short middle to 81-T.Moeaki for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.48]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:34) — (13:34) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.42]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith ran ob at KC 46 for 19 yards (24-B.Flowers). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.73]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 6:08) — (6:08) 40-P.Hillis up the middle to CAR 22 for 5 yards (50-J.Anderson). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +1.86]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +5.01]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 9-B.Quinn pass short middle to 81-T.Moeaki for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.48]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:34) — (13:34) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.42]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 12:40) — (12:40) (Shotgun) 9-B.Quinn pass deep left to 89-J.Baldwin to CAR 2 for 34 yards (30-C.Godfrey). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.98]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 11:53 · CAR 2 · Score 0-6
    (11:53) 40-P.Hillis right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 11:49 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  3. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 8:55 · KC 47 · Score 6-7
    (8:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 8:46 · KC 2 · Score 7-7
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 3:25 · CAR 24 · Score 7-10
    (3:25) 6-R.Succop 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  6. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 13:34 · KC 23 · Score 13-10
    (13:34) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 13:27 · KC 2 · Score 14-10
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:02 · CAR 1 · Score 14-16
    (:02) 9-B.Quinn pass short middle to 81-T.Moeaki for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · CAR 2 · Score 14-17
    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 2:56 · CAR 3 · Score 14-23
    (2:56) 9-B.Quinn pass short left to 89-J.Baldwin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 2:52 · CAR 2 · Score 14-24
    6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  12. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 13:26 · KC 8 · Score 20-24
    (13:26) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 83-L.Murphy for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 13:21 · KC 2 · Score 21-24
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  14. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 4:59 · CAR 34 · Score 21-27
    (4:59) 6-R.Succop 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Quinn (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2012-12-02?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 27-21 in Week 13, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 21, Kansas City Chiefs 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Hillis (Q1 11:53) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q1 8:55) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q2 13:34) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Moeaki (B. Quinn pass) (Q2 0:02) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Baldwin (B. Quinn pass) (Q3 2:56) Carolina Panthers touchdown — L. Murphy (C. Newton pass) (Q4 13:26) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q1 3:25, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q4 4:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 48.4% completion, +1.3% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.20 total passing EPA. B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs), 73.1% completion, +18.8% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +12.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.16 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+3.48 EPA): (:02) 9-B.Quinn pass short middle to 81-T.Moeaki for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Carolina Panthers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 1-10 Now 2-10 W

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