Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 30–20 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 0–16 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-12-09
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30–20 on 2012-12-09. C. Newton posted a game-high +16.97 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(7:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(10:58) 9-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(5:02) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(:03) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(4:53) 2-M.Ryan pass left to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(14:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:24) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 34-D.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(:56) (No Huddle) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:55TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 25
- Score
- 0-6
(7:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:49XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:58FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 6
- Score
- 0-10
(10:58) 9-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:02FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 23
- Score
- 0-13
(5:02) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:03FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 0-16
(:03) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 11:13TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 72
- Score
- 0-22
(11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 11:01XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 0-23
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:53TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 6-23
(4:53) 2-M.Ryan pass left to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 4:48XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-23
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 14:04TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 11
- Score
- 13-23
(14:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:24TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 53
- Score
- 13-29
(4:24) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 34-D.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:11XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 13-30
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:56TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 19-30
(:56) (No Huddle) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:53XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 20-30
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +16.97 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +12.77 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.36 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 5G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 6C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 7Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.28 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
C. Newton — CAR · Passing
C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+16.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (+5.57 EPA): (11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 54 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +6.9% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +12.77 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +7.1% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +16.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.264 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.237 | +0.414 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.051 | +0.199 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.264 | -0.163 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.16 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.26 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 8 drives, +12.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 9 drives, +22.20 total EPA, 6 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)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams (C. Newton pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 25 (Q1 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 7:49) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 9–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 6 (Q2 10:58) — (10:58) 9-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 23 (Q2 5:02) — (5:02) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 72 (Q3 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 11:01) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) 2-M.Ryan pass left to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 4:48) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 11 (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 53 (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 34-D.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 4:11) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 0:56) — (:56) (No Huddle) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:53) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles right end to ATL 23 for 14 yards (27-R.McClain).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left guard to ATL 36 for 2 yards (52-A.Dent).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 48 for -7 yards (76-G.Hardy).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 34-D.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White pushed ob at CAR 43 for 18 yards (59-L.Kuechly).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 7:55 · ATL 25 · Score 0-6
(7:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 7:49 · ATL 2 · Score 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 10:58 · ATL 6 · Score 0-10
(10:58) 9-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 5:02 · ATL 23 · Score 0-13
(5:02) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · ATL 13 · Score 0-16
(:03) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 11:13 · ATL 72 · Score 0-22
(11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 11:01 · ATL 2 · Score 0-23
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 4:53 · CAR 4 · Score 6-23
(4:53) 2-M.Ryan pass left to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 4:48 · CAR 2 · Score 7-23
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 14:04 · CAR 11 · Score 13-23
(14:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 4:24 · ATL 53 · Score 13-29
(4:24) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 34-D.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 4:11 · ATL 2 · Score 13-30
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:56 · CAR 1 · Score 19-30
(:56) (No Huddle) 33-M.Turner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:53 · CAR 2 · Score 20-30
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
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.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers on 2012-12-09?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-20 in Week 14, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Carolina Panthers 9; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 13, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 20, Carolina Panthers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q1 7:55) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 11:13) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 4:53) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 14:04) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (C. Newton pass) (Q4 4:24) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (Q4 0:56) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 10:58, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 5:02, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 63.0% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +12.77 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 56.1% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +16.97 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+5.57 EPA): (11:13) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 11-1 Now 11-2 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-9 Now 4-9 W
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