Raiders 6–17 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2012

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Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 17–6 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 3–14 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Newton
Top passer: C. Newton
Biggest EPA play: (13:10) 9-S.Lechler punts 61 yards to CAR 18, Center-59-J.Condo. 15-J.Adams to CAR 33 for …
Game date: 2012-12-23

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 17–6 on 2012-12-23. C. Newton posted a game-high +8.00 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	0	3	3	0	0	6
Carolina Panthers	7	7	3	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

LV 23

+3CAR 3

+3CAR 13

+3LV 33

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:18TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
LV 23
Score
0-6
(3:18) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:12XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 6:28FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
3-7
(6:28) 11-S.Janikowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:24TD
CNC. Newton
Points+6
Yard line
LV 3
Score
3-13
(:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-52-P.Wheeler, Defensive Holding, declined.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:17XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
3-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 13:21FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 13
Score
6-14
(13:21) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:51FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
LV 33
Score
6-17
(2:51) 9-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +8.00 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
2G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
3C. Palmer · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +3.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
4T. Pryor · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
5D. Hagan · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
6M. Goodson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
7Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
8R. Streater · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 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 (+8.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

C. Newton's top snap (+3.37 EPA): (3:18) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.99 EPA): S. Lechler — (13:10) 9-S.Lechler punts 61 yards to CAR 18, Center-59-J.Condo. 15-J.Adams to CAR 33 for 15 yards (35-C.Chekwa). FUMBLES (35-C.Chekwa), RECOVERED by LV-82-R.Gordon at CAR 32.

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 · +0.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.00 total EPA
M. Leinart (Las Vegas Raiders) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -9.8% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -11.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.132	-0.004
Offensive success rate	31.6%	40.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.188	+0.216
Rush EPA/play	-0.443	-0.235
Defensive EPA/play	+0.004	+0.132
Defensive success rate	59.2%	68.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: -0.13 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: -0.00 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -0.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -10.06 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q1 3:18)
Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q2 0:24)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 6:28)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 13:21)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q4 2:51)

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 LV 23 (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 3:12) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CAR 3 (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) 11-S.Janikowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-52-P.Wheeler, Defensive Holding, declined.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 0:17) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LV 33 (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) 9-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q3 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left intended for 89-S.Smith INTERCEPTED by 56-M.Burris (52-P.Wheeler) at CAR 25. 56-M.Burris to CAR 18 for 7 yards (62-J.Byers). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -2.90]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 10:37) — (10:37) 7-M.Leinart pass short left to 10-D.Hagan to CAR 23 for 19 yards (22-J.Thomas; 30-C.Godfrey). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.12]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 9-S.Lechler punts 61 yards to CAR 18, Center-59-J.Condo. 15-J.Adams to CAR 33 for 15 yards (35-C.Chekwa). FUMBLES (35-C.Chekwa), RECOVERED by LV-82-R.Gordon at CAR 32. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +5.99]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 7-M.Leinart pass incomplete short left to 20-D.McFadden (76-G.Hardy). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -2.89]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 7-M.Leinart pass deep right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at CAR 46. 59-L.Kuechly to LV 29 for 25 yards (17-D.Moore; 85-D.Heyward-Bey). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.98]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 13:10) — (13:10) 9-S.Lechler punts 61 yards to CAR 18, Center-59-J.Condo. 15-J.Adams to CAR 33 for 15 yards (35-C.Chekwa). FUMBLES (35-C.Chekwa), RECOVERED by LV-82-R.Gordon at CAR 32. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +5.99]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 7-M.Leinart pass deep right intended for 17-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at CAR 46. 59-L.Kuechly to LV 29 for 25 yards (17-D.Moore; 85-D.Heyward-Bey). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -3.98]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.37]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 10:37) — (10:37) 7-M.Leinart pass short left to 10-D.Hagan to CAR 23 for 19 yards (22-J.Thomas; 30-C.Godfrey). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.12]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 3:18 · LV 23 · Score 0-6
(3:18) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 3:12 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 6:28 · CAR 3 · Score 3-7
(6:28) 11-S.Janikowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · LV 3 · Score 3-13
(:24) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-52-P.Wheeler, Defensive Holding, declined.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · LV 2 · Score 3-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 13:21 · CAR 13 · Score 6-14
(13:21) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 2:51 · LV 33 · Score 6-17
(2:51) 9-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

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.
M. Leinart (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Carolina Panthers on 2012-12-23?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 17-6 in Week 16, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Carolina Panthers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q1 3:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 0:24) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 6:28, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 13:21, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 2:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 48.6% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.00 total passing EPA. M. Leinart (Las Vegas Raiders), 47.1% completion, -9.8% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -11.37 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.37 EPA): (3:18) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W

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