Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 44–38 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 13–17 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 34-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 51-J…
- Game date
- 2012-12-30
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 44–38 on 2012-12-30, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 17–13 halftime lead. D. Brees posted a game-high +13.28 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 44 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(5:44) 9-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(8:22) 35-M.Tolbert left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(5:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 2
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 34-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at CAR 18. 51-J.Vilma for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(:44) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(:05) 5-G.Hartley 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(10:49) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 10
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(8:59) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left tackle for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(2:34) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(10:20) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(8:29) 34-D.Williams left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(5:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(4:13) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(2:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -6, YAC 39
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:44FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 3-0
(5:44) 9-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:22TD MTM. TolbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 9-0
(8:22) 35-M.Tolbert left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:18XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:19TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 7
- Score
- 10-6
(5:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 2
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:14XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:37TD JVJ. VilmaPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 76
- Score
- 10-13
(4:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 34-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at CAR 18. 51-J.Vilma for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:31XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:44FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 13
- Score
- 13-14
(:44) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:05FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 35
- Score
- 13-17
(:05) 5-G.Hartley 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:49TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 19
- Score
- 13-23
(10:49) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 10
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:45XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 13-24
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:59TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 54
- Score
- 19-24
(8:59) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left tackle for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:48XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:34TD MTM. TolbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 26-24
(2:34) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:29XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 27-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 10:20TD MTM. TolbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 33-24
(10:20) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 10:16XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 34-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:29TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 40-24
(8:29) 34-D.Williams left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:23XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 41-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:15TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 41-30
(5:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:10XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 41-31
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:13FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 24
- Score
- 44-31
(4:13) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:55TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 33
- Score
- 44-37
(2:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -6, YAC 39
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:52XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 44-38
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +13.28 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +11.88 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 3Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.88 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.40 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+13.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+4.89 EPA): (13:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore to CAR 31 for 51 yards (30-C.Godfrey). Pass 45, YAC 6
Biggest single play (-7.41 EPA): C. Newton — (4:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 34-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at CAR 18. 51-J.Vilma for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +4.5% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +13.28 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -7.0% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.188 | +0.070 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.149 | +0.289 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.447 | -0.184 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.070 | -0.188 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.19 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.07 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +17.85 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, +6.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — M. Tolbert
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — J. Vilma
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Carolina Panthers — M. Tolbert
- Carolina Panthers — M. Tolbert
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 2 (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 9-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–10. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) 35-M.Tolbert left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 8:18) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q2 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 2; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 5:14) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 76 (Q2 4:37); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 4:31) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q2 0:44) — (:44) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 5-G.Hartley 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 19 (Q3 10:49) — (10:49) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 10; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 10:45) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 54 (Q3 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left tackle for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 8:48) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 2:34) — (2:34) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 2:29) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–14. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 10:16) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 34-D.Williams left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 8:23) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q4 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 5:10) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 24 (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 33 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -6, YAC 39; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:52) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 34-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at CAR 18. 51-J.Vilma for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:54) — (8:54) 34-D.Williams left tackle pushed ob at NO 1 for 65 yards (41-R.Harper).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 2
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore to CAR 31 for 51 yards (30-C.Godfrey). Pass 45, YAC 6
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 16-L.Moore INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Godfrey at NO 36. 30-C.Godfrey to NO 36 for no gain (16-L.Moore). The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass rulin
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 34-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at CAR 18. 51-J.Vilma for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 1-C.Newton kneels to NO 5 for -1 yards.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:54) — (8:54) 34-D.Williams left tackle pushed ob at NO 1 for 65 yards (41-R.Harper).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore to CAR 31 for 51 yards (30-C.Godfrey). Pass 45, YAC 6
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 5:44 · NO 2 · Score 3-0
(5:44) 9-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 8:22 · NO 1 · Score 9-0
(8:22) 35-M.Tolbert left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 8:18 · NO 2 · Score 10-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 5:19 · CAR 7 · Score 10-6
(5:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 2 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 5:14 · CAR 2 · Score 10-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 4:37 · NO 76 · Score 10-13
(4:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 34-D.Williams INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Vilma at CAR 18. 51-J.Vilma for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 4:31 · CAR 2 · Score 10-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:44 · NO 13 · Score 13-14
(:44) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CAR 35 · Score 13-17
(:05) 5-G.Hartley 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 10:49 · CAR 19 · Score 13-23
(10:49) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 10 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 10:45 · CAR 2 · Score 13-24
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 8:59 · NO 54 · Score 19-24
(8:59) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left tackle for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 8:48 · NO 2 · Score 20-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 2:34 · NO 1 · Score 26-24
(2:34) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 2:29 · NO 2 · Score 27-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 10:20 · NO 1 · Score 33-24
(10:20) 35-M.Tolbert left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 10:16 · NO 2 · Score 34-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 8:29 · NO 12 · Score 40-24
(8:29) 34-D.Williams left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 8:23 · NO 2 · Score 41-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 5:15 · CAR 9 · Score 41-30
(5:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:10 · CAR 2 · Score 41-31
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:13 · NO 24 · Score 44-31
(4:13) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:55 · CAR 33 · Score 44-37
(2:55) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -6, YAC 39 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:52 · CAR 2 · Score 44-38
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2012-12-30?
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 44-38 in Week 17, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, New Orleans Saints 17; Q3: Carolina Panthers 14, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 17, New Orleans Saints 14; Final: Carolina Panthers 44, New Orleans Saints 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q2 8:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 5:19) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Vilma (Q2 4:37) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q3 10:49) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q3 8:59) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q3 2:34) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q4 10:20) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 8:29) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 5:15) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q4 2:55) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 5:44, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:44, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 4:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 63.0% completion, +4.5% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +13.28 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 43.2% completion, -7.0% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+4.89 EPA): (13:48) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore to CAR 31 for 51 yards (30-C.Godfrey). Pass 45, YAC 6.
Was Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Carolina Panthers won 44-38 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
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