Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 30–28 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 14–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 81-K.Pilares for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penal…
- Game date
- 2012-09-30
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 30–28 on 2012-09-30. C. Newton posted a game-high +11.82 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(11:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(:33) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(13:16) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(8:50) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(1:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-90-F.Alexander, Defensive Offside, declined.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(10:29) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 33-M.Turner for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(3:23) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(8:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 81-K.Pilares for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-28-T.DeCoud, Defensive Offside, declined.
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(5:00) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:10) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:54TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 17
- Score
- 6-0
(11:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:45XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-0
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:33TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 49
- Score
- 7-6
(:33) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 0:26XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 13:16FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 23
- Score
- 7-10
(13:16) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:50TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 13-10
(8:50) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:44XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 14-10
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:55TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 14
- Score
- 14-16
(1:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-90-F.Alexander, Defensive Offside, declined.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:49XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:29TD Malik TurnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 60
- Score
- 14-23
(10:29) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 33-M.Turner for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:17XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:23TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 20-24
(3:23) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:16XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 21-24
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:03TD KPK. PilaresPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 36
- Score
- 27-24
(8:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 81-K.Pilares for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-28-T.DeCoud, Defensive Offside, declined.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:55XP JMJ. MedlockPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 28-24
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 5:00FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 28-27
(5:00) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:10FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 22
- Score
- 28-30
(:10) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal 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 · +11.82 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +11.21 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 4Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +5.32 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5K. Pilares · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.83 EPA/play
- 6C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 7T. Gonzalez · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8Malik Turner · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 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 (+11.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (+4.83 EPA): (8:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 81-K.Pilares for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-28-T.DeCoud, Defensive Offside, declined.
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) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.0% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.81 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -4.1% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +11.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.079 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 46.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.342 | +0.036 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.032 | +0.185 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.079 | -0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.0% | 56.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.09, Atlanta Falcons +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.09 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.08 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +6.90 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +7.98 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)
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Dorian Williams
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Malik Turner (Matt Ryan pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Carolina Panthers — K. Pilares (C. Newton pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
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 ATL 17 (Q1 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 11:45) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 49 (Q1 0:33) — (:33) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 0:26) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–7. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q2 13:16) — (13:16) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q2 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 8:44) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q2 1:55); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 1:49) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 60 (Q3 10:29) — (10:29) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 33-M.Turner for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 10:17) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 3:16) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 36 (Q4 8:03); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 7:55) — 6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q4 5:00) — (5:00) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 22 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:59) — (:59) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left to 84-R.White to CAR 40 for 59 yards (24-J.Norman).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 81-K.Pilares for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-28-T.DeCoud, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:33) — (:33) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 28 for -8 yards (95-C.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 81-K.Pilares for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-28-T.DeCoud, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:29) — (10:29) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 33-M.Turner for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:26) — (:26) 89-S.Smith left end to CAR 30 for 10 yards (23-D.Robinson). FUMBLES (23-D.Robinson), RECOVERED by ATL-93-R.Edwards at CAR 30. CAR-67-R.Kalil was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 0:33) — (:33) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 11:54 · ATL 17 · Score 6-0
(11:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 11:45 · ATL 2 · Score 7-0
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 0:33 · CAR 49 · Score 7-6
(:33) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 84-R.White for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 0:26 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 13:16 · CAR 23 · Score 7-10
(13:16) 3-M.Bryant 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 8:50 · ATL 13 · Score 13-10
(8:50) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 8:44 · ATL 2 · Score 14-10
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · CAR 14 · Score 14-16
(1:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-90-F.Alexander, Defensive Offside, declined. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:49 · CAR 2 · Score 14-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 10:29 · CAR 60 · Score 14-23
(10:29) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 33-M.Turner for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 10:17 · CAR 2 · Score 14-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 3:23 · ATL 4 · Score 20-24
(3:23) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 3:16 · ATL 2 · Score 21-24
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 8:03 · ATL 36 · Score 27-24
(8:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 81-K.Pilares for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-28-T.DeCoud, Defensive Offside, declined. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 7:55 · ATL 2 · Score 28-24
6-J.Medlock extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 5:00 · CAR 15 · Score 28-27
(5:00) 3-M.Bryant 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:10 · CAR 22 · Score 28-30
(:10) 3-M.Bryant 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2012-09-30?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers 30-28 in Week 4, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Atlanta Falcons 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 28, Atlanta Falcons 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q1 11:54) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 0:33) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 8:50) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 1:55) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Turner (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 10:29) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 3:23) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Pilares (C. Newton pass) (Q4 8:03) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 13:16, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 5:00, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 0:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 50.0% completion, +0.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.81 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 46.9% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +11.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.83 EPA): (8:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 81-K.Pilares for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ATL-28-T.DeCoud, Defensive Offside, declined..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Atlanta Falcons won 30-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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