Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 31–13 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 6–21 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17…
- Game date
- 2013-12-08
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 31–13 on 2013-12-08. D. Brees posted a game-high +14.66 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(8:47) 9-G.Gano 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(1:59) 9-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(13:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-D.Edwards]. Pass 6, YAC 0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(2:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Johnson]. Pass 15, YAC 0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 1
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(4:21) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(9:58) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 80-J.Graham for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 6
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(5:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 8:47FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 27
- Score
- 3-0
(8:47) 9-G.Gano 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:59FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 6
- Score
- 6-0
(1:59) 9-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:40TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 6
- Score
- 6-6
(13:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-D.Edwards]. Pass 6, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:35XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 6-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:49TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 6-13
(2:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Johnson]. Pass 15, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 2:44XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 6-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 6-20
(:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 1
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:18XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 6-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:21FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 6-24
(4:21) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 8
- Score
- 6-30
(9:58) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 80-J.Graham for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 6
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 9:52XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 6-31
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 5:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 12-31
(5:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 5:15XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 13-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +14.66 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +9.50 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 5Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 7K. Stills · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 8
Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.52 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 (+14.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+3.19 EPA): (2:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Johnson]. Pass 15, YAC 0
Biggest single play (+4.52 EPA): C. Newton — (5:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0
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) · 49 dropbacks · 61.2% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +14.66 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -3.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.047 | +0.158 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.7% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.082 | +0.299 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.079 | -0.045 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.158 | +0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 63.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.05 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.16 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -3.69 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +12.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (C. Newton pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 27 (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) 9-G.Gano 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 6 (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) 9-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 21–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 6 (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-D.Edwards]. Pass 6, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 13:35) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 15 (Q2 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Johnson]. Pass 15, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 2:44) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 1; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:18) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 1 (Q3 4:21) — (4:21) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q4 9:58) — (9:58) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 80-J.Graham for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 6; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 9:52) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 5:15) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 12:29) — (12:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles right end pushed ob at NO 38 for 19 yards (27-M.Jenkins; 24-C.White).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at NO 27 for -7 yards (93-J.Galette).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-D.Edwards]. Pass 6, YAC 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston ran ob at NO 42 for 21 yards (23-M.White). Pass 7, YAC 14
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 89-S.Smith to NO 26 for 11 yards (41-R.Harper). A flag was initially thrown for offensive pass interference, but after deliberation was picked up. Pas
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Johnson]. Pass 15, YAC 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 4:27) — (4:27) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short right to 80-J.Graham.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 8:47 · NO 27 · Score 3-0
(8:47) 9-G.Gano 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 1:59 · NO 6 · Score 6-0
(1:59) 9-G.Gano 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 13:40 · CAR 6 · Score 6-6
(13:40) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 12-M.Colston for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-D.Edwards]. Pass 6, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 13:35 · CAR 2 · Score 6-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 2:49 · CAR 15 · Score 6-13
(2:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Johnson]. Pass 15, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 2:44 · CAR 2 · Score 6-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · CAR 5 · Score 6-20
(:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 1 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · CAR 2 · Score 6-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 4:21 · CAR 1 · Score 6-24
(4:21) 5-G.Hartley 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 9:58 · CAR 8 · Score 6-30
(9:58) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 80-J.Graham for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 2, YAC 6 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 9:52 · CAR 2 · Score 6-31
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 5:22 · NO 17 · Score 12-31
(5:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0 - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 5:15 · NO 2 · Score 13-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- 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 2013-12-08?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 31-13 in Week 14, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 6, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 21; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 13, New Orleans Saints 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 13:40) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q2 2:49) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:22) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q4 9:58) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q4 5:22) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 8:47, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 1:59, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q3 4:21, 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), 61.2% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +14.66 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 51.2% completion, -3.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.53 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 +14.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+3.19 EPA): (2:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-C.Johnson]. Pass 15, YAC 0.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
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