Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 24–23 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 7–3 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Johnson
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:14) (No Huddle) 3-E.Manuel sacked at BUF 16 for -9 yards (27-Q.Mikell). FUMBLES (27-Q.M…
- Game date
- 2013-09-15
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Carolina Panthers 24–23 on 2013-09-15, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 7–3 halftime lead. S. Johnson posted a game-high +9.40 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(10:46) 2-D.Carpenter 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(:18) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, crossing from right.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(10:52) 2-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(6:59) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(4:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-E.Manuel pass to 10-R.Woods is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Caught at goal line, slanting from right.
(12:47) 9-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(8:44) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(7:18) 2-D.Carpenter 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
(1:42) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(:06) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 13-S.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:46FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 37
- Score
- 0-3
(10:46) 2-D.Carpenter 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:18TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 13
- Score
- 6-3
(:18) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, crossing from right.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:13XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 10:52FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 7-6
(10:52) 2-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:59TD TGT. GinnPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 40
- Score
- 13-6
(6:59) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:52XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-6
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 4:18TD FJF. JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 14-12
(4:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 4:15Safety EME. ManuelPoints+2
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 14-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-E.Manuel pass to 10-R.Woods is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Caught at goal line, slanting from right.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:47FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 9
- Score
- 17-14
(12:47) 9-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:44FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 20-14
(8:44) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 7:18FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 30
- Score
- 20-17
(7:18) 2-D.Carpenter 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:42FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 21
- Score
- 23-17
(1:42) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:06TD SJS. JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 23-23
(:06) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 13-S.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:02XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 23-24
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1S. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.40 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 2G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 3
Robert Woods · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 4F. Summers · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 5E. Manuel · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +3.34 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.39 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 7C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +2.12 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.14 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
S. Johnson — BUF · Receiving
S. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+9.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.
S. Johnson's top snap (+3.12 EPA): (:06) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 13-S.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone.
Biggest single play (-6.02 EPA): E. Manuel — (1:14) (No Huddle) 3-E.Manuel sacked at BUF 16 for -9 yards (27-Q.Mikell). FUMBLES (27-Q.Mikell), RECOVERED by CAR-92-D.Edwards at BUF 16. 92-D.Edwards to BUF 16 for no gain (84-S.Chandler).
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) · 49 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -2.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.12 total EPA
- E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills) · 45 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.063 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 48.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.074 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.072 | +0.051 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.063 | -0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.6% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.07, Buffalo Bills +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.07 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +5.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +6.84 total EPA, 5 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 — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass)
- Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson
- Buffalo Bills — S. Johnson (E. Manuel pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CAR 37 (Q2 10:46) — (10:46) 2-D.Carpenter 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, crossing from right.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:13) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 11–7. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CAR 2 (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) 2-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the BUF 40 (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 6:52) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q3 4:18) — (4:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q3 4:15).
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–9. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the BUF 9 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) 9-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the BUF 7 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CAR 30 (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) 2-D.Carpenter 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 13-S.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 0:02) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 24 for -16 yards (50-K.Alonso).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 13-S.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 1:14) — (1:14) (No Huddle) 3-E.Manuel sacked at BUF 16 for -9 yards (27-Q.Mikell). FUMBLES (27-Q.Mikell), RECOVERED by CAR-92-D.Edwards at BUF 16. 92-D.Edwards to BUF 16 for no gain (84-S.Chandler).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short middle intended for 11-T.Graham INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at BUF 26. 59-L.Kuechly to BUF 26 for no gain (11-T.Graham). The Replay Assistant challen
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 1:14) — (1:14) (No Huddle) 3-E.Manuel sacked at BUF 16 for -9 yards (27-Q.Mikell). FUMBLES (27-Q.Mikell), RECOVERED by CAR-92-D.Edwards at BUF 16. 92-D.Edwards to BUF 16 for no gain (84-S.Chandler).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short middle intended for 11-T.Graham INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at BUF 26. 59-L.Kuechly to BUF 26 for no gain (11-T.Graham). The Replay Assistant challen
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 12:04) — (12:04) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 11-B.LaFell INTERCEPTED by 50-K.Alonso at BUF 19. 50-K.Alonso to BUF 19 for no gain (35-M.Tolbert).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 10:46 · CAR 37 · Score 0-3
(10:46) 2-D.Carpenter 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · BUF 13 · Score 6-3
(:18) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 88-G.Olsen for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, crossing from right. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · BUF 2 · Score 7-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 10:52 · CAR 2 · Score 7-6
(10:52) 2-D.Carpenter 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 6:59 · BUF 40 · Score 13-6
(6:59) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. into end zone. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:52 · BUF 2 · Score 14-6
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 4:18 · CAR 4 · Score 14-12
(4:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q3 4:15 · CAR 2 · Score 14-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-E.Manuel pass to 10-R.Woods is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Caught at goal line, slanting from right. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 12:47 · BUF 9 · Score 17-14
(12:47) 9-G.Gano 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 8:44 · BUF 7 · Score 20-14
(8:44) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 7:18 · CAR 30 · Score 20-17
(7:18) 2-D.Carpenter 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 1:42 · BUF 21 · Score 23-17
(1:42) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 0:06 · CAR 2 · Score 23-23
(:06) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 13-S.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 0:02 · CAR 2 · Score 23-24
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-S.Powell.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- S. Johnson (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- E. Manuel (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills on 2013-09-15?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Carolina Panthers 24-23 in Week 2, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills?
Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Buffalo Bills 11; Q4: Carolina Panthers 9, Buffalo Bills 10; Final: Carolina Panthers 23, Buffalo Bills 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 0:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q3 6:59) Buffalo Bills touchdown — F. Jackson (Q3 4:18) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Johnson (E. Manuel pass) (Q4 0:06) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 10:46, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 10:52, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 12:47, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 8:44, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 7:18, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 1:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 42.9% completion, -2.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.12 total passing EPA. E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills), 60.0% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.34 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills?
S. Johnson (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.12 EPA): (:06) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass short left to 13-S.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 8 yds. into end zone..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Buffalo Bills won 24-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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