Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 35–10 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 14–6 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- M. Cassel
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2013-10-13
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Minnesota Vikings 35–10 on 2013-10-13. C. Newton posted a game-high +24.02 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(2:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(3:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 35-M.Tolbert for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. PENALTY on MIN-98-L.Guion, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(:17) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
18-J.Locke kicks 71 yards from MIN 35 to CAR -6. 19-T.Ginn, Touchback.
(14:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(6:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-96-B.Robison, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(7:44) 35-M.Tolbert right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(1:07) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 2:07TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 6-0
(2:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 2:03XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:50TD MTM. TolbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 10
- Score
- 13-0
(3:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 35-M.Tolbert for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:43XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. PENALTY on MIN-98-L.Guion, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:17FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 14-3
(:17) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:14FG JLJ. LockePoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 14-3
18-J.Locke kicks 71 yards from MIN 35 to CAR -6. 19-T.Ginn, Touchback.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 14:08TD BLB. LaFellPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 79
- Score
- 20-3
(14:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 13:56XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 21-3
(Kick formation) 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:17TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 27-3
(6:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-96-B.Robison, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:10XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 28-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:44TD MTM. TolbertPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 34-3
(7:44) 35-M.Tolbert right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:40XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 35-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:07TD KRK. RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 23
- Score
- 35-9
(1:07) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 1:00XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 35-10
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +24.02 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 2B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +9.07 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
- 3K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.26 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 4De. Williams · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 5M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 6Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 8M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.17 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 (+24.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (+7.55 EPA): (14:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Cassel led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings) · 50 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +4.6% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.00 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.73 EPA/play · +24.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.233 | -0.145 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.728 | -0.200 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.042 | +0.036 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.145 | -0.233 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 54.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.23 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.14 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +19.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 9 drives, -10.89 total EPA, 2 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)
- Carolina Panthers — M. Tolbert (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Carolina Panthers — M. Tolbert
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (M. Cassel pass)
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Locke
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 MIN 2 (Q1 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 2:03) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q2 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 35-M.Tolbert for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:43); Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 4 (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q2 0:14) — 18-J.Locke kicks 71 yards from MIN 35 to CAR -6. 19-T.Ginn, Touchback..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 79 (Q3 14:08) — (14:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 7 (Q3 13:56) — (Kick formation) 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q3 6:17); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 6:10) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 7:44) — (7:44) 35-M.Tolbert right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 7:40) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 23 (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 1:00) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:45) — (11:45) 16-M.Cassel pass deep middle intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Mitchell [99-K.Short] at CAR 14. 21-M.Mitchell pushed ob at CAR 38 for 24 yards (82-K.Rudolph).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 82-K.Rudolph to MIN 46 for 15 yards (23-M.White).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:05) — (6:05) 35-M.Tolbert left guard to MIN 30 for 2 yards (50-E.Henderson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 31 for -8 yards (52-C.Greenway). PENALTY on MIN-20-C.Cook, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 39 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 14:08) — (14:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass deep left intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Mitchell at CAR 41. 21-M.Mitchell ran ob at MIN 21 for 38 yards.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:45) — (11:45) 16-M.Cassel pass deep middle intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Mitchell [99-K.Short] at CAR 14. 21-M.Mitchell pushed ob at CAR 38 for 24 yards (82-K.Rudolph).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:07) — (2:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 2:07 · MIN 2 · Score 6-0
(2:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 89-S.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 2:03 · MIN 2 · Score 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 3:50 · MIN 10 · Score 13-0
(3:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 35-M.Tolbert for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 3:43 · MIN 2 · Score 14-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. PENALTY on MIN-98-L.Guion, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · CAR 4 · Score 14-3
(:17) 3-B.Walsh 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · MIN 35 · Score 14-3
18-J.Locke kicks 71 yards from MIN 35 to CAR -6. 19-T.Ginn, Touchback. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 14:08 · MIN 79 · Score 20-3
(14:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 13:56 · MIN 7 · Score 21-3
(Kick formation) 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 6:17 · MIN 7 · Score 27-3
(6:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-96-B.Robison, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:10 · MIN 2 · Score 28-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 7:44 · MIN 1 · Score 34-3
(7:44) 35-M.Tolbert right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 7:40 · MIN 2 · Score 35-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 1:07 · CAR 23 · Score 35-9
(1:07) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 1:00 · CAR 2 · Score 35-10
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
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. Cassel (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2013-10-13?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Minnesota Vikings 35-10 in Week 6, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Minnesota Vikings 6; Q3: Carolina Panthers 14, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 35, Minnesota Vikings 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q1 2:07) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Tolbert (C. Newton pass) (Q2 3:50) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. LaFell (C. Newton pass) (Q3 14:08) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 6:17) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q4 7:44) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 1:07) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — J. Locke (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?
M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings), 64.0% completion, +4.6% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.00 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 60.6% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.73 EPA per dropback, +24.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+7.55 EPA): (14:08) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 11-B.LaFell for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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