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NFL · Week 7 · October 20, 2013 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers: 2013 Week 7 Recap

Panthers defeat Rams 30–15 in Week 7

C.Newton led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 15–30 Week 7 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 15 3–4
Final 15–30
Carolina Panthers 30 3–3 Winner
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
15–30
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 5–17 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
S. Bradford
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Newton
Game date
October 20, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Z.Stacy 4 REC · 34 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Ckelby Givens 1 REC · 24 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Harkey 2 REC · 14 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • C.Newton 15/24 · 206 YDS · 1 TD +15.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 5 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Olsen 4 REC · 47 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 30–15 LA
Halftime
LA 5–17 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Newton
Top passer
S. Bradford
Biggest EPA play
(14:54) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 83-B.Quick INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn…
Game date
2013-10-20

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the LA 30–15 on 2013-10-20. C. Newton posted a game-high +15.50 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA2373015
Carolina Panthers710103030

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LALA
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 14:54TD
    CMC. Munnerlyn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 78
    Score
    0-6

    (14:54) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 83-B.Quick INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn [27-Q.Mikell] at LA 45. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 14:39XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    0-7

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  3. LALA
    Q1 5:30Safety
    MTM. Tolbert

    Points+2

    Yard line
    LA 99
    Score
    2-7

    (5:30) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-E.Sims).

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 14:15FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 19
    Score
    2-10

    (14:15) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  5. LALA
    Q2 5:28FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 10
    Score
    5-10

    (5:28) 4-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 1:09TD
    MTM. Tolbert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    5-16

    (1:09) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 78 Nate Chandler reports as eligible

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 1:05XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    5-17

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 6:49FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 13
    Score
    5-20

    (6:49) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  9. LALA
    Q3 5:27TD
    ZSZ. Stacy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 4
    Score
    11-20

    (5:27) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 30-Z.Stacy for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LALA
    Q3 5:22XP
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    12-20

    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 0:27TD
    Shi Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 19
    Score
    12-26

    (:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-W.Hayes].

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 0:19XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    12-27

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 11:37FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 32
    Score
    12-30

    (11:37) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  14. LALA
    Q4 9:13FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 24
    Score
    15-30

    (9:13) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +15.50 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  2. 2Z. Stacy · LA · Receiving · +6.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  3. 3Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  4. 4G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  6. 6B. LaFell · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  7. 7Ckelby Givens · LA · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Harkey · LA · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 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 (+15.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.

C. Newton's top snap (+3.21 EPA): (1:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 19-T.Ginn to LA 1 for 22 yards (22-T.Johnson).

Biggest single play (-7.08 EPA): S. Bradford — (14:54) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 83-B.Quick INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn [27-Q.Mikell] at LA 45. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

S. Bradford led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. Bradford (LA) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +8.0% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.98 total EPA
  • C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 24 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +26.3% CPOE · +0.65 EPA/play · +15.50 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLACarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play-0.104+0.080
Offensive success rate41.0%50.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.178+0.646
Rush EPA/play-0.215-0.350
Defensive EPA/play-0.080+0.104
Defensive success rate50.0%59.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: -0.10 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.08 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +6.11 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • LA: 11 drives, -8.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Carolina Panthers — C. Munnerlyn (Q1 14:54)
  • Carolina Panthers — M. Tolbert (Q2 1:09)
  • LA — Z. Stacy (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 5:27)
  • Shi SmithCarolina Panthers — Shi Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q3 0:27)

Field goals

  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 14:15)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 5:28)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q3 6:49)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q4 11:37)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 9:13)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–2. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 78 (Q1 14:54); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 14:39) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; LA registered a safety from the LA 99 (Q1 5:30) — (5:30) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-E.Sims)..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 19 (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; LA connected on a field goal from the CAR 10 (Q2 5:28) — (5:28) 4-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 78 Nate Chandler reports as eligible; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 1:05) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–7. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 13 (Q3 6:49) — (6:49) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; LA found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 30-Z.Stacy for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 5:22) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the LA 19 (Q3 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-W.Hayes].; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 0:19) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the LA 32 (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; LA connected on a field goal from the CAR 24 (Q4 9:13) — (9:13) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 83-B.Quick INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn [27-Q.Mikell] at LA 45. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.9% · EPA -7.08]
  • LA (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 11-T.Austin to CAR 35 for 7 yards (21-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (21-M.Mitchell), RECOVERED by CAR-41-C.Munnerlyn at CAR 37. 41-C.Munnerlyn to CAR 37 for no [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.27]
  • LA (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete short left to 89-J.Cook. [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.46]
  • LA (Q1 13:18) — (13:18) 6-J.Hekker punts 44 yards to CAR 27, Center-44-J.McQuaide. 19-T.Ginn to CAR 26 for -1 yards (12-S.Bailey; 32-B.McGee). [WPA +7.0% · EPA -0.10]
  • LA (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 83-B.Quick to CAR 7 for 73 yards (22-J.Thomas; 41-C.Munnerlyn). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +4.98]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 83-B.Quick INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn [27-Q.Mikell] at LA 45. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.9% · EPA -7.08]
  • LA (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) 8-S.Bradford pass deep left to 83-B.Quick to CAR 7 for 73 yards (22-J.Thomas; 41-C.Munnerlyn). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +4.98]
  • LA (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 11-T.Austin to CAR 35 for 7 yards (21-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (21-M.Mitchell), RECOVERED by CAR-41-C.Munnerlyn at CAR 37. 41-C.Munnerlyn to CAR 37 for no [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.27]
  • LA (Q1 5:35) — (5:35) 8-S.Bradford pass incomplete short left to 89-J.Cook. [WPA -7.5% · EPA -3.46]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 14:54 · CAR 78 · Score 0-6
    (14:54) 8-S.Bradford pass deep right intended for 83-B.Quick INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn [27-Q.Mikell] at LA 45. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 14:39 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  3. LA Safety (+2) — Q1 5:30 · LA 99 · Score 2-7
    (5:30) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (97-E.Sims).
  4. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 14:15 · LA 19 · Score 2-10
    (14:15) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  5. LA FG (+3) — Q2 5:28 · CAR 10 · Score 5-10
    (5:28) 4-G.Zuerlein 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  6. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:09 · LA 1 · Score 5-16
    (1:09) 35-M.Tolbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. 78 Nate Chandler reports as eligible
  7. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:05 · LA 2 · Score 5-17
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 6:49 · LA 13 · Score 5-20
    (6:49) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  9. LA TD (+6) — Q3 5:27 · CAR 4 · Score 11-20
    (5:27) 8-S.Bradford pass short right to 30-Z.Stacy for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. LA XP (+1) — Q3 5:22 · CAR 2 · Score 12-20
    4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  11. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 0:27 · LA 19 · Score 12-26
    (:27) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-W.Hayes].
  12. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 0:19 · LA 2 · Score 12-27
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  13. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 11:37 · LA 32 · Score 12-30
    (11:37) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  14. LA FG (+3) — Q4 9:13 · CAR 24 · Score 15-30
    (9:13) 4-G.Zuerlein 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

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.
  • S. Bradford (LA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Carolina Panthers on 2013-10-20?

The Carolina Panthers beat the LA 30-15 in Week 7, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: LA 2, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: LA 3, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: LA 7, Carolina Panthers 10; Q4: LA 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: LA 15, Carolina Panthers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Munnerlyn (Q1 14:54) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Tolbert (Q2 1:09) LA touchdown — Z. Stacy (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 5:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (C. Newton pass) (Q3 0:27) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 14:15, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 5:28, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 6:49, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 11:37, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 9:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Carolina Panthers?

S. Bradford (LA), 60.0% completion, +8.0% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.98 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 62.5% completion, +26.3% CPOE, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +15.50 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+3.21 EPA): (1:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 19-T.Ginn to LA 1 for 22 yards (22-T.Johnson)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

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