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NFL · Week 13 · November 30, 2014 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2014 Week 13 Recap

Vikings defeat Panthers 31–13 in Week 13

Gary Jennings led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 13–31 Week 13 finish.

Carolina Panthers 13 3–8
Final 13–31
Minnesota Vikings 31 5–7 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
13–31
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 6–28 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
C. Newton
FantasyHQ MVP
Gary Jennings
Game date
November 30, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Josaiah Stewart
    Josaiah Stewart 12 CAR · 85 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Newton 6 CAR · 34 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Charles Brown
    Charles Brown 2 REC · 34 YDS · 1 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 5 REC · 45 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Teddy Bridgewater
    Teddy Bridgewater 15/25 · 130 YDS · 2 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Jacardia Wright
    Jacardia Wright 2 REC · 40 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 31–13 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 6–28 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Gary Jennings
Top passer
C. Newton
Biggest EPA play
(9:45) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 54-J.Brinkley, Center-44-J.Jansen, …
Game date
2014-11-30

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 31–13 on 2014-11-30. Gary Jennings posted a game-high +5.03 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers3370013
Minnesota Vikings141403031

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 9:46TD
    KRK. Rudolph

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 4
    Score
    0-6

    (9:46) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 9:41XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    0-7

    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 7:09TD
    Adam Thielen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 57
    Score
    0-13

    (7:09) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 19-A.Thielen, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIN-19-A.Thielen at CAR 30. 19-A.Thielen for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 7:00XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    0-14

    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 0:41FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 12
    Score
    3-14

    (:41) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 9:45TD
    EGE. Griffen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 50
    Score
    3-20

    (9:45) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 54-J.Brinkley, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIN-97-E.Griffen at CAR 43. 97-E.Griffen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 9:35XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    3-21

    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 3:33FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 17
    Score
    6-21

    (3:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:23TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 17
    Score
    6-27

    (:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:16XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    6-28

    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 9:21TD
    Charles Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 32
    Score
    12-28

    (9:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 16-C.Brown for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 9:15XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    13-28

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

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 9:00FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 21
    Score
    13-31

    (9:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  2. 2Josaiah StewartJosaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.94 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.74 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  4. 4Teddy BridgewaterTeddy Bridgewater · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +3.56 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  5. 5Jacardia WrightJacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
  6. 6Ch. Johnson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  7. 7Charles BrownCharles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  8. 8Josaiah StewartJosaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Gary Jennings

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Gary Jennings — MIN · Receiving

Gary Jennings posted the highest total EPA (+5.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.

Gary Jennings's top snap (+3.47 EPA): (:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.77 EPA): B. Nortman — (9:45) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 54-J.Brinkley, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIN-97-E.Griffen at CAR 43. 97-E.Griffen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 43 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -11.8% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.05 total EPA
  • Teddy BridgewaterTeddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +3.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.196-0.027
Offensive success rate44.1%43.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.164+0.142
Rush EPA/play+0.159-0.212
Defensive EPA/play+0.027+0.196
Defensive success rate56.7%55.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: -0.20 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.03 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -18.25 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -1.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q1 9:46)
  • Adam ThielenMinnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Q1 7:09)
  • Minnesota Vikings — E. Griffen (Q2 9:45)
  • Gary JenningsMinnesota Vikings — Gary Jennings (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q2 0:23)
  • Charles BrownCarolina Panthers — Charles Brown (C. Newton pass) (Q3 9:21)

Field goals

  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q1 0:41)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 3:33)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 9:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q1 9:46) — (9:46) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 9:41) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 57 (Q1 7:09); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 7:00) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIN 12 (Q1 0:41) — (:41) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 50 (Q2 9:45); Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 9:35) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIN 17 (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 17 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:16) — (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 32 (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 16-C.Brown for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 9:15) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 21 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:09) — (7:09) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 19-A.Thielen, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIN-19-A.Thielen at CAR 30. 19-A.Thielen for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -6.13]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 15-G.Jennings to CAR 33 for 7 yards (20-A.Cason). [WPA +4.8% · EPA +1.38]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 54-J.Brinkley, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIN-97-E.Griffen at CAR 43. 97-E.Griffen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.7% · EPA -6.77]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 17 for -5 yards (73-S.Floyd). [WPA -4.7% · EPA -1.73]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 16-C.Brown for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +5.39]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 54-J.Brinkley, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIN-97-E.Griffen at CAR 43. 97-E.Griffen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.7% · EPA -6.77]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:09) — (7:09) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 19-A.Thielen, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIN-19-A.Thielen at CAR 30. 19-A.Thielen for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -6.13]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 16-C.Brown for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +5.39]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right intended for 10-D.Presley INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Robinson at MIN 20. 21-J.Robinson pushed ob at MIN 43 for 23 yards (67-R.Kalil). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -4.71]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:46 · CAR 4 · Score 0-6
    (9:46) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 82-K.Rudolph for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:41 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  3. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 7:09 · MIN 57 · Score 0-13
    (7:09) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 19-A.Thielen, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIN-19-A.Thielen at CAR 30. 19-A.Thielen for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 7:00 · CAR 2 · Score 0-14
    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  5. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 0:41 · MIN 12 · Score 3-14
    (:41) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  6. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:45 · MIN 50 · Score 3-20
    (9:45) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman punt is BLOCKED by 54-J.Brinkley, Center-44-J.Jansen, RECOVERED by MIN-97-E.Griffen at CAR 43. 97-E.Griffen for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:35 · CAR 2 · Score 3-21
    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 3:33 · MIN 17 · Score 6-21
    (3:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  9. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · CAR 17 · Score 6-27
    (:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · CAR 2 · Score 6-28
    (Kick formation) 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
  11. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 9:21 · MIN 32 · Score 12-28
    (9:21) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 16-C.Brown for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 9:15 · MIN 2 · Score 13-28
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  13. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 9:00 · CAR 21 · Score 13-31
    (9:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Gary Jennings (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Teddy Bridgewater (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2014-11-30?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 31-13 in Week 13, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Minnesota Vikings 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 13, Minnesota Vikings 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q1 9:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (Q1 7:09) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — E. Griffen (Q2 9:45) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — G. Jennings (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 0:23) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Brown (C. Newton pass) (Q3 9:21) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 0:41, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 3:33, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 9:00, 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?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 41.9% completion, -11.8% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.05 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Minnesota Vikings), 60.0% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +3.56 total passing EPA.

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

Gary Jennings (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.47 EPA): (:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W

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