Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 34–3 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 24–3 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Jones
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Bost…
- Game date
- 2014-12-28
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34–3 on 2014-12-28. Justin Jones posted a game-high +3.75 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 10 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(7:55) 9-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 84-E.Dickson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. CAR-77-B.Bell was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
(10:41) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(4:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper [95-C.Johnson] at ATL 31. 41-R.Harper for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(1:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(8:49) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston at CAR 16. 33-T.Boston for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-24-J.Norman, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty assessed on KO.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:55FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 3
- Score
- 3-0
(7:55) 9-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:10TD EDE. DicksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 5
- Score
- 9-0
(:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 84-E.Dickson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:04XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. CAR-77-B.Bell was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 10:41FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 10-3
(10:41) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 4:32TD RHR. HarperPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 91
- Score
- 16-3
(4:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper [95-C.Johnson] at ATL 31. 41-R.Harper for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 4:18XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 17-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:54TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 4
- Score
- 23-3
(1:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:47XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 24-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:49FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 30
- Score
- 27-3
(8:49) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:23TD TBT. BostonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 36
- Score
- 33-3
(:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston at CAR 16. 33-T.Boston for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-24-J.Norman, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty assessed on KO.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:07XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 34-3
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).
- 1
Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 2C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +3.66 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3
Charles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play - 4Charles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 5C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6E. Dickson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 7
Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 8J. Cotchery · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 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
Justin Jones — ATL · Receiving
Justin Jones posted the highest total EPA (+3.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
Justin Jones's top snap (+2.59 EPA): (4:30) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones to ATL 38 for 20 yards (59-L.Kuechly).
Biggest single play (-8.66 EPA): Matt Ryan — (:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston at CAR 16. 33-T.Boston for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-24-J.Norman, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yar
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 56 dropbacks · 51.8% completion · -7.3% CPOE · -0.52 EPA/play · -28.92 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 20 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.2% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +3.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.367 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 32.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.183 | -0.516 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.059 | -0.398 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.367 | -0.083 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.4% | 51.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.37), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.08 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.37 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -32.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +5.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — E. Dickson (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — R. Harper
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Carolina Panthers — T. Boston
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 3 (Q1 7:55) — (7:55) 9-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q1 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 84-E.Dickson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 0:04) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. CAR-77-B.Bell was injured during the play. His return is Probable..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 3 (Q2 10:41) — (10:41) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 91 (Q2 4:32); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 4:18) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 1:47) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 30 (Q3 8:49) — (8:49) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 36 (Q3 0:23); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 0:07) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper [95-C.Johnson] at ATL 31. 41-R.Harper for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:07) — (2:07) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White to ATL 42 for 20 yards (57-A.Glanton). FUMBLES (57-A.Glanton), RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at ATL 42. 58-T.Davis to ATL 9 for 33 yards (80-L.Toilolo). P
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 16-C.Brown pushed ob at CAR 46 for 28 yards (36-K.Ishmael).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 16-C.Brown left end pushed ob at ATL 34 for 28 yards (20-D.Lowery).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 12:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton scrambles right end to ATL 34 for 13 yards (36-K.Ishmael).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston at CAR 16. 33-T.Boston for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-24-J.Norman, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yar
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:07) — (2:07) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White to ATL 42 for 20 yards (57-A.Glanton). FUMBLES (57-A.Glanton), RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at ATL 42. 58-T.Davis to ATL 9 for 33 yards (80-L.Toilolo). P
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:32) — (4:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper [95-C.Johnson] at ATL 31. 41-R.Harper for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at CAR 28 for -5 yards (98-S.Lotulelei).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 7:55 · ATL 3 · Score 3-0
(7:55) 9-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 0:10 · ATL 5 · Score 9-0
(:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 84-E.Dickson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 0:04 · ATL 2 · Score 10-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. CAR-77-B.Bell was injured during the play. His return is Probable. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 10:41 · CAR 3 · Score 10-3
(10:41) 3-M.Bryant 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 4:32 · CAR 91 · Score 16-3
(4:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper [95-C.Johnson] at ATL 31. 41-R.Harper for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 4:18 · ATL 2 · Score 17-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:54 · ATL 4 · Score 23-3
(1:54) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:47 · ATL 2 · Score 24-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 8:49 · ATL 30 · Score 27-3
(8:49) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 0:23 · CAR 36 · Score 33-3
(:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep left intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Boston at CAR 16. 33-T.Boston for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-24-J.Norman, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yar - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 0:07 · ATL 2 · Score 34-3
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.
- Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Justin Jones (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2014-12-28?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-3 in Week 17, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 14, Atlanta Falcons 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 34, Atlanta Falcons 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — E. Dickson (C. Newton pass) (Q1 0:10) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Harper (Q2 4:32) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 1:54) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Boston (Q3 0:23) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 7:55, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 10:41, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 8:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 51.8% completion, -7.3% CPOE, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -28.92 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 50.0% completion, -0.2% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +3.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Justin Jones (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.59 EPA): (4:30) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones to ATL 38 for 20 yards (59-L.Kuechly)..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
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