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NFL · Week 7 · October 19, 2014 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers: 2014 Week 7 Recap

Packers defeat Panthers 38–17 in Week 7

Aaron Rodgers led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 17–38 Week 7 finish.

Carolina Panthers 17 3–3
Final 17–38
Green Bay Packers 38 5–2 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
17–38
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 3–28 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
C. Newton
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Game date
October 19, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • G.Olsen 8 REC · 105 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Benjamin 3 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Darius Anderson
    Darius Anderson 5/8 · 43 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 19/29 · 262 YDS · 3 TD +15.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 6 REC · 121 YDS · 1 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Jack Nelson
    Jack Nelson 4 REC · 80 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 38–17 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 3–28 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Aaron Rodgers
Top passer
C. Newton
Biggest EPA play
(2:31) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 11-B.Bersin INTERCEPTED by 29-C.H…
Game date
2014-10-19

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers 38–17 on 2014-10-19. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +15.53 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Carolina Panthers03014017
Green Bay Packers217100038

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 12:01TD
    Jack Nelson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 59
    Score
    0-6

    (12:01) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 11:51XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:58TD
    ELE. Lacy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 5
    Score
    0-13

    (5:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 5:53XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    0-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:14TD
    JSJ. Starks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 13
    Score
    0-20

    (2:14) (No Huddle) 44-J.Starks left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q1 2:07XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    0-21

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  7. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:07TD
    Randall Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 3
    Score
    0-27

    (4:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 4:07XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    0-28

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:05FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    3-28

    (:05) 9-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 10:28TD
    Davante Adams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 21
    Score
    3-34

    (10:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 10:20XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    3-35

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  12. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 0:13FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 16
    Score
    3-38

    (:13) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 9:43TD
    KBK. Benjamin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 13
    Score
    9-38

    (9:43) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 13-K.Benjamin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 9:39XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    10-38

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

  15. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 1:28TD
    BBB. Bersin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    16-38

    (1:28) (No Huddle) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 11-B.Bersin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 1:24XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 2
    Score
    17-38

    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. 1Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +15.53 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  3. 3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  4. 4Jack NelsonJack Nelson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Benjamin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  6. 6E. Lacy · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.51 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  7. 7Darius AndersonDarius Anderson · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +2.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  8. 8Davante AdamsDavante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Aaron Rodgers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Aaron Rodgers — GB · Passing

Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+15.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+4.57 EPA): (12:01) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.27 EPA): C. Newton — (2:31) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 11-B.Bersin INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Hayward at GB 30. 29-C.Hayward to CAR 49 for 21 yards (82-J.Cotchery).

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) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -8.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.02 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +14.9% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +15.53 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.058+0.208
Offensive success rate48.4%51.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.036+0.464
Rush EPA/play-0.344+0.084
Defensive EPA/play-0.208+0.058
Defensive success rate48.1%51.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -5.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +15.99 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jack NelsonGreen Bay Packers — Jack Nelson (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 12:01)
  • Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy (Q1 5:58)
  • Green Bay Packers — J. Starks (Q1 2:14)
  • Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:07)
  • Davante AdamsGreen Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 10:28)
  • Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q4 9:43)
  • Carolina Panthers — B. Bersin (Darius Anderson pass) (Q4 1:28)

Field goals

  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 0:05)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 0:13)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 21–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 59 (Q1 12:01) — (12:01) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 11:51) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q1 5:58) — (5:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 5:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) (No Huddle) 44-J.Starks left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 2:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 4:07) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 9-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 21 (Q3 10:28) — (10:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 10:20) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CAR 16 (Q3 0:13) — (:13) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 13 (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 13-K.Benjamin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 9:39) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (No Huddle) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 11-B.Bersin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:24) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:01) — (12:01) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.57]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 13 for -12 yards (53-N.Perry). [WPA -3.7% · EPA -2.45]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle intended for 87-J.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 41-R.Harper at CAR 45. 41-R.Harper pushed ob at GB 28 for 27 yards (87-J.Nelson). PENALTY on CAR-59-L.Kuechly, D [WPA +3.6% · EPA +0.79]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:14) — (10:14) 8-B.Nortman punts 42 yards to GB 30, Center-44-J.Jansen. 18-R.Cobb to GB 44 for 14 yards (21-T.DeCoud). [WPA -3.4% · EPA -0.93]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 14:11) — (14:11) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at GB 20 for -10 yards (95-C.Johnson). [WPA -3.2% · EPA -1.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 11-B.Bersin INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Hayward at GB 30. 29-C.Hayward to CAR 49 for 21 yards (82-J.Cotchery). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -6.27]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 12:01) — (12:01) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.57]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 12:26) — (12:26) 1-C.Newton up the middle to GB 42 for no gain (98-L.Guion; 56-J.Peppers). Carolina challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1 at 12: [WPA -1.2% · EPA -3.27]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 11:02) — (11:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb pushed ob at CAR 21 for 33 yards (58-T.Davis). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +3.01]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 12:01 · CAR 59 · Score 0-6
    (12:01) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 11:51 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 5:58 · CAR 5 · Score 0-13
    (5:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 5:53 · CAR 2 · Score 0-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 2:14 · CAR 13 · Score 0-20
    (2:14) (No Huddle) 44-J.Starks left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 2:07 · CAR 2 · Score 0-21
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  7. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 4:07 · CAR 3 · Score 0-27
    (4:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 4:07 · CAR 2 · Score 0-28
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  9. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · GB 15 · Score 3-28
    (:05) 9-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 10:28 · CAR 21 · Score 3-34
    (10:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 10:20 · CAR 2 · Score 3-35
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  12. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 0:13 · CAR 16 · Score 3-38
    (:13) 2-M.Crosby 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
  13. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:43 · GB 13 · Score 9-38
    (9:43) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 13-K.Benjamin for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 9:39 · GB 2 · Score 10-38
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  15. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:28 · GB 1 · Score 16-38
    (1:28) (No Huddle) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 11-B.Bersin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 1:24 · GB 2 · Score 17-38
    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.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers on 2014-10-19?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers 38-17 in Week 7, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Green Bay Packers 21; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Q4: Carolina Panthers 14, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 17, Green Bay Packers 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers?

Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Nelson (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 12:01) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q1 5:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Starks (Q1 2:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 4:07) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 10:28) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q4 9:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Bersin (D. Anderson pass) (Q4 1:28) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 0:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 41.5% completion, -8.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.02 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 65.5% completion, +14.9% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +15.53 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers?

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (+4.57 EPA): (12:01) (No Huddle) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 87-J.Nelson for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W