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NFL · Conf. Championship · February 7, 2016 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos: 2015 Conf. Championship Recap

Broncos defeat Panthers 24–10 in Conf. Championship

Charles Brown led Fantasy Impact as Broncos prevailed in a 10–24 Conf. Championship finish.

Carolina Panthers 10 17–2
Final 10–24
Denver Broncos 24 15–4 Winner
Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
10–24
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 7–13 Denver Broncos
Top passer
C. Newton
FantasyHQ MVP
Charles Brown
Game date
February 7, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Charles Brown
    Charles Brown 4 REC · 80 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Newton 3 CAR · 19 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Ginn 4 REC · 74 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • A.Caldwell 1 REC · 22 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Eli Sanders 6 REC · 83 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Fowler +1.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Denver Broncos
Final score
Denver Broncos 24–10 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 7–13 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Charles Brown
Top passer
C. Newton
Biggest EPA play
(6:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 4 for -11 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Mil…
Game date
2016-02-07

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 24–10 on 2016-02-07. Charles Brown posted a game-high +4.09 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 11 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers0703010
Denver Broncos10338024

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 10:47FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 16
    Score
    0-3

    (10:47) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 6:34TD
    CNC. Newton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 85
    Score
    0-9

    (6:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 4 for -11 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-97-M.Jackson at CAR -1. TOUCHDOWN. V.Miller credited with 15-yd sack.

  3. DENDenver Broncos
    Q1 6:27XP
    Brandon McManus

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    0-10

    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 11:28TD
    Josaiah Stewart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 1
    Score
    6-10

    (11:28) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 11:25XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    7-10

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. PENALTY on DEN-21-A.Talib, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  6. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 7:01FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    7-13

    (7:01) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  7. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 8:22FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 12
    Score
    7-16

    (8:22) 8-B.McManus 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 10:26FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 21
    Score
    10-16

    (10:26) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  9. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 3:13TD
    Calvin Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    10-22

    (3:13) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.

  10. DENDenver Broncos
    Q4 3:08Safety
    PMPaul Manning

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    10-24

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 16-B.Fowler is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Play was from Shotgun Formation.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Charles BrownCharles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Caldwell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.64 EPA/play
  3. 3Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Fowler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  8. 8O. Daniels · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Charles Brown

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Charles Brown — CAR · Receiving

Charles Brown posted the highest total EPA (+4.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.

Charles Brown's top snap (+2.95 EPA): (8:18) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 10-C.Brown to DEN 38 for 42 yards (43-T.Ward) [56-S.Ray]. Caught at DEN 38. 0-yds YAC

Biggest single play (-5.63 EPA): C. Newton — (6:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 4 for -11 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-97-M.Jackson at CAR -1. TOUCHDOWN. V.Miller credited with 15-yd sack.

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) · 50 dropbacks · 36.0% completion · -16.8% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -12.56 total EPA
  • Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -9.1% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -10.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersDenver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play-0.286-0.162
Offensive success rate30.9%40.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.272-0.358
Rush EPA/play-0.248-0.309
Defensive EPA/play+0.162+0.286
Defensive success rate59.7%69.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.16 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: -0.29 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 16 drives, -27.73 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Denver Broncos: 15 drives, -12.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denver Broncos — C. Newton (Q1 6:34)
  • Josaiah StewartCarolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (Q2 11:28)
  • Calvin AndersonDenver Broncos — Calvin Anderson (Q4 3:13)

Field goals

  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q1 10:47)
  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 7:01)
  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q3 8:22)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q4 10:26)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CAR 16 (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 85 (Q1 6:34); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 6:27) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 11:28) — (11:28) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 11:25); Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q2 7:01) — (7:01) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) 8-B.McManus 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 8–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DEN 21 (Q4 10:26) — (10:26) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 3:13); Denver Broncos registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q4 3:08) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 16-B.Fowler is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Play was from Shotgun Formation..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 4 for -11 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-97-M.Jackson at CAR -1. TOUCHDOWN. V.Miller credited with 15-yd sack. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -5.63]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 94-K.Ealy at CAR 20. 94-K.Ealy to CAR 39 for 19 yards (10-E.Sanders). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.79]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert right tackle to DEN 40 for 11 yards (26-D.Stewart). FUMBLES (26-D.Stewart), RECOVERED by DEN-59-D.Trevathan at DEN 40. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.33]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn to DEN 35 for 45 yards (21-A.Talib). Caught at CAR 38. 27-yds YAC [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.84]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 16 for -9 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), touched at CAR 18, RECOVERED by DEN-43-T.Ward at CAR 9. 43-T.Ward to CAR 4 for 5 yards (74-M.Remmers). V [WPA -9.4% · EPA -5.56]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 4 for -11 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-97-M.Jackson at CAR -1. TOUCHDOWN. V.Miller credited with 15-yd sack. [WPA -14.0% · EPA -5.63]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 16 for -9 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller), touched at CAR 18, RECOVERED by DEN-43-T.Ward at CAR 9. 43-T.Ward to CAR 4 for 5 yards (74-M.Remmers). V [WPA -9.4% · EPA -5.56]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 94-K.Ealy at CAR 20. 94-K.Ealy to CAR 39 for 19 yards (10-E.Sanders). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.79]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 35-M.Tolbert right tackle to DEN 40 for 11 yards (26-D.Stewart). FUMBLES (26-D.Stewart), RECOVERED by DEN-59-D.Trevathan at DEN 40. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.33]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 10:47 · CAR 16 · Score 0-3
    (10:47) 8-B.McManus 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  2. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 6:34 · DEN 85 · Score 0-9
    (6:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at CAR 4 for -11 yards (58-V.Miller). FUMBLES (58-V.Miller) [58-V.Miller], RECOVERED by DEN-97-M.Jackson at CAR -1. TOUCHDOWN. V.Miller credited with 15-yd sack.
  3. Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 6:27 · CAR 15 · Score 0-10
    8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 11:28 · DEN 1 · Score 6-10
    (11:28) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 11:25 · DEN 15 · Score 7-10
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. PENALTY on DEN-21-A.Talib, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  6. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 7:01 · CAR 15 · Score 7-13
    (7:01) 8-B.McManus 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  7. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 8:22 · CAR 12 · Score 7-16
    (8:22) 8-B.McManus 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 10:26 · DEN 21 · Score 10-16
    (10:26) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  9. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:13 · CAR 2 · Score 10-22
    (3:13) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
  10. Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 3:08 · CAR 2 · Score 10-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 16-B.Fowler is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Play was from Shotgun Formation.

Key takeaways

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

  • Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Charles Brown (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Paul Manning (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos on 2016-02-07?

The Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Conf. Championship, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Denver Broncos 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Denver Broncos 8; Final: Carolina Panthers 10, Denver Broncos 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Newton (Q1 6:34) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 11:28) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (Q4 3:13) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 10:47, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 7:01, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 8:22, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 10:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 36.0% completion, -16.8% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -12.56 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 43.3% completion, -9.1% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -10.73 total passing EPA.

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

Charles Brown (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.09 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.95 EPA): (8:18) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 10-C.Brown to DEN 38 for 42 yards (43-T.Ward) [56-S.Ray]. Caught at DEN 38. 0-yds YAC.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 17-1 Now 17-2 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 14-4 Now 15-4 W

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