Panthers 20–9 Jaguars: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2015

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 20–9 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 10–9 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Cotchery
Top passer: B. Bortles
Biggest EPA play: (9:08) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 24-T.Yeldon INTERCEPTED by 24-J…
Game date: 2015-09-13

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20–9 on 2015-09-13. J. Cotchery posted a game-high +5.70 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	3	7	7	3	0	20
Jacksonville Jaguars	3	6	0	0	0	9

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

+3CAR 3

JAX 7

+1JAX 15

CAR 1

+1JAX 15

JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:52FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 25
Score
3-0
(7:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. CAR-60-Da.Williams was injured during the play.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q1 1:01FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
3-3
(1:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:56TD
JCJ. Cotchery
Points+6
Yard line
JAX 7
Score
9-3
(1:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 82-J.Cotchery for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:52XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
10-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
JAXJacksonville Jaguars
Q2 0:18TD
RGR. Greene
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
10-9
(:18) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 13-R.Greene for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:08TD
Josh Norman
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 74
Score
16-9
(9:08) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 24-T.Yeldon INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at JAX 30. 24-J.Norman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:01XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
JAX 15
Score
17-9
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:46FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
JAX 29
Score
20-9
(2:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Cotchery · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
2Dominique Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
3Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
4A. Hurns · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
5M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
6B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
7E. Dickson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
8T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 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

J. Cotchery — CAR · Receiving

J. Cotchery posted the highest total EPA (+5.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.95 EPA per play.

J. Cotchery's top snap (+2.94 EPA): (6:02) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 82-J.Cotchery to CAR 45 for 24 yards (50-T.Smith).

Biggest single play (-8.15 EPA): B. Bortles — (9:08) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 24-T.Yeldon INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at JAX 30. 24-J.Norman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

B. Bortles led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -20.70 total EPA
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play	-0.147	-0.320
Offensive success rate	34.5%	37.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.013	-0.440
Rush EPA/play	-0.181	-0.018
Defensive EPA/play	+0.320	+0.147
Defensive success rate	62.5%	65.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: -0.15 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.32 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -12.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -25.64 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — J. Cotchery (C. Newton pass) (Q2 1:56)
Jacksonville Jaguars — R. Greene (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 0:18)
Carolina Panthers — Josh Norman (Q3 9:08)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q1 7:52)
Jacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q1 1:01)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q4 2:46)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the JAX 25 (Q1 7:52); Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CAR 3 (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the JAX 7 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 82-J.Cotchery for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 1:52) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 13-R.Greene for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 74 (Q3 9:08); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 9:01) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the JAX 29 (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 24-T.Yeldon INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at JAX 30. 24-J.Norman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -27.5% · EPA -8.15]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 88-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 51-P.Posluszny at CAR 43. 51-P.Posluszny to CAR 24 for 19 yards (88-G.Olsen). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -5.64]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 19-T.Ginn to JAX 41 for 37 yards (31-D.House). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +4.12]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 9:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 88-A.Hurns to CAR 17 for 3 yards (24-J.Norman). FUMBLES (24-J.Norman), RECOVERED by CAR-24-J.Norman at CAR 17. 24-J.Norman to CAR 17 for no gain (68-Z. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -4.05]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 13-R.Greene for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.16]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 24-T.Yeldon INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at JAX 30. 24-J.Norman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -27.5% · EPA -8.15]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left intended for 88-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 51-P.Posluszny at CAR 43. 51-P.Posluszny to CAR 24 for 19 yards (88-G.Olsen). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -5.64]
Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short middle intended for 86-C.Harbor INTERCEPTED by 58-T.Davis [97-M.Addison] at JAX 20. 58-T.Davis to JAX 19 for 1 yard (24-T.Yeldon). [WPA -2.5% · EPA -4.96]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 19-T.Ginn to JAX 41 for 37 yards (31-D.House). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +4.12]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 7:52 · JAX 25 · Score 3-0
(7:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. CAR-60-Da.Williams was injured during the play.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 1:01 · CAR 3 · Score 3-3
(1:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:56 · JAX 7 · Score 9-3
(1:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 82-J.Cotchery for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:52 · JAX 15 · Score 10-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · CAR 1 · Score 10-9
(:18) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 13-R.Greene for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 9:08 · CAR 74 · Score 16-9
(9:08) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 24-T.Yeldon INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Norman at JAX 30. 24-J.Norman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 9:01 · JAX 15 · Score 17-9
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 2:46 · JAX 29 · Score 20-9
(2:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 47 yard field goal 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.
J. Cotchery (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
B. Bortles (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2015-09-13?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-9 in Week 1, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 9.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Cotchery (C. Newton pass) (Q2 1:56) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — R. Greene (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 0:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Norman (Q3 9:08) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 7:52, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q1 1:01, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 2:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 46.8% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -20.70 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 47.4% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.49 total passing EPA.

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

J. Cotchery (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.70 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.94 EPA): (6:02) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 82-J.Cotchery to CAR 45 for 24 yards (50-T.Smith)..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Now 1-0 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Now 0-1 L

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