Commanders 16–44 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2015

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 44–16 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 14–31 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Newton
Top passer: C. Newton
Biggest EPA play: 9-G.Gano kicks 64 yards from CAR 35 to WAS 1. 12-A.Roberts for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2015-11-22

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Washington Commanders 44–16 on 2015-11-22. C. Newton posted a game-high +14.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	14	0	0	2	0	16
Carolina Panthers	14	17	10	3	0	44

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

CAR 56

+1CAR 15

CAR 35

+1CAR 15

+3WAS 24

+3WAS 30

+2WAS 99

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 10:01TD
Josaiah Stewart
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 12
Score
0-6
(10:01) (No Huddle) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-28-J.Stewart, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 9:56XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:36TD
Drake Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 56
Score
6-7
(8:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-24-J.Norman, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 8:26XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
7-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:47TD
MTM. Tolbert
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
7-13
(:47) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:41XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:41TD
ARA. Roberts
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 35
Score
13-14
9-G.Gano kicks 64 yards from CAR 35 to WAS 1. 12-A.Roberts for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 0:27XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
14-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:29TD
TGT. Ginn
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
14-20
(8:29) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to 19-T.Ginn. Penalty on WAS-29-C.Culliver, Defensive Holding, declined. Carolina challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 19-T.Ginn for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Defensive Holding was declined because of the reversal.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:21XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
14-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:19TD
GOG. Olsen
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
14-27
(5:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:14XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
14-28
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:03FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 24
Score
14-31
(:03) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 13:57TD
DFD. Funchess
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
14-37
(13:57) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 13:52XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
14-38
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 4:08FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 30
Score
14-41
(4:08) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 10:39FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 7
Score
14-44
(10:39) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:28Safety
BNB. Nortman
Points+2
Yard line
WAS 99
Score
16-44
(:28) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (96-H.Bates).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +14.03 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
3D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
4P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
5T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
6Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
7Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
8J. Cotchery · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 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

C. Newton — CAR · Passing

C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+14.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

C. Newton's top snap (+3.80 EPA): (13:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 17-D.Funchess to WAS 15 for 35 yards (29-C.Culliver).

Biggest single play (+6.63 EPA): Graham Gano — 9-G.Gano kicks 64 yards from CAR 35 to WAS 1. 12-A.Roberts for 99 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) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +14.03 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +6.8% CPOE · -0.45 EPA/play · -16.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.198	+0.161
Offensive success rate	42.2%	51.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.448	+0.342
Rush EPA/play	-0.782	-0.116
Defensive EPA/play	-0.161	+0.198
Defensive success rate	48.5%	57.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: +0.16 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +16.61 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -12.65 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (C. Newton pass) (Q1 10:01)
Washington Commanders — Drake Jackson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 8:36)
Carolina Panthers — M. Tolbert (C. Newton pass) (Q1 0:47)
Washington Commanders — A. Roberts (Q1 0:41)
Carolina Panthers — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q2 8:29)
Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 5:19)
Carolina Panthers — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass) (Q3 13:57)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 0:03)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q3 4:08)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q4 10:39)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q1 10:01); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 9:56) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 56 (Q1 8:36); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 8:26) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q1 0:47) — (:47) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 0:41) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 35 (Q1 0:41) — 9-G.Gano kicks 64 yards from CAR 35 to WAS 1. 12-A.Roberts for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 0:27) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 2 (Q2 8:29); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 8:21) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q2 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 5:14) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q3 13:57) — (13:57) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 13:52) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the WAS 30 (Q3 4:08) — (4:08) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–2. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the WAS 7 (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Washington Commanders registered a safety from the WAS 99 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (96-H.Bates)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q1 0:41) — 9-G.Gano kicks 64 yards from CAR 35 to WAS 1. 12-A.Roberts for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.2% · EPA +6.63]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-24-J.Norman, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +5.73]
Washington Commanders (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 11-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman [94-K.Ealy] at CAR 41. 20-K.Coleman to WAS 31 for 28 yards (71-Trent.Williams; 61-S.Long). Penalty [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.75]
Washington Commanders (Q2 8:14) — (8:14) 31-M.Jones left end to WAS 22 for 2 yards (59-L.Kuechly). FUMBLES (59-L.Kuechly), RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at WAS 24. 58-T.Davis to WAS 24 for no gain (75-B.Scherff). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.70]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 10:43) — (10:43) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen pushed ob at WAS 26 for 34 yards (26-B.Breeland). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.01]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q1 0:41) — 9-G.Gano kicks 64 yards from CAR 35 to WAS 1. 12-A.Roberts for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.2% · EPA +6.63]
Washington Commanders (Q1 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-24-J.Norman, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +5.73]
Washington Commanders (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 11 for -9 yards (25-B.Benwikere). FUMBLES (25-B.Benwikere) [25-B.Benwikere], RECOVERED by CAR-25-B.Benwikere at WAS 11. 25-B.Benwikere to WAS 11 for no gain (75-B.Sch [WPA -4.1% · EPA -5.05]
Washington Commanders (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep middle intended for 11-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman [94-K.Ealy] at CAR 41. 20-K.Coleman to WAS 31 for 28 yards (71-Trent.Williams; 61-S.Long). Penalty [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.75]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 10:01 · WAS 12 · Score 0-6
(10:01) (No Huddle) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-28-J.Stewart, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 9:56 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 8:36 · CAR 56 · Score 6-7
(8:36) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right to 11-D.Jackson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-24-J.Norman, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 8:26 · CAR 15 · Score 7-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 0:47 · WAS 3 · Score 7-13
(:47) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 0:41 · WAS 15 · Score 7-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 0:41 · CAR 35 · Score 13-14
9-G.Gano kicks 64 yards from CAR 35 to WAS 1. 12-A.Roberts for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 0:27 · CAR 15 · Score 14-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 8:29 · WAS 2 · Score 14-20
(8:29) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to 19-T.Ginn. Penalty on WAS-29-C.Culliver, Defensive Holding, declined. Carolina challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 1-C.N
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 8:21 · WAS 15 · Score 14-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 5:19 · WAS 5 · Score 14-27
(5:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 88-G.Olsen for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 5:14 · WAS 15 · Score 14-28
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · WAS 24 · Score 14-31
(:03) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 13:57 · WAS 5 · Score 14-37
(13:57) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 13:52 · WAS 15 · Score 14-38
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 4:08 · WAS 30 · Score 14-41
(4:08) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 10:39 · WAS 7 · Score 14-44
(10:39) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
Washington Commanders Safety (+2) — Q4 0:28 · WAS 99 · Score 16-44
(:28) (Punt formation) 8-B.Nortman tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (96-H.Bates).

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.
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers on 2015-11-22?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Washington Commanders 44-16 in Week 11, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Washington Commanders 14, Carolina Panthers 14; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Carolina Panthers 17; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q4: Washington Commanders 2, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Washington Commanders 16, Carolina Panthers 44.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (C. Newton pass) (Q1 10:01) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Jackson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 8:36) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Tolbert (C. Newton pass) (Q1 0:47) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Roberts (Q1 0:41) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q2 8:29) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 5:19) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass) (Q3 13:57) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 4:08, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 10:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 51.2% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +14.03 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 61.1% completion, +6.8% CPOE, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -16.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.80 EPA): (13:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 17-D.Funchess to WAS 15 for 35 yards (29-C.Culliver)..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 9-0 Now 10-0 W

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