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NFL · Week 12 · November 26, 2015 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2015 Week 12 Recap

Panthers defeat Cowboys 33–14 in Week 12

J.Cotchery led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 33–14 Week 12 finish.

Carolina Panthers 33 11–0 Winner
Final 33–14
Dallas Cowboys 14 3–8
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
33–14
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 23–3 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
C. Newton
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Cotchery
Game date
November 26, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • J.Cotchery 5 REC · 73 YDS +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Newton 16/33 · 181 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Olsen 5 REC · 70 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • M.Cassel 13/23 · 94 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Cole Beasley
    Cole Beasley 6 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • D.McFadden 4 REC · 45 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 33–14 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 23–3 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Cotchery
Top passer
C. Newton
Biggest EPA play
(2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPT…
Game date
2015-11-26

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Dallas Cowboys 33–14 on 2015-11-26. J. Cotchery posted a game-high +8.39 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers101373033
Dallas Cowboys3038014

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 14:15TD
    Keon Coleman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 76
    Score
    6-0

    (14:15) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman at DAL 36. 20-K.Coleman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 14:01XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 8:14FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 31
    Score
    10-0

    (8:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 1:25FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 3
    Score
    10-3

    (1:25) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 3:32FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 25
    Score
    13-3

    (3:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 2:47TD
    LKL. Kuechly

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 83
    Score
    19-3

    (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at DAL 32. 59-L.Kuechly for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 2:36XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    20-3

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

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:03FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 7
    Score
    23-3

    (:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 7:53FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 30
    Score
    23-6

    (7:53) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 0:25TD
    CNC. Newton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 4
    Score
    29-6

    (:25) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 0:18XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    30-6

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

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 10:27FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 32
    Score
    33-6

    (10:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.

  13. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 4:27TD
    Cole Beasley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    33-12

    (4:27) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 4:23Safety
    MCM. Cassel

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    33-14

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-M.Cassel pass to 20-D.McFadden is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Cotchery · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Cassel · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +5.29 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +3.44 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  4. 4Cole BeasleyCole Beasley · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  5. 5G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  7. 7D. McFadden · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Turbin · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +0.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.31 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 (+8.39) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.40 EPA per play.

J. Cotchery's top snap (+3.64 EPA): (4:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 82-J.Cotchery to DAL 37 for 24 yards (38-J.Heath).

Biggest single play (-7.13 EPA): T. Romo — (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at DAL 32. 59-L.Kuechly for 32 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) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.44 total EPA
  • M. Cassel (Dallas Cowboys) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +5.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play+0.052-0.265
Offensive success rate50.0%35.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.104-0.362
Rush EPA/play-0.056-0.266
Defensive EPA/play+0.265-0.052
Defensive success rate64.4%50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: +0.05 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.27 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +4.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, -19.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Keon ColemanCarolina Panthers — Keon Coleman (Q1 14:15)
  • Carolina Panthers — L. Kuechly (Q2 2:47)
  • Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q3 0:25)
  • Cole BeasleyDallas Cowboys — Cole Beasley (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 4:27)

Field goals

  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q1 8:14)
  • Dominic BaileyDallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q1 1:25)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 3:32)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 0:03)
  • Dominic BaileyDallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q3 7:53)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q4 10:27)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 76 (Q1 14:15); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q1 14:01) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 31 (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 3 (Q1 1:25) — (1:25) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 13–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 25 (Q2 3:32) — (3:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 83 (Q2 2:47); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 2:36) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 7 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CAR 30 (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q3 0:25) — (:25) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 0:18) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 8–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DAL 32 (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q4 4:23) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-M.Cassel pass to 20-D.McFadden is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman at DAL 36. 20-K.Coleman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.5% · EPA -7.09]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at DAL 32. 59-L.Kuechly for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -7.13]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 12:35) — (12:35) (Punt formation) 6-C.Jones punts 50 yards to CAR 22, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, fair catch by 19-T.Ginn. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +0.27]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 88-G.Olsen to CAR 44 for 24 yards (39-B.Carr). Pass complete on a slant pattern. Dallas challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.70]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 82-J.Cotchery to DAL 49 for 24 yards (42-B.Church) [94-R.Gregory]. Pass complete on a seam route. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.66]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at DAL 32. 59-L.Kuechly for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.9% · EPA -7.13]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman at DAL 36. 20-K.Coleman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.5% · EPA -7.09]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at DAL 46. 59-L.Kuechly to DAL 29 for 17 yards (83-T.Williams). [WPA -4.2% · EPA -4.45]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (98-T.Crawford), Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman, RECOVERED by DAL-50-S.Lee at DAL 20. 50-S.Lee to CAR 45 for 35 yards (92-D [WPA +0.0% · EPA -3.65]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 14:15 · CAR 76 · Score 6-0
    (14:15) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman at DAL 36. 20-K.Coleman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 14:01 · DAL 15 · Score 7-0
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  3. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 8:14 · DAL 31 · Score 10-0
    (8:14) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  4. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 1:25 · CAR 3 · Score 10-3
    (1:25) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  5. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 3:32 · DAL 25 · Score 13-3
    (3:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  6. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:47 · CAR 83 · Score 19-3
    (2:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short right intended for 83-T.Williams INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at DAL 32. 59-L.Kuechly for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 2:36 · DAL 15 · Score 20-3
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · DAL 7 · Score 23-3
    (:03) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  9. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 7:53 · CAR 30 · Score 23-6
    (7:53) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-6-C.Jones.
  10. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 0:25 · DAL 4 · Score 29-6
    (:25) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 0:18 · DAL 15 · Score 30-6
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  12. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 10:27 · DAL 32 · Score 33-6
    (10:27) (Field Goal formation) 9-G.Gano 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
  13. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 4:27 · CAR 2 · Score 33-12
    (4:27) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Dallas Cowboys Safety (+2) — Q4 4:23 · CAR 2 · Score 33-14
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-M.Cassel pass to 20-D.McFadden is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • M. Cassel (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys on 2015-11-26?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Dallas Cowboys 33-14 in Week 12, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 10, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 13, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Dallas Cowboys 8; Final: Carolina Panthers 33, Dallas Cowboys 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Coleman (Q1 14:15) Carolina Panthers touchdown — L. Kuechly (Q2 2:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 0:25) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Beasley (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 4:27) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 8:14, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q1 1:25, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 3:32, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 7:53, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 10:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 48.5% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.44 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Dallas Cowboys), 56.5% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +5.29 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys?

J. Cotchery (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.39 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.64 EPA): (4:20) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 82-J.Cotchery to DAL 37 for 24 yards (38-J.Heath)..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 10-0 Now 11-0 W

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

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