Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 27–23 Seattle Seahawks
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 7–10 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- G. Olsen
- Top passer
- Russell Wilson
- Biggest EPA play
- (:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2015-10-18
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Seattle Seahawks 27–23 on 2015-10-18, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 10–7 halftime lead. G. Olsen posted a game-high +7.54 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 27 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(5:41) 4-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(13:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(8:02) 78-A.Bailey reported in as eligible. 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(11:36) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-R.Lockette for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wilson took bacwards pass from Lynch before throwing TD.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(8:54) 4-S.Hauschka 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(3:39) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
(11:51) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
(3:58) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
SEASeattle SeahawksFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 5:41FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 12
- Score
- 0-3
(5:41) 4-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 13:34TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 2
- Score
- 6-3
(13:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 13:30XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 7-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 8:02TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 7-9
(8:02) 78-A.Bailey reported in as eligible. 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 8:00XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 11:36TD RLR. LockettePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 40
- Score
- 7-16
(11:36) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-R.Lockette for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wilson took bacwards pass from Lynch before throwing TD.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 11:27XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-17
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 8:54FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 32
- Score
- 7-20
(8:54) 4-S.Hauschka 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:39TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 13-20
(3:39) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:34XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 14-20
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.
- SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 11:51FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 25
- Score
- 14-23
(11:51) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 3:58TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 1
- Score
- 20-23
(3:58) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:36TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- SEA 26
- Score
- 26-23
(:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 0:32XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SEA 15
- Score
- 27-23
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).
- 1G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.54 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 2Jimmy Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 3R. Lockette · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 4F. Whittaker · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +2.71 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6C. Matthews · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 7L. Willson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 8
Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +1.73 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.04 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
G. Olsen — CAR · Receiving
G. Olsen posted the highest total EPA (+7.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.69 EPA per play.
G. Olsen's top snap (+4.10 EPA): (:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -1.5% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.73 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -3.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.2% | 36.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.070 | +0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.130 | -0.287 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.042 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.7% | 54.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.04 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: -0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, +3.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -1.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Seattle Seahawks — M. Lynch
- Seattle Seahawks — R. Lockette (Russell Wilson pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q1 5:41) — (5:41) 4-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q2 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 13:30) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) 78-A.Bailey reported in as eligible. 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 8:00) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 40 (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-R.Lockette for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wilson took bacwards pass from Lynch before throwing TD.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 11:27) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 32 (Q3 8:54) — (8:54) 4-S.Hauschka 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 3:39) — (3:39) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 3:34) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 13–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 26 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 0:32) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to 88-G.Olsen (29-E.Thomas).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 88-J.Graham to CAR 20 for 25 yards (33-T.Boston).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at SEA 49 for -9 yards (51-B.Irvin).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 89-D.Baldwin to SEA 41 for 11 yards. Lateral to 83-R.Lockette to SEA 39 for -2 yards. Lateral to 68-J.Britt to SEA 39 for no gain (31-C.Tillman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle intended for 19-T.Ginn INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Chancellor at CAR 39. 31-K.Chancellor to CAR 33 for 6 yards (28-J.Stewart).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 88-J.Graham pushed ob at CAR 33 for 45 yards (20-K.Coleman).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-R.Lockette for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wilson took bacwards pass from Lynch before throwing TD.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 5:41 · CAR 12 · Score 0-3
(5:41) 4-S.Hauschka 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 13:34 · SEA 2 · Score 6-3
(13:34) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 13:30 · SEA 15 · Score 7-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 8:02 · CAR 1 · Score 7-9
(8:02) 78-A.Bailey reported in as eligible. 24-M.Lynch left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 8:00 · CAR 15 · Score 7-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 11:36 · CAR 40 · Score 7-16
(11:36) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-R.Lockette for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Wilson took bacwards pass from Lynch before throwing TD. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 11:27 · CAR 15 · Score 7-17
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 8:54 · CAR 32 · Score 7-20
(8:54) 4-S.Hauschka 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 3:39 · SEA 1 · Score 13-20
(3:39) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 3:34 · SEA 15 · Score 14-20
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-B.Nortman. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 11:51 · CAR 25 · Score 14-23
(11:51) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 3:58 · SEA 1 · Score 20-23
(3:58) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · SEA 26 · Score 26-23
(:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 0:32 · SEA 15 · Score 27-23
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.
- Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- G. Olsen (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2015-10-18?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Seattle Seahawks 27-23 in Week 6, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q4: Carolina Panthers 13, Seattle Seahawks 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 27, Seattle Seahawks 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 13:34) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — M. Lynch (Q2 8:02) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Lockette (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 11:36) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q3 3:39) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q4 3:58) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q4 0:36) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 5:41, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 8:54, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 11:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 43.9% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.73 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 51.3% completion, -3.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.71 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?
G. Olsen (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.54 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+4.10 EPA): (:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Carolina Panthers won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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