Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 23–20 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 3–20 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Brandin Cooks
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep middle to 19-T.Ginn [90-N.Fairley]. The Re…
- Game date
- 2016-11-17
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 23–20 on 2016-11-17. Brandin Cooks posted a game-high +4.05 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 20 |
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(8:34) 9-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(:40) 3-W.Lutz 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(5:43) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(2:55) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep middle to 19-T.Ginn [90-N.Fairley]. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-N.Fairley].
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(8:23) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(15:00) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(11:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 82-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 8:34FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 0-3
(8:34) 9-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 0:40FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 3-3
(:40) 3-W.Lutz 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:43TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 3-9
(5:43) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:40XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 3-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:55FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 32
- Score
- 3-13
(2:55) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:23TD TGT. GinnPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 40
- Score
- 3-19
(:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep middle to 19-T.Ginn [90-N.Fairley]. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-N.Fairley].
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:16XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 3-20
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:23FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 24
- Score
- 3-23
(8:23) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 15:00FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 12
- Score
- 6-23
(15:00) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:27TD Brandon ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 12-23
(11:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:22XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 13-23
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:56TD CFC. FleenerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 8
- Score
- 19-23
(2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 82-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:52XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 20-23
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Brandin Cooks · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 2T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3K. Benjamin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +3.10 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 5G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7T. Hightower · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.39 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
Brandin Cooks — NO · Receiving
Brandin Cooks posted the highest total EPA (+4.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
Brandin Cooks's top snap (+3.36 EPA): (5:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-B.Cooks pushed ob at CAR 33 for 6 yards (24-J.Bradberry).
Biggest single play (+5.05 EPA): C. Newton — (:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep middle to 19-T.Ginn [90-N.Fairley]. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep m
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 50 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +8.6% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.10 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -14.3% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.034 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 38.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.062 | -0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.040 | -0.160 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.042 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.7% | 54.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints -0.04, Carolina Panthers -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -2.78 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -3.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Brandon Coleman (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — C. Fleener (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
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 NO 14 (Q1 8:34) — (8:34) 9-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 9 (Q1 0:40) — (:40) 3-W.Lutz 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 5:40) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 32 (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 40 (Q2 0:23); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 0:16) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 24 (Q3 8:23) — (8:23) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 17–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q4 11:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 11:22) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 82-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 2:52) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 82-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 13-M.Thomas to CAR 43 for 21 yards (26-D.Worley; 58-T.Davis).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 82-C.Fleener INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman at NO 46. 20-K.Coleman to NO 34 for 12 yards (75-A.Peat).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:23) — (13:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 32 for -7 yards (97-M.Addison). FUMBLES (97-M.Addison) [97-M.Addison], RECOVERED by CAR-97-M.Addison at NO 32. 97-M.Addison to NO 32 for no gain (9-D.Brees).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) PENALTY on NO-64-Z.Strief, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 3 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep middle to 19-T.Ginn [90-N.Fairley]. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep m
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:39) — (:39) 3-W.Lutz 38 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-V.Butler), Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead, RECOVERED by CAR-59-L.Kuechly at CAR 12. 59-L.Kuechly for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalt
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:23) — (13:23) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at NO 32 for -7 yards (97-M.Addison). FUMBLES (97-M.Addison) [97-M.Addison], RECOVERED by CAR-97-M.Addison at NO 32. 97-M.Addison to NO 32 for no gain (9-D.Brees).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 82-C.Fleener INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman at NO 46. 20-K.Coleman to NO 34 for 12 yards (75-A.Peat).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 8:34 · NO 14 · Score 0-3
(8:34) 9-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 0:40 · CAR 9 · Score 3-3
(:40) 3-W.Lutz 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 5:43 · NO 1 · Score 3-9
(5:43) 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 5:40 · NO 15 · Score 3-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 2:55 · NO 32 · Score 3-13
(2:55) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · NO 40 · Score 3-19
(:23) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete deep middle to 19-T.Ginn [90-N.Fairley]. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep m - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · NO 15 · Score 3-20
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 8:23 · NO 24 · Score 3-23
(8:23) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CAR 12 · Score 6-23
(15:00) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 11:27 · CAR 9 · Score 12-23
(11:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 16-B.Coleman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 11:22 · CAR 15 · Score 13-23
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:56 · CAR 8 · Score 19-23
(2:56) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 82-C.Fleener for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:52 · CAR 15 · Score 20-23
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
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.
- Brandin Cooks (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers on 2016-11-17?
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 23-20 in Week 11, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Carolina Panthers 17; Q3: New Orleans Saints 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 17, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: New Orleans Saints 20, Carolina Panthers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 5:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q2 0:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Coleman (D. Brees pass) (Q4 11:27) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Fleener (D. Brees pass) (Q4 2:56) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 8:34, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 0:40, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 2:55, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 8:23, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 70.0% completion, +8.6% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.10 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 40.0% completion, -14.3% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.02 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Brandin Cooks (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.05 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.36 EPA): (5:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 10-B.Cooks pushed ob at CAR 33 for 6 yards (24-J.Bradberry)..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
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