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NFL · Week 13 · December 4, 2016 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 2016 Week 13 Recap

Seahawks defeat Panthers 40–7 in Week 13

T.Ginn led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 7–40 Week 13 finish.

Carolina Panthers 7 4–8
Final 7–40
Seattle Seahawks 40 8–3 Winner
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
7–40
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 7–23 Seattle Seahawks
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Ginn
Game date
December 4, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • T.Ginn 5 REC · 80 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Funchess 2 REC · 44 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Bersin 1 REC · 7 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 26/41 · 283 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Lockett
    Tyler Lockett 1 CAR · 75 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jimmy Graham
    Jimmy Graham 6 REC · 63 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 40–7 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 7–23 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Ginn
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(10:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2016-12-04

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers 40–7 on 2016-12-04. T. Ginn posted a game-high +7.80 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers070007
Seattle Seahawks1013710040

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 13:26FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 5
    Score
    0-3

    (13:26) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:47TD
    TRT. Rawls

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 8
    Score
    0-9

    (6:47) 34-T.Rawls left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:42XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    0-10

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 10:40TD
    TGT. Ginn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 55
    Score
    6-10

    (10:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 10:32XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    7-10

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:53TD
    TRT. Rawls

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 45
    Score
    7-16

    (9:53) 34-T.Rawls right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 9:44XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    7-17

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 1:49FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 19
    Score
    7-20

    (1:49) 4-S.Hauschka 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:10FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 13
    Score
    7-23

    (:10) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 15:00TD
    Tyler Lockett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 75
    Score
    7-29

    (15:00) 16-T.Lockett right end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 14:48XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    7-30

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 11:12TD
    Jimmy Graham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 1
    Score
    7-36

    (11:12) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 11:09XP
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    7-37

    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

  14. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 3:32FG
    SHS. Hauschka

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 10
    Score
    7-40

    (3:32) 4-S.Hauschka 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  2. 2Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +7.27 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +5.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.54 EPA/play
  4. 4Jimmy GrahamJimmy Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Rawls · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +4.20 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  6. 6Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Boykin · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +3.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  8. 8Daylen BaldwinDaylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 7 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

T. Ginn — CAR · Receiving

T. Ginn posted the highest total EPA (+7.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.30 EPA per play.

T. Ginn's top snap (+6.65 EPA): (10:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 55 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 WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +9.3% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.27 total EPA
  • C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -11.6% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersSeattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play-0.245+0.215
Offensive success rate29.3%53.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.186+0.235
Rush EPA/play-0.451+0.266
Defensive EPA/play-0.215+0.245
Defensive success rate46.5%70.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: -0.24 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -18.41 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +18.52 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — T. Rawls (Q1 6:47)
  • Carolina Panthers — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q2 10:40)
  • Seattle Seahawks — T. Rawls (Q2 9:53)
  • Tyler LockettSeattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Q3 15:00)
  • Jimmy GrahamSeattle Seahawks — Jimmy Graham (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 11:12)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q1 13:26)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 1:49)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:10)
  • Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka (Q4 3:32)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 5 (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) 34-T.Rawls left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 6:42) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 55 (Q2 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 10:32) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 45 (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) 34-T.Rawls right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 9:44) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 19 (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) 4-S.Hauschka 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 75 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 16-T.Lockett right end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 14:48) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 10–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 11:12) — (11:12) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 11:09) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 10 (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) 4-S.Hauschka 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +6.65]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 35-M.Tolbert INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Morgan at CAR 22. 57-M.Morgan to CAR 8 for 14 yards (17-D.Funchess). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -5.25]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) 28-J.Stewart right end to SEA 49 for 5 yards (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright), RECOVERED by SEA-91-C.Marsh at 50. 91-C.Marsh to 50 for no gain (69-T.Larsen). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -5.05]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 16-T.Lockett to CAR 46 for 40 yards (58-T.Davis). [WPA +5.9% · EPA +2.89]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) 34-T.Rawls right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.5% · EPA +3.88]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +6.65]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 16-T.Lockett right end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.5% · EPA +5.54]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 35-M.Tolbert INTERCEPTED by 57-M.Morgan at CAR 22. 57-M.Morgan to CAR 8 for 14 yards (17-D.Funchess). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -5.25]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:25) — (13:25) 28-J.Stewart right end to SEA 49 for 5 yards (50-K.Wright). FUMBLES (50-K.Wright), RECOVERED by SEA-91-C.Marsh at 50. 91-C.Marsh to 50 for no gain (69-T.Larsen). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -5.05]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 13:26 · CAR 5 · Score 0-3
    (13:26) 4-S.Hauschka 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  2. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 6:47 · CAR 8 · Score 0-9
    (6:47) 34-T.Rawls left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 6:42 · CAR 15 · Score 0-10
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 10:40 · SEA 55 · Score 6-10
    (10:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 10:32 · SEA 15 · Score 7-10
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 9:53 · CAR 45 · Score 7-16
    (9:53) 34-T.Rawls right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 9:44 · CAR 15 · Score 7-17
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  8. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 1:49 · CAR 19 · Score 7-20
    (1:49) 4-S.Hauschka 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  9. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · CAR 13 · Score 7-23
    (:10) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  10. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · CAR 75 · Score 7-29
    (15:00) 16-T.Lockett right end for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 14:48 · CAR 15 · Score 7-30
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  12. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 11:12 · CAR 1 · Score 7-36
    (11:12) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 11:09 · CAR 15 · Score 7-37
    4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
  14. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 3:32 · CAR 10 · Score 7-40
    (3:32) 4-S.Hauschka 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • T. Ginn (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2016-12-04?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers 40-7 in Week 13, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Seattle Seahawks 13; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Seattle Seahawks 10; Final: Carolina Panthers 7, Seattle Seahawks 40.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Rawls (Q1 6:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q2 10:40) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Rawls (Q2 9:53) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (Q3 15:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Graham (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 11:12) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 13:26, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 1:49, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 3:32, 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), 63.4% completion, +9.3% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.27 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 40.0% completion, -11.6% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.45 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks?

T. Ginn (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.80 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+6.65 EPA): (10:40) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

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