Panthers 26–15 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2016

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

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 62.7% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -9.68 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 51.2% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.33 total passing EPA.

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

D. Jackson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.27 EPA): (4:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 11-D.Jackson pushed ob at CAR 5 for 17 yards (33-T.Boston)..

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 26–15 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 13–9 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Drake Jackson
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (14:56) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 5 for -9 yards (96-W.Horton). FUMBLES (96-W.Horton), REC…
Game date: 2016-12-19

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Washington Commanders 26–15 on 2016-12-19. Drake Jackson posted a game-high +3.60 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	10	3	10	3	0	26
Washington Commanders	3	6	0	6	0	15

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

+3CAR 25

WAS 30

CAR 5

+3CAR 8

+3CAR 16

+3WAS 22

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 12:45FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 17
Score
3-0
(12:45) 9-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:23FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 25
Score
3-3
(6:23) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:57TD
TGT. Ginn
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 30
Score
9-3
(1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:50XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
10-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:26FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 5
Score
13-3
(12:26) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 3:54TD
RKR. Kelley
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 5
Score
13-9
(3:54) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 32-R.Kelley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 14:08TD
MTM. Tolbert
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
19-9
(14:08) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 13:58XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
20-9
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:11FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 6
Score
23-9
(5:11) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 14:13FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 8
Score
23-12
(14:13) 3-D.Hopkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 3:48FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 16
Score
23-15
(3:48) 3-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:12FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 22
Score
26-15
(1:12) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Drake Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +3.33 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
3T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
4M. Tolbert · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
5F. Whittaker · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play
6Charles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
7E. Dickson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
8R. Kelley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 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

Drake Jackson — WAS · Receiving

Drake Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+3.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Drake Jackson's top snap (+2.27 EPA): (4:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 11-D.Jackson pushed ob at CAR 5 for 17 yards (33-T.Boston).

Biggest single play (-6.78 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (14:56) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 5 for -9 yards (96-W.Horton). FUMBLES (96-W.Horton), RECOVERED by CAR-96-W.Horton at WAS 5. 96-W.Horton to WAS 1 for 4 yards (85-V.Davis).

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 51 dropbacks · 62.7% completion · -2.0% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -9.68 total EPA
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -3.6% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.031	-0.235
Offensive success rate	42.4%	36.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.081	-0.190
Rush EPA/play	-0.010	-0.546
Defensive EPA/play	+0.235	+0.031
Defensive success rate	63.9%	57.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.23 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -2.88 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -19.54 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q1 1:57)
Washington Commanders — R. Kelley (Q2 3:54)
Carolina Panthers — M. Tolbert (C. Newton pass) (Q3 14:08)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q1 12:45)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 6:23)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 12:26)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q3 5:11)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 14:13)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 3:48)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q4 1:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the WAS 17 (Q1 12:45) — (12:45) 9-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q1 6:23) — (6:23) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 1:50) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the WAS 5 (Q2 12:26) — (12:26) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q2 3:54) — (3:54) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 32-R.Kelley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 14:08) — (14:08) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 13:58) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the WAS 6 (Q3 5:11) — (5:11) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 3-D.Hopkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 16 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 3-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the WAS 22 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (Q3 14:56) — (14:56) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 5 for -9 yards (96-W.Horton). FUMBLES (96-W.Horton), RECOVERED by CAR-96-W.Horton at WAS 5. 96-W.Horton to WAS 1 for 4 yards (85-V.Davis). [WPA -23.7% · EPA -6.78]
Washington Commanders (Q1 0:39) — (:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman at CAR 39. 20-K.Coleman pushed ob at WAS 24 for 37 yards (77-S.Lauvao). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -6.32]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.06]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:33) — (14:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen to WAS 39 for 31 yards (24-J.Norman). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.55]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 14:47) — (14:47) 61-D.Yankey reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle to WAS 1 for no gain (50-M.Spaight). [WPA -8.0% · EPA -0.29]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q3 14:56) — (14:56) 8-K.Cousins sacked at WAS 5 for -9 yards (96-W.Horton). FUMBLES (96-W.Horton), RECOVERED by CAR-96-W.Horton at WAS 5. 96-W.Horton to WAS 1 for 4 yards (85-V.Davis). [WPA -23.7% · EPA -6.78]
Washington Commanders (Q1 0:39) — (:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left intended for 85-V.Davis INTERCEPTED by 20-K.Coleman at CAR 39. 20-K.Coleman pushed ob at WAS 24 for 37 yards (77-S.Lauvao). [WPA -14.6% · EPA -6.32]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.06]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:41) — (5:41) 9-G.Gano 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. [WPA -3.4% · EPA -3.66]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 12:45 · WAS 17 · Score 3-0
(12:45) 9-G.Gano 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 6:23 · CAR 25 · Score 3-3
(6:23) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 1:57 · WAS 30 · Score 9-3
(1:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 1:50 · WAS 15 · Score 10-3
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 12:26 · WAS 5 · Score 13-3
(12:26) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 3:54 · CAR 5 · Score 13-9
(3:54) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 32-R.Kelley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 14:08 · WAS 1 · Score 19-9
(14:08) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 35-M.Tolbert for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 13:58 · WAS 15 · Score 20-9
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 5:11 · WAS 6 · Score 23-9
(5:11) 9-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 14:13 · CAR 8 · Score 23-12
(14:13) 3-D.Hopkins 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 3:48 · CAR 16 · Score 23-15
(3:48) 3-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 1:12 · WAS 22 · Score 26-15
(1:12) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

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.
Drake Jackson (Washington Commanders) 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 Washington Commanders on 2016-12-19?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Washington Commanders 26-15 in Week 15, 2016.

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

Q1: Carolina Panthers 10, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Washington Commanders 6; Q3: Carolina Panthers 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Washington Commanders 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 26, Washington Commanders 15.

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

Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Newton pass) (Q1 1:57) Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kelley (Q2 3:54) Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Tolbert (C. Newton pass) (Q3 14:08) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 12:45, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 6:23, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 12:26, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 5:11, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 14:13, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 3:48, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 1:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 62.7% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -9.68 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 51.2% completion, -3.6% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.33 total passing EPA.

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

Drake Jackson (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.60 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.27 EPA): (4:30) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 11-D.Jackson pushed ob at CAR 5 for 17 yards (33-T.Boston)..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L

Carolina Panthers vs. Washington Commanders: 2016 Week 15 Recap

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