Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 46–27 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 10–17 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- 4-P.Dawson kicks 62 yards from SF 35 to CAR 3. 19-T.Ginn MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by SF-24-S…
- Game date
- 2016-09-18
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the San Francisco 49ers 46–27 on 2016-09-18. C. Newton posted a game-high +10.87 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 32 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 27 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 46 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(11:24) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle to SF 17 for 2 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson), touched at SF 15, RECOVERED by CAR-54-S.Thompson at SF 9. 54-S.Thompson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(10:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(9:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(:06) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(8:44) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 13-K.Benjamin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(5:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-E.Harold]. PENALTY on CAR-17-D.Funchess, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(12:43) 4-P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(12:35) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(8:11) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(8:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left to 89-V.McDonald for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
(4:13) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(3:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 17-D.Funchess for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:11) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 11:24FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 11
- Score
- 3-0
(11:24) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 4:14TD CHC. HydePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 85
- Score
- 3-6
(4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle to SF 17 for 2 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson), touched at SF 15, RECOVERED by CAR-54-S.Thompson at SF 9. 54-S.Thompson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 4:04XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 3-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 10:10TD Tyron SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 28
- Score
- 9-7
(10:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 10:02XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 10-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:52TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 78
- Score
- 10-13
(9:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:40XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 10-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:06FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 21
- Score
- 10-17
(:06) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:44TD KBK. BenjaminPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 10
- Score
- 10-23
(8:44) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 13-K.Benjamin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:38XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 10-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:03TD KBK. BenjaminPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 9
- Score
- 10-30
(5:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-E.Harold]. PENALTY on CAR-17-D.Funchess, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 4:56XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 10-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 12:43FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 21
- Score
- 13-31
(12:43) 4-P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 12:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 19-31
(12:35) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 12:31XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 20-31
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:11FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 13
- Score
- 20-34
(8:11) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:03TD VMV. McDonaldPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 75
- Score
- 26-34
(8:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left to 89-V.McDonald for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 7:51XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 27-34
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:13FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 31
- Score
- 27-37
(4:13) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 3:36TD DFD. FunchessPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 16
- Score
- 27-43
(3:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 17-D.Funchess for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:11FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 23
- Score
- 27-46
(1:11) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +10.87 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2K. Benjamin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +10.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 4V. McDonald · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.90 EPA/play
- 5C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 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
C. Newton — CAR · Passing
C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+10.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (+5.96 EPA): (9:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.76 EPA): P. Dawson — 4-P.Dawson kicks 62 yards from SF 35 to CAR 3. 19-T.Ginn MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by SF-24-S.Draughn at CAR 2. 24-S.Draughn to CAR 2 for no gain (19-T.Ginn). PENALTY on CAR-66-G.Gradkowski, Unsportsmanl
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) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.87 total EPA
- Blaine Gabbert (San Francisco 49ers) · 41 dropbacks · 41.5% completion · -10.3% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.96 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.191 | +0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.5% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.121 | +0.242 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.503 | -0.126 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.011 | +0.191 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 65.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 16 drives, +1.13 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 17 drives, -16.59 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — C. Hyde
- San Francisco 49ers — Tyron Smith (Blaine Gabbert pass)
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Blaine Gabbert
- San Francisco 49ers — V. McDonald (Blaine Gabbert pass)
- Carolina Panthers — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CAR 11 (Q1 11:24) — (11:24) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 85 (Q1 4:14); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 4:04) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–7. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CAR 28 (Q2 10:10) — (10:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 10:02) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SF 78 (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 9:40) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 13-K.Benjamin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 8:38) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SF 9 (Q3 5:03); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 4:56) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 17–15. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CAR 21 (Q4 12:43) — (12:43) 4-P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 12:31) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SF 13 (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CAR 75 (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left to 89-V.McDonald for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 7:51) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SF 31 (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SF 16 (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 17-D.Funchess for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:14) — (4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle to SF 17 for 2 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson), touched at SF 15, RECOVERED by CAR-54-S.Thompson at SF 9. 54-S.Thompson for 9 yards, TO
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 14:25) — (14:25) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea (53-N.Bowman) at CAR 22. 41-A.Bethea to CAR 22 for no gain (84-E.Dickson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:46) — (13:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 43-F.Whittaker up the middle to SF 43 for 4 yards (41-A.Bethea). FUMBLES (41-A.Bethea), RECOVERED by SF-54-R.Armstrong at SF 41. 54-R.Armstrong to SF 41 for no gain (88-G.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 10:10) — (10:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 12:38) — 4-P.Dawson kicks 62 yards from SF 35 to CAR 3. 19-T.Ginn MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by SF-24-S.Draughn at CAR 2. 24-S.Draughn to CAR 2 for no gain (19-T.Ginn). PENALTY on CAR-66-G.Gradkowski, Unsportsmanl
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:14) — (4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle to SF 17 for 2 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson), touched at SF 15, RECOVERED by CAR-54-S.Thompson at SF 9. 54-S.Thompson for 9 yards, TO
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left to 89-V.McDonald for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 11:24 · CAR 11 · Score 3-0
(11:24) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 4:14 · CAR 85 · Score 3-6
(4:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-C.Hyde up the middle to SF 17 for 2 yards (95-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-C.Johnson), touched at SF 15, RECOVERED by CAR-54-S.Thompson at SF 9. 54-S.Thompson for 9 yards, TO - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 4:04 · SF 15 · Score 3-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 10:10 · CAR 28 · Score 9-7
(10:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 10:02 · CAR 15 · Score 10-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 9:52 · SF 78 · Score 10-13
(9:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 9:40 · SF 15 · Score 10-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · SF 21 · Score 10-17
(:06) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 8:44 · SF 10 · Score 10-23
(8:44) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 13-K.Benjamin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 8:38 · SF 15 · Score 10-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 5:03 · SF 9 · Score 10-30
(5:03) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-E.Harold]. PENALTY on CAR-17-D.Funchess, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 4:56 · SF 15 · Score 10-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 12:43 · CAR 21 · Score 13-31
(12:43) 4-P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 12:35 · CAR 1 · Score 19-31
(12:35) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 12:31 · CAR 15 · Score 20-31
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 8:11 · SF 13 · Score 20-34
(8:11) 9-G.Gano 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 8:03 · CAR 75 · Score 26-34
(8:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left to 89-V.McDonald for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 7:51 · CAR 15 · Score 27-34
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:13 · SF 31 · Score 27-37
(4:13) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 3:36 · SF 16 · Score 27-43
(3:36) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 17-D.Funchess for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 1:11 · SF 23 · Score 27-46
(1:11) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
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.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Blaine Gabbert (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Carolina Panthers on 2016-09-18?
The Carolina Panthers beat the San Francisco 49ers 46-27 in Week 2, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Carolina Panthers 14; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 17, Carolina Panthers 15; Final: San Francisco 49ers 27, Carolina Panthers 46.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hyde (Q1 4:14) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Smith (B. Gabbert pass) (Q2 10:10) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 9:52) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q3 8:44) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q3 5:03) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Gabbert (Q4 12:35) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — V. McDonald (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 8:03) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass) (Q4 3:36) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 11:24, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 12:43, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 8:11, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 4:13, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 1:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 53.3% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.87 total passing EPA. Blaine Gabbert (San Francisco 49ers), 41.5% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.96 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+5.96 EPA): (9:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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