Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 22–10 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 8–10 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Rudolph
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:37) 8-A.Lee punts 48 yards to MIN 46, Center-44-J.Jansen. 35-M.Sherels for 54 yards, TO…
- Game date
- 2016-09-25
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 22–10 on 2016-09-25, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 10–8 halftime lead. K. Rudolph posted a game-high +5.74 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 12 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
 Carolina Panthers | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(10:57) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(5:25) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. PENALTY on MIN-93-S.Stephen, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on MIN-92-Tom.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined.
(1:51) (No Huddle) 1-C.Newton sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (99-D.Hunter).
(3:37) 8-A.Lee punts 48 yards to MIN 46, Center-44-J.Jansen. 35-M.Sherels for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(9:49) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-J.McKinnon rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(13:17) 3-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(5:11) 3-B.Walsh 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 10:57FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 30
- Score
- 0-3
(10:57) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:25TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 0-9
(5:25) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:20XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 0-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. PENALTY on MIN-93-S.Stephen, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on MIN-92-Tom.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 1:51Safety CNC. NewtonPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIN 95
- Score
- 2-10
(1:51) (No Huddle) 1-C.Newton sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (99-D.Hunter).
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 3:37TD MSM. SherelsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 94
- Score
- 8-10
(3:37) 8-A.Lee punts 48 yards to MIN 46, Center-44-J.Jansen. 35-M.Sherels for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:49TD KRK. RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 14-10
(9:49) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 9:43Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 16-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-J.McKinnon rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 13:17FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 10
- Score
- 19-10
(13:17) 3-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:11FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 13
- Score
- 22-10
(5:11) 3-B.Walsh 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3
Charles Brown · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 4R. Ellison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 5E. Dickson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 6
Stefon Diggs · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 7C. Artis-Payne · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 8
Cordarrelle Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.31 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
K. Rudolph — MIN · Receiving
K. Rudolph posted the highest total EPA (+5.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
K. Rudolph's top snap (+2.19 EPA): (9:49) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.09 EPA): A. Lee — (3:37) 8-A.Lee punts 48 yards to MIN 46, Center-44-J.Jansen. 35-M.Sherels for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 49 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +2.5% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -13.91 total EPA
- S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.108 | -0.254 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 35.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.290 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.172 | -0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.254 | +0.108 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.1% | 66.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.25 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -23.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -7.65 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Minnesota Vikings — M. Sherels
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–2. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIN 30 (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 5:20); Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIN 95 (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) (No Huddle) 1-C.Newton sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (99-D.Hunter)..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 94 (Q2 3:37) — (3:37) 8-A.Lee punts 48 yards to MIN 46, Center-44-J.Jansen. 35-M.Sherels for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 8–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 15 (Q3 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q3 9:43) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-J.McKinnon rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 6–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 10 (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) 3-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) 3-B.Walsh 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:43) — (6:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 10-C.Brown to MIN 9 for 27 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:37) — (3:37) 8-A.Lee punts 48 yards to MIN 46, Center-44-J.Jansen. 35-M.Sherels for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:39) — (13:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-T.Ginn to MIN 33 for 31 yards (34-A.Sendejo) [93-S.Stephen].
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete short right to 88-G.Olsen.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:37) — (3:37) 8-A.Lee punts 48 yards to MIN 46, Center-44-J.Jansen. 35-M.Sherels for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 35-M.Tolbert INTERCEPTED by 92-Tom.Johnson [97-E.Griffen] at MIN 31. 92-Tom.Johnson to MIN 35 for 4 yards (35-M.Tolbert). FUMBLES (35-M.Tolber
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 19-T.Ginn INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman [92-Tom.Johnson] at CAR 43. 23-T.Newman ran ob at CAR 43 for no gain.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:43) — (6:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 10-C.Brown to MIN 9 for 27 yards (24-C.Munnerlyn).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 10:57 · MIN 30 · Score 0-3
(10:57) 9-G.Gano 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 5:25 · MIN 3 · Score 0-9
(5:25) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 5:20 · MIN 15 · Score 0-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. PENALTY on MIN-93-S.Stephen, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on MIN-92-Tom.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, decli - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q1 1:51 · MIN 95 · Score 2-10
(1:51) (No Huddle) 1-C.Newton sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (99-D.Hunter). - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 3:37 · MIN 94 · Score 8-10
(3:37) 8-A.Lee punts 48 yards to MIN 46, Center-44-J.Jansen. 35-M.Sherels for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 9:49 · CAR 15 · Score 14-10
(9:49) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q3 9:43 · CAR 2 · Score 16-10
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-J.McKinnon rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 13:17 · CAR 10 · Score 19-10
(13:17) 3-B.Walsh 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 5:11 · CAR 13 · Score 22-10
(5:11) 3-B.Walsh 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- K. Rudolph (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers on 2016-09-25?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Carolina Panthers 22-10 in Week 3, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 2, Carolina Panthers 10; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 6, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 8, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 6, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Minnesota Vikings 22, Carolina Panthers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q1 5:25) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — M. Sherels (Q2 3:37) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (S. Bradford pass) (Q3 9:49) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 10:57, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 13:17, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 5:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 42.9% completion, +2.5% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -13.91 total passing EPA. S. Bradford (Minnesota Vikings), 60.0% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.71 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?
K. Rudolph (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.74 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+2.19 EPA): (9:49) (Shotgun) 8-S.Bradford pass short left to 82-K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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