Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 41–38 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 10–24 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-B.Cooks for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33,…
- Game date
- 2016-10-16
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 41–38 on 2016-10-16. D. Brees posted a game-high +20.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 38 |
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(8:59) 68-T.Lelito reported in as eligible. 82-C.Fleener right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-B.Cooks for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 54
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(13:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 6
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(3:07) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(1:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 17-D.Funchess for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(:15) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Penalty on CAR-26-D.Worley, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
(6:56) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton pass short left to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 1, YAC 0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 82-C.Fleener for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, YAC 27
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(14:53) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. PENALTY on NO-94-C.Jordan, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(9:43) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short left to 89-J.Hill [99-K.Short]. New Orleans challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 89-J.Hill for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-K.Short]. PENALTY on CAR-99-K.Short, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Pass 8, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(3:04) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 17-D.Funchess is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:16) 3-W.Lutz 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 8:59TD CFC. FleenerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-6
(8:59) 68-T.Lelito reported in as eligible. 82-C.Fleener right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 8:55XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:43TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 87
- Score
- 0-13
(2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-B.Cooks for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 54
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 2:31XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 0-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:52TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 0-20
(13:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 6
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:47XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 0-21
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:07FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 24
- Score
- 3-21
(3:07) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:19TD DFD. FunchessPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 17
- Score
- 9-21
(1:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 17-D.Funchess for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:15XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 10-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:15FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 10-24
(:15) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Penalty on CAR-26-D.Worley, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:56TD EDE. DicksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 16-24
(6:56) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton pass short left to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 1, YAC 0
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:49XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 17-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 5:04TD CFC. FleenerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 50
- Score
- 17-30
(5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 82-C.Fleener for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, YAC 27
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:56XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 17-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 14:53TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 23-31
(14:53) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 14:49XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 24-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. PENALTY on NO-94-C.Jordan, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 9:43TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 30-31
(9:43) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:10TD Julian HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 8
- Score
- 30-37
(6:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short left to 89-J.Hill [99-K.Short]. New Orleans challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 89-J.Hill for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-K.Short]. PENALTY on CAR-99-K.Short, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Pass 8, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:02XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 30-38
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 3:04TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 36-38
(3:04) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:58Safety CNC. NewtonPoints+2
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 38-38
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 17-D.Funchess is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 0:16FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 34
- Score
- 38-41
(:16) 3-W.Lutz 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +20.69 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +10.31 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 4Brandin Cooks · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 5Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 6C. Fleener · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 7Willie Snead · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8T. Ginn · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+20.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+7.24 EPA): (2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-B.Cooks for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 54
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) · 53 dropbacks · 50.9% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +10.31 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 51 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +3.6% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +20.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.120 | +0.116 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.0% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.239 | +0.406 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.003 | -0.173 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.116 | -0.120 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 52.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.12, New Orleans Saints +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.12 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, +12.25 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 14 drives, +11.28 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — C. Fleener
- New Orleans Saints — Brandin Cooks (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Michael Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- Carolina Panthers — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — E. Dickson (C. Newton pass)
- New Orleans Saints — C. Fleener (D. Brees pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- New Orleans Saints — Julian Hill (D. Brees pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) 68-T.Lelito reported in as eligible. 82-C.Fleener right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 8:55) — 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 87 (Q1 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-B.Cooks for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 54; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 2:31) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q2 13:52) — (13:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 6; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 13:47) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 24 (Q2 3:07) — (3:07) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 17 (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 17-D.Funchess for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 1:15) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q2 0:15).
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 6:56) — (6:56) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton pass short left to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 1, YAC 0; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 6:49) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 50 (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 82-C.Fleener for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, YAC 27; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 4:56) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 21–10. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 14:49) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. PENALTY on NO-94-C.Jordan, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q4 6:10); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 6:02) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 2 (Q4 3:04); Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 2:58) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 17-D.Funchess is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 34 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 3-W.Lutz 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 3-W.Lutz 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-B.Cooks for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 54
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 82-C.Fleener for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, YAC 27
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:58) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 17-D.Funchess is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-B.Cooks for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 54
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 9:04) — (9:04) 1-C.Newton pass short right intended for 17-D.Funchess INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Moore at NO 0. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the pass interception ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruli
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 82-C.Fleener for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, YAC 27
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right intended for 10-B.Cooks INTERCEPTED by 21-T.Williams at CAR 31. 21-T.Williams to 50 for 19 yards (83-W.Snead).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 8:59 · CAR 2 · Score 0-6
(8:59) 68-T.Lelito reported in as eligible. 82-C.Fleener right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 8:55 · CAR 15 · Score 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 2:43 · CAR 87 · Score 0-13
(2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-B.Cooks for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 54 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 2:31 · CAR 15 · Score 0-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 13:52 · CAR 9 · Score 0-20
(13:52) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 13-M.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, YAC 6 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 13:47 · CAR 15 · Score 0-21
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 3:07 · NO 24 · Score 3-21
(3:07) 9-G.Gano 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:19 · NO 17 · Score 9-21
(1:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 17-D.Funchess for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 17, YAC 0 - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:15 · NO 15 · Score 10-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:15 · CAR 15 · Score 10-24
(:15) 3-W.Lutz 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. Penalty on CAR-26-D.Worley, Running Into the Kicker, declined. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 6:56 · NO 1 · Score 16-24
(6:56) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton pass short left to 84-E.Dickson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Jordan]. Pass 1, YAC 0 - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:49 · NO 15 · Score 17-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 5:04 · CAR 50 · Score 17-30
(5:04) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 82-C.Fleener for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, YAC 27 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 4:56 · CAR 15 · Score 17-31
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 14:53 · NO 2 · Score 23-31
(14:53) 28-J.Stewart left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 14:49 · NO 15 · Score 24-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-8-A.Lee. PENALTY on NO-94-C.Jordan, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:43 · NO 1 · Score 30-31
(9:43) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 6:10 · CAR 8 · Score 30-37
(6:10) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass incomplete short left to 89-J.Hill [99-K.Short]. New Orleans challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 89 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 6:02 · CAR 15 · Score 30-38
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 3:04 · NO 2 · Score 36-38
(3:04) 79-C.Scott reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field - Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:58 · NO 2 · Score 38-38
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 17-D.Funchess is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 0:16 · CAR 34 · Score 38-41
(:16) 3-W.Lutz 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Brees (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 Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2016-10-16?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 41-38 in Week 6, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, New Orleans Saints 10; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 21, New Orleans Saints 10; Final: Carolina Panthers 38, New Orleans Saints 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Fleener (Q1 8:59) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Brees pass) (Q1 2:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q2 13:52) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass) (Q2 1:19) Carolina Panthers touchdown — E. Dickson (C. Newton pass) (Q3 6:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Fleener (D. Brees pass) (Q3 5:04) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q4 14:53) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q4 9:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Hill (D. Brees pass) (Q4 6:10) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q4 3:04) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 3:07, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:15, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 0:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 50.9% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +10.31 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 66.7% completion, +3.6% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +20.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (+7.24 EPA): (2:43) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 10-B.Cooks for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 33, YAC 54.
Was Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 41-38 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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