Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 23–3 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 13–0 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- Brian Hoyer
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:33) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly a…
- Game date
- 2017-09-10
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the San Francisco 49ers 23–3 on 2017-09-10. C. Newton posted a game-high +6.12 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(3:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-R.Shepard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 21. 21-yds YAC
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(3:28) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(:05) 9-G.Gano 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(11:32) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 11. 11-yds YAC
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(3:14) 9-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(:13) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:10TD RSR. ShepardPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 40
- Score
- 6-0
(3:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-R.Shepard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 21. 21-yds YAC
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:00XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:28FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 21
- Score
- 10-0
(3:28) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:05FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 18
- Score
- 13-0
(:05) 9-G.Gano 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 11:32TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 9
- Score
- 19-0
(11:32) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 11. 11-yds YAC
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 11:24XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 20-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 3:14FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 23-0
(3:14) 9-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:13FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 26
- Score
- 23-3
(:13) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +6.12 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2R. Shepard · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.00 EPA/play
- 3P. Garcon · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 4Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 5D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 6
Christian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 7
Tyrod Taylor · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 8C. Hyde · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.07 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 (+6.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (-5.47 EPA): (13:49) 22-C.McCaffrey left end to CAR 34 for -5 yards (33-R.Robinson). FUMBLES (33-R.Robinson), RECOVERED by SF-33-R.Robinson at CAR 33. 33-R.Robinson to CAR 31 for 2 yards (1-C.Newton). McCaffrey was charged with a 6-y
Biggest single play (-6.30 EPA): Brian Hoyer — (14:33) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at CAR 49. 59-L.Kuechly to SF 28 for 23 yards (2-B.Hoyer).
Quarterback report card
Brian Hoyer led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Brian Hoyer (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +2.3% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -14.22 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +6.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.009 | -0.342 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 35.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.219 | -0.355 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.501 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.342 | -0.009 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.8% | 57.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.34), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.01 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.34 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +0.71 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, -24.26 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — R. Shepard (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart (C. Newton pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SF 40 (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-R.Shepard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 21. 21-yds YAC; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 3:00) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q2 3:28) — (3:28) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SF 18 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 9-G.Gano 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SF 9 (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 11. 11-yds YAC; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 11:24) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SF 2 (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) 9-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CAR 26 (Q3 0:13) — (:13) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-R.Shepard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 21. 21-yds YAC
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) 2-B.Hoyer sacked at SF 42 for -8 yards (96-W.Horton). FUMBLES (96-W.Horton) [96-W.Horton], RECOVERED by CAR-98-S.Lotulelei at SF 42. 98-S.Lotulelei to SF 42 for no gain (67-D.Kilgore).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 10:03) — (10:03) 1-C.Newton pass deep left intended for 13-K.Benjamin INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Tartt [99-D.Buckner] at SF 1. 29-J.Tartt to SF 38 for 37 yards (84-E.Dickson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 14:33) — (14:33) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at CAR 49. 59-L.Kuechly to SF 28 for 23 yards (2-B.Hoyer).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 22-C.McCaffrey to SF 25 for 15 yards (29-J.Tartt). Caught at SF 30. 5-yds YAC
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 14:33) — (14:33) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 85-G.Kittle INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Kuechly at CAR 49. 59-L.Kuechly to SF 28 for 23 yards (2-B.Hoyer).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) 22-C.McCaffrey left end to CAR 34 for -5 yards (33-R.Robinson). FUMBLES (33-R.Robinson), RECOVERED by SF-33-R.Robinson at CAR 33. 33-R.Robinson to CAR 31 for 2 yards (1-C.Newton). McCaffrey wa
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) 2-B.Hoyer sacked at SF 42 for -8 yards (96-W.Horton). FUMBLES (96-W.Horton) [96-W.Horton], RECOVERED by CAR-98-S.Lotulelei at SF 42. 98-S.Lotulelei to SF 42 for no gain (67-D.Kilgore).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-R.Shepard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 21. 21-yds YAC
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 3:10 · SF 40 · Score 6-0
(3:10) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 19-R.Shepard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 21. 21-yds YAC - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 3:00 · SF 15 · Score 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 3:28 · SF 21 · Score 10-0
(3:28) 9-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · SF 18 · Score 13-0
(:05) 9-G.Gano 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 11:32 · SF 9 · Score 19-0
(11:32) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 28-J.Stewart for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 11. 11-yds YAC - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 11:24 · SF 15 · Score 20-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 3:14 · SF 2 · Score 23-0
(3:14) 9-G.Gano 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 0:13 · CAR 26 · Score 23-3
(:13) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
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.
- C. Newton (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs San Francisco 49ers on 2017-09-10?
The Carolina Panthers beat the San Francisco 49ers 23-3 in Week 1, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 6, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 10, San Francisco 49ers 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 23, San Francisco 49ers 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Shepard (C. Newton pass) (Q1 3:10) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (C. Newton pass) (Q3 11:32) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 3:28, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 3:14, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 0:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Brian Hoyer (San Francisco 49ers), 60.0% completion, +2.3% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -14.22 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 50.0% completion, -4.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +6.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs San Francisco 49ers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.12 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-5.47 EPA): (13:49) 22-C.McCaffrey left end to CAR 34 for -5 yards (33-R.Robinson). FUMBLES (33-R.Robinson), RECOVERED by SF-33-R.Robinson at CAR 33. 33-R.Robinson to CAR 31 for 2 yards (1-C.N.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Now 1-0 W
San Francisco 49ers
Now 0-1 L
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