Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 31–24 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 13–14 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Josaiah Stewart
- Top passer
- Case Keenum
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 22-C.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by 3…
- Game date
- 2017-12-10
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Minnesota Vikings 31–24 on 2017-12-10. Josaiah Stewart posted a game-high +6.29 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 24 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(11:06) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(6:33) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep left to 82-K.Rudolph for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(14:22) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(5:08) 2-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(:09) 2-K.Forbath 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(8:51) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 17-D.Funchess for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(6:57) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(5:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-C.Keenum pass to 81-B.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(3:11) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(1:50) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:06TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 60
- Score
- 0-6
(11:06) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 10:55XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:33TD KRK. RudolphPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 18
- Score
- 6-7
(6:33) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep left to 82-K.Rudolph for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 6:28XP KFK. ForbathPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:22TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 7-13
(14:22) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:16XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 5:08FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 12
- Score
- 10-14
(5:08) 2-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:09FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 13-14
(:09) 2-K.Forbath 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:51TD DFD. FunchessPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 18
- Score
- 13-20
(8:51) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 17-D.Funchess for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 8:42XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 13-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:57FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 23
- Score
- 13-24
(6:57) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:47TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 52
- Score
- 19-24
(5:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:36Safety Case KeenumPoints+2
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 21-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-C.Keenum pass to 81-B.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:11FG KFK. ForbathPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 24-24
(3:11) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:50TD Josaiah StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 1
- Score
- 24-30
(1:50) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:47XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 24-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +6.29 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 3K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 4B. Bersin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 5Adam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6
Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 7Jerick McKinnon · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8
C.J. Ham · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.72 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
Josaiah Stewart — CAR · Rushing
Josaiah Stewart posted the highest total EPA (+6.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Josaiah Stewart's top snap (+4.89 EPA): (11:06) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.83 EPA): C. Newton — (4:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 22-C.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Sendejo at CAR 40. 34-A.Sendejo to CAR 6 for 34 yards (75-M.Kalil; 1-C.Newton).
Quarterback report card
Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) · 58 dropbacks · 46.6% completion · +0.7% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -4.22 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -4.7% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.117 | -0.051 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.073 | -0.091 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.145 | +0.212 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.051 | +0.117 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.7% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.12 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.05 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -4.25 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -10.38 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Rudolph (Case Keenum pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
- Carolina Panthers — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Case Keenum pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Josaiah Stewart
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 60 (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 20 (Q1 10:55) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 18 (Q1 6:33) — (6:33) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep left to 82-K.Rudolph for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 6:28) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 14:16) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q2 5:08) — (5:08) 2-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 4 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 2-K.Forbath 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 18 (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 17-D.Funchess for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 8:42) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIN 23 (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 11–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CAR 52 (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the CAR 2 (Q4 5:36) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-C.Keenum pass to 81-B.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CAR 9 (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 1:47) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 22-C.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Sendejo at CAR 40. 34-A.Sendejo to CAR 6 for 34 yards (75-M.Kalil; 1-C.Newton).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle to MIN 8 for 62 yards (26-T.Waynes).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 17-D.Funchess for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle intended for 22-C.McCaffrey INTERCEPTED by 34-A.Sendejo at CAR 40. 34-A.Sendejo to CAR 6 for 34 yards (75-M.Kalil; 1-C.Newton).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 8:54) — (8:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short right intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Bradberry at CAR 25. 24-J.Bradberry to CAR 28 for 3 yards (14-S.Diggs).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum sacked at MIN 17 for -8 yards (97-M.Addison). FUMBLES (97-M.Addison), RECOVERED by CAR-29-M.Adams at MIN 35. 29-M.Adams to MIN 31 for 4 yards (82-K.Rudolph). The Replay Off
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 11:06 · MIN 60 · Score 0-6
(11:06) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 10:55 · MIN 20 · Score 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 6:33 · CAR 18 · Score 6-7
(6:33) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep left to 82-K.Rudolph for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 6:28 · CAR 15 · Score 7-7
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 14:22 · MIN 1 · Score 7-13
(14:22) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 14:16 · MIN 15 · Score 7-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 5:08 · CAR 12 · Score 10-14
(5:08) 2-K.Forbath 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · CAR 4 · Score 13-14
(:09) 2-K.Forbath 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 8:51 · MIN 18 · Score 13-20
(8:51) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 17-D.Funchess for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 8:42 · MIN 15 · Score 13-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 6:57 · MIN 23 · Score 13-24
(6:57) 9-G.Gano 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 5:47 · CAR 52 · Score 19-24
(5:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 5:36 · CAR 2 · Score 21-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-C.Keenum pass to 81-B.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:11 · CAR 9 · Score 24-24
(3:11) 2-K.Forbath 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:50 · MIN 1 · Score 24-30
(1:50) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 1:47 · MIN 15 · Score 24-31
9-G.Gano extra point 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Josaiah Stewart (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 Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers on 2017-12-10?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-24 in Week 14, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Carolina Panthers 10; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 11, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 24, Carolina Panthers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q1 11:06) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Rudolph (C. Keenum pass) (Q1 6:33) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q2 14:22) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass) (Q3 8:51) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (C. Keenum pass) (Q4 5:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — J. Stewart (Q4 1:50) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 5:08, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 6:57, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 3:11, 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?
Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings), 46.6% completion, +0.7% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -4.22 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 48.1% completion, -4.7% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.46 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers?
Josaiah Stewart (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.29 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+4.89 EPA): (11:06) 72-T.Moton reported in as eligible. 28-J.Stewart right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Carolina Panthers won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 10-2 Now 10-3 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W
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