Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 31–24 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 14–10 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- (:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-W.H…
- Game date
- 2017-12-17
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Green Bay Packers 31–24 on 2017-12-17, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 14–10 halftime lead. C. Newton posted a game-high +16.45 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(6:02) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 22-C.McCaffrey for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
(9:06) 9-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-W.Horton].
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
(11:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks].
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(7:28) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete short right to 18-D.Byrd (28-J.Hawkins). Carolina challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 1-C.Newton pass short right to 18-D.Byrd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(1:27) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
(12:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 18-D.Byrd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(2:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 6:02TD Christian McCaffreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 7
- Score
- 0-6
(6:02) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 22-C.McCaffrey for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:57XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 0:04TD Davante AdamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 13
- Score
- 6-7
(:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 0:00XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:06FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 7-10
(9:06) 9-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:39TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 33
- Score
- 13-10
(:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-W.Horton].
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:26XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 11:39TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 30
- Score
- 14-16
(11:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks].
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 11:34XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 14-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 7:28TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 9
- Score
- 14-23
(7:28) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete short right to 18-D.Byrd (28-J.Hawkins). Carolina challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 1-C.Newton pass short right to 18-D.Byrd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 7:20XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 14-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 1:27FG Maxx CrosbyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 10
- Score
- 17-24
(1:27) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- GB 13
- Score
- 17-30
(12:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 18-D.Byrd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:24XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 17-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:48TD RRR. RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 24
- Score
- 23-31
(2:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 2:43XP Maxx CrosbyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 24-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +16.45 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 3R. Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 4Christian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5Damiere Byrd · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 6
Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 7Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8
Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 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 (+16.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (+2.78 EPA): (11:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks].
Biggest single play (+4.14 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-W.Horton].
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 54 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -3.7% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.16 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +16.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.044 | +0.116 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 47.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.003 | +0.445 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.338 | -0.150 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.116 | -0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.7% | 54.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.04 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.12 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +10.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +3.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey (C. Newton pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Aaron Rodgers pass)
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Damiere Byrd (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Damiere Byrd (C. Newton pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Rodgers (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
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 GB 7 (Q1 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 22-C.McCaffrey for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 5:57) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q1 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 0:00) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the GB 15 (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) 9-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 33 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-W.Horton].; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 0:26) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 30 (Q3 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks].; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 11:34) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 9 (Q3 7:28); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 7:20) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CAR 10 (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 13 (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 18-D.Byrd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 12:24) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 24 (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 2:43) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 81-G.Allison to CAR 28 for 10 yards (24-J.Bradberry). FUMBLES (24-J.Bradberry), RECOVERED by CAR-29-M.Adams at CAR 28. 29-M.Adams to CAR 28 for no gai
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-W.Horton].
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks].
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle to CAR 38 for 20 yards (20-K.Coleman; 24-J.Bradberry).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-W.Horton].
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers sacked at CAR 40 for -10 yards (sack split by 90-J.Peppers and 97-M.Addison).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb to CAR 26 for 12 yards (29-M.Adams).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 6:02 · GB 7 · Score 0-6
(6:02) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 22-C.McCaffrey for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 5:57 · GB 15 · Score 0-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 0:04 · CAR 13 · Score 6-7
(:04) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 17-D.Adams for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · CAR 15 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 9:06 · GB 15 · Score 7-10
(9:06) 9-G.Gano 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:39 · CAR 33 · Score 13-10
(:39) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-W.Horton]. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · CAR 15 · Score 14-10
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 11:39 · GB 30 · Score 14-16
(11:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks]. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 11:34 · GB 15 · Score 14-17
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 7:28 · GB 9 · Score 14-23
(7:28) 1-C.Newton pass incomplete short right to 18-D.Byrd (28-J.Hawkins). Carolina challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 1-C.Newton pass short right to 18-D.Byrd for 9 yar - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 7:20 · GB 15 · Score 14-24
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 1:27 · CAR 10 · Score 17-24
(1:27) 2-M.Crosby 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 12:29 · GB 13 · Score 17-30
(12:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 18-D.Byrd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:24 · GB 15 · Score 17-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:48 · CAR 24 · Score 23-31
(2:48) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 82-R.Rodgers for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 2:43 · CAR 15 · Score 24-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
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.
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers on 2017-12-17?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Green Bay Packers 31-24 in Week 15, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Green Bay Packers 3, Carolina Panthers 14; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Green Bay Packers 24, Carolina Panthers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (C. Newton pass) (Q1 6:02) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 0:04) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:39) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q3 11:39) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Byrd (C. Newton pass) (Q3 7:28) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Byrd (C. Newton pass) (Q4 12:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Rodgers (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:48) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 9:06, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 1:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 48.1% completion, -3.7% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.16 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 54.1% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +16.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+2.78 EPA): (11:39) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep right to 88-G.Olsen for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-A.Brooks]..
Was Green Bay Packers 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
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
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