Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 27–24 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 17–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- Matthew Stafford
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:43) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 25 for -5 yards (99-K.Short). FUMBLES (99-K.Short) [99-…
- Game date
- 2017-10-08
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 27–24 on 2017-10-08. C. Newton posted a game-high +14.52 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Detroit Lions | 3 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(11:36) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(3:55) 9-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(13:37) 34-Z.Zenner right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(11:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 22-C.McCaffrey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 17-D.Funchess for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(10:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(9:31) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(5:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 87-D.Fells for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
(5:46) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess to CAR 30 for 16 yards (32-T.Wilson). PENALTY on CAR-17-D.Funchess, Offensive Pass Interference, 7 yards, enforced at CAR 14 - No Play.
(3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-D.Fells for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 11:36FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 12
- Score
- 0-3
(11:36) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:55FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 3-3
(3:55) 9-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:37TD ZZZ. ZennerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 3-9
(13:37) 34-Z.Zenner right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 3-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 11:09TD Christian McCaffreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 9-10
(11:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 22-C.McCaffrey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 11:04XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 10-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:55TD DFD. FunchessPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 10
- Score
- 16-10
(:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 17-D.Funchess for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:48XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 17-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:50TD KBK. BenjaminPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 31
- Score
- 23-10
(10:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 10:43XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 24-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:31FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 26
- Score
- 27-10
(9:31) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:56TD DFD. FellsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 27-16
(5:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 87-D.Fells for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 27-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:46TD DFD. FunchessPoints+7
- Yard line
- DET 86
- Score
- 27-17
(5:46) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess to CAR 30 for 16 yards (32-T.Wilson). PENALTY on CAR-17-D.Funchess, Offensive Pass Interference, 7 yards, enforced at CAR 14 - No Play.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 3:28TD DFD. FellsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 20
- Score
- 27-23
(3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-D.Fells for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 3:22XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 27-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +14.52 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2E. Dickson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +14.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
- 3D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 4D. Fells · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
- 5J. Abbrederis · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6
Marcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 7K. Benjamin · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8
Josaiah Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 3 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
C. Newton — CAR · Passing
C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+14.52) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (+5.57 EPA): (6:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 84-E.Dickson to DET 4 for 64 yards (23-D.Slay; 40-J.Davis).
Biggest single play (-6.48 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (10:43) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 25 for -5 yards (99-K.Short). FUMBLES (99-K.Short) [99-K.Short], touched at DET 25, RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at DET 23. 58-T.Davis to DET 23 for no gain (87-D.Fel
Quarterback report card
Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -4.1% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.15 total EPA- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 39 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +10.2% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +14.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.034 | -0.133 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.4% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.372 | -0.092 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.412 | -0.221 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.133 | +0.034 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 68.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.03 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.13 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -2.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -10.22 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Z. Zenner
- Carolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass)
- Detroit Lions — D. Fells (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Detroit Lions — D. Fells (Matthew Stafford pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q1 11:36) — (11:36) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 3 (Q1 3:55) — (3:55) 9-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 13:37) — (13:37) 34-Z.Zenner right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 13:32) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 6 (Q2 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 22-C.McCaffrey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 11:04) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 10 (Q2 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 17-D.Funchess for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 0:48) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 31 (Q3 10:50) — (10:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 10:43) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 26 (Q3 9:31) — (9:31) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 21–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q4 5:56) — (5:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 87-D.Fells for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 5:48) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 86 (Q4 5:46); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 20 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-D.Fells for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 3:22) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 13-K.Benjamin to CAR 41 for 17 yards (23-D.Slay).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 84-E.Dickson to DET 4 for 64 yards (23-D.Slay; 40-J.Davis).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-D.Fells for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 17-D.Funchess for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) (No Huddle) 28-J.Stewart left tackle to DET 43 for -5 yards (32-T.Wilson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) 9-M.Stafford sacked at DET 25 for -5 yards (99-K.Short). FUMBLES (99-K.Short) [99-K.Short], touched at DET 25, RECOVERED by CAR-58-T.Davis at DET 23. 58-T.Davis to DET 23 for no gain (87-D.Fel
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:14) — (6:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 84-E.Dickson to DET 4 for 64 yards (23-D.Slay; 40-J.Davis).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) 65-A.Silatolu reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 84-E.Dickson pushed ob at DET 9 for 57 yards (23-D.Slay).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 9-G.Gano 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 11:36 · CAR 12 · Score 0-3
(11:36) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 3:55 · DET 3 · Score 3-3
(3:55) 9-G.Gano 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 13:37 · CAR 1 · Score 3-9
(13:37) 34-Z.Zenner right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 13:32 · CAR 15 · Score 3-10
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 11:09 · DET 6 · Score 9-10
(11:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 22-C.McCaffrey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 11:04 · DET 15 · Score 10-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:55 · DET 10 · Score 16-10
(:55) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 17-D.Funchess for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:48 · DET 15 · Score 17-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 10:50 · DET 31 · Score 23-10
(10:50) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep left to 13-K.Benjamin for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 10:43 · DET 15 · Score 24-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 9:31 · DET 26 · Score 27-10
(9:31) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:56 · CAR 4 · Score 27-16
(5:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 87-D.Fells for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 5:48 · CAR 15 · Score 27-17
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Detroit Lions TD (+7) — Q4 5:46 · DET 86 · Score 27-17
(5:46) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess to CAR 30 for 16 yards (32-T.Wilson). PENALTY on CAR-17-D.Funchess, Offensive Pass Interference, 7 yards, enforced at CAR 14 - No Play. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 3:28 · CAR 20 · Score 27-23
(3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-D.Fells for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 3:22 · CAR 15 · Score 27-24
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-18-J.Locke.
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.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions on 2017-10-08?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 27-24 in Week 5, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Detroit Lions 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 14, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 10, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Detroit Lions 21; Final: Carolina Panthers 27, Detroit Lions 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — Z. Zenner (Q2 13:37) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (C. Newton pass) (Q2 11:09) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass) (Q2 0:55) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Benjamin (C. Newton pass) (Q3 10:50) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Fells (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 5:56) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Fells (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 3:28) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q1 11:36, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 3:55, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 9:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions?
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 51.1% completion, -4.1% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.15 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 66.7% completion, +10.2% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +14.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.52 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+5.57 EPA): (6:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle to 84-E.Dickson to DET 4 for 64 yards (23-D.Slay; 40-J.Davis)..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Carolina Panthers won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
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