Quick answer
- Winner
- Detroit Lions
- Final score
- Detroit Lions 20–19 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 7–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- David Moore
- Top passer
- C. Newton
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 12-D.Moore to DET 12 for 82 yards (23-D.Sl…
- Game date
- 2018-11-18
Game summary
The Detroit Lions beat the Carolina Panthers 20–19 on 2018-11-18. David Moore posted a game-high +13.27 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 19 |
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(9:31) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(2:42) 33-K.Johnson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(:42) 5-M.Prater 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(3:51) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(9:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(5:19) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(1:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 12-D.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 9:31TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 6-0
(9:31) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 9:27XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:42TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 8
- Score
- 7-6
(2:42) 33-K.Johnson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:42FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 36
- Score
- 7-10
(:42) 5-M.Prater 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:51FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 14
- Score
- 7-13
(3:51) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 9:29TD Curtis SamuelPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 12
- Score
- 13-13
(9:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:19TD KGK. GolladayPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 19
- Score
- 13-19
(5:19) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 13-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:14TD David MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 8
- Score
- 19-20
(1:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 12-D.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1David Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +13.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 2C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +12.65 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.07 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 4Kisean Johnson · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.44 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5
Jacardia Wright · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 6
Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +2.50 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 7Curtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 8G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 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
David Moore — CAR · Receiving
David Moore posted the highest total EPA (+13.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.66 EPA per play.
David Moore's top snap (+6.80 EPA): (12:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 12-D.Moore to DET 12 for 82 yards (23-D.Slay). DET-23-D.Slay was injured during the play.
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) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +2.7% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +12.65 total EPA
- Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · -8.5% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.021 | +0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 37.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.261 | +0.063 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.072 | -0.058 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.018 | -0.021 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.2% | 56.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.02, Detroit Lions +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +1.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +1.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass)
- Detroit Lions — Kisean Johnson
- Carolina Panthers — Curtis Samuel (C. Newton pass)
- Detroit Lions — K. Golladay (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Carolina Panthers — David Moore (C. Newton pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
- Detroit Lions — Matt Prater
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 DET 1 (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 9:27) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) 33-K.Johnson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 2:36) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CAR 36 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 5-M.Prater 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 12–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 19 (Q4 5:19); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 5:13) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 12-D.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 12-D.Moore to DET 12 for 82 yards (23-D.Slay). DET-23-D.Slay was injured during the play.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay to CAR 19 for 36 yards (24-J.Bradberry). Penalty on CAR-24-J.Bradberry, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was co
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:07) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-C.Newton pass to 13-J.Wright is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton sacked at DET 16 for -12 yards (40-J.Davis).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 12-D.Moore to DET 12 for 82 yards (23-D.Slay). DET-23-D.Slay was injured during the play.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) 9-G.Gano 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay to CAR 19 for 36 yards (24-J.Bradberry). Penalty on CAR-24-J.Bradberry, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was co
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 9:31 · DET 1 · Score 6-0
(9:31) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 9:27 · DET 15 · Score 7-0
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 2:42 · CAR 8 · Score 7-6
(2:42) 33-K.Johnson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 2:36 · CAR 15 · Score 7-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · CAR 36 · Score 7-10
(:42) 5-M.Prater 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 3:51 · CAR 14 · Score 7-13
(3:51) 5-M.Prater 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:29 · DET 12 · Score 13-13
(9:29) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:19 · CAR 19 · Score 13-19
(5:19) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was co - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 5:13 · CAR 15 · Score 13-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:14 · DET 8 · Score 19-20
(1:14) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 12-D.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- David Moore (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 2018-11-18?
The Detroit Lions beat the Carolina Panthers 20-19 in Week 11, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Detroit Lions 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 12, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 19, Detroit Lions 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q1 9:31) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Johnson (Q1 2:42) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (C. Newton pass) (Q4 9:29) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Golladay (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 5:19) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Moore (C. Newton pass) (Q4 1:14) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 0:42, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 3:51, 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?
C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 59.5% completion, +2.7% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +12.65 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 57.5% completion, -8.5% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions?
David Moore (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+6.80 EPA): (12:09) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 12-D.Moore to DET 12 for 82 yards (23-D.Slay). DET-23-D.Slay was injured during the play..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Detroit Lions won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L
Detroit Lions
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
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