Seahawks 30–27 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2018

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?

R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.08 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+5.84 EPA): (3:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 30–27 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Seattle Seahawks 10–13 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Russell Wilson
Top passer: C. Newton
Biggest EPA play: (3:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2018-11-25

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers 30–27 on 2018-11-25, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 13–10 halftime lead. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +21.08 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Seattle Seahawks	0	10	7	13	0	30
Carolina Panthers	3	10	7	7	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SEASeattle Seahawks

CAR 1

CAR 35

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 2:15FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 7
Score
0-3
(2:15) 9-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 12:45FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
3-3
(12:45) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:19TD
Curtis Samuel
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 7
Score
3-9
(6:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 6:15XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
3-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 2:28TD
Caelen Carson
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
9-10
(2:28) 32-C.Carson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 2:24XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
10-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:01FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 7
Score
10-13
(:01) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 6:48TD
Tyler Lockett
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 12
Score
16-13
(6:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 16-T.Lockett to CAR 1 for 11 yards (29-M.Adams). Seattle challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 16-T.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 6:45XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
17-13
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:43TD
Christian McCaffrey
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 1
Score
17-19
(1:43) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:41XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
17-20
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 9:32FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 12
Score
20-20
(9:32) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:01TD
Christian McCaffrey
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
20-26
(7:01) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 22-C.McCaffrey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 6:57XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
20-27
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 3:33TD
David Moore
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 35
Score
26-27
(3:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 3:26XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
27-27
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:04FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 13
Score
30-27
(:04) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +21.08 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
2C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +14.30 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
3David Moore · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +10.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
4Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.89 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
5Christian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.85 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
6David Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
7T. Madden · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.31 EPA/play
8Nick Vannett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 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

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+21.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+5.84 EPA): (3:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 33 dropbacks · 75.8% completion · +15.0% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +14.30 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +18.4% CPOE · +0.66 EPA/play · +21.08 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Seattle Seahawks	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.218	+0.161
Offensive success rate	41.2%	59.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.659	+0.433
Rush EPA/play	-0.130	+0.003
Defensive EPA/play	-0.161	-0.218
Defensive success rate	40.3%	58.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Seattle Seahawks: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: +0.16 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +11.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +17.41 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Curtis Samuel (C. Newton pass) (Q2 6:19)
Seattle Seahawks — Caelen Carson (Q2 2:28)
Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 6:48)
Carolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey (Q3 1:43)
Carolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey (C. Newton pass) (Q4 7:01)
Seattle Seahawks — David Moore (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 3:33)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q1 2:15)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q2 12:45)
Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 0:01)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q4 9:32)
Seattle Seahawks — S. Janikowski (Q4 0:04)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SEA 7 (Q1 2:15) — (2:15) 9-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q2 12:45) — (12:45) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 7 (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 6:15) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 2:28) — (2:28) 32-C.Carson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 2:24) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the SEA 7 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 12 (Q3 6:48); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 6:45) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 1:43) — (1:43) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 1:41) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 13–7. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 22-C.McCaffrey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 6:57) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CAR 35 (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 3:26) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +28.4% · EPA +5.84]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 16-T.Lockett to CAR 10 for 43 yards (41-C.Munnerlyn). [WPA +27.0% · EPA +3.13]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-D.Moore pushed ob at CAR 13 for 54 yards (25-E.Reid). [WPA +20.9% · EPA +5.26]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson. [WPA +20.5% · EPA +0.16]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -3.42]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +28.4% · EPA +5.84]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass deep middle intended for 82-C.Manhertz INTERCEPTED by 30-B.McDougald at SEA 0. Touchback. [WPA -14.3% · EPA -5.48]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 83-D.Moore pushed ob at CAR 13 for 54 yards (25-E.Reid). [WPA +20.9% · EPA +5.26]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) 9-G.Gano 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -3.42]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 2:15 · SEA 7 · Score 0-3
(2:15) 9-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 12:45 · CAR 15 · Score 3-3
(12:45) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 6:19 · SEA 7 · Score 3-9
(6:19) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 6:15 · SEA 15 · Score 3-10
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 2:28 · CAR 1 · Score 9-10
(2:28) 32-C.Carson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 2:24 · CAR 15 · Score 10-10
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · SEA 7 · Score 10-13
(:01) 9-G.Gano 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 6:48 · CAR 12 · Score 16-13
(6:48) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 16-T.Lockett to CAR 1 for 11 yards (29-M.Adams). Seattle challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson p
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 6:45 · CAR 15 · Score 17-13
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 1:43 · SEA 1 · Score 17-19
(1:43) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 1:41 · SEA 15 · Score 17-20
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 9:32 · CAR 12 · Score 20-20
(9:32) 11-S.Janikowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · SEA 2 · Score 20-26
(7:01) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 22-C.McCaffrey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 6:57 · SEA 15 · Score 20-27
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:33 · CAR 35 · Score 26-27
(3:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 3:26 · CAR 15 · Score 27-27
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · CAR 13 · Score 30-27
(:04) 11-S.Janikowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers on 2018-11-25?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 in Week 12, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 10, Carolina Panthers 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 13, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 30, Carolina Panthers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (C. Newton pass) (Q2 6:19) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — C. Carson (Q2 2:28) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 6:48) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (Q3 1:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (C. Newton pass) (Q4 7:01) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Moore (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 3:33) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q1 2:15, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 12:45, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 9:32, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 75.8% completion, +15.0% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +14.30 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 68.8% completion, +18.4% CPOE, +0.66 EPA per dropback, +21.08 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.08 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+5.84 EPA): (3:33) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Seattle Seahawks won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

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