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NFL · Week 17 · December 30, 2018 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints: 2018 Week 17 Recap

Panthers defeat Saints 33–14 in Week 17

Kyle Allen led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 33–14 Week 17 finish.

Carolina Panthers 33 7–9 Winner
Final 33–14
New Orleans Saints 14 13–3
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
33–14
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 23–0 New Orleans Saints
Top passer
Kyle Allen
FantasyHQ MVP
Kyle Allen
Game date
December 30, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 16/34 · 245 YDS · 3 TD +21.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Isaiah Thomas
    Isaiah Thomas 5 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Curtis Samuel
    Curtis Samuel 2 REC · 72 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • Darnell Washington
    Darnell Washington 11 CAR · 108 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyquan Lewis
    Tyquan Lewis 1 REC · 12 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 3 CAR · 11 YDS · 1 TD +1.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 33–14 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 23–0 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kyle Allen
Top passer
Kyle Allen
Biggest EPA play
(6:57) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Jones …
Game date
2018-12-30

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 33–14 on 2018-12-30. Kyle Allen posted a game-high +21.68 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers131073033
New Orleans Saints00014014

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 10:17TD
    Kyle Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    6-0

    (10:17) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 7-K.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 10:04XP
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 15
    Score
    7-0

    4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 2:14TD
    CAC. Artis-Payne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 15
    Score
    13-0

    (2:14) 34-C.Artis-Payne left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 2:06TD
    Isaiah Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 8
    Score
    19-0

    (2:06) 7-K.Allen pass short right to 80-I.Thomas for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 0

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 2:00XP
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 15
    Score
    20-0

    4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:03FG
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 4
    Score
    23-0

    (:03) 4-C.Catanzaro 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 3:55TD
    Curtis Samuel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 53
    Score
    29-0

    (3:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep middle to 10-C.Samuel for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 50, YAC 3 The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 3:46XP
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 15
    Score
    30-0

    4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 13:36TD
    Tyron Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 9
    Score
    30-6

    (13:36) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 10-T.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0

  10. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 13:28XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    30-7

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 8:22FG
    CCC. Catanzaro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 33
    Score
    33-7

    (8:22) 4-C.Catanzaro 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  12. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 3:53TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 9
    Score
    33-13

    (3:53) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO QB #7 T.Hill in game as QB

  13. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 3:47XP
    Wil Lutz

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    33-14

    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +21.68 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  2. 2Isaiah ThomasIsaiah Thomas · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  3. 3Curtis SamuelCurtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  4. 4David MooreDavid Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  5. 5Jacardia WrightJacardia Wright · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  6. 6Christian McCaffreyChristian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
  7. 7Darnell WashingtonDarnell Washington · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.65 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8Christian McCaffreyChristian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Kyle Allen

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kyle Allen — CAR · Passing

Kyle Allen posted the highest total EPA (+21.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.

Kyle Allen's top snap (+4.51 EPA): (3:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep middle to 10-C.Samuel for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 50, YAC 3 The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field

Biggest single play (-4.91 EPA): Teddy Bridgewater — (6:57) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Jones at CAR 43. 42-C.Jones to CAR 48 for 5 yards (82-B.Watson).

Quarterback report card

Kyle Allen led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Kyle AllenKyle Allen (Carolina Panthers) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -3.4% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +21.68 total EPA
  • Teddy BridgewaterTeddy Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.3% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -9.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersNew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play+0.178-0.143
Offensive success rate49.4%33.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.561-0.322
Rush EPA/play-0.193+0.044
Defensive EPA/play+0.143-0.178
Defensive success rate66.7%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +15.12 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -9.85 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kyle AllenCarolina Panthers — Kyle Allen (Q1 10:17)
  • Carolina Panthers — C. Artis-Payne (Q1 2:14)
  • Isaiah ThomasCarolina Panthers — Isaiah Thomas (Kyle Allen pass) (Q2 2:06)
  • Curtis SamuelCarolina Panthers — Curtis Samuel (Kyle Allen pass) (Q3 3:55)
  • Tyron SmithNew Orleans Saints — Tyron Smith (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q4 13:36)
  • Trysten HillNew Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (Q4 3:53)

Field goals

  • Carolina Panthers — C. Catanzaro (Q2 0:03)
  • Carolina Panthers — C. Catanzaro (Q4 8:22)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 13–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 10:17) — (10:17) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 7-K.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 10:04) — 4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) 34-C.Artis-Payne left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 8 (Q2 2:06) — (2:06) 7-K.Allen pass short right to 80-I.Thomas for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 0; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 2:00) — 4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-C.Catanzaro 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 53 (Q3 3:55); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 3:46) — 4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 10-T.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 13:28) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 33 (Q4 8:22) — (8:22) 4-C.Catanzaro 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO QB #7 T.Hill in game as QB; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 3:47) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 10-C.Samuel. PENALTY on NO-25-E.Apple, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at CAR 36 - No Play. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +4.05]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:44) — (13:44) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 22-C.McCaffrey pushed ob at NO 41 for 22 yards (43-M.Williams). Pass -5, YAC 27 [WPA +6.4% · EPA +2.15]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep left to 12-D.Moore pushed ob at NO 42 for 38 yards (23-M.Lattimore) [24-V.Bell]. Pass 35, YAC 3 [WPA +5.8% · EPA +3.50]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:13) — (10:13) 22-M.Ingram left end to CAR 10 for -1 yards (90-J.Peppers). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -1.89]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:29) — (10:29) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short middle to 12-D.Moore for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass [WPA +5.5% · EPA +1.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep right intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Jones at CAR 43. 42-C.Jones to CAR 48 for 5 yards (82-B.Watson). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.91]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep middle to 10-C.Samuel for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 50, YAC 3 The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.51]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 10-C.Samuel. PENALTY on NO-25-E.Apple, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at CAR 36 - No Play. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +4.05]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass incomplete short right to 10-T.Smith (41-C.Munnerlyn). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -3.66]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 10:17 · NO 1 · Score 6-0
    (10:17) 71-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 7-K.Allen left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 10:04 · NO 15 · Score 7-0
    4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  3. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 2:14 · NO 15 · Score 13-0
    (2:14) 34-C.Artis-Payne left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:06 · NO 8 · Score 19-0
    (2:06) 7-K.Allen pass short right to 80-I.Thomas for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 0
  5. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 2:00 · NO 15 · Score 20-0
    4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  6. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · NO 4 · Score 23-0
    (:03) 4-C.Catanzaro 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  7. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 3:55 · NO 53 · Score 29-0
    (3:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep middle to 10-C.Samuel for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 50, YAC 3 The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The
  8. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 3:46 · NO 15 · Score 30-0
    4-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  9. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 13:36 · CAR 9 · Score 30-6
    (13:36) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 10-T.Smith for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 9, YAC 0
  10. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 13:28 · CAR 15 · Score 30-7
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
  11. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 8:22 · NO 33 · Score 33-7
    (8:22) 4-C.Catanzaro 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  12. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 3:53 · CAR 9 · Score 33-13
    (3:53) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NO QB #7 T.Hill in game as QB
  13. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 3:47 · CAR 15 · Score 33-14
    3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.

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.
  • Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Kyle Allen (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Teddy Bridgewater (NO) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2018-12-30?

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 33-14 in Week 17, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 13, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 10, New Orleans Saints 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 14; Final: Carolina Panthers 33, New Orleans Saints 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Allen (Q1 10:17) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Artis-Payne (Q1 2:14) Carolina Panthers touchdown — I. Thomas (K. Allen pass) (Q2 2:06) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (K. Allen pass) (Q3 3:55) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Smith (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 13:36) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q4 3:53) Carolina Panthers field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 8:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers), 47.1% completion, -3.4% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +21.68 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (New Orleans Saints), 50.0% completion, -4.3% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -9.02 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?

Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+4.51 EPA): (3:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep middle to 10-C.Samuel for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 50, YAC 3 The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the p.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 6-9 Now 7-9 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 13-2 Now 13-3 L

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