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NFL · Week 8 · October 28, 2018 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Carolina Panthers: 2018 Week 8 Recap

Panthers defeat Ravens 36–21 in Week 8

C.Newton led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 21–36 Week 8 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 21 4–4
Final 21–36
Carolina Panthers 36 5–2 Winner
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
21–36
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 7–24 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Newton
Game date
October 28, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Mark Andrews
    Mark Andrews 4 REC · 31 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 4/5 · 46 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Hayden Hurst
    Hayden Hurst 2 REC · 29 YDS · 1 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • C.Newton 21/35 · 247 YDS · 2 TD +9.7 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Olsen 4 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • David Moore
    David Moore 5 REC · 90 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 36–21 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 7–24 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Newton
Top passer
Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) 34-A.Collins up the middle to BAL 25 for -6 yards (93-K.Love). FUMBLES (93-K.Love)…
Game date
2018-10-28

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Baltimore Ravens 36–21 on 2018-10-28. C. Newton posted a game-high +9.66 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Baltimore Ravens7077021
Carolina Panthers71739036

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:57TD
    Alfred Collins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 14
    Score
    6-0

    (7:57) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:50XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    7-0

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 0:42TD
    Christian McCaffrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 11
    Score
    7-6

    (:42) 22-C.McCaffrey left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 0:36XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    7-7

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 13:30TD
    GOG. Olsen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 11
    Score
    7-13

    (13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 13:25XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    7-14

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 3:52TD
    Christian McCaffrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 6
    Score
    7-20

    (3:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 22-C.McCaffrey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball was tipped by Eric Weddle.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 3:45XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    7-21

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:02FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 36
    Score
    7-24

    (:02) 9-G.Gano 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 3:03FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 26
    Score
    7-27

    (3:03) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 0:16TD
    Jonathan Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 9
    Score
    13-27

    (:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 37-J.Allen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 0:10XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    14-27

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 9:59TD
    CNC. Newton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 12
    Score
    14-33

    (9:59) 1-C.Newton left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 3:14FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 12
    Score
    14-36

    (3:14) 9-G.Gano 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  15. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 1:08TD
    Hayden Hurst

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 26
    Score
    20-36

    (1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 81-H.Hurst for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 1:02XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    21-36

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +9.66 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  2. 2G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
  3. 3David MooreDavid Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  4. 4Mark AndrewsMark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  5. 5Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +2.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  6. 6David MooreDavid Moore · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  7. 7Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  8. 8Hayden HurstHayden Hurst · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 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 (+9.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

C. Newton's top snap (+3.13 EPA): (13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.90 EPA): Alfred Collins — (15:00) 34-A.Collins up the middle to BAL 25 for -6 yards (93-K.Love). FUMBLES (93-K.Love), touched at BAL 20, RECOVERED by CAR-92-V.Butler at BAL 12. 92-V.Butler to BAL 12 for no gain (73-M.Yanda).

Quarterback report card

Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 45 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -5.8% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -6.47 total EPA
  • C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +13.8% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +9.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play-0.012+0.183
Offensive success rate44.2%46.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.073+0.309
Rush EPA/play+0.185+0.122
Defensive EPA/play-0.183+0.012
Defensive success rate53.1%55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.18 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, -1.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +14.83 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Alfred CollinsBaltimore Ravens — Alfred Collins (Q1 7:57)
  • Christian McCaffreyCarolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey (Q1 0:42)
  • Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 13:30)
  • Christian McCaffreyCarolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey (C. Newton pass) (Q2 3:52)
  • Jonathan AllenBaltimore Ravens — Jonathan Allen (Joe Flacco pass) (Q3 0:16)
  • Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q4 9:59)
  • Hayden HurstBaltimore Ravens — Hayden Hurst (Lucky Jackson pass) (Q4 1:08)

Field goals

  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q2 0:02)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q3 3:03)
  • Graham GanoCarolina Panthers — Graham Gano (Q4 3:14)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q1 7:57) — (7:57) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 7:50) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q1 0:42) — (:42) 22-C.McCaffrey left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 0:36) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 13:25) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the BAL 6 (Q2 3:52) — (3:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 22-C.McCaffrey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball was tipped by Eric Weddle.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 3:45) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the BAL 36 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 9-G.Gano 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the BAL 26 (Q3 3:03) — (3:03) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q3 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 37-J.Allen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 0:10) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 9–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the BAL 12 (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) 1-C.Newton left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) 9-G.Gano 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CAR 26 (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 81-H.Hurst for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 1:02) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 34-A.Collins up the middle to BAL 25 for -6 yards (93-K.Love). FUMBLES (93-K.Love), touched at BAL 20, RECOVERED by CAR-92-V.Butler at BAL 12. 92-V.Butler to BAL 12 for no gain (73-M.Yanda). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -5.90]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins right tackle to CAR 49 for 5 yards (92-V.Butler; 58-T.Davis). PENALTY on CAR-95-D.Poe, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 49. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +2.10]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) (Punt formation) 41-A.Levine Sr. up the middle to BAL 17 for 7 yards (55-D.Mayo). PENALTY on BAL, Illegal Shift, 5 yards, enforced at BAL 10 - No Play. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -0.43]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:42) — (:42) 22-C.McCaffrey left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +1.80]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.13]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 34-A.Collins up the middle to BAL 25 for -6 yards (93-K.Love). FUMBLES (93-K.Love), touched at BAL 20, RECOVERED by CAR-92-V.Butler at BAL 12. 92-V.Butler to BAL 12 for no gain (73-M.Yanda). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -5.90]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 5:40) — (5:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 83-W.Snead IV INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn at CAR 49. 41-C.Munnerlyn to BAL 49 for 2 yards (83-W.Snead IV). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -4.64]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 81-H.Hurst for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.40]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 7:57 · CAR 14 · Score 6-0
    (7:57) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 7:50 · CAR 15 · Score 7-0
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 0:42 · BAL 11 · Score 7-6
    (:42) 22-C.McCaffrey left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 0:36 · BAL 15 · Score 7-7
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  5. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 13:30 · BAL 11 · Score 7-13
    (13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 13:25 · BAL 15 · Score 7-14
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  7. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 3:52 · BAL 6 · Score 7-20
    (3:52) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short middle to 22-C.McCaffrey for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball was tipped by Eric Weddle.
  8. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 3:45 · BAL 15 · Score 7-21
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  9. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · BAL 36 · Score 7-24
    (:02) 9-G.Gano 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  10. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 3:03 · BAL 26 · Score 7-27
    (3:03) 9-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  11. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 0:16 · CAR 9 · Score 13-27
    (:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 37-J.Allen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 0:10 · CAR 15 · Score 14-27
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  13. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 9:59 · BAL 12 · Score 14-33
    (9:59) 1-C.Newton left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 3:14 · BAL 12 · Score 14-36
    (3:14) 9-G.Gano 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  15. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:08 · CAR 26 · Score 20-36
    (1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 81-H.Hurst for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:02 · CAR 15 · Score 21-36
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

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.
  • C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • C. Newton (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers on 2018-10-28?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Baltimore Ravens 36-21 in Week 8, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Carolina Panthers 17; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Carolina Panthers 9; Final: Baltimore Ravens 21, Carolina Panthers 36.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Collins (Q1 7:57) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (Q1 0:42) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (C. Newton pass) (Q2 13:30) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (C. Newton pass) (Q2 3:52) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Allen (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 0:16) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q4 9:59) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — H. Hurst (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 1:08) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q3 3:03, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 3:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers?

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 48.9% completion, -5.8% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -6.47 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 60.0% completion, +13.8% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +9.66 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.66 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+3.13 EPA): (13:30) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

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