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NFL · Week 13 · December 1, 2019 · 12 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Carolina Panthers: 2019 Week 13 Recap

Commanders defeat Panthers 29–21 in Week 13

D.Guice led Fantasy Impact as Commanders prevailed in a 29–21 Week 13 finish.

Washington Commanders 29 3–9 Winner
Final 29–21
Carolina Panthers 21 5–7
Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
29–21
Halftime
Washington Commanders 12–14 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
Kyle Allen
FantasyHQ MVP
D.Guice
Game date
December 1, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • D.Guice 10 CAR · 129 YDS · 3 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Peterson 14 CAR · 99 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Kelvin Harmon
    Kelvin Harmon 3 REC · 51 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • G.Olsen 3 REC · 22 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Curtis Samuel
    Curtis Samuel 4 REC · 65 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jacardia Wright
    Jacardia Wright 3 REC · 34 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Washington Commanders
Final score
Washington Commanders 29–21 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Washington Commanders 12–14 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D. Guice
Top passer
Kyle Allen
Biggest EPA play
(4:45) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 12-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 31-F.M…
Game date
2019-12-01

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Carolina Panthers 29–21 on 2019-12-01, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 14–12 halftime lead. D. Guice posted a game-high +9.03 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Washington Commanders39314029
Carolina Panthers14007021

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 10:45TD
    Curtis Samuel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 4
    Score
    0-6

    (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 10-C.Samuel for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 10:39XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 5:25TD
    David Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 13
    Score
    0-13

    (5:25) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 12-D.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 5:18XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 3:12FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 7
    Score
    3-14

    (3:12) 3-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 11:22FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 24
    Score
    6-14

    (11:22) 3-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q2 4:36TD
    DGD. Guice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 1
    Score
    12-14

    (4:36) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 29-D.Guice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q3 8:37FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 18
    Score
    15-14

    (8:37) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  9. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 9:11TD
    DGD. Guice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 1
    Score
    21-14

    (9:11) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 29-D.Guice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 9:09XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    22-14

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  11. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 4:31TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 12
    Score
    28-14

    (4:31) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 4:26XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    29-14

    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 1:54TD
    Kyle Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 17
    Score
    29-20

    (1:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-K.Allen scrambles left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 1:51XP
    Joey Slye

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 15
    Score
    29-21

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D. Guice · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +9.03 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Peterson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  3. 3G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  4. 4Curtis SamuelCurtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  5. 5Kelvin HarmonKelvin Harmon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Sprinkle · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  7. 7Jacardia WrightJacardia Wright · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  8. 8Isaiah ThomasIsaiah Thomas · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 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

D. Guice — WAS · Rushing

D. Guice posted the highest total EPA (+9.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.90 EPA per play.

D. Guice's top snap (+4.17 EPA): (4:41) 29-D.Guice up the middle pushed ob at CAR 11 for 60 yards (25-E.Reid).

Biggest single play (-5.64 EPA): Kyle Allen — (4:45) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 12-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 31-F.Moreau at CAR 11. 31-F.Moreau to CAR 1 for 10 yards (7-K.Allen). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was no

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) · 56 dropbacks · 48.2% completion · -1.6% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.18 total EPA
  • D. Haskins (Washington Commanders) · 35 dropbacks · 37.1% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -7.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play+0.032-0.114
Offensive success rate44.3%37.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.204-0.021
Rush EPA/play+0.422-0.377
Defensive EPA/play+0.114-0.032
Defensive success rate62.1%55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -10.80 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 14 drives, +2.57 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Curtis SamuelCarolina Panthers — Curtis Samuel (Kyle Allen pass) (Q1 10:45)
  • David MooreCarolina Panthers — David Moore (Kyle Allen pass) (Q1 5:25)
  • Washington Commanders — D. Guice (Q2 4:36)
  • Washington Commanders — D. Guice (Q4 9:11)
  • Washington Commanders — A. Peterson (Q4 4:31)
  • Kyle AllenCarolina Panthers — Kyle Allen (Q4 1:54)

Field goals

  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 3:12)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 11:22)
  • Dustin HopkinsWashington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 8:37)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 10-C.Samuel for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 10:39) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 13 (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 12-D.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 5:18) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 7 (Q1 3:12) — (3:12) 3-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 9–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 24 (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) 3-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 4:36) — (4:36) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 29-D.Guice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 18 (Q3 8:37) — (8:37) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 29-D.Guice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 9:09) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 12 (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 4:26) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 17 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-K.Allen scrambles left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 1:51) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 12-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 31-F.Moreau at CAR 11. 31-F.Moreau to CAR 1 for 10 yards (7-K.Allen). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was no [WPA -13.0% · EPA -5.64]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins pass short middle to 87-J.Sprinkle to CAR 35 for 23 yards (33-T.Boston; 54-S.Thompson) [55-B.Irvin]. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +2.43]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 9:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 7-D.Haskins sacked at CAR 18 for -9 yards (93-G.McCoy). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -1.34]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 29-D.Guice left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 66-T.Bergstrom [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.96]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short right to 88-G.Olsen to CAR 42 for 8 yards (52-R.Anderson). PENALTY on WAS-52-R.Anderson, Disqualification, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 42. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.64]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 12-D.Moore INTERCEPTED by 31-F.Moreau at CAR 11. 31-F.Moreau to CAR 1 for 10 yards (7-K.Allen). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was no [WPA -13.0% · EPA -5.64]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) 29-D.Guice up the middle pushed ob at CAR 11 for 60 yards (25-E.Reid). [WPA +5.1% · EPA +4.17]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 12-D.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.2% · EPA +3.51]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 22-C.McCaffrey to WAS 36 for 15 yards (20-L.Collins). [WPA +0.3% · EPA +3.32]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 10:45 · WAS 4 · Score 0-6
    (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 10-C.Samuel for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 10:39 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  3. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 5:25 · WAS 13 · Score 0-13
    (5:25) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 12-D.Moore for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 5:18 · WAS 15 · Score 0-14
    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  5. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 3:12 · CAR 7 · Score 3-14
    (3:12) 3-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  6. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 11:22 · CAR 24 · Score 6-14
    (11:22) 3-D.Hopkins 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  7. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 4:36 · CAR 1 · Score 12-14
    (4:36) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 29-D.Guice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 8:37 · CAR 18 · Score 15-14
    (8:37) 3-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  9. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:11 · CAR 1 · Score 21-14
    (9:11) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 29-D.Guice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 9:09 · CAR 15 · Score 22-14
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  11. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 4:31 · CAR 12 · Score 28-14
    (4:31) 66-T.Bergstrom reported in as eligible. 26-A.Peterson left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 4:26 · CAR 15 · Score 29-14
    3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
  13. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · WAS 17 · Score 29-20
    (1:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-K.Allen scrambles left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 1:51 · WAS 15 · Score 29-21
    4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

Key takeaways

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

  • Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • D. Guice (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. Haskins (WAS) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers on 2019-12-01?

The Washington Commanders beat the Carolina Panthers 29-21 in Week 13, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Carolina Panthers 14; Q2: Washington Commanders 9, Carolina Panthers 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, Carolina Panthers 7; Final: Washington Commanders 29, Carolina Panthers 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (K. Allen pass) (Q1 10:45) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Moore (K. Allen pass) (Q1 5:25) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Guice (Q2 4:36) Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Guice (Q4 9:11) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 4:31) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Allen (Q4 1:54) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 3:12, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 11:22, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 8:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers), 48.2% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.18 total passing EPA. D. Haskins (Washington Commanders), 37.1% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -7.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers?

D. Guice (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.03 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.17 EPA): (4:41) 29-D.Guice up the middle pushed ob at CAR 11 for 60 yards (25-E.Reid)..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 2-9 Now 3-9 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

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