Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 38–20 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 14–10 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kyle Allen
- Top passer
- Kenneth Murray, Jr.
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:05) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2019-09-22
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 38–20 on 2019-09-22. Kyle Allen posted a game-high +13.09 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(4:34) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(14:15) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-T.Suggs].
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(1:40) 5-Z.Gonzalez 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(11:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(7:47) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(2:52) 5-Z.Gonzalez 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(2:05) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(13:37) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(4:31) 4-J.Slye 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:34TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 0-6
(4:34) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:30XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 0-7
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:15TD Curtis SamuelPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 6-7
(14:15) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-T.Suggs].
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:09XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:40FG Zane GonzalezPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 16
- Score
- 7-10
(1:40) 5-Z.Gonzalez 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:58TD David MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 52
- Score
- 13-10
(:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:49XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 14-10
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 11:31TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 14-16
(11:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 11:20XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 14-17
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 7:47TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 20-17
(7:47) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 7:44XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 21-17
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:52FG Zane GonzalezPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 30
- Score
- 21-20
(2:52) 5-Z.Gonzalez 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:05TD Christian McCaffreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 76
- Score
- 27-20
(2:05) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:53XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 28-20
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 13:37TD GOG. OlsenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 34-20
(13:37) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 13:32XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 35-20
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:31FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 18
- Score
- 38-20
(4:31) 4-J.Slye 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Kyle Allen · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +13.09 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 2G. Olsen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +9.05 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 3David Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play
- 4
Christian Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 5Curtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 6
Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 7Christian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.91 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8
Jacardia Wright · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 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
Kyle Allen — CAR · Passing
Kyle Allen posted the highest total EPA (+13.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
Kyle Allen's top snap (-5.75 EPA): (10:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen sacked at ARI 25 for -10 yards (55-C.Jones). FUMBLES (55-C.Jones) [55-C.Jones], RECOVERED by ARI-55-C.Jones at ARI 26. 55-C.Jones to ARI 26 for no gain (7-K.Allen).
Biggest single play (+6.11 EPA): Christian McCaffrey — (2:05) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Kenneth Murray, Jr. led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 55 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -2.3% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -13.71 total EPA
- Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +11.0% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +13.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.188 | -0.082 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.451 | -0.249 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.290 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.082 | -0.188 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.19 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.08 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -7.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +14.82 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Curtis Samuel (Kyle Allen pass)
- Carolina Panthers — David Moore (Kyle Allen pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (Kyle Allen pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey
- Carolina Panthers — G. Olsen (Kyle Allen pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — Zane Gonzalez
- Arizona Cardinals — Zane Gonzalez
- Carolina Panthers — Joey Slye
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 4:34) — (4:34) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 4:30) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-T.Suggs].; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 14:09) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 16 (Q2 1:40) — (1:40) 5-Z.Gonzalez 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 52 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 0:49) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–10. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q3 11:31) — (11:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 11:20) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q3 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 7:44) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 30 (Q3 2:52) — (2:52) 5-Z.Gonzalez 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 76 (Q3 2:05) — (2:05) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 1:53) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 10–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 13:32) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 18 (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) 4-J.Slye 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 2:05) — (2:05) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen sacked at ARI 25 for -10 yards (55-C.Jones). FUMBLES (55-C.Jones) [55-C.Jones], RECOVERED by ARI-55-C.Jones at ARI 26. 55-C.Jones to ARI 26 for no gain (7-K.Allen).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 8:56) — (8:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep left to 13-J.Wright to ARI 6 for 33 yards (32-B.Baker). Penalty on ARI, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, declined.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to CAR 42 for 23 yards (25-E.Reid, 33-T.Boston).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 2:05) — (2:05) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen sacked at ARI 25 for -10 yards (55-C.Jones). FUMBLES (55-C.Jones) [55-C.Jones], RECOVERED by ARI-55-C.Jones at ARI 26. 55-C.Jones to ARI 26 for no gain (7-K.Allen).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 1:26) — (1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson at ARI 47. 26-D.Jackson pushed ob at ARI 22 for 25 yards (1-K.Murray).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 4:34 · CAR 1 · Score 0-6
(4:34) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 4:30 · CAR 15 · Score 0-7
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 14:15 · ARI 5 · Score 6-7
(14:15) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short right to 10-C.Samuel for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-T.Suggs]. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 14:09 · ARI 15 · Score 7-7
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 1:40 · CAR 16 · Score 7-10
(1:40) 5-Z.Gonzalez 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:58 · ARI 52 · Score 13-10
(:58) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:49 · ARI 15 · Score 14-10
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 11:31 · CAR 3 · Score 14-16
(11:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 31-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 11:20 · CAR 15 · Score 14-17
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 7:47 · ARI 3 · Score 20-17
(7:47) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 7:44 · ARI 15 · Score 21-17
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 2:52 · CAR 30 · Score 21-20
(2:52) 5-Z.Gonzalez 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 2:05 · ARI 76 · Score 27-20
(2:05) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 1:53 · ARI 15 · Score 28-20
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 13:37 · ARI 3 · Score 34-20
(13:37) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen pass short left to 88-G.Olsen for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 13:32 · ARI 15 · Score 35-20
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:31 · ARI 18 · Score 38-20
(4:31) 4-J.Slye 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
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 above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2019-09-22?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 38-20 in Week 3, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 14, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q3: Carolina Panthers 14, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q4: Carolina Panthers 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 38, Arizona Cardinals 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (K. Murray pass) (Q1 4:34) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (K. Allen pass) (Q2 14:15) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Moore (K. Allen pass) (Q2 0:58) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (K. Murray pass) (Q3 11:31) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (K. Allen pass) (Q3 7:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (Q3 2:05) Carolina Panthers touchdown — G. Olsen (K. Allen pass) (Q4 13:37) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 1:40, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q3 2:52, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q4 4:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 54.5% completion, -2.3% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -13.71 total passing EPA. Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers), 65.5% completion, +11.0% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +13.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Kyle Allen (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.09 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (-5.75 EPA): (10:55) (Shotgun) 7-K.Allen sacked at ARI 25 for -10 yards (55-C.Jones). FUMBLES (55-C.Jones) [55-C.Jones], RECOVERED by ARI-55-C.Jones at ARI 26. 55-C.Jones to ARI 26 for no gain .
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
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