Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 31–21 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 7–21 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Teddy Bridgewater
- Top passer
- Teddy Bridgewater
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short middle to 85-D.Arnold (97-Y.G…
- Game date
- 2020-10-04
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 31–21 on 2020-10-04. Teddy Bridgewater posted a game-high +21.41 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Carolina Panthers | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals
(7:25) 28-M.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
(1:38) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
(7:31) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 80-J.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(2:00) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 39-R.Bonnafon for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
(5:30) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 80-I.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
(1:21) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(7:49) 4-J.Slye 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
(2:17) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 29-C.Edmonds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:25TD Michael DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 0-6
(7:25) 28-M.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:21XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:38TD Teddy BridgewaterPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 18
- Score
- 0-13
(1:38) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:29XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 0-14
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:31TD Juanyeh ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 6-14
(7:31) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 80-J.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 7:26XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-14
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:00TD RBR. BonnafonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 7-20
(2:00) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 39-R.Bonnafon for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:55XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-21
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:30TD Isaiah ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-27
(5:30) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 80-I.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:26XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-28
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:21TD Christian KirkPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 13-28
(1:21) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 1:15XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 14-28
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:49FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 14-31
(7:49) 4-J.Slye 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:17TD Chris EdmondsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 20-31
(2:17) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 29-C.Edmonds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:13XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 21-31
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Teddy Bridgewater · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +21.41 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2
Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +6.05 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 3
Curtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 4Ryder Anderson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5
David Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 6Chris Edmonds · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7D. Arnold · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 8R. Bonnafon · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 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
Teddy Bridgewater — CAR · Passing
Teddy Bridgewater posted the highest total EPA (+21.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
Teddy Bridgewater's top snap (+3.24 EPA): (1:38) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-3.93 EPA): Kenneth Murray, Jr. — (9:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short middle to 85-D.Arnold (97-Y.Gross-Matos). Carolina challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1
Quarterback report card
Teddy Bridgewater led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Teddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +21.41 total EPA
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 37 dropbacks · 64.9% completion · +11.1% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.061 | +0.165 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 47.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.498 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.017 | +0.002 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.165 | -0.061 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.2% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.06 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.17 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, +4.54 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +15.21 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Michael Davis
- Carolina Panthers — Teddy Bridgewater
- Arizona Cardinals — Juanyeh Thomas (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Carolina Panthers — R. Bonnafon (Teddy Bridgewater pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Isaiah Thomas (Teddy Bridgewater pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Christian Kirk (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Chris Edmonds (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Joey Slye
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 7:25) — (7:25) 28-M.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 7:21) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 1:29) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q2 7:31) — (7:31) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 80-J.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 7:26) — 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 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 39-R.Bonnafon for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 1:55) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q3 5:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 80-I.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 5:26) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q3 1:21) — (1:21) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 1:15) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q4 7:49) — (7:49) 4-J.Slye 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 29-C.Edmonds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 2:13) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 9:27) — (9:27) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles right end ran ob at ARI 35 for 6 yards (43-H.Reddick).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 12-D.Moore pushed ob at ARI 23 for 12 yards (21-P.Peterson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 12:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 11-R.Anderson to ARI 49 for 14 yards (20-D.Kirkpatrick).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short middle to 85-D.Arnold (97-Y.Gross-Matos). Carolina challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep left to 12-D.Moore to CAR 45 for 23 yards (22-D.Thompson; 33-B.Murphy).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass incomplete short middle to 85-D.Arnold (97-Y.Gross-Matos). Carolina challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 4-J.Slye 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray scrambles left end to CAR 27 for 48 yards (98-M.Haynes).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 7:25 · ARI 1 · Score 0-6
(7:25) 28-M.Davis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 7:21 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 1:38 · ARI 18 · Score 0-13
(1:38) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 1:29 · ARI 15 · Score 0-14
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 7:31 · CAR 3 · Score 6-14
(7:31) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 80-J.Thomas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 7:26 · CAR 15 · Score 7-14
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · ARI 3 · Score 7-20
(2:00) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 39-R.Bonnafon for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · ARI 15 · Score 7-21
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 5:30 · ARI 2 · Score 7-27
(5:30) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 80-I.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 5:26 · ARI 15 · Score 7-28
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 1:21 · CAR 3 · Score 13-28
(1:21) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 1:15 · CAR 15 · Score 14-28
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 7:49 · ARI 9 · Score 14-31
(7:49) 4-J.Slye 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · CAR 2 · Score 20-31
(2:17) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 29-C.Edmonds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 2:13 · CAR 15 · Score 21-31
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
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.
- Teddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Teddy Bridgewater (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers on 2020-10-04?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-21 in Week 4, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Carolina Panthers 14; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 21, Carolina Panthers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — M. Davis (Q1 7:25) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Bridgewater (Q1 1:38) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Thomas (K. Murray pass) (Q2 7:31) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Bonnafon (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 2:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — I. Thomas (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q3 5:30) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Kirk (K. Murray pass) (Q3 1:21) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Edmonds (K. Murray pass) (Q4 2:17) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q4 7:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?
Teddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers), 60.5% completion, +6.3% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +21.41 total passing EPA. Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 64.9% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.05 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?
Teddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.24 EPA): (1:38) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater scrambles up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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