Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 27–24 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 17–21 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:06) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. …
- Game date
- 2020-10-25
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 27–24 on 2020-10-25. D. Brees posted a game-high +15.40 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(6:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(1:59) 4-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
(12:15) 74-J.Hurst reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(11:06) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 41, YAC 33
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
(1:44) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 12-D.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 11
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
(:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 11-D.Harris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(4:28) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
(:12) 10-C.Samuel left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
(7:59) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 6:39TD James Cook IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 0-6
(6:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 6:34XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:59FG Joey SlyePoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 25
- Score
- 3-7
(1:59) 4-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:15TD DBD. BreesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 3-13
(12:15) 74-J.Hurst reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 12:13XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 3-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 11:06TD David MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 74
- Score
- 9-14
(11:06) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 41, YAC 33
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:56XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 10-14
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:44TD David MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 7
- Score
- 16-14
(1:44) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 12-D.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 11
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 1:37XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 17-14
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:05TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 17-20
(:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 11-D.Harris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:02XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 17-21
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 4:28FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 23
- Score
- 17-24
(4:28) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:12TD Curtis SamuelPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 23-24
(:12) 10-C.Samuel left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 0:08XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 24-24
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:59FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 25
- Score
- 24-27
(7:59) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +15.40 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2
Teddy Bridgewater · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +15.30 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 3Demone Harris · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 4David Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 5Curtis Samuel · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 6
Marquez Callaway · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 7Ryder Anderson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 8
Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 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. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+15.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (-5.82 EPA): (7:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at CAR 35 for -10 yards (53-B.Burns). FUMBLES (53-B.Burns) [53-B.Burns], RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at CAR 35.
Biggest single play (+6.40 EPA): Teddy Bridgewater — (11:06) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 41, YAC 33
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 38 dropbacks · 76.3% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +15.40 total EPA
- Teddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +15.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.219 | +0.166 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.2% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.450 | +0.374 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.148 | +0.034 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.166 | -0.219 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 44.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.22 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.17 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 7 drives, +12.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 7 drives, +13.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — James Cook III (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — D. Brees
- Carolina Panthers — David Moore (Teddy Bridgewater pass)
- Carolina Panthers — David Moore (Teddy Bridgewater pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Demone Harris (D. Brees pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Curtis Samuel
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Joey Slye
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 6:34) — 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 25 (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) 4-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 12:15) — (12:15) 74-J.Hurst reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 12:13) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 74 (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 41, YAC 33; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 10:56) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 7 (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 12-D.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 11; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 1:37) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 11-D.Harris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 0:02) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q3 4:28) — (4:28) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q3 0:12) — (:12) 10-C.Samuel left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 0:08) — 4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 25 (Q4 7:59) — (7:59) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 41, YAC 33
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 4-J.Slye 65 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at CAR 35 for -10 yards (53-B.Burns). FUMBLES (53-B.Burns) [53-B.Burns], RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at CAR 35.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 10-T.Smith to CAR 41 for 20 yards (54-S.Thompson). Pass 17, YAC 3
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater sacked at NO 47 for -8 yards (92-M.Davenport).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 41, YAC 33
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at CAR 35 for -10 yards (53-B.Burns). FUMBLES (53-B.Burns) [53-B.Burns], RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at CAR 35.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 11-D.Harris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater sacked at NO 47 for -8 yards (92-M.Davenport).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 6:39 · CAR 4 · Score 0-6
(6:39) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 87-J.Cook for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 6:34 · CAR 15 · Score 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 1:59 · NO 25 · Score 3-7
(1:59) 4-J.Slye 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 12:15 · CAR 1 · Score 3-13
(12:15) 74-J.Hurst reported in as eligible. 9-D.Brees left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 12:13 · CAR 15 · Score 3-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 11:06 · NO 74 · Score 9-14
(11:06) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle to 12-D.Moore for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 41, YAC 33 - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 10:56 · NO 15 · Score 10-14
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 1:44 · NO 7 · Score 16-14
(1:44) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 12-D.Moore for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 11 - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:37 · NO 15 · Score 17-14
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:05 · CAR 4 · Score 17-20
(:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 11-D.Harris for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:02 · CAR 15 · Score 17-21
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 4:28 · CAR 23 · Score 17-24
(4:28) 3-W.Lutz 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 0:12 · NO 5 · Score 23-24
(:12) 10-C.Samuel left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 0:08 · NO 15 · Score 24-24
4-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-3-J.Charlton. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 7:59 · CAR 25 · Score 24-27
(7:59) 3-W.Lutz 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-6-T.Morstead.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2020-10-25?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 27-24 in Week 7, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 14, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Carolina Panthers 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 24, New Orleans Saints 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Cook (D. Brees pass) (Q1 6:39) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Brees (Q2 12:15) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Moore (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 11:06) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Moore (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q2 1:44) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Harris (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:05) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Samuel (Q3 0:12) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Slye (Q1 1:59, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 4:28, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 7:59, 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?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 76.3% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +15.40 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Carolina Panthers), 67.6% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +15.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-5.82 EPA): (7:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at CAR 35 for -10 yards (53-B.Burns). FUMBLES (53-B.Burns) [53-B.Burns], RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at CAR 35..
Was Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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