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NFL · Week 10 · November 14, 2021 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals: 2021 Week 10 Recap

Panthers defeat Cardinals 34–10 in Week 10

Christian McCaffrey led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 34–10 Week 10 finish.

Carolina Panthers 34 5–5 Winner
Final 34–10
Arizona Cardinals 10 8–2
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
34–10
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 23–0 Arizona Cardinals
Top passer
PJ Walker
FantasyHQ MVP
Christian McCaffrey
Game date
November 14, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Christian McCaffrey
    Christian McCaffrey 10 REC · 66 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • PJ Walker
    PJ Walker 22/31 · 174 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Newton 3 CAR · 14 YDS · 1 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • Zach Ertz
    Zach Ertz 4 REC · 46 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Christian Kirk
    Christian Kirk 7 REC · 67 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • James Conner
    James Conner 11 CAR · 39 YDS · 1 TD +0.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 34–10 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 23–0 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Christian McCaffrey
Top passer
PJ Walker
Biggest EPA play
(13:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy sacked at ARI 25 for -7 yards (43-H.Reddick). FUMB…
Game date
2021-11-14

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 34–10 on 2021-11-14. Christian McCaffrey posted a game-high +4.62 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Carolina Panthers17683034
Arizona Cardinals0037010

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 11:18TD
    CNC. Newton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    6-0

    (11:18) C.Newton in at QB. (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-1-C.Newton, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 11:12XP
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    7-0

    5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 8:43TD
    Ryder Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    13-0

    (8:43) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 11-R.Anderson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 8:39XP
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    14-0

    5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 1:04FG
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 26
    Score
    17-0

    (1:04) 5-Z.Gonzalez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 9:45FG
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 30
    Score
    20-0

    (9:45) 5-Z.Gonzalez 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:04FG
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 31
    Score
    23-0

    (:04) 5-Z.Gonzalez 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.

  8. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 10:07FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 29
    Score
    23-3

    (10:07) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 5:39TD
    Chris Hubbard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 5
    Score
    29-3

    (5:39) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 5:34Safety
    PJ Walker

    Points+2

    Yard line
    ARI 2
    Score
    31-3

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-P.Walker pass to 88-T.Marshall is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  11. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 9:24TD
    James Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 11
    Score
    31-9

    (9:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q4 9:19XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    31-10

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 3:30FG
    Zane Gonzalez

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 9
    Score
    34-10

    (3:30) 5-Z.Gonzalez 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Christian McCaffreyChristian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  2. 2PJ WalkerPJ Walker · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +4.00 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  3. 3Christian McCaffreyChristian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.99 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  4. 4Zach ErtzZach Ertz · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  5. 5Christian KirkChristian Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryder AndersonRyder Anderson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Zylstra · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Christian McCaffrey

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Christian McCaffrey — CAR · Receiving

Christian McCaffrey posted the highest total EPA (+4.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.

Christian McCaffrey's top snap (-3.23 EPA): (4:25) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker pass deep middle intended for 88-T.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 34-J.Thompson [44-M.Golden] at ARI 22. 34-J.Thompson to ARI 32 for 10 yards (22-C.McCaffrey).

Biggest single play (-5.95 EPA): Colt McCoy — (13:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy sacked at ARI 25 for -7 yards (43-H.Reddick). FUMBLES (43-H.Reddick) [43-H.Reddick], RECOVERED by CAR-91-M.Fox at ARI 18. 91-M.Fox to ARI 15 for 3 yards (12-C.M

Quarterback report card

PJ Walker led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • PJ WalkerPJ Walker (Carolina Panthers) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.00 total EPA
  • Colt McCoyColt McCoy (Arizona Cardinals) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -12.6% CPOE · -0.58 EPA/play · -13.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersArizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play+0.040-0.390
Offensive success rate49.4%31.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.149-0.530
Rush EPA/play-0.161-0.556
Defensive EPA/play+0.390-0.040
Defensive success rate69.0%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: -0.39 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -27.67 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +3.55 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Carolina Panthers — C. Newton (Q1 11:18)
  • Ryder AndersonCarolina Panthers — Ryder Anderson (C. Newton pass) (Q1 8:43)
  • Chris HubbardCarolina Panthers — Chris Hubbard (Q3 5:39)
  • James ConnerArizona Cardinals — James Conner (Q4 9:24)

Field goals

  • Zane GonzalezCarolina Panthers — Zane Gonzalez (Q1 1:04)
  • Zane GonzalezCarolina Panthers — Zane Gonzalez (Q2 9:45)
  • Zane GonzalezCarolina Panthers — Zane Gonzalez (Q2 0:04)
  • Matt PraterArizona Cardinals — Matt Prater (Q3 10:07)
  • Zane GonzalezCarolina Panthers — Zane Gonzalez (Q4 3:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q1 11:18); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 11:12) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 11-R.Anderson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 8:39) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 26 (Q1 1:04) — (1:04) 5-Z.Gonzalez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 30 (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) 5-Z.Gonzalez 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 31 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 5-Z.Gonzalez 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 8–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q3 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q3 5:34) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-P.Walker pass to 88-T.Marshall is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 11 (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 9:19) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) 5-Z.Gonzalez 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:41) — (13:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy sacked at ARI 25 for -7 yards (43-H.Reddick). FUMBLES (43-H.Reddick) [43-H.Reddick], RECOVERED by CAR-91-M.Fox at ARI 18. 91-M.Fox to ARI 15 for 3 yards (12-C.M [WPA -14.6% · EPA -5.95]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 12:45) — (12:45) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker pass short middle to 22-C.McCaffrey to ARI 1 for 13 yards (34-J.Thompson) [55-C.Jones]. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.65]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) 12-C.McCoy up the middle to ARI 41 for -1 yards (4-J.Carter; 97-Y.Gross-Matos). [WPA -6.2% · EPA -3.61]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) 12-C.McCoy pass deep middle intended for 85-A.Wesley INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson at CAR 13. 26-D.Jackson to CAR 34 for 21 yards (4-R.Moore). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -5.77]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 5-Z.Gonzalez 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +0.78]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:41) — (13:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy sacked at ARI 25 for -7 yards (43-H.Reddick). FUMBLES (43-H.Reddick) [43-H.Reddick], RECOVERED by CAR-91-M.Fox at ARI 18. 91-M.Fox to ARI 15 for 3 yards (12-C.M [WPA -14.6% · EPA -5.95]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) 12-C.McCoy pass deep middle intended for 85-A.Wesley INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson at CAR 13. 26-D.Jackson to CAR 34 for 21 yards (4-R.Moore). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -5.77]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 2:38) — (2:38) 6-P.Walker FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 46, RECOVERED by ARI-94-Z.Allen at 50. 94-Z.Allen to CAR 40 for 10 yards (72-T.Moton; 6-P.Walker). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.70]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 0:48) — (:48) 66-J.Miles reported in as eligible. 15-C.Streveler FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 31, recovered by ARI-26-E.Benjamin at CAR 35. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 11:18 · ARI 2 · Score 6-0
    (11:18) C.Newton in at QB. (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-1-C.Newton, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 11:12 · ARI 15 · Score 7-0
    5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.
  3. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 8:43 · ARI 2 · Score 13-0
    (8:43) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 11-R.Anderson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 8:39 · ARI 15 · Score 14-0
    5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.
  5. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 1:04 · ARI 26 · Score 17-0
    (1:04) 5-Z.Gonzalez 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.
  6. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 9:45 · ARI 30 · Score 20-0
    (9:45) 5-Z.Gonzalez 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.
  7. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · ARI 31 · Score 23-0
    (:04) 5-Z.Gonzalez 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.
  8. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 10:07 · CAR 29 · Score 23-3
    (10:07) 5-M.Prater 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  9. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 5:39 · ARI 5 · Score 29-3
    (5:39) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q3 5:34 · ARI 2 · Score 31-3
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-P.Walker pass to 88-T.Marshall is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  11. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:24 · CAR 11 · Score 31-9
    (9:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 9:19 · CAR 15 · Score 31-10
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-43-B.Brinkley, Holder-14-A.Lee.
  13. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 3:30 · ARI 9 · Score 34-10
    (3:30) 5-Z.Gonzalez 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-L.Edwards.

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.
  • Christian McCaffrey (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • PJ Walker (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Colt McCoy (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2021-11-14?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-10 in Week 10, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 17, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 6, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Carolina Panthers 8, Arizona Cardinals 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 34, Arizona Cardinals 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q1 11:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Anderson (C. Newton pass) (Q1 8:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (Q3 5:39) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 9:24) Carolina Panthers field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q1 1:04, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 9:45, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — M. Prater (Q3 10:07, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 3:30, 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?

PJ Walker (Carolina Panthers), 71.0% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.00 total passing EPA. Colt McCoy (Arizona Cardinals), 47.8% completion, -12.6% CPOE, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -13.31 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?

Christian McCaffrey (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-3.23 EPA): (4:25) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker pass deep middle intended for 88-T.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 34-J.Thompson [44-M.Golden] at ARI 22. 34-J.Thompson to ARI 32 for 10 yards (22-C.McCaffrey)..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 8-1 Now 8-2 L

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