Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Giants
- Final score
- New York Giants 25–3 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 3–5 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Josh Ross
- Top passer
- Dre'Mont Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- (:42) 28-D.Booker right guard to CAR 2 for -1 yards (42-S.Franklin).
- Game date
- 2021-10-24
Game summary
The New York Giants beat the Carolina Panthers 25–3 on 2021-10-24. Josh Ross posted a game-high +2.92 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 New York Giants | 0 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(8:42) 5-Z.Gonzalez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-R.Winslow.
(14:56) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short middle [99-L.Williams]. PENALTY on CAR-14-S.Darnold, Intentional Grounding, 3 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
(12:57) 5-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:05) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 13-D.Pettis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(12:47) 5-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(5:58) 5-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(4:52) (Shotgun) 28-D.Booker left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
NYGNew York GiantsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 8:42FG Zane GonzalezPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 27
- Score
- 3-0
(8:42) 5-Z.Gonzalez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-R.Winslow.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 14:56Safety Sam DarnoldPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYG 97
- Score
- 3-2
(14:56) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short middle [99-L.Williams]. PENALTY on CAR-14-S.Darnold, Intentional Grounding, 3 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:57FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 31
- Score
- 3-5
(12:57) 5-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 1:05TD Dante PettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 3-11
(1:05) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 13-D.Pettis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 0:59XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 3-12
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 12:47FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 35
- Score
- 3-15
(12:47) 5-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:58FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 26
- Score
- 3-18
(5:58) 5-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 4:52TD DBD. BookerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 19
- Score
- 3-24
(4:52) (Shotgun) 28-D.Booker left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 4:46XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 3-25
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Josh Ross · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play - 2
DJ Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 3Dante Pettis · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4
Tommy Tremble · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 5D. Booker · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6
Royce Freeman · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 7K. Rudolph · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8Dante Pettis · New York Giants · Passing · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 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
Josh Ross — NYG · Receiving
Josh Ross posted the highest total EPA (+2.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.46 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-4.28 EPA): D. Booker — (:42) 28-D.Booker right guard to CAR 2 for -1 yards (42-S.Franklin).
Quarterback report card
Dre'Mont Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.38 total EPA- Sam Darnold (Carolina Panthers) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -5.8% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -11.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.333 | -0.036 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.1% | 40.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.475 | -0.059 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.211 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.036 | +0.333 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.3% | 67.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.33 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: -0.04 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -27.01 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 13 drives, -3.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — Dante Pettis (Dre'Mont Jones pass)
- New York Giants — D. Booker
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Zane Gonzalez
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
- New York Giants — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NYG 27 (Q1 8:42) — (8:42) 5-Z.Gonzalez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-R.Winslow..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 5–0. New York Giants registered a safety from the NYG 97 (Q2 14:56); New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 31 (Q2 12:57) — (12:57) 5-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q3 1:05); New York Giants added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 0:59) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 13–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) 5-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CAR 26 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) 5-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants found the end zone from the CAR 19 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 28-D.Booker left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 4:46) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right intended for 80-I.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Bradberry at NYG 5. 24-J.Bradberry to NYG 18 for 13 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at NYG 19.
- New York Giants (Q1 0:42) — (:42) 28-D.Booker right guard to CAR 2 for -1 yards (42-S.Franklin).
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at 50 for -8 yards (sack split by 99-L.Williams and 51-A.Ojulari).
- New York Giants (Q3 5:39) — (5:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 28-D.Booker to CAR 48 for 14 yards (28-K.Taylor).
- New York Giants (Q2 14:13) — (14:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 13-D.Pettis to CAR 35 for 27 yards (34-S.Chandler).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 0:42) — (:42) 28-D.Booker right guard to CAR 2 for -1 yards (42-S.Franklin).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right intended for 80-I.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Bradberry at NYG 5. 24-J.Bradberry to NYG 18 for 13 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at NYG 19.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker scrambles up the middle to NYG 48 for 13 yards (20-J.Love).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 6-P.Walker sacked at NYG 33 for -4 yards (51-A.Ojulari).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 8:42 · NYG 27 · Score 3-0
(8:42) 5-Z.Gonzalez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-R.Winslow. - New York Giants Safety (+2) — Q2 14:56 · NYG 97 · Score 3-2
(14:56) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass incomplete short middle [99-L.Williams]. PENALTY on CAR-14-S.Darnold, Intentional Grounding, 3 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 12:57 · CAR 31 · Score 3-5
(12:57) 5-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 1:05 · CAR 5 · Score 3-11
(1:05) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 13-D.Pettis for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stan - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 0:59 · CAR 15 · Score 3-12
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 12:47 · CAR 35 · Score 3-15
(12:47) 5-G.Gano 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 5:58 · CAR 26 · Score 3-18
(5:58) 5-G.Gano 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 4:52 · CAR 19 · Score 3-24
(4:52) (Shotgun) 28-D.Booker left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 4:46 · CAR 15 · Score 3-25
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Josh Ross (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Sam Darnold (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants on 2021-10-24?
The New York Giants beat the Carolina Panthers 25-3 in Week 7, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, New York Giants 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, New York Giants 5; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, New York Giants 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, New York Giants 13; Final: Carolina Panthers 3, New York Giants 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — D. Pettis (D. Jones pass) (Q3 1:05) New York Giants touchdown — D. Booker (Q4 4:52) Carolina Panthers field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q1 8:42, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 12:57, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 12:47, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 5:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 57.5% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.38 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (Carolina Panthers), 55.2% completion, -5.8% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -11.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New York Giants?
Josh Ross (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
New York Giants
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
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