Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 37–23 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 7–24 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jared Goff
- Top passer
- Jared Goff
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:20) 16-J.Goff FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 9, RECOVERED by CAR-97-Y.Gross-Matos at CAR 9.
- Game date
- 2022-12-24
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 37–23 on 2022-12-24. Jared Goff posted a game-high +17.97 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(12:02) (Shotgun) 20-R.Blackshear right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(8:43) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 84-S.Zylstra for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(9:40) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(2:12) 33-D.Foreman up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(:02) 4-E.Pineiro 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(9:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(3:16) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 84-S.Zylstra for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(13:17) 4-E.Pineiro 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(3:50) (Shotgun) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short left to 84-S.Zylstra for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(2:00) 4-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(:40) 17-M.Badgley 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 12:02TD Raheem BlackshearPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 0-6
(12:02) (Shotgun) 20-R.Blackshear right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 11:57XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:43TD Shane ZylstraPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 3
- Score
- 6-7
(8:43) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 84-S.Zylstra for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 8:38XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:40TD Sam DarnoldPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 3
- Score
- 7-13
(9:40) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:35XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-14
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:12TD D'Onta ForemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 7-20
(2:12) 33-D.Foreman up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:08XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-21
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:02FG Eddy PineiroPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 18
- Score
- 7-24
(:02) 4-E.Pineiro 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:19TD David MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 7-30
(9:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:12XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-31
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q3 3:16TD Shane ZylstraPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 7
- Score
- 13-31
(3:16) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 84-S.Zylstra for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 13:17FG Eddy PineiroPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 13-34
(13:17) 4-E.Pineiro 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 3:50TD Shane ZylstraPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 19-34
(3:50) (Shotgun) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short left to 84-S.Zylstra for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 3:46XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 20-34
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:00FG Eddy PineiroPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 18
- Score
- 20-37
(2:00) 4-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 0:40FG Michael BadgleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 16
- Score
- 23-37
(:40) 17-M.Badgley 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +17.97 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 2Sam Darnold · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +15.03 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3David Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 4
DJ Chark · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play - 5D'Onta Foreman · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +7.22 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6Shane Zylstra · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +6.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 7
Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.03 EPA/play - 8
Terrace Marshall Jr. · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 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
Jared Goff — DET · Passing
Jared Goff posted the highest total EPA (+17.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
Jared Goff's top snap (-5.49 EPA): (14:20) 16-J.Goff FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 9, RECOVERED by CAR-97-Y.Gross-Matos at CAR 9.
Quarterback report card
Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +17.97 total EPA
- Sam Darnold (Carolina Panthers) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +15.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.142 | +0.302 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 55.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.359 | +0.601 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.603 | +0.280 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.302 | -0.142 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.3% | 56.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.14 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.30 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +26.55 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, +11.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Raheem Blackshear
- Detroit Lions — Shane Zylstra (Jared Goff pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Sam Darnold
- Carolina Panthers — D'Onta Foreman
- Carolina Panthers — David Moore (Sam Darnold pass)
- Detroit Lions — Shane Zylstra (Jared Goff pass)
- Detroit Lions — Shane Zylstra (Jared Goff pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro
- Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro
- Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro
- Detroit Lions — Michael Badgley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q1 12:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 20-R.Blackshear right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 11:57) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 84-S.Zylstra for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 8:38) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 17–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 3 (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 9:35) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q2 2:12) — (2:12) 33-D.Foreman up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 2:08) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-E.Pineiro 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 9:12) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 84-S.Zylstra for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) 4-E.Pineiro 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short left to 84-S.Zylstra for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 3:46) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 4-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CAR 16 (Q4 0:40) — (:40) 17-M.Badgley 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) 16-J.Goff FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 9, RECOVERED by CAR-97-Y.Gross-Matos at CAR 9.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark to CAR 21 for 39 yards (21-J.Chinn) [98-M.Haynes].
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:51) — (13:51) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle to DET 18 for 35 yards (31-K.Joseph).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:28) — (13:28) 75-C.Erving reported in as eligible. 33-D.Foreman up the middle to DET 35 for 38 yards (1-J.Okudah).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 8:30) — (8:30) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep left to 88-T.Marshall to CAR 44 for 36 yards (39-J.Jacobs).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) 16-J.Goff FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 9, RECOVERED by CAR-97-Y.Gross-Matos at CAR 9.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 2-D.Moore to DET 5 for 47 yards (1-J.Okudah).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 4-D.Chark to CAR 21 for 39 yards (21-J.Chinn) [98-M.Haynes].
- Detroit Lions (Q3 5:39) — (5:39) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 11-K.Raymond to CAR 15 for 56 yards (8-J.Horn).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 12:02 · DET 7 · Score 0-6
(12:02) (Shotgun) 20-R.Blackshear right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 11:57 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 8:43 · CAR 3 · Score 6-7
(8:43) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 84-S.Zylstra for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 8:38 · CAR 15 · Score 7-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 9:40 · DET 3 · Score 7-13
(9:40) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 9:35 · DET 15 · Score 7-14
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:12 · DET 4 · Score 7-20
(2:12) 33-D.Foreman up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 2:08 · DET 15 · Score 7-21
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DET 18 · Score 7-24
(:02) 4-E.Pineiro 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 9:19 · DET 5 · Score 7-30
(9:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 2-D.Moore for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 9:12 · DET 15 · Score 7-31
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:16 · CAR 7 · Score 13-31
(3:16) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 84-S.Zylstra for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 13:17 · DET 22 · Score 13-34
(13:17) 4-E.Pineiro 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 3:50 · CAR 1 · Score 19-34
(3:50) (Shotgun) 70-D.Skipper reported in as eligible. 16-J.Goff pass short left to 84-S.Zylstra for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 3:46 · CAR 15 · Score 20-34
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · DET 18 · Score 20-37
(2:00) 4-E.Pineiro 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 0:40 · CAR 16 · Score 23-37
(:40) 17-M.Badgley 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
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.
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers on 2022-12-24?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 37-23 in Week 16, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Carolina Panthers 17; Q3: Detroit Lions 6, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 10, Carolina Panthers 6; Final: Detroit Lions 23, Carolina Panthers 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Blackshear (Q1 12:02) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. Zylstra (J. Goff pass) (Q1 8:43) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Darnold (Q2 9:40) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Foreman (Q2 2:12) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Moore (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 9:19) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. Zylstra (J. Goff pass) (Q3 3:16) Detroit Lions touchdown — S. Zylstra (J. Goff pass) (Q4 3:50) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q4 13:17, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 0:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 50.0% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +17.97 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (Carolina Panthers), 60.0% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +15.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers?
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (-5.49 EPA): (14:20) 16-J.Goff FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 9, RECOVERED by CAR-97-Y.Gross-Matos at CAR 9..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
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