Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 22–14 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 0–16 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Laviska Shenault Jr.
- Top passer
- Jameis Winston
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:44) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to NO 43 for -2 yards (49-F.Luvu). FUMBLES (49-F.Luvu), to…
- Game date
- 2022-09-25
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 22–14 on 2022-09-25. Laviska Shenault Jr. posted a game-high +8.79 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints
(5:44) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to NO 43 for -2 yards (49-F.Luvu). FUMBLES (49-F.Luvu), touched at NO 42, RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at NO 44. 98-M.Haynes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-81-N.Vannett, Offensive Holding, declined.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(14:22) 4-E.Pineiro 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(3:00) 4-E.Pineiro 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
4-E.Pineiro kicks 70 yards from CAR 35 to NO -5. 24-D.Washington pushed ob at NO 19 for 24 yards (23-S.Thomas-Oliver).
(12:35) 22-M.Ingram up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(12:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 15-L.Shenault for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(8:23) 4-E.Pineiro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(2:29) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 1-M.Callaway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:44TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 55
- Score
- 0-6
(5:44) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to NO 43 for -2 yards (49-F.Luvu). FUMBLES (49-F.Luvu), touched at NO 42, RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at NO 44. 98-M.Haynes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-81-N.Vannett, Offensive Holding, declined.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:32XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:22FG Eddy PineiroPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 27
- Score
- 0-10
(14:22) 4-E.Pineiro 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 3:00FG Eddy PineiroPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 30
- Score
- 0-13
(3:00) 4-E.Pineiro 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:56FG Eddy PineiroPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 35
- Score
- 0-13
4-E.Pineiro kicks 70 yards from CAR 35 to NO -5. 24-D.Washington pushed ob at NO 19 for 24 yards (23-S.Thomas-Oliver).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 6-13
(12:35) 22-M.Ingram up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:31XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:19TD Laviska Shenault Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NO 67
- Score
- 7-19
(12:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 15-L.Shenault for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:23FG Eddy PineiroPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 16
- Score
- 7-22
(8:23) 4-E.Pineiro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:29TD Marquez CallawayPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 13-22
(2:29) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 1-M.Callaway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 2:22XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 14-22
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Laviska Shenault Jr. · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.40 EPA/play
- 2
Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play - 3
Jameis Winston · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +6.14 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play - 4Michael Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 5
Chris Olave · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 6Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 7
Chris Hubbard · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 8Marquez Callaway · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.02 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
Laviska Shenault Jr. — CAR · Receiving
Laviska Shenault Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+8.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +4.40 EPA per play.
Laviska Shenault Jr.'s top snap (+6.07 EPA): (12:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 15-L.Shenault for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.15 EPA): Alvin Kamara — (5:44) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to NO 43 for -2 yards (49-F.Luvu). FUMBLES (49-F.Luvu), touched at NO 42, RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at NO 44. 98-M.Haynes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-81-N
Quarterback report card
Jameis Winston led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.14 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Carolina Panthers) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -19.4% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -4.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.187 | -0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.9% | 39.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.133 | -0.171 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.586 | -0.122 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.187 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.5% | 59.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: -0.19 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 14 drives, -4.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 13 drives, -16.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — Alvin Kamara
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
- Carolina Panthers — Laviska Shenault Jr. (Baker Mayfield pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Marquez Callaway (Jameis Winston pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro
- Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro
- Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro
- Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 55 (Q1 5:44); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 5:32) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 9–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 27 (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) 4-E.Pineiro 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) 4-E.Pineiro 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q2 2:56) — 4-E.Pineiro kicks 70 yards from CAR 35 to NO -5. 24-D.Washington pushed ob at NO 19 for 24 yards (23-S.Thomas-Oliver)..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–9. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) 22-M.Ingram up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 12:31) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 67 (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 15-L.Shenault for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 16 (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) 4-E.Pineiro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 1-M.Callaway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 2:22) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to NO 43 for -2 yards (49-F.Luvu). FUMBLES (49-F.Luvu), touched at NO 42, RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at NO 44. 98-M.Haynes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-81-N
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 15-L.Shenault for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short left to 13-M.Thomas to CAR 41 for 12 yards (26-D.Jackson).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at CAR 25 for -9 yards (sack split by 96-C.Granderson and 48-J.Gray).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 8:37) — (8:37) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep middle to 13-M.Thomas to CAR 19 for 17 yards (49-F.Luvu). PENALTY on NO-22-M.Ingram, Chop Block, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 36 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to NO 43 for -2 yards (49-F.Luvu). FUMBLES (49-F.Luvu), touched at NO 42, RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at NO 44. 98-M.Haynes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-81-N
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 15-L.Shenault for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short middle intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 95-D.Brown (8-J.Horn) at NO 35. 95-D.Brown to NO 35 for no gain (78-E.McCoy).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass deep right to 12-C.Olave to CAR 18 for 49 yards (24-C.Henderson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 5:44 · CAR 55 · Score 0-6
(5:44) 41-A.Kamara right tackle to NO 43 for -2 yards (49-F.Luvu). FUMBLES (49-F.Luvu), touched at NO 42, RECOVERED by CAR-98-M.Haynes at NO 44. 98-M.Haynes for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NO-81-N - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 5:32 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 14:22 · NO 27 · Score 0-10
(14:22) 4-E.Pineiro 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 3:00 · NO 30 · Score 0-13
(3:00) 4-E.Pineiro 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 2:56 · CAR 35 · Score 0-13
4-E.Pineiro kicks 70 yards from CAR 35 to NO -5. 24-D.Washington pushed ob at NO 19 for 24 yards (23-S.Thomas-Oliver). - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:35 · CAR 5 · Score 6-13
(12:35) 22-M.Ingram up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:31 · CAR 15 · Score 7-13
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 12:19 · NO 67 · Score 7-19
(12:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 15-L.Shenault for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 8:23 · NO 16 · Score 7-22
(8:23) 4-E.Pineiro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 2:29 · CAR 4 · Score 13-22
(2:29) (Shotgun) 2-J.Winston pass short right to 1-M.Callaway for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 2:22 · CAR 15 · Score 14-22
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
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.
- Laviska Shenault Jr. (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jameis Winston (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Baker Mayfield (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers on 2022-09-25?
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 22-14 in Week 3, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Carolina Panthers 9; Q4: New Orleans Saints 14, Carolina Panthers 9; Final: New Orleans Saints 14, Carolina Panthers 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — A. Kamara (Q1 5:44) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q4 12:35) Carolina Panthers touchdown — L. Shenault (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 12:19) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Callaway (J. Winston pass) (Q4 2:29) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 14:22, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 3:00, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 2:56, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q4 8:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Jameis Winston (New Orleans Saints), 54.3% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.14 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Carolina Panthers), 42.9% completion, -19.4% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -4.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?
Laviska Shenault Jr. (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.79 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+6.07 EPA): (12:19) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 15-L.Shenault for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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