Quick answer
- Winner
- Green Bay Packers
- Final score
- Green Bay Packers 33–30 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 23–10 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Julian Love
- Top passer
- Byron Young
- Biggest EPA play
- (:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 13-D.Wicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2023-12-24
Game summary
The Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers 33–30 on 2023-12-24. Julian Love posted a game-high +14.82 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers | 7 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 33 |
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
GBGreen Bay Packers
(7:34) 70-R.Newman reported in as eligible. 28-A.Dillon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(5:29) 4-E.Pineiro 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. Penalty on GB-95-D.Wyatt, Defensive Offside, declined.
(15:00) 10-J.Love up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(10:38) 11-I.Smith-Marsette right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(7:56) 17-A.Carlson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 13-D.Wicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(5:14) 30-C.Hubbard left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 87-R.Doubs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
(7:18) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-D.Chark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-D.Wyatt].
(4:12) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 17-D.Chark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Blackshear rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:22) 17-A.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
17-A.Carlson kicks 65 yards from GB 35 to end zone, Touchback.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:34TD AJ DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 6-0
(7:34) 70-R.Newman reported in as eligible. 28-A.Dillon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q1 7:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-0
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:29FG Eddy PineiroPoints+3
- Yard line
- GB 34
- Score
- 7-3
(5:29) 4-E.Pineiro 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. Penalty on GB-95-D.Wyatt, Defensive Offside, declined.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 15:00TD Julian LovePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 13-3
(15:00) 10-J.Love up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:38TD Ihmir Smith-MarsettePoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 20
- Score
- 13-9
(10:38) 11-I.Smith-Marsette right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 10:29XP Eddy PineiroPoints+1
- Yard line
- GB 15
- Score
- 13-10
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 7:56FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 35
- Score
- 16-10
(7:56) 17-A.Carlson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:57TD Dontayvion WicksPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 21
- Score
- 22-10
(:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 13-D.Wicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 23-10
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:14TD Chris HubbardPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 4
- Score
- 23-16
(5:14) 30-C.Hubbard left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 15:00TD Romeo DoubsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 5
- Score
- 29-16
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 87-R.Doubs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 14:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 30-16
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:18TD DJ CharkPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 11
- Score
- 30-22
(7:18) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-D.Chark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-D.Wyatt].
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:12TD DJ CharkPoints+6
- Yard line
- GB 10
- Score
- 30-28
(4:12) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 17-D.Chark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:05Safety Raheem BlackshearPoints+2
- Yard line
- GB 2
- Score
- 30-30
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Blackshear rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:22FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 14
- Score
- 33-30
(:22) 17-A.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- GBGreen Bay Packers
Q4 0:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- GB 35
- Score
- 33-30
17-A.Carlson kicks 65 yards from GB 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Julian Love · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +14.82 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2
Byron Young · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +14.59 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 3DJ Chark · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +10.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 4Romeo Doubs · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 5
Adam Thielen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 6
Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +4.84 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 7Dontayvion Wicks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
- 8
Tucker Kraft · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 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
Julian Love — GB · Passing
Julian Love posted the highest total EPA (+14.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
Julian Love's top snap (+3.97 EPA): (:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 13-D.Wicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Byron Young led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +9.5% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +14.59 total EPA
- Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +14.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.246 | +0.192 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 47.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.449 | +0.365 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.123 | -0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.192 | -0.246 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.0% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.25 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.19 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, +15.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, +20.65 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — AJ Dillon
- Green Bay Packers — Julian Love
- Carolina Panthers — Ihmir Smith-Marsette
- Green Bay Packers — Dontayvion Wicks (Julian Love pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Chris Hubbard
- Green Bay Packers — Romeo Doubs (Julian Love pass)
- Carolina Panthers — DJ Chark (Byron Young pass)
- Carolina Panthers — DJ Chark (Byron Young pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro
- Green Bay Packers — Anders Carlson
- Green Bay Packers — Anders Carlson
- Green Bay Packers — Anders Carlson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 7:34) — (7:34) 70-R.Newman reported in as eligible. 28-A.Dillon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 7:30) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the GB 34 (Q1 5:29).
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 16–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-J.Love up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 20 (Q2 10:38) — (10:38) 11-I.Smith-Marsette right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q2 10:29) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) 17-A.Carlson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 21 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 13-D.Wicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 0:49) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 6–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) 30-C.Hubbard left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–13. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 87-R.Doubs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 14:57) — 17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-D.Chark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-D.Wyatt].; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 17-D.Chark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q4 4:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Blackshear rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 17-A.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q4 0:19) — 17-A.Carlson kicks 65 yards from GB 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:01) — (:01) (No Huddle) 9-B.Young spiked the ball to stop the clock.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep left to 87-R.Doubs to CAR 33 for 36 yards (13-T.Hill). Carolina challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Ti
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 17-A.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep middle to 19-A.Thielen to GB 31 for 22 yards (25-K.Nixon).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 4:05) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Blackshear rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 13-D.Wicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:25) — (13:25) 10-J.Hekker punts 55 yards to GB 28, Center-44-J.Jansen. 25-K.Nixon to GB 48 for 20 yards (21-J.Chinn; 42-S.Franklin). CAR-90-A.Barno was injured during the play. PENALTY on GB-90-L.Van Ness,
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short left to 17-D.Chark to GB 24 for 16 yards (23-J.Alexander). FUMBLES (23-J.Alexander), recovered by CAR-82-T.Tremble at GB 23. PENALTY on GB-95-D.Wyatt,
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:15) — (4:15) 30-C.Hubbard left guard to GB 40 for -2 yards (58-I.McDuffie, 90-L.Van Ness).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 7:34 · CAR 1 · Score 6-0
(7:34) 70-R.Newman reported in as eligible. 28-A.Dillon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 7:30 · CAR 15 · Score 7-0
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 5:29 · GB 34 · Score 7-3
(5:29) 4-E.Pineiro 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. Penalty on GB-95-D.Wyatt, Defensive Offside, declined. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CAR 1 · Score 13-3
(15:00) 10-J.Love up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 10:38 · GB 20 · Score 13-9
(10:38) 11-I.Smith-Marsette right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 10:29 · GB 15 · Score 13-10
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 7:56 · CAR 35 · Score 16-10
(7:56) 17-A.Carlson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 0:57 · CAR 21 · Score 22-10
(:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 13-D.Wicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 0:49 · CAR 15 · Score 23-10
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 5:14 · GB 4 · Score 23-16
(5:14) 30-C.Hubbard left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CAR 5 · Score 29-16
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 87-R.Doubs for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · CAR 15 · Score 30-16
17-A.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 7:18 · GB 11 · Score 30-22
(7:18) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-D.Chark for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-D.Wyatt]. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 4:12 · GB 10 · Score 30-28
(4:12) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 17-D.Chark for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 4:05 · GB 2 · Score 30-30
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-R.Blackshear rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:22 · CAR 14 · Score 33-30
(:22) 17-A.Carlson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 0:19 · GB 35 · Score 33-30
17-A.Carlson kicks 65 yards from GB 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Byron Young (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers on 2023-12-24?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers 33-30 in Week 16, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: Green Bay Packers 16, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Carolina Panthers 6; Q4: Green Bay Packers 13, Carolina Panthers 14; Final: Green Bay Packers 33, Carolina Panthers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Dillon (Q1 7:34) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Love (Q2 15:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — I. Smith-Marsette (Q2 10:38) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Wicks (J. Love pass) (Q2 0:57) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (Q3 5:14) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Doubs (J. Love pass) (Q4 15:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Chark (B. Young pass) (Q4 7:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Chark (B. Young pass) (Q4 4:12) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q1 5:29, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — A. Carlson (Q2 7:56, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — A. Carlson (Q4 0:22, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — A. Carlson (Q4 0:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 57.5% completion, +9.5% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +14.59 total passing EPA. Julian Love (Green Bay Packers), 51.5% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +14.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers?
Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.97 EPA): (:57) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 13-D.Wicks for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Green Bay Packers won 33-30 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L
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