Chiefs 30–27 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.9% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +14.51 total passing EPA. B. Young (Carolina Panthers), 48.8% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.17 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 52 snaps. Their top snap (+4.38 EPA): (13:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 83-N.Gray for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 30–27 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 20–9 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Patrick Mahomes
Top passer: Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play: (Run formation) PENALTY on CAR-82-T.Tremble, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at KC 1 - No P…
Game date: 2024-11-24

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 30–27 on 2024-11-24. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +14.51 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	10	10	7	6	0	30
Carolina Panthers	3	6	7	11	0	27

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

CAR 35

+3CAR 7

+3CAR 23

CAR 3

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 13:44TD
Noah Gray
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 35
Score
6-0
(13:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 83-N.Gray for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 13:35XP
Spencer Shrader
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
7-0
40-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 9:28FG
Eddy Pineiro
Points+3
Yard line
KC 12
Score
7-3
(9:28) 4-E.Pineiro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:42FG
Spencer Shrader
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 7
Score
10-3
(2:42) 40-S.Shrader 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 14:46FG
Eddy Pineiro
Points+3
Yard line
KC 13
Score
10-6
(14:46) 4-E.Pineiro 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 7:29FG
Spencer Shrader
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 23
Score
13-6
(7:29) 40-S.Shrader 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:50TD
Noah Gray
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 11
Score
19-6
(:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 83-N.Gray for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:44XP
Spencer Shrader
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
20-6
40-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. ** Injury Update: CAR-94-A.Robinson has returned to the game.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:04FG
Eddy Pineiro
Points+3
Yard line
KC 11
Score
20-9
(:04) 4-E.Pineiro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:30TD
David Moore
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
20-15
(6:30) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 83-D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 6:26XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
KC 12
Score
20-16
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 2:49TD
Dustin Hopkins
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
26-16
(2:49) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 8-D.Hopkins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 2:42XP
Spencer Shrader
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
27-16
40-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:41FG
Eddy Pineiro
Points+3
Yard line
KC 15
Score
27-19
(12:41) 4-E.Pineiro 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:49TD
Chris Hubbard
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
27-25
(1:49) 70-B.Christensen reported in as eligible. 30-C.Hubbard right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:46Safety
Chris Hubbard
Points+2
Yard line
KC 1
Score
27-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-C.Hubbard rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:02FG
Spencer Shrader
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 13
Score
30-27
(:02) 40-S.Shrader 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
30-27
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +14.51 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2Byron Young · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +10.17 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
3Noah Gray · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
4David Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +7.76 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
5Adam Thielen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
6Chris Hubbard · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.59 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
7Xavier Worthy · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
8Dustin Hopkins · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 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

Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing

Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+14.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+4.38 EPA): (13:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 83-N.Gray for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.13 EPA): Tommy Tremble — (Run formation) PENALTY on CAR-82-T.Tremble, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at KC 1 - No Play.

Quarterback report card

Patrick Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 52 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +14.51 total EPA
Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +10.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.244	+0.137
Offensive success rate	59.6%	51.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.279	+0.236
Rush EPA/play	+0.199	+0.213
Defensive EPA/play	-0.137	-0.244
Defensive success rate	48.8%	40.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.24 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: +0.14 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 9 drives, +11.22 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 8 drives, +21.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Noah Gray (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q1 13:44)
Kansas City Chiefs — Noah Gray (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 0:50)
Carolina Panthers — David Moore (Byron Young pass) (Q3 6:30)
Kansas City Chiefs — Dustin Hopkins (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q3 2:49)
Carolina Panthers — Chris Hubbard (Q4 1:49)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro (Q1 9:28)
Kansas City Chiefs — Spencer Shrader (Q1 2:42)
Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro (Q2 14:46)
Kansas City Chiefs — Spencer Shrader (Q2 7:29)
Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro (Q2 0:04)
Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro (Q4 12:41)
Kansas City Chiefs — Spencer Shrader (Q4 0:02)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 0:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CAR 35 (Q1 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 83-N.Gray for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 13:35) — 40-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the KC 12 (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 4-E.Pineiro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CAR 7 (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) 40-S.Shrader 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the KC 13 (Q2 14:46) — (14:46) 4-E.Pineiro 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) 40-S.Shrader 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CAR 11 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 83-N.Gray for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 0:44) — 40-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. ** Injury Update: CAR-94-A.Robinson has returned to the game.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the KC 11 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 4-E.Pineiro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q3 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 83-D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the KC 12 (Q3 6:26) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q3 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 8-D.Hopkins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 2:42) — 40-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 11–6. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q4 12:41) — (12:41) 4-E.Pineiro 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) 70-B.Christensen reported in as eligible. 30-C.Hubbard right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the KC 1 (Q4 1:46) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-C.Hubbard rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 40-S.Shrader 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 40-S.Shrader 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. [WPA +19.9% · EPA +0.16]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles left end pushed ob at CAR 22 for 33 yards (20-J.Fuller). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 1 [WPA +16.4% · EPA +2.33]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:46) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-C.Hubbard rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. [WPA +16.3% · EPA +1.05]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 83-N.Gray for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +4.38]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass incomplete deep right to 19-A.Thielen (27-C.Conner). PENALTY on KC-27-C.Conner, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at KC 29 - No Play. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.83]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q3 6:26) — (Run formation) PENALTY on CAR-82-T.Tremble, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at KC 1 - No Play. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -5.13]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 83-N.Gray for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +4.38]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 83-N.Gray for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.2% · EPA +3.07]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass incomplete deep right to 19-A.Thielen (27-C.Conner). PENALTY on KC-27-C.Conner, Defensive Pass Interference, 28 yards, enforced at KC 29 - No Play. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.83]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 13:44 · CAR 35 · Score 6-0
(13:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 83-N.Gray for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 13:35 · CAR 15 · Score 7-0
40-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 9:28 · KC 12 · Score 7-3
(9:28) 4-E.Pineiro 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 2:42 · CAR 7 · Score 10-3
(2:42) 40-S.Shrader 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 14:46 · KC 13 · Score 10-6
(14:46) 4-E.Pineiro 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 7:29 · CAR 23 · Score 13-6
(7:29) 40-S.Shrader 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · CAR 11 · Score 19-6
(:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 83-N.Gray for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 0:44 · CAR 15 · Score 20-6
40-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. ** Injury Update: CAR-94-A.Robinson has returned to the game.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · KC 11 · Score 20-9
(:04) 4-E.Pineiro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 6:30 · KC 1 · Score 20-15
(6:30) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 83-D.Moore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 6:26 · KC 12 · Score 20-16
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 2:49 · CAR 3 · Score 26-16
(2:49) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 8-D.Hopkins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 2:42 · CAR 15 · Score 27-16
40-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 12:41 · KC 15 · Score 27-19
(12:41) 4-E.Pineiro 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:49 · KC 1 · Score 27-25
(1:49) 70-B.Christensen reported in as eligible. 30-C.Hubbard right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 1:46 · KC 1 · Score 27-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-C.Hubbard rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · CAR 13 · Score 30-27
(:02) 40-S.Shrader 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 30-27
END GAME

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers on 2024-11-24?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 in Week 12, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Carolina Panthers 6; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Carolina Panthers 11; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 30, Carolina Panthers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — N. Gray (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 13:44) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — N. Gray (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 0:50) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Moore (B. Young pass) (Q3 6:30) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Hopkins (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 2:49) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (Q4 1:49) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q1 9:28, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — S. Shrader (Q1 2:42, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 14:46, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — S. Shrader (Q2 7:29, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q4 12:41, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — S. Shrader (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.9% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +14.51 total passing EPA. Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 48.8% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +10.17 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.51 total EPA on Passing plays. across 52 snaps. Their top snap (+4.38 EPA): (13:44) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 83-N.Gray for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 9-1 Now 10-1 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L

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