Cardinals 30–36 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals), 44.4% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.17 total passing EPA. B. Young (Carolina Panthers), 48.6% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.00 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

B. Young (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+3.43 EPA): (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-23-S.Murphy-Bunting, Illegal Contact, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 36–30 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 17–20 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Byron Young
Top passer: Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Biggest EPA play: (9:24) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 27, RECOVERED by CAR-92-J.Harris at A…
Game date: 2024-12-22

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 36–30 on 2024-12-22. Byron Young posted a game-high +10.00 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Arizona Cardinals	0	17	3	13	0	30
Carolina Panthers	7	13	3	7	12	36

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals

ARI 4

+3CAR 30

ARI 23

ARI 8

CAR 6

CAR 1

CAR 20

+3CAR 39

ARI 21

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

20 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:00TD
Chris Hubbard
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 4
Score
0-6
(5:00) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 4:55XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
0-7
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 14:41FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 30
Score
3-7
(14:41) 38-C.Ryland 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 11:44TD
Byron Young
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 23
Score
3-13
(11:44) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-23-S.Murphy-Bunting, Illegal Contact, declined.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 8:01TD
Adam Thielen
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 8
Score
3-19
(8:01) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:55XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
3-20
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 6:02TD
James Conner
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 6
Score
9-20
(6:02) 6-J.Conner left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 5:57XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
10-20
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:11TD
DeeJay Dallas
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
16-20
(:11) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 20-D.Dallas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:07XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
17-20
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 9:34FG
Eddy Pineiro
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 11
Score
17-23
(9:34) 4-E.Pineiro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 5:03FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 12
Score
20-23
(5:03) 38-C.Ryland 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:10TD
David Moore
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 18
Score
20-29
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 12:04XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 15
Score
20-30
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:03TD
Kenneth Murray, Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 20
Score
26-30
(7:03) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:56XP
Chad Ryland
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
27-30
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:02FG
Chad Ryland
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 39
Score
30-30
(:02) 38-C.Ryland 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
30-30
END QUARTER 4
CARCarolina Panthers
OT 3:24TD
Chris Hubbard
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 21
Score
30-36
(3:24) 62-C.Zavala reported in as eligible. 30-C.Hubbard right tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
OT 3:18TD
Points+6
Yard line
—
Score
30-36
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Byron Young · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +10.00 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
2Chris Hubbard · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +8.57 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
3Adam Thielen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
4Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +6.17 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
5James Conner · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
6James Conner · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
7David Moore · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
8Tommy Tremble · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 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

Byron Young — CAR · Passing

Byron Young posted the highest total EPA (+10.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

Byron Young's top snap (+3.43 EPA): (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-23-S.Murphy-Bunting, Illegal Contact, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.66 EPA): Kenneth Murray, Jr. — (9:24) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 27, RECOVERED by CAR-92-J.Harris at ARI 30.

Quarterback report card

Kenneth Murray, Jr. led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.17 total EPA
Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +10.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.120	+0.178
Offensive success rate	51.1%	46.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.137	+0.286
Rush EPA/play	+0.175	+0.235
Defensive EPA/play	-0.178	-0.120
Defensive success rate	53.9%	48.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: +0.12 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: +0.18 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +10.77 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +15.82 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Chris Hubbard (Q1 5:00)
Carolina Panthers — Byron Young (Q2 11:44)
Carolina Panthers — Adam Thielen (Byron Young pass) (Q2 8:01)
Arizona Cardinals — James Conner (Q2 6:02)
Arizona Cardinals — DeeJay Dallas (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass) (Q2 0:11)
Carolina Panthers — David Moore (Byron Young pass) (Q4 12:10)
Arizona Cardinals — Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Q4 7:03)
Carolina Panthers — Chris Hubbard (OT 3:24)

Field goals

Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q2 14:41)
Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro (Q3 9:34)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q3 5:03)
Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q4 0:02)
Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player (Q4 0:00)

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 ARI 4 (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 4:55) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 17–13. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 30 (Q2 14:41) — (14:41) 38-C.Ryland 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 23 (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-23-S.Murphy-Bunting, Illegal Contact, declined.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 7:55) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 6 (Q2 6:02) — (6:02) 6-J.Conner left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 5:57) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 20-D.Dallas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 0:07) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 11 (Q3 9:34) — (9:34) 4-E.Pineiro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q3 5:03) — (5:03) 38-C.Ryland 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 13–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 18 (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 12:04) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 20 (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 6:56) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 39 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 38-C.Ryland 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END QUARTER 4.

Overtime: Carolina Panthers won the period 12–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 21 (OT 3:24) — (3:24) 62-C.Zavala reported in as eligible. 30-C.Hubbard right tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone (OT 3:18) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Arizona Cardinals (OT 4:22) — (4:22) 10-M.Palardy punts 47 yards to CAR 49, Center-46-A.Brewer. 13-D.Thompkins to ARI 49 for 2 yards (52-V.Dimukeje). [WPA +49.8% · EPA -0.04]
Carolina Panthers (OT 7:53) — (7:53) 10-J.Hekker punts 57 yards to ARI 10, Center-44-J.Jansen, downed by CAR-32-L.Johnson. [WPA +32.5% · EPA +0.64]
Carolina Panthers (OT 4:11) — (4:11) 30-C.Hubbard right tackle to ARI 21 for 28 yards (34-J.Thompson). [WPA +32.0% · EPA +1.86]
Carolina Panthers (OT 3:24) — (3:24) 62-C.Zavala reported in as eligible. 30-C.Hubbard right tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.9% · EPA +3.68]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 38-C.Ryland 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +1.55]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Arizona Cardinals (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 27, RECOVERED by CAR-92-J.Harris at ARI 30. [WPA -5.9% · EPA -4.66]
Carolina Panthers (OT 3:24) — (3:24) 62-C.Zavala reported in as eligible. 30-C.Hubbard right tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.9% · EPA +3.68]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.50]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-23-S.Murphy-Bunting, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +3.43]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 5:00 · ARI 4 · Score 0-6
(5:00) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 4:55 · ARI 15 · Score 0-7
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 14:41 · CAR 30 · Score 3-7
(14:41) 38-C.Ryland 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 11:44 · ARI 23 · Score 3-13
(11:44) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-23-S.Murphy-Bunting, Illegal Contact, declined.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 8:01 · ARI 8 · Score 3-19
(8:01) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 7:55 · ARI 15 · Score 3-20
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 6:02 · CAR 6 · Score 9-20
(6:02) 6-J.Conner left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 5:57 · CAR 15 · Score 10-20
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:11 · CAR 1 · Score 16-20
(:11) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 20-D.Dallas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · CAR 15 · Score 17-20
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 9:34 · ARI 11 · Score 17-23
(9:34) 4-E.Pineiro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 5:03 · CAR 12 · Score 20-23
(5:03) 38-C.Ryland 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 12:10 · ARI 18 · Score 20-29
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 83-D.Moore for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:04 · ARI 15 · Score 20-30
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 7:03 · CAR 20 · Score 26-30
(7:03) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 6:56 · CAR 15 · Score 27-30
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · CAR 39 · Score 30-30
(:02) 38-C.Ryland 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-10-M.Palardy.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 30-30
END QUARTER 4
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — OT 3:24 · ARI 21 · Score 30-36
(3:24) 62-C.Zavala reported in as eligible. 30-C.Hubbard right tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — OT 3:18 · Score 30-36
END GAME

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) 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 Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers on 2024-12-22?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 in Week 16, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 17, Carolina Panthers 13; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 13, Carolina Panthers 7; Q5: Arizona Cardinals 0, Carolina Panthers 12; Final: Arizona Cardinals 30, Carolina Panthers 36.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (Q1 5:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Young (Q2 11:44) Carolina Panthers touchdown — A. Thielen (B. Young pass) (Q2 8:01) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q2 6:02) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Dallas (K. Murray pass) (Q2 0:11) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Moore (B. Young pass) (Q4 12:10) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q4 7:03) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (OT 3:24) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q2 14:41, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q3 9:34, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q3 5:03, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals 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 Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 44.4% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.17 total passing EPA. Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 48.6% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +10.00 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers?

Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+3.43 EPA): (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young scrambles left end for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on ARI-23-S.Murphy-Bunting, Illegal Contact, declined..

Was Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Carolina Panthers won 36-30 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W

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