Panthers 7–40 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?

M. Mariota (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, +15.2% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +16.53 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Carolina Panthers), 57.9% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.87 EPA per dropback, -16.46 total passing EPA.

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

M. Mariota (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.22 EPA): (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 40–7 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 0–27 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Marcus Mariota
Top passer: Marcus Mariota
Biggest EPA play: (11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D…
Game date: 2024-10-20

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Carolina Panthers 40–7 on 2024-10-20. Marcus Mariota posted a game-high +16.53 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
Carolina Panthers	0	0	0	7	0	7
Washington Commanders	10	17	10	3	0	40

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

WAS 25

+3CAR 31

WAS 4

+1WAS 15

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 11:27TD
Dante Fowler Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 25
Score
0-6
(11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Fowler at WAS 33. 6-D.Fowler for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 11:14XP
Austin Seibert
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
0-7
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 3:21FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 5
Score
0-10
(3:21) 3-A.Seibert 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:40TD
Brian Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 8
Score
0-16
(11:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 11:35XP
Austin Seibert
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
0-17
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:43FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 31
Score
0-20
(5:43) 3-A.Seibert 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:16TD
Zach Ertz
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 12
Score
0-26
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:10XP
Austin Seibert
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
0-27
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 8:57TD
Ben Sinnott
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
0-33
(8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-B.Sinnott for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 8:53XP
Austin Seibert
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
0-34
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 1:36FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 13
Score
0-37
(1:36) 3-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 11:43TD
Chris Hubbard
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 4
Score
6-37
(11:43) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 11:38XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-37
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 4:58FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 11
Score
7-40
(4:58) 3-A.Seibert 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Marcus Mariota · Washington Commanders · Passing · +16.53 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
2Terry McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
3Brian Robinson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +3.22 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
4Zach Ertz · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
5Noah Brown · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
6Jason Sanders · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
7Miles Sanders · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
8Jayden Daniels · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 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

Marcus Mariota — WAS · Passing

Marcus Mariota posted the highest total EPA (+16.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.

Marcus Mariota's top snap (+3.22 EPA): (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-10.14 EPA): Andy Dalton — (11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Fowler at WAS 33. 6-D.Fowler for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Marcus Mariota led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +15.2% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +16.53 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Carolina Panthers) · 19 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.87 EPA/play · -16.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.309	+0.220
Offensive success rate	45.2%	58.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.872	+0.478
Rush EPA/play	-0.076	+0.026
Defensive EPA/play	-0.220	+0.309
Defensive success rate	41.7%	54.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: -0.31 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: +0.22 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -19.18 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +18.52 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Dante Fowler Jr. (Q1 11:27)
Washington Commanders — Brian Robinson (Q2 11:40)
Washington Commanders — Zach Ertz (Marcus Mariota pass) (Q2 0:16)
Washington Commanders — Ben Sinnott (Marcus Mariota pass) (Q3 8:57)
Carolina Panthers — Chris Hubbard (Q4 11:43)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q1 3:21)
Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q2 5:43)
Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q3 1:36)
Washington Commanders — Austin Seibert (Q4 4:58)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the WAS 25 (Q1 11:27); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 11:14) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 5 (Q1 3:21) — (3:21) 3-A.Seibert 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 17–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q2 11:40) — (11:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 11:35) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 31 (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) 3-A.Seibert 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 12 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 0:10) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q3 8:57) — (8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-B.Sinnott for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 8:53) — 3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 13 (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) 3-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the WAS 4 (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 11:38) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CAR 11 (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 3-A.Seibert 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Fowler at WAS 33. 6-D.Fowler for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.4% · EPA -10.14]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 12:37) — (12:37) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 5-Di.Johnson to WAS 26 for 17 yards (0-M.Sainristil). Penalty on WAS-99-C.Ferrell, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +1.47]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 5-Di.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Forbes at WAS 45. 13-E.Forbes to CAR 35 for 20 yards (68-D.Lewis). Penalty on CAR-68-D.Lewis, Ineligible Down [WPA -6.9% · EPA -4.58]
Washington Commanders (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Daniels right end to CAR 44 for 46 yards (45-M.Haynes; 32-L.Johnson). [WPA +5.4% · EPA +3.01]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:50) — (13:50) 6-M.Sanders left end pushed ob at WAS 49 for 26 yards (1-N.Igbinoghene). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +1.76]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Fowler at WAS 33. 6-D.Fowler for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.4% · EPA -10.14]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 5-Di.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 13-E.Forbes at WAS 45. 13-E.Forbes to CAR 35 for 20 yards (68-D.Lewis). Penalty on CAR-68-D.Lewis, Ineligible Down [WPA -6.9% · EPA -4.58]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:34) — (7:34) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle to CAR 38 for -2 yards (6-D.Fowler). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -3.47]
Washington Commanders (Q2 0:16) — (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +3.22]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 11:27 · WAS 25 · Score 0-6
(11:27) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 6-M.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Fowler at WAS 33. 6-D.Fowler for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 11:14 · CAR 15 · Score 0-7
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 3:21 · CAR 5 · Score 0-10
(3:21) 3-A.Seibert 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 11:40 · CAR 8 · Score 0-16
(11:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-B.Robinson up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 11:35 · CAR 15 · Score 0-17
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 5:43 · CAR 31 · Score 0-20
(5:43) 3-A.Seibert 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 0:16 · CAR 12 · Score 0-26
(:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · CAR 15 · Score 0-27
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 8:57 · CAR 3 · Score 0-33
(8:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 82-B.Sinnott for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 8:53 · CAR 15 · Score 0-34
3-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 1:36 · CAR 13 · Score 0-37
(1:36) 3-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 11:43 · WAS 4 · Score 6-37
(11:43) (Shotgun) 30-C.Hubbard left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 11:38 · WAS 15 · Score 7-37
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 4:58 · CAR 11 · Score 7-40
(4:58) 3-A.Seibert 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-10-T.Way.

Key takeaways

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

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Marcus Mariota (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders on 2024-10-20?

The Washington Commanders beat the Carolina Panthers 40-7 in Week 7, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Washington Commanders 17; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Carolina Panthers 7, Washington Commanders 40.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — D. Fowler (Q1 11:27) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 11:40) Washington Commanders touchdown — Z. Ertz (M. Mariota pass) (Q2 0:16) Washington Commanders touchdown — B. Sinnott (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 8:57) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (Q4 11:43) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q1 3:21, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 5:43, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q3 1:36, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — A. Seibert (Q4 4:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?

Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders), 60.0% completion, +15.2% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +16.53 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Carolina Panthers), 57.9% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.87 EPA per dropback, -16.46 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Washington Commanders?

Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.22 EPA): (:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 18-M.Mariota pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

Carolina Panthers vs. Washington Commanders: 2024 Week 7 Recap

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

Quick answer

Game summary