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NFL · Week 1 · September 7, 2025 · 12 min read

Carolina Panthers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Jaguars defeat Panthers 26–10 in Week 1

Brenton Strange led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 10–26 Week 1 finish.

Carolina Panthers 10 0–1
Final 10–26
Jacksonville Jaguars 26 1–0 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
10–26
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 3–29 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
Byron Young
FantasyHQ MVP
Brenton Strange
Game date
September 7, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Tetairoa McMillan
    Tetairoa McMillan 5 REC · 68 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Chris Hubbard
    Chris Hubbard 3 REC · 32 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jason Sanders
    Jason Sanders 2 REC · 27 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Brenton Strange
    Brenton Strange 4 REC · 59 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyami Brown
    Dyami Brown 3 REC · 52 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandon Thomas
    Brandon Thomas 1 CAR · 9 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 26–10 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Carolina Panthers 3–29 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Brenton Strange
Top passer
Byron Young
Biggest EPA play
(12:52) 9-B.Young pass short right intended for 17-X.Legette INTERCEPTED by 23-F.Oluokun (…
Game date
2025-09-07

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Carolina Panthers 26–10 on 2025-09-07. Brenton Strange posted a game-high +6.98 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Carolina Panthers3070010
Jacksonville Jaguars32660026

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 8:18FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 17
    Score
    0-3

    (8:18) 39-C.Little 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  2. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q1 0:41FG
    Ryan Fitzgerald

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 30
    Score
    3-3

    (:41) 10-R.Fitzgerald 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 8:38TD
    Hunter Long

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 6
    Score
    3-9

    (8:38) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 84-H.Long for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 8:32XP
    Cam Little

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    3-10

    39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 1:55TD
    Brandon Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 9
    Score
    3-16

    (1:55) 7-B.Thomas left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 1:49TD
    Cam Little

    Points+7

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    3-17

    39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:06FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 29
    Score
    3-20

    (:06) 39-C.Little 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. PENALTY on CAR-95-D.Brown, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:01FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 50
    Score
    3-20

    39-C.Little kicks 50 yards from 50 to landing zone to end zone, Touchback to the CAR 20.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 7:12FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 18
    Score
    3-23

    (7:12) 39-C.Little 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 4:54TD
    Chris Hubbard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 27
    Score
    9-23

    (4:54) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 30-C.Hubbard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 4:47XP
    Ryan Fitzgerald

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    10-23

    10-R.Fitzgerald extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 2:00FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 10
    Score
    10-26

    (2:00) 39-C.Little 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Brenton StrangeBrenton Strange · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
  2. 2Dyami BrownDyami Brown · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  3. 3Brandon ThomasBrandon Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +2.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
  4. 4Trevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +2.26 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  5. 5Hunter LongHunter Long · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
  6. 6Dyami BrownDyami Brown · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  7. 7Tetairoa McMillanTetairoa McMillan · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  8. 8Chris HubbardChris Hubbard · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Brenton Strange

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Brenton Strange — JAX · Receiving

Brenton Strange posted the highest total EPA (+6.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.75 EPA per play.

Brenton Strange's top snap (+2.80 EPA): (12:03) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 85-B.Strange to CAR 35 for 24 yards (8-Ja.Horn; 22-L.Ransom). Penalty on CAR-99-T.Wharton, Defensive Offside, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.89 EPA): Byron Young — (12:52) 9-B.Young pass short right intended for 17-X.Legette INTERCEPTED by 23-F.Oluokun (29-E.Murray) at CAR 35. 23-F.Oluokun to CAR 35 for no gain (0-J.Sanders). The Replay Official reviewed the int

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 YoungByron Young (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -12.4% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.24 total EPA
  • Trevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -4.1% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCarolina PanthersJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.108+0.118
Offensive success rate39.5%48.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.215+0.068
Rush EPA/play-0.093+0.141
Defensive EPA/play-0.118+0.108
Defensive success rate51.9%60.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Jacksonville Jaguars held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Carolina Panthers: -0.11 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.12 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -8.24 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, +9.52 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Hunter LongJacksonville Jaguars — Hunter Long (Trevor Lawrence pass) (Q2 8:38)
  • Brandon ThomasJacksonville Jaguars — Brandon Thomas (Q2 1:55)
  • Chris HubbardCarolina Panthers — Chris Hubbard (Byron Young pass) (Q4 4:54)

Field goals

  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q1 8:18)
  • Ryan FitzgeraldCarolina Panthers — Ryan Fitzgerald (Q1 0:41)
  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q2 0:06)
  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q2 0:01)
  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q4 7:12)
  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q4 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CAR 17 (Q1 8:18) — (8:18) 39-C.Little 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the JAX 30 (Q1 0:41) — (:41) 10-R.Fitzgerald 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 26–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CAR 6 (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 84-H.Long for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 8:32) — 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 7-B.Thomas left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CAR 15 (Q2 1:49) — 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q2 0:06); Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the JAX 50 (Q2 0:01) — 39-C.Little kicks 50 yards from 50 to landing zone to end zone, Touchback to the CAR 20..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CAR 18 (Q4 7:12) — (7:12) 39-C.Little 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the JAX 27 (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 30-C.Hubbard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q4 4:47) — 10-R.Fitzgerald extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CAR 10 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 39-C.Little 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 8:32) — 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. [WPA +29.8% · EPA +0.07]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 9-B.Young pass short right intended for 17-X.Legette INTERCEPTED by 23-F.Oluokun (29-E.Murray) at CAR 35. 23-F.Oluokun to CAR 35 for no gain (0-J.Sanders). The Replay Official reviewed the int [WPA -11.9% · EPA -4.89]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 85-B.Strange to CAR 35 for 24 yards (8-Ja.Horn; 22-L.Ransom). Penalty on CAR-99-T.Wharton, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.80]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 3:39) — (3:39) 1-T.Etienne up the middle to CAR 20 for 71 yards (56-C.Rozeboom). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.99]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:58) — (2:58) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short left to 4-T.McMillan to JAX 35 for 11 yards (3-T.Campbell) [29-E.Murray]. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.05]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 9-B.Young pass short right intended for 17-X.Legette INTERCEPTED by 23-F.Oluokun (29-E.Murray) at CAR 35. 23-F.Oluokun to CAR 35 for no gain (0-J.Sanders). The Replay Official reviewed the int [WPA -11.9% · EPA -4.89]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 3:39) — (3:39) 1-T.Etienne up the middle to CAR 20 for 71 yards (56-C.Rozeboom). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.99]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass incomplete short left to 17-X.Legette. [WPA -3.1% · EPA -3.97]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 37 for -12 yards (98-D.Smoot). [WPA -2.7% · EPA -3.28]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 8:18 · CAR 17 · Score 0-3
    (8:18) 39-C.Little 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  2. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 0:41 · JAX 30 · Score 3-3
    (:41) 10-R.Fitzgerald 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 8:38 · CAR 6 · Score 3-9
    (8:38) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 84-H.Long for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 8:32 · CAR 15 · Score 3-10
    39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · CAR 9 · Score 3-16
    (1:55) 7-B.Thomas left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+7) — Q2 1:49 · CAR 15 · Score 3-17
    39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · CAR 29 · Score 3-20
    (:06) 39-C.Little 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. PENALTY on CAR-95-D.Brown, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · JAX 50 · Score 3-20
    39-C.Little kicks 50 yards from 50 to landing zone to end zone, Touchback to the CAR 20.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 7:12 · CAR 18 · Score 3-23
    (7:12) 39-C.Little 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  10. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 4:54 · JAX 27 · Score 9-23
    (4:54) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 30-C.Hubbard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 4:47 · JAX 15 · Score 10-23
    10-R.Fitzgerald extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CAR 10 · Score 10-26
    (2:00) 39-C.Little 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

Key takeaways

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

  • Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Brenton Strange (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Byron Young (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Trevor Lawrence (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2025-09-07?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Carolina Panthers 26-10 in Week 1, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 26; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — H. Long (T. Lawrence pass) (Q2 8:38) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — B. Thomas (Q2 1:55) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (B. Young pass) (Q4 4:54) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q1 8:18, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — R. Fitzgerald (Q1 0:41, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q4 7:12, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 41.9% completion, -12.4% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.24 total passing EPA. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 57.6% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.26 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Brenton Strange (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (12:03) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass short right to 85-B.Strange to CAR 35 for 24 yards (8-Ja.Horn; 22-L.Ransom). Penalty on CAR-99-T.Wharton, Defensive Offside, declined..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Now 0-1 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Now 1-0 W

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