Panthers 30–27 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

B. Young (Carolina Panthers), 58.5% completion, +2.2% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +14.89 total passing EPA. M. Penix (Atlanta Falcons), 68.4% completion, +15.6% CPOE, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +12.31 total passing EPA.

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

B. Young (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (-4.46 EPA): (8:15) 9-B.Young sacked at ATL 9 for -1 yards (55-K.Elliss)..

Quick answer

Winner: Carolina Panthers
Final score: Carolina Panthers 30–27 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 10–21 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Byron Young
Top passer: Byron Young
Biggest EPA play: 10-R.Fitzgerald kicks 50 yards from CAR 35 to ATL 15. 35-N.Brooks MUFFS catch, and recover…
Game date: 2025-11-16

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30–27 on 2025-11-16, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 21–10 halftime lead. Byron Young posted a game-high +14.89 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	OT	T
Carolina Panthers	7	3	9	8	3	30
Atlanta Falcons	7	14	0	6	0	27

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

ATL 7

ATL 36

+3CAR 34

+2ATL 2

+3CAR 27

ATLAtlanta Falcons

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:31TD
Tetairoa McMillan
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 7
Score
6-0
(5:31) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 4-T.McMillan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 5:25XP
Ryan Fitzgerald
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
7-0
10-R.Fitzgerald extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:39TD
Brian Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 4
Score
7-6
(3:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-99-T.Wharton, Defensive Holding, declined.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 3:33XP
Zane Gonzalez
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
7-7
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:56TD
Brian Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
7-13
(7:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-11-N.Scourton was injured during the play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 7:52XP
Zane Gonzalez
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
7-14
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:45TD
Tyler Allgeier
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
7-20
(1:45) (Shotgun) 25-T.Allgeier right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:41XP
Zane Gonzalez
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
7-21
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:28FG
Ryan Fitzgerald
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 11
Score
10-21
(:28) 10-R.Fitzgerald 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 12:10TD
Xavier Legette
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 36
Score
16-21
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 17-X.Legette for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 1:01FG
Ryan Fitzgerald
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 16
Score
19-21
(1:01) 10-R.Fitzgerald 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 2:48FG
Zane Gonzalez
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 34
Score
19-24
(2:48) 45-Z.Gonzalez 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:15TD
Tetairoa McMillan
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 12
Score
25-24
(1:15) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short left to 4-T.McMillan for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:08Safety
Byron Young
Points+2
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
27-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-B.Young pass to 18-J.Coker is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:21FG
Zane Gonzalez
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 27
Score
27-27
(:21) 45-Z.Gonzalez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
CARCarolina Panthers
OT 5:13FG
Ryan Fitzgerald
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 10
Score
30-27
(5:13) 10-R.Fitzgerald 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Byron Young · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +14.89 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
2Michael Penix Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +12.31 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
3Tetairoa McMillan · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +10.32 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
4Drake London · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.85 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
5Xavier Legette · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
6Jalen Coker · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
7Tommy Tremble · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
8Brian Robinson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 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 (+14.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Byron Young's top snap (-4.46 EPA): (8:15) 9-B.Young sacked at ATL 9 for -1 yards (55-K.Elliss).

Biggest single play (-5.51 EPA): Ryan Fitzgerald — 10-R.Fitzgerald kicks 50 yards from CAR 35 to ATL 15. 35-N.Brooks MUFFS catch, and recovers at ATL 16. 35-N.Brooks to ATL 27 for 11 yards (57-B.Martin-Scott). FUMBLES (57-B.Martin-Scott), RECOVERED by

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) · 53 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +2.2% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +14.89 total EPA
Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons) · 19 dropbacks · 68.4% completion · +15.6% CPOE · +0.65 EPA/play · +12.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	+0.104	+0.043
Offensive success rate	44.7%	52.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.281	+0.277
Rush EPA/play	-0.279	-0.124
Defensive EPA/play	-0.043	-0.104
Defensive success rate	47.1%	55.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Carolina Panthers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: +0.10 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.04 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, +3.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +9.78 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Tetairoa McMillan (Byron Young pass) (Q1 5:31)
Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Q1 3:39)
Atlanta Falcons — Brian Robinson (Q2 7:56)
Atlanta Falcons — Tyler Allgeier (Q2 1:45)
Carolina Panthers — Xavier Legette (Byron Young pass) (Q3 12:10)
Carolina Panthers — Tetairoa McMillan (Byron Young pass) (Q4 1:15)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — Ryan Fitzgerald (Q2 0:28)
Carolina Panthers — Ryan Fitzgerald (Q3 1:01)
Atlanta Falcons — Zane Gonzalez (Q4 2:48)
Atlanta Falcons — Zane Gonzalez (Q4 0:21)
Carolina Panthers — Ryan Fitzgerald (OT 5:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q1 5:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 4-T.McMillan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 5:25) — 10-R.Fitzgerald extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q1 3:39) — (3:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-99-T.Wharton, Defensive Holding, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 3:33) — 45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 14–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-11-N.Scourton was injured during the play.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 7:52) — 45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 25-T.Allgeier right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 1:41) — 45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 11 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) 10-R.Fitzgerald 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 9–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 36 (Q3 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 17-X.Legette for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q3 1:01) — (1:01) 10-R.Fitzgerald 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 8–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 34 (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) 45-Z.Gonzalez 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short left to 4-T.McMillan for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q4 1:08) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-B.Young pass to 18-J.Coker is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CAR 27 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 45-Z.Gonzalez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

Overtime: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ATL 10 (OT 5:13) — (5:13) 10-R.Fitzgerald 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Carolina Panthers (OT 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 82-T.Tremble to ATL 15 for 54 yards (55-K.Elliss). [WPA +40.6% · EPA +3.93]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 45-Z.Gonzalez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion. [WPA +20.6% · EPA +0.66]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short left to 4-T.McMillan for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.2% · EPA +3.38]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short left to 5-R.Dowdle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short [WPA +16.9% · EPA +1.63]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 39 for -5 yards (94-L.London). CAR-9-B.Young was injured during the play. [WPA -15.8% · EPA -3.28]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:04) — 10-R.Fitzgerald kicks 50 yards from CAR 35 to ATL 15. 35-N.Brooks MUFFS catch, and recovers at ATL 16. 35-N.Brooks to ATL 27 for 11 yards (57-B.Martin-Scott). FUMBLES (57-B.Martin-Scott), RECOVERED by [WPA -11.2% · EPA -5.51]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 8:15) — (8:15) 9-B.Young sacked at ATL 9 for -1 yards (55-K.Elliss). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.46]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-X.Legette to ATL 20 for 22 yards (24-A.Terrell). [WPA +13.5% · EPA +4.39]
Carolina Panthers (OT 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 82-T.Tremble to ATL 15 for 54 yards (55-K.Elliss). [WPA +40.6% · EPA +3.93]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 5:31 · ATL 7 · Score 6-0
(5:31) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 4-T.McMillan for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 5:25 · ATL 15 · Score 7-0
10-R.Fitzgerald extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 3:39 · CAR 4 · Score 7-6
(3:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CAR-99-T.Wharton, Defensive Holding, declined.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 3:33 · CAR 15 · Score 7-7
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 7:56 · CAR 1 · Score 7-13
(7:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Robinson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-11-N.Scourton was injured during the play.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 7:52 · CAR 15 · Score 7-14
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 1:45 · CAR 1 · Score 7-20
(1:45) (Shotgun) 25-T.Allgeier right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:41 · CAR 15 · Score 7-21
45-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:28 · ATL 11 · Score 10-21
(:28) 10-R.Fitzgerald 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 12:10 · ATL 36 · Score 16-21
(12:10) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 17-X.Legette for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 1:01 · ATL 16 · Score 19-21
(1:01) 10-R.Fitzgerald 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 2:48 · CAR 34 · Score 19-24
(2:48) 45-Z.Gonzalez 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 1:15 · ATL 12 · Score 25-24
(1:15) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short left to 4-T.McMillan for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 1:08 · ATL 2 · Score 27-24
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-B.Young pass to 18-J.Coker is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:21 · CAR 27 · Score 27-27
(:21) 45-Z.Gonzalez 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — OT 5:13 · ATL 10 · Score 30-27
(5:13) 10-R.Fitzgerald 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.

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.
Michael Penix Jr. (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2025-11-16?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Atlanta Falcons 30-27 in Week 11, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 14; Q3: Carolina Panthers 9, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 8, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q5: Carolina Panthers 3, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 30, Atlanta Falcons 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. McMillan (B. Young pass) (Q1 5:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q1 3:39) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Robinson (Q2 7:56) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Allgeier (Q2 1:45) Carolina Panthers touchdown — X. Legette (B. Young pass) (Q3 12:10) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. McMillan (B. Young pass) (Q4 1:15) Carolina Panthers field goal — R. Fitzgerald (Q2 0:28, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — R. Fitzgerald (Q3 1:01, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 2:48, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 0:21, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — R. Fitzgerald (OT 5:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 58.5% completion, +2.2% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +14.89 total passing EPA. Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), 68.4% completion, +15.6% CPOE, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +12.31 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons?

Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (-4.46 EPA): (8:15) 9-B.Young sacked at ATL 9 for -1 yards (55-K.Elliss)..

Was Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?

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

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

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