Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 27–22 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 3–26 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kenneth Murray, Jr.
- Top passer
- Byron Young
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 19 for -11 yards (10-J.Sweat). FUMBLES (10-J.Swe…
- Game date
- 2025-09-14
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Carolina Panthers 27–22 on 2025-09-14. Kenneth Murray, Jr. posted a game-high +8.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 22 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 10 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(13:36) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 19 for -11 yards (10-J.Sweat). FUMBLES (10-J.Sweat) [10-J.Sweat], touched at CAR 19, RECOVERED by ARI-25-Z.Collins at CAR 3. 25-Z.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
(5:22) 38-C.Ryland 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
(:53) 10-R.Fitzgerald 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(2:00) 38-C.Ryland 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
(:09) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
(9:27) 71-J.Gaines and 68-K.Beachum reported in as eligible. 6-J.Conner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
(2:10) 9-B.Young pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [25-Z.Collins].
(5:12) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 30-C.Hubbard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-3-B.Baker was injured during the play. ARI-21-G.Williams was injured during the play.
10-R.Fitzgerald extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 13:36TD Zaven CollinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 70
- Score
- 0-6
(13:36) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 19 for -11 yards (10-J.Sweat). FUMBLES (10-J.Sweat) [10-J.Sweat], touched at CAR 19, RECOVERED by ARI-25-Z.Collins at CAR 3. 25-Z.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 13:27XP Chad RylandPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 0-7
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 5:22FG Chad RylandPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 11
- Score
- 0-10
(5:22) 38-C.Ryland 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:53FG Ryan FitzgeraldPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 3-10
(:53) 10-R.Fitzgerald 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 2:00FG Chad RylandPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 29
- Score
- 3-13
(2:00) 38-C.Ryland 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:09TD Kenneth Murray, Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 11
- Score
- 3-19
(:09) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:04TD Chad RylandPoints+7
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 3-20
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:27TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 3-26
(9:27) 71-J.Gaines and 68-K.Beachum reported in as eligible. 6-J.Conner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 9:23XP Chad RylandPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 3-27
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 2:10TD Hunter RenfrowPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 4
- Score
- 9-27
(2:10) 9-B.Young pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [25-Z.Collins].
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 5:12TD Chris HubbardPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 15-27
(5:12) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 30-C.Hubbard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 2:00TD Hunter RenfrowPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 21-27
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-3-B.Baker was injured during the play. ARI-21-G.Williams was injured during the play.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:58XP Ryan FitzgeraldPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 22-27
10-R.Fitzgerald extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Kenneth Murray, Jr. · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +8.56 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2
Byron Young · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +7.33 total EPA · 65 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 3
Trey McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 4Chris Hubbard · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 5Hunter Renfrow · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6
Brycen Tremayne · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 7
Jason Sanders · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 8Mi. Wilson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 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
Kenneth Murray, Jr. — ARI · Passing
Kenneth Murray, Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+8.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
Kenneth Murray, Jr.'s top snap (-4.89 EPA): (10:42) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left intended for 33-T.Benson INTERCEPTED by 98-D.Wonnum (91-P.Jones) [91-P.Jones] at CAR 12. 98-D.Wonnum to CAR 12 for no gain (63-Ev.Brown).
Biggest single play (-6.98 EPA): Byron Young — (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 19 for -11 yards (10-J.Sweat). FUMBLES (10-J.Sweat) [10-J.Sweat], touched at CAR 19, RECOVERED by ARI-25-Z.Collins at CAR 3. 25-Z.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDO
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) · 65 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +7.33 total EPA
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.006 | +0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 46.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.113 | +0.252 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.223 | -0.196 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.041 | +0.006 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.6% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers -0.01, Arizona Cardinals +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.04 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +2.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Carolina Panthers: 10 drives, -0.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — Zaven Collins
- Arizona Cardinals — Kenneth Murray, Jr.
- Arizona Cardinals — James Conner
- Carolina Panthers — Hunter Renfrow (Byron Young pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Chris Hubbard (Byron Young pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Hunter Renfrow (Byron Young pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland
- Carolina Panthers — Ryan Fitzgerald
- Arizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 70 (Q1 13:36); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 13:27) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 11 (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) 38-C.Ryland 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the ARI 9 (Q1 0:53) — (:53) 10-R.Fitzgerald 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 16–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CAR 29 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 38-C.Ryland 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 11 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 15 (Q2 0:04) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–6. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q3 9:27) — (9:27) 71-J.Gaines and 68-K.Beachum reported in as eligible. 6-J.Conner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 9:23) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 9-B.Young pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [25-Z.Collins]..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 13–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 30-C.Hubbard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q4 2:00); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 1:58) — 10-R.Fitzgerald extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:58) — 6-S.Martin kicks onside 14 yards from CAR 35 to CAR 49, impetus ends at CAR 44. RECOVERED by CAR-36-D.Richardson.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at ARI 46 for -8 yards (93-C.Campbell).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 19 for -11 yards (10-J.Sweat). FUMBLES (10-J.Sweat) [10-J.Sweat], touched at CAR 19, RECOVERED by ARI-25-Z.Collins at CAR 3. 25-Z.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDO
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 25 for -29 yards (25-Z.Collins). FUMBLES (25-Z.Collins) [25-Z.Collins], RECOVERED by ARI-52-J.Burch at CAR 28. 52-J.Burch to CAR 28 for no gain (79-I.Ekwonu).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass incomplete short left. PENALTY on CAR-9-B.Young, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at ARI 33.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 19 for -11 yards (10-J.Sweat). FUMBLES (10-J.Sweat) [10-J.Sweat], touched at CAR 19, RECOVERED by ARI-25-Z.Collins at CAR 3. 25-Z.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDO
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left intended for 33-T.Benson INTERCEPTED by 98-D.Wonnum (91-P.Jones) [91-P.Jones] at CAR 12. 98-D.Wonnum to CAR 12 for no gain (63-Ev.Brown).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle intended for 4-T.McMillan INTERCEPTED by 5-B.Browning (2-Ma.Wilson) [2-Ma.Wilson] at ARI 48. 5-B.Browning to CAR 48 for 4 yards (50-R.Hunt).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 13:36 · ARI 70 · Score 0-6
(13:36) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 19 for -11 yards (10-J.Sweat). FUMBLES (10-J.Sweat) [10-J.Sweat], touched at CAR 19, RECOVERED by ARI-25-Z.Collins at CAR 3. 25-Z.Collins for 3 yards, TOUCHDO - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 13:27 · CAR 15 · Score 0-7
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 5:22 · CAR 11 · Score 0-10
(5:22) 38-C.Ryland 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 0:53 · ARI 9 · Score 3-10
(:53) 10-R.Fitzgerald 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · CAR 29 · Score 3-13
(2:00) 38-C.Ryland 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · CAR 11 · Score 3-19
(:09) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+7) — Q2 0:04 · CAR 15 · Score 3-20
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 9:27 · CAR 2 · Score 3-26
(9:27) 71-J.Gaines and 68-K.Beachum reported in as eligible. 6-J.Conner left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 9:23 · CAR 15 · Score 3-27
38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-12-B.Gillikin. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 2:10 · ARI 4 · Score 9-27
(2:10) 9-B.Young pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [25-Z.Collins]. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 5:12 · ARI 5 · Score 15-27
(5:12) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 30-C.Hubbard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 1 · Score 21-27
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 13-H.Renfrow for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ARI-3-B.Baker was injured during the play. ARI-21-G.Williams was injured during the play. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 1:58 · ARI 15 · Score 22-27
10-R.Fitzgerald extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2025-09-14?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Carolina Panthers 27-22 in Week 2, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Arizona Cardinals 16; Q3: Carolina Panthers 6, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 13, Arizona Cardinals 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 22, Arizona Cardinals 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — Z. Collins (Q1 13:36) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Murray (Q2 0:09) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 9:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — H. Renfrow (B. Young pass) (Q3 2:10) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (B. Young pass) (Q4 5:12) Carolina Panthers touchdown — H. Renfrow (B. Young pass) (Q4 2:00) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q1 5:22, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — R. Fitzgerald (Q1 0:53, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q2 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 Arizona Cardinals?
Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 53.8% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +7.33 total passing EPA. Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-4.89 EPA): (10:42) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left intended for 33-T.Benson INTERCEPTED by 98-D.Wonnum (91-P.Jones) [91-P.Jones] at CAR 12. 98-D.Wonnum to CAR 12 for no gain (63-Ev.Brown.
Was Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Arizona Cardinals won 27-22 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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