Miami
Dolphins
0-0
38
FINAL
42
Carolina
Panthers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling conclusion to the 2026 season, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins 42-38 in the Super Bowl. Both teams fought valiantly for the championship, but it was the Panthers who emerged victorious, claiming their place in history with an exhilarating performance.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Bryce Young, who threw for an impressive 402 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent and poise under pressure. He was complemented by Chris Brazzell II, who made a sensational impact with 173 receiving yards, proving to be Young's go-to target throughout the game. On the other side, De'Von Achane led the Dolphins' ground attack with 84 rushing yards but ultimately fell short in the high-scoring affair.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jacob Thomas recorded an interception that halted a critical Miami drive, while Donte Kent's four total tackles helped maintain pressure on the Dolphins' offense. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Young orchestrated a masterful drive, culminating in a touchdown that sealed the victory for Carolina, ensuring their championship dreams were realized.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 30 | 20 | 67% | 402 | 4 | 2 | 121.5 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 27 | 15 | 56% | 298 | 2 | 3 | 79.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 84 | 6.0 | 14 | 0 | 64 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 12 | 75 | 6.3 | 14 | 2 | 39 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 6 | 173 | 28.8 | 60 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 6 | 149 | 24.8 | 22 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 43 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | — | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 11 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 45 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Justin Joly | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Thomas | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 23 |

