Panthers at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Carolina Panthers 7 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Panthers 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Steelers 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPBryce Young 197 yds passingJaylen Warren 76 yds rushingDarren Waller 103 yds receivingRayshawn Jenkins 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 219 · 184Passing yards 181 · 108Rushing yards 38 · 76Completions 12/26 · 8/13Yards per carry 3.8 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a decisive 31-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Steelers demonstrated their dominance, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the AFC.
Carolina's Bryce Young showcased his abilities, throwing for 197 yards and a touchdown despite the loss. However, it was Jaylen Warren of the Steelers who led the ground game with 76 rushing yards, contributing significantly to Pittsburgh's offensive success. Darren Waller also stood out for the Panthers, racking up 103 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Steelers' scoring.
Defensively, Pittsburgh's performance was a key factor in their victory. Alex Highsmith notched a sack, while Jalen Ramsey's interception shifted the momentum in the Steelers' favor. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Ramsey's pick set up a quick touchdown drive, allowing Pittsburgh to take control and maintain their lead throughout the contest.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 12/26 | 46% | 197 | 1 | 2 | 52.8 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 8/13 | 62% | 108 | 0 | 0 | 87.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 17 | 76 | 4.5 | 21 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 20 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mack HollinsWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Germie BernardWR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 11 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| James ConnerHB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Jalen RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Rayshawn JenkinsFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 1/1 | 4 | 49 |