Panthers at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 44, Carolina Panthers 3 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Panthers 3 0 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Steelers 44 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPBen Roethlisberger 204 yds passingSantonio Holmes 138 yds rushingStevonne Smith 59 yds receivingJoey Porter 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 246 · 477Passing yards 150 · 204Rushing yards 96 · 273Completions 13/23 · 18/29Yards per carry 2.9 · 9.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Carolina Panthers with a commanding 44-3 victory in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Steelers showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position as a formidable contender as the regular season winds down.
Leading the charge for Pittsburgh was Ben Roethlisberger, who threw for 204 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. Santonio Holmes provided a strong ground game, racking up 138 rushing yards and keeping the Panthers' defense on their heels. Despite a quiet day from the Panthers' offense, Stevonne Smith managed to secure 59 receiving yards, but his efforts were far from enough to turn the tide.
On the defensive side, the Steelers' unit was relentless, highlighted by Joey Porter's two sacks that consistently pressured the Panthers' quarterback. Trevor Townsend added an interception, further stifling any hope of a Carolina comeback. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Pittsburgh scored two quick touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Panthers.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Jake DelhommeQB | 13/23 | 57% | 150 | 0 | 1 | 58.2 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Ben RoethlisbergerQB | 18/29 | 62% | 204 | 3 | 0 | 117.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Eric SheltonHB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jake DelhommeQB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Stevonne SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael GainesTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Santonio HolmesWR | 3 | 138 | 46.0 | 135 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Willie ParkerHB | 15 | 72 | 4.8 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Stanley CobbsHB | 9 | 60 | 6.7 | 37 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Najeh DavenportHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Hines WardWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate WashingtonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie ReidWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| DeAngelo WilliamsHB | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DeShaun FosterHB | 14 | 25 | 1.8 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jeff KingTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Stevonne SmithWR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Keyshawn JohnsonWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Michael GainesTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Hines WardWR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 48 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Nate WashingtonWR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 17 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Heath MillerTE | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Santonio HolmesWR | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Willie ReidWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Stanley CobbsHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brian ClarkWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeff KingTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Chris GambleCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason TaylorREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius PeppersLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick StraitSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ma'ake KemoeatuDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard MarshallCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael MinterFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alonzo WallaceREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas DavisSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Joey PorterREDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ike TaylorCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor TownsendCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| James FarriorMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark HaggansSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron SmithDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lawrence FooteMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James HarrisonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryant McFaddenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Casey HamptonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris HokeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan ClarkFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy PolamaluSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Dan MorganSAM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chad BrownSAM | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristopher JenkinsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun WilliamsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vinny CiurciuMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate SalleyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Chris GardockiP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jeff ReedK | 3/3 | 5 | 56 |
| John KasayK | 1/1 | 0 | 28 |