Carolina
Panthers
5-7
31
FINAL
32
Dallas
Cowboys
0-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 32-31, adding another chapter to their competitive season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but the Cowboys managed to hold off a late surge from the Panthers to secure the win.
Bryce Young delivered an impressive performance for Carolina, throwing for 262 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Chuba Hubbard also made significant contributions on the ground, rushing for 118 yards, providing a balanced attack that kept the Cowboys' defense on their toes. However, it was KaVontae Turpin's standout receiving effort, racking up 158 yards, that ultimately made the difference for Dallas.
The game turned in favor of the Cowboys thanks to their defensive efforts, particularly Jaishawn Barham's sack and Derion Kendrick's pivotal interception late in the game. The Dallas defense managed to disrupt Young's rhythm at crucial moments, while the Panthers' inability to contain the Cowboys' big plays left them just short of victory. As the clock wound down, the Cowboys' ability to make key defensive stops proved decisive in this high-stakes encounter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 262 | 4 | 1 | 131.9 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 258 | 3 | 0 | 139.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 14 | 118 | 8.4 | 25 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 15 | 44 | 2.9 | 20 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 4 | 158 | 39.5 | 29 | 3 | 54 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 20 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 37 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 55 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Khari Blasingame | FB | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 36 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Wade | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derion Kendrick | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Phillip Hurst | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 51 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |

