Panthers at Steelers
Carolina Panthers 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 · Glory Days Gridiron
Final Score
Panthers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Steelers 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPBryce Young 240 yds passingChuba Hubbard 65 yds rushingTetairoa McMillan 150 yds receivingBobby Okereke 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 351 · 304Passing yards 240 · 187Rushing yards 111 · 117Completions 15/32 · 19/32Yards per carry 3.5 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
In a nail-biter that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-20 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. This win was crucial for the Panthers as they continue to vie for a playoff spot, showcasing their determination and resilience against a tough opponent.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Bryce Young, who threw for 240 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating both accuracy and poise under pressure. Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was a standout performer, racking up an impressive 150 receiving yards, making key catches that kept drives alive. Chuba Hubbard added a solid ground game with 65 rushing yards, complementing the Panthers' aerial assault effectively.
Defensively, the Panthers made critical stops, highlighted by Jaycee Horn's interception that swung momentum back in their favor during the second half. Bobby Okereke led the team with seven total tackles, contributing to a unit that held off a late surge from the Steelers. The turning point came when the Panthers' defense forced a turnover late in the fourth quarter, allowing the offense to run down the clock and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 15/32 | 47% | 240 | 3 | 0 | 103.6 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 19/32 | 59% | 187 | 1 | 1 | 73.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 16 | 65 | 4.1 | 22 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 17 | 55 | 3.2 | 31 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Drew AllarQB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| A.J. DillonHB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 6 | 150 | 25.0 | 98 | 2 | 64 | 1 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tommy TrembleTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| John Metchie IIIWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Payton WilsonMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Patrick QueenWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Nick ScottSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 2/2 | 2 | 45 |