Seattle
Seahawks
2-8
19
FINAL
52
Carolina
Panthers
4-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Carolina Panthers topped the Seattle Seahawks 52-19 in Week 17 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, the Panthers showcased their explosive offense and tenacious defense, securing a crucial win as the season winds down.
Joe Milton led the charge for Carolina, throwing for four touchdown passes while Jaydon Blue provided a strong ground game with 102 rushing yards. Seattle's Sam Darnold kept his team competitive with 371 passing yards, but it was not enough to keep pace with the Panthers' offensive onslaught. Tory Horton was the standout receiver for Seattle, racking up 91 yards through the air.
Defensively, the Panthers were relentless, with Chau Smith-Wade leading the team in tackles and Devin Lloyd snagging an interception that shifted momentum in Carolina's favor. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when the Panthers scored three unanswered touchdowns, effectively putting the Seahawks on their heels. DeMarcus Lawrence's two sacks for Seattle provided some resistance, but ultimately, the Panthers' defense ensured there would be no comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | QB | 44 | 23 | 52% | 371 | 3 | 5 | 63.9 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 22 | 11 | 50% | 172 | 4 | 1 | 96.9 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 12 | 102 | 8.5 | 9 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 9 | 24 | 2.7 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tory Horton | WR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 21 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 15 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 20 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 28 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 27 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 27 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nazeeh Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ty Okada | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 46 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

