virginia beach
The Ministry
2-1
69
FINAL
21
Carolina
Panthers
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, Virginia Beach The Ministry topped the Carolina Panthers 69-21 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only showcases The Ministry's offensive firepower but also solidifies their position as a team to watch this season.
Caleb Williams was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 438 yards and six touchdowns, leading a potent aerial attack that overwhelmed the Panthers' defense. Derrick Henry also made his mark on the ground, racking up 182 rushing yards, while Noah Fant shined in the passing game with 154 receiving yards. Together, they formed a trifecta of offensive brilliance that kept Carolina on their heels all game long.
Defensively, Rueben Bain Jr. stood out with three total tackles and a sack, while Frankie Luvu made a crucial impact with two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Luvu's first interception set up a quick touchdown drive for The Ministry, swinging the momentum firmly in their favor. With this defensive pressure, Virginia Beach was able to maintain control throughout the game and secure a resounding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 33 | 23 | 438 | 6 | 1 | 139.2 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 30 | 8 | 143 | 1 | 4 | 18.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 16 | 182 | 11.4 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 19 | 100 | 5.3 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Fant | TE | 7 | 154 | 22.0 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 1 | 49 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-Wheaton | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarri Mathis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

