Carolina
Panthers
1-3
17
FINAL
48
Orlando
SJ Jackals
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Orlando SJ Jackals topped the Carolina Panthers 48-17 in Week 6 of the 2026 season, solidifying their place as a formidable contender. With this victory, the Jackals continue their strong campaign, while the Panthers struggle to find a rhythm as they head deeper into the season.
Lamar Jackson led the charge for the Jackals, throwing for three touchdown passes and keeping the Panthers' defense guessing all game long. Jonathan Taylor added a powerful ground presence with 118 rushing yards, while Bryce Ford-Wheaton put up a solid effort for Carolina, racking up 96 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Orlando's offensive onslaught.
The Jackals' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Derwin James Jr.'s two interceptions that thwarted Carolina's attempts to build momentum. T.J. Watt contributed with a sack that disrupted the Panthers' offensive flow at a pivotal moment. With Orlando's defense forcing turnovers and making key stops, the game’s turning point came in the second quarter when they blocked a Panther drive, allowing the Jackals to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 33 | 15 | 233 | 1 | 2 | 54.2 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 9 | 6 | 153 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 1 | -5 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 25 | 118 | 4.7 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 10 | 59 | 5.9 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Ford-Wheaton | WR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |

