Commanders at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 34, Washington Commanders 17 · HHK Madden
Final Score
Commanders 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Panthers 34 3 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPCam Bullocks 153 yds passingCam Bullocks 126 yds rushingOmarion Hampton 72 yds receivingZaven Collins 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 300 · 377Passing yards 128 · 153Rushing yards 172 · 224Completions 15/21 · 15/20Yards per carry 8.6 · 8.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
In a strong showing to kick off the 2027 season, the Carolina Panthers topped the Washington Commanders 34-17. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, the Panthers showcased their offensive prowess and solid defensive plays, setting the tone for their campaign ahead.
Cam Bullocks was the standout performer for Carolina, throwing for 153 yards and a touchdown while also leading the team on the ground with an impressive 126 rushing yards. His dual-threat ability kept the Commanders' defense on their heels, and wide receiver Omarion Hampton added a significant contribution with 72 receiving yards, helping the Panthers maintain a balanced attack throughout the game.
Defensively, the Panthers made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Edgerrin Cooper's sack and Joey Porter's interception were pivotal moments that disrupted Washington's rhythm and helped Carolina seize control. With Kevin Byard III leading the way for the Commanders with four tackles, it was the Panthers' ability to capitalize on turnovers that ultimately sealed their victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| Panthers | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 34 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 15/21 | 71% | 132 | 0 | 1 | 67.9 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Cam BullocksQB | 14/20 | 70% | 153 | 1 | 0 | 108.9 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 15 | 107 | 7.1 | 23 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 6 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Cam BullocksQB | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 5 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 17 | 80 | 4.7 | 29 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 29 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bhayshul TutenHB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden ReedWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 72 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 27 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bryce Ford-WheatonWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||||
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique StevensonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Juan ThornhillFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter IISS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis JonesDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony AdamsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julius WoodSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey PorterCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell SavageFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden FiskeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric GrayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 1/1 | 2 | 51 |
| Panthers | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 4 | 34 |