Carolina
Panthers
4-12
34
FINAL
24
Seattle
Seahawks
1-15
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Carolina Panthers topped the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 34-24 in a crucial Week 14 matchup. With playoff positioning on the line, the Panthers demonstrated their prowess, securing a vital victory that keeps them in contention as the regular season winds down.
Caleb Williams was the standout performer for Carolina, throwing for 259 yards and two touchdowns. His ability to connect with receivers downfield proved pivotal, as he orchestrated a balanced offensive attack that kept the Seahawks' defense guessing throughout the game. The Panthers effectively utilized both the pass and run to maintain control of the tempo.
Defensively, the Panthers' performance played a significant role in the outcome, particularly in the second half when they tightened their coverage and forced key turnovers. The turning point came late in the third quarter, when a critical interception shifted momentum back to Carolina, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. The Seahawks struggled to find their rhythm after that moment, leading to a frustrating afternoon for their offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 32 | 22 | 259 | 2 | 1 | 100.9 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 17 | 12 | 127 | 1 | 0 | 111.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Singleton | HB | 17 | 165 | 9.7 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Devonta Freeman | HB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DeMarco Murray | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kasey Stewart | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst | WR | 8 | 111 | 13.9 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Ian Premer | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Devonta Freeman | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Demaryius Thomas | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kasey Stewart | FB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Ayers | REDGE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Currence | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Weeks | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| J.J. Morton | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | REDGE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kendall Guervil | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaShawn Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edwards Strong | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamar Thompson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Echols | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Ward | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Stamps | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Ogbah | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Hernandez | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Norris Searcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Colon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Collins | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JaMichael Garrett | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Dixon | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 29 |

