Carolina
Panthers
1-0
28
FINAL
24
Tennessee
Titans
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Carolina Panthers secured a thrilling 28-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans in a tightly contested Week 2 showdown of the 2027 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, the Panthers emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience in the face of pressure.
Quarterback Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for an impressive 292 yards and four touchdown passes, demonstrating his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Jonathon Brooks contributed on the ground with 53 rushing yards, while the Titans' Nyck Harbor shined in the receiving game, racking up 121 yards despite the loss.
Defensively, Owen Heinecke made his presence felt with a crucial sack that disrupted Tennessee's offensive rhythm at a key moment. While the Titans' Amani Hooker recorded four tackles, it was the Panthers' ability to make pivotal stops and create turnovers that ultimately turned the tide in their favor, sealing their victory in a nail-biting finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 292 | 4 | 0 | 143.6 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 11 | 7 | 64% | 186 | 2 | 0 | 146.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 12 | 53 | 4.4 | 18 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 12 | 43 | 3.6 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 2 | 121 | 60.5 | 19 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 69 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 67 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 14 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 37 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 31 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amani Hooker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Owen Heinecke | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jackie Marshall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30 |

