Arizona
Cardinals
2-9
30
FINAL
59
Carolina
Panthers
4-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 59-30 in Week 13 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Panthers showcased their offensive prowess and solidified their position in the postseason race.
Quarterback Haynes King was the star of the show for Carolina, throwing for an impressive 477 yards and five touchdowns, proving nearly unstoppable throughout the contest. His connection with receiver Brandon Inniss, who racked up 120 receiving yards, was a key element of their explosive offensive strategy. The Panthers’ ability to move the ball efficiently kept the Cardinals on their heels all game long.
Defensively, the Panthers made critical plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Erick Hunter's two interceptions were pivotal, halting Arizona's scoring drives and providing Carolina with additional opportunities on offense. The Panthers’ defense, led by Tao Johnson's six total tackles, maintained pressure throughout the game, ensuring that the Cardinals’ standout running back Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s impressive 321 rushing yards could only partially mitigate the damage done by Carolina's relentless attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 477 | 5 | 2 | 119.6 |
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB | 23 | 6 | 26% | 88 | 1 | 2 | 21.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB | 14 | 321 | 22.9 | 24 | 3 | 64 | 2 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 9 | 35 | 3.9 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Inniss | WR | 2 | 120 | 60.0 | 3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaden Greathouse | WR | 2 | 106 | 53.0 | 31 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 7 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 24 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| RightThighWear Capers | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tao Johnson | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Delange | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 29 |

