Carolina
Panthers
5-7
26
FINAL
22
Seattle
Seahawks
3-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a closely contested matchup, the Carolina Panthers emerged victorious over the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 26-22, keeping their playoff hopes alive in Week 14 of the 2028 season. This game was crucial for both teams as they jockey for position in the postseason race.
Haynes King led the charge for Carolina, throwing for 296 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make critical plays when it mattered most. Complementing his performance, Trey Benson dominated on the ground with 153 rushing yards, while Chris Brazzell II was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 124 yards. This trio of offensive stars propelled the Panthers to an important victory.
Defensively, the Panthers were formidable, with Erick Hunter leading the charge with eight total tackles, while Princewill Umanmielen contributed with a key sack. DJ Waller Jr. sealed the game by snagging an interception, underscoring Carolina's defensive prowess. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Waller Jr.'s pick halted a Seahawks drive, allowing the Panthers to secure their lead and ultimately the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes King | QB | 26 | 21 | 81% | 296 | 2 | 0 | 139.7 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 201 | 2 | 2 | 66.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 18 | 153 | 8.5 | 88 | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| Markell Holman | HB | 21 | 57 | 2.7 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Robbie Ouzts | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 68 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 7 | 108 | 15.4 | 59 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 27 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Horton | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Markell Holman | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Waller Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Woods | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Pierce | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tao Johnson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewill Umanmielen | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad Moten Sr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KJ Bolden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 45 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

