Panthers at Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers 33, Carolina Panthers 21 · MaddenPro
Final Score
Panthers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Steelers 33 2 TD · 4 FG · 3 XPDrew Allar 305 yds passingJaylen Warren 114 yds rushingMichael Pittman 119 yds receivingAlex Highsmith 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 286 · 457Passing yards 213 · 305Rushing yards 73 · 152Completions 22/33 · 21/38Yards per carry 2.8 · 7.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 34d ago
In a crucial Week 16 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 33-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams fought hard, but the Steelers ultimately outlasted the Panthers to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Drew Allar led the way for Pittsburgh, throwing for 305 yards and delivering a steady performance under pressure. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren showcased his speed and power with 114 rushing yards, while Michael Pittman stood out in the receiving game with 119 yards, providing Allar with reliable targets throughout the contest. Carolina’s Haynes King did his best to keep pace, throwing three touchdowns, but his efforts fell short.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Derrick Harmon recorded a crucial sack, while Joey Porter’s interception served as a turning point, halting a potential Panthers scoring drive. Pittsburgh's defense effectively stifled Carolina's late-game efforts, allowing them to maintain control and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Haynes KingQB | 22/33 | 67% | 213 | 3 | 1 | 102.2 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 21/38 | 55% | 305 | 2 | 1 | 88.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 19 | 48 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Haynes KingQB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 12 | 114 | 9.5 | 77 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Drew AllarQB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Eli HeidenreichHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 6 | 40 | 6.7 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Germie BernardWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Eli HeidenreichHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Michael PittmanWR | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 84 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 21 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Roman WilsonWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Domani JacksonCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Erick HunterMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Joey PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick HarmonDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ToddCB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown IIIDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson BenneeFS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton WilsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 4/4 | 3 | 47 |
| Other | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |