Carolina
Panthers
4-2
34
FINAL
31
Jacksonville
Jaguars
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 7 showdown, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 34-31, in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. With playoff implications on the line, both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Panthers who ultimately secured the victory.
Trevor Lawrence showcased his talent for the Jaguars, throwing for 243 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating why he's one of the league's top quarterbacks. On the ground, Tank Bigsby led the Panthers with 59 rushing yards, contributing crucial momentum to his team. Meanwhile, Alec Pierce had a standout performance for Jacksonville, racking up 84 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for Lawrence.
Defensively, the Jaguars made significant plays, with Antonio Johnson leading the team with five tackles and Yasir Abdullah delivering a game-changing performance with two interceptions. However, it was the Panthers’ ability to capitalize on their opportunities that turned the tide in their favor, especially in the closing moments. This game served as a reminder of the fine margins that often dictate outcomes in the NFL.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 28 | 12 | 43% | 243 | 3 | 3 | 70.0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 158 | 0 | 3 | 37.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 10 | 59 | 5.9 | 15 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 7 | 45 | 6.4 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 6 | 6 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 19 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Javier Martinez | WR | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 30 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaden Prather | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 11 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Damien Martinez | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Huskey | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eddie Thurston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Kerr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert Regis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Braman | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 29 |
| Logan Cooke | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 |

