Cincinnati
Bengals
1-11
10
FINAL
39
Carolina
Panthers
7-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Carolina Panthers dominated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 39-10, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With this victory, the Panthers showcased their offensive prowess and established their position as a formidable contender as the regular season draws to a close.
Carolina's offense was led by quarterback Drake Maye, who threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns, effectively dismantling the Bengals' defense. Running back Breece Hall was a force on the ground, racking up 134 rushing yards, while Khalil Shakir emerged as a key target, amassing 125 receiving yards. Together, these playmakers fueled a high-scoring performance that kept the Bengals on their heels throughout the game.
The Panthers' defense also played a crucial role in the outcome, with Terrel Bernard leading the way with nine total tackles. While Laiatu Latu recorded half a sack, it was the collective effort that stifled the Bengals' offensive rhythm, forcing turnovers and limiting scoring opportunities. The turning point came in the second quarter, when the Panthers capitalized on a Cincinnati turnover, turning a 10-3 game into a commanding 24-3 lead that ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 36 | 23 | 302 | 2 | 0 | 108.7 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 38 | 25 | 234 | 1 | 0 | 91.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 17 | 134 | 7.9 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 9 | 44 | 4.9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Parish | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 9 | 125 | 13.9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 8 | 102 | 12.8 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Derek Parish | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 51 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 34 |

