Carolina
Panthers
5-6
34
FINAL
22
Houston
Texans
4-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Carolina Panthers secured a solid victory over the Houston Texans, winning 34-22 in Week 13 of the 2027 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they jockey for playoff positioning, and the Panthers emerged with a crucial win that solidifies their standing.
Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for 245 yards and a touchdown, while Travis Etienne Jr. dominated on the ground with 116 rushing yards. Jeremiah Smith was a standout in the passing game, racking up 108 receiving yards, showcasing the offensive firepower that propelled the Panthers to victory.
Defensively, the Panthers were equally impressive, with Rasheem Biles leading the team with 10 total tackles, ensuring they kept the Texans at bay. Princely Umanmielen added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting Houston's rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Carolina's defense stifled a Texans drive, allowing the Panthers to maintain control and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 32 | 23 | 72% | 245 | 1 | 0 | 104.2 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 33 | 22 | 67% | 242 | 1 | 0 | 98.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 116 | 9.7 | 51 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 12 | 60 | 5.0 | 34 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 12 | 18 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 9 | 108 | 12.0 | 25 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jadan Baugh | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheem Biles | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubard | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 57 |