Carolina
Panthers
3-2
28
FINAL
14
Las Vegas
Raiders
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Carolina Panthers topped the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 28-14. This victory not only boosts the Panthers' momentum but also puts them firmly in the playoff conversation as the season approaches the midway point.
Offensively, Bryce Young showcased his prowess, throwing for two touchdowns and leading his team effectively down the field. Joseph Addai was a key contributor in the ground game, racking up 98 rushing yards and consistently moving the chains. On the other side, Fernando Mendoza put up notable numbers with 231 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Carolina's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Panthers made crucial plays that swung the game in their favor. Jaelan Phillips was relentless, recording two sacks that disrupted Mendoza's rhythm and limited the Raiders' offensive production. Benjamin Morrison's interception further sealed the deal, providing the Panthers with the momentum they needed in the second half. The combination of timely defensive stands and an efficient offense ultimately led to Carolina's convincing win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 26 | 14 | 54% | 231 | 2 | 2 | 77.5 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 30 | 14 | 47% | 194 | 2 | 0 | 90.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Addai | HB | 14 | 98 | 7.0 | 64 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 12 | 40 | 3.3 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 15 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 19 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 3 | 66 | 22.0 | 12 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 20 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joseph Addai | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Whitner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem Biles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damon Wilson Jr. | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray Hubard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Van Noy | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

