Panthers at Dolphins
Carolina Panthers 64, Miami Dolphins 26 · School Of Finesse 🏈 ( MADDEN 27 )
Final Score
Panthers 64 7 TD · 0 FG · 8 XP
Dolphins 26 4 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPBryce Young 314 yds passing**** Simpson 193 yds rushingJeremiah Smith 111 yds receivingTroy Polamalu 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 516 · 332Passing yards 314 · 162Rushing yards 202 · 170Completions 8/16 · 21/34Yards per carry 13.5 · 7.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15h ago
In a dominant display, the Carolina Panthers routed the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 64-26, solidifying their status in the early part of the 2029 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum, the Panthers seized control early and never looked back, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Bryce Young, who threw for 314 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be a constant threat through the air. Running back **** Simpson dazzled on the ground with an impressive 193 rushing yards, while Jeremiah Smith added a strong receiving performance with 111 yards. With such a balanced offensive attack, Miami struggled to keep pace throughout the game.
Defensively, the Panthers were equally impressive, with Troy Polamalu leading the effort with seven total tackles. Oluwafemi Oladejo made his mark with two sacks, applying pressure on the Dolphins' quarterback, while Cole Bishop's two interceptions showcased the Panthers' dominance on both sides of the ball. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when a critical interception by Bishop shifted momentum firmly in Carolina's favor, setting the stage for their explosive second half.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 8/16 | 50% | 314 | 5 | 2 | 95.8 |
Dolphins | ||||||
| Brett FavreQB | 21/34 | 62% | 202 | 2 | 3 | 61.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||||||
| **** SimpsonHB | 13 | 193 | 14.8 | 21 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Dolphins | |||||||
| De'Von AchaneHB | 18 | 153 | 8.5 | 39 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Brett FavreQB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Kaleb JohnsonHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott WellsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||||||
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 42 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 1 | 73 | 73.0 | 67 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| **** SimpsonHB | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 29 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 36 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Dolphins | |||||||
| Scott WellsWR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Antonio BrownWR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von AchaneHB | 6 | 29 | 4.8 | 45 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr.WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||||
| Troy PolamaluSS | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cole BishopFS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi OladejoREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bray HubardSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GreenLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem BilesMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darrelle RevisCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike DannaLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dolphins | |||||
| Mel BlountCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HookerFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario WilliamsLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby WagnerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toriano Pride Jr.CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melkart Abou-JaoudeREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Noah SewellSAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||
| Drew StevensK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kai KroegerP | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
Dolphins | |||
| Peyton WoodringK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lucas CarneiroP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
