Panthers at Steelers
Carolina Panthers 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 10 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Panthers 30 3 TD · 3 FG · 3 XP
Steelers 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPDrew Allar 223 yds passingTrevor Etienne 75 yds rushingTetairoa McMillan 63 yds receivingJamel Dean 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 303 · 251Passing yards 152 · 223Rushing yards 151 · 28Completions 17/31 · 25/42Yards per carry 4.2 · 1.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
The Carolina Panthers secured a commanding 30-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the win, the Panthers showcased their dominance as they gear up for a crucial postseason push, while the Steelers look to regroup after a tough outing.
Trevor Etienne led the charge for Carolina on the ground, amassing 75 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the team's offensive rhythm. Quarterback Drew Allar of the Steelers kept his team competitive with 223 passing yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Panthers' balanced attack. Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan added 63 receiving yards, providing Allar with a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the Panthers were able to contain the Steelers effectively, limiting their scoring opportunities and forcing crucial mistakes. The turning point came in the second quarter when Carolina's defense stifled Pittsburgh on a potential scoring drive, allowing the Panthers to take control and extend their lead. Although Patrick Queen led the Steelers with eight tackles and Jamel Dean contributed with an interception, it was Carolina's overall defensive effort that proved decisive in this matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Haynes KingQB | 17/31 | 55% | 152 | 1 | 1 | 65.5 |
| Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 25/42 | 60% | 223 | 1 | 2 | 61.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Trevor EtienneHB | 16 | 75 | 4.7 | 27 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 16 | 58 | 3.6 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Haynes KingQB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Rico DowdleHB | 10 | 27 | 2.7 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Drew AllarQB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 5 | -2 | -0.4 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Eli HeidenreichHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 17 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||||
| Darnell WashingtonTE | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Germie BernardWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ben SkowronekWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rico DowdleHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon WrightCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn WhartonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin CherelusSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steelers | |||||
| Jamel DeanCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon ElliottSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 3/3 | 3 | 35 |
| Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 1/1 | 1 | 34 |