Giants at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 38, New York Giants 26 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Giants 26 4 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Panthers 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPJaxson Dart 354 yds passingChuba Hubbard 75 yds rushingTetairoa McMillan 134 yds receivingJaycee Horn 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 424 · 324Passing yards 345 · 254Rushing yards 79 · 70Completions 19/27 · 15/18Yards per carry 6.1 · 2.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Carolina Panthers topped the New York Giants with a final score of 38-26. This victory sets a strong tone for the Panthers as they aim to make a splash in the 2027 season, while the Giants will need to regroup after a tough loss on the road.
Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to find open receivers. Tetairoa McMillan was a standout target, racking up 134 receiving yards and proving to be a crucial asset in the passing game. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard contributed with a solid 75 rushing yards, helping to balance the offensive attack.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Korie Black's interception provided a crucial turning point, thwarting a potential Giants scoring drive. Additionally, Jaycee Horn was active on defense with four total tackles, helping to contain New York's aerial assault. The combination of timely defensive stops and explosive offensive plays ultimately secured the win for Carolina.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 19/27 | 70% | 354 | 1 | 2 | 94.2 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 15/18 | 83% | 261 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Malachi FieldsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik NabersWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 22 | 75 | 3.4 | 27 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||||
| Malachi FieldsWR | 7 | 130 | 18.6 | 15 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 33 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Malik NabersWR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 28 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jamie MoormanWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 61 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 81 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jermaine HannahTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||||
| Josh Hines-AllenDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doug RobertsonSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson AdeboCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kj BoldenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell ReeseMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaycee HornCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Korie BlackCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan ConnorCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan ColbertSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | |||
| Dominic ZvadaK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt GayK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 5 | 41 |