Miami
Dolphins
0-3
10
FINAL
23
Carolina
Panthers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 4 matchup of the 2027 season, the Carolina Panthers topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 23-10. This victory not only boosts the Panthers' standing but also serves as a wake-up call for the Dolphins as they seek consistency in a challenging season.
Bryce Young led the Panthers' offense efficiently, throwing for a touchdown while managing the game with poise. Jonathon Brooks provided a solid ground attack, racking up 66 rushing yards, which helped keep the Dolphins' defense on its heels. Malik Willis, despite his 221 passing yards for Miami, struggled to find the end zone, and Cam Coleman’s impressive 79 receiving yards were not enough to shift momentum.
Defensively, Trevin Wallace's interception was a pivotal moment, halting a Dolphins drive that could have shifted the tide. The Panthers' defense overall applied consistent pressure and limited Miami's scoring opportunities, allowing Carolina to maintain control throughout the game. The combination of timely turnovers and sound tackling ultimately secured the Panthers’ victory in this tightly contested affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 221 | 1 | 3 | 55.2 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 25 | 16 | 64% | 139 | 1 | 0 | 91.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 11 | 66 | 6.0 | 55 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 16 | 58 | 3.6 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 10 | 49 | 4.9 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justice Haynes | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Coleman | WR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Malik Washington | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Lutmer | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Pullock | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrek Funderburk | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Mascoe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Ross | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 36 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 55 |

