Carolina
Panthers
5-5
34
FINAL
28
Seattle
Seahawks
6-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Carolina Panthers outlasted the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 34-28, further solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the game with momentum, but it was the Panthers who ultimately secured the victory in a high-stakes showdown.
Quarterback Bryce Young delivered a stellar performance for Carolina, throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was a key target, racking up 124 receiving yards and consistently finding ways to get open, while the Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III was a force on the ground, accumulating 163 rushing yards and keeping Seattle competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Seahawks were led by Nick Emmanwori, who recorded eight total tackles, but it was the Panthers' ability to make critical stops that shifted the momentum. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Carolina's defense managed to stifle a late Seattle drive, allowing the Panthers to hold on for the victory. Despite a strong performance from Peter Woods, who tallied a sack, and Tae Johnson's interception, the Seahawks fell just short in their comeback effort.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 33 | 22 | 67% | 274 | 3 | 1 | 109.9 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 19 | 16 | 84% | 161 | 2 | 0 | 137.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker III | HB | 17 | 163 | 9.6 | 64 | 1 | 70 | 1 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 9 | 90 | 10.0 | 64 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 15 | 57 | 3.8 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Lyle Rhodes | HB | 7 | 33 | 4.7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 10 | 124 | 12.4 | 44 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ted Gilmore | TE | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 14 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Eric Singleton Jr. | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Lyle Rhodes | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tae Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derick Hall | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princely Umanmielen | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam Kinchen | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Ojulari | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Jackson Jr. | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Riley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manny Estrada | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

