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Carolina Panthers 16
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Match Report

Newton, defense lead Panthers past Cowboys 16-8

Cam Newton ran for 58 yards and a touchdown, and Carolina's defense turned in a dominating performance as the Panthers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 16-8 in the season opener Sunday.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/8/26 @ Indianapolis Colts W 27-23 NFL
11/1/26 vs Arizona Cardinals L 30-33 NFL
10/26/26 @ Philadelphia Eagles W 38-21 NFL
10/18/26 @ Green Bay Packers L 13-23 NFL
10/8/26 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 16-24 NFL
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Team Stats

DAL CAR
17
1st Downs
20
10
Passing 1st downs
9
4
Rushing 1st downs
9
3
1st downs from penalties
2
2-11
3rd down efficiency
4-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
57
Total Plays
61
232
Total Yards
293
4.1
Yards per Play
4.8
11
Total Drives
11
138
Passing
146
19/29
Comp/Att
17/26
3.9
Yards per pass
5.0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
6-32
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-15
94
Rushing
147
22
Rushing Attempts
32
4.3
Yards per rush
4.6
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-5
10-85
Penalties
9-80
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
29:24
Possession
30:36

Highlights

01:07 Clark questions usage of Elliott in Cowboys' loss Watch on ESPN

Injuries

Carolina Panthers

  • Mike Jackson Injured Reserve
  • Will Lee III Questionable
  • Xavier Legette Injured Reserve
  • Jaelan Phillips Questionable
  • Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve

Dallas Cowboys

  • Donovan Ezeiruaku Out
  • Joey Porter Jr. Questionable
  • DaRon Bland Questionable
  • Jonathan Mingo Out
  • Juanyeh Thomas Doubtful

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