Heinicke, Washington spoil Newton's homecoming 27-21
— Taylor Heinicke was by far the lesser-known of the two quarterbacks making their return to Charlotte on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Washington Commanders
27
Carolina Panthers
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 27 |
| CAR | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Los Angeles Rams | L 13-20 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | W 27-10 | NFL |
| 10/19/26 | @ San Francisco 49ers | L 17-23 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs New York Giants | D 27-27 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | L 13-30 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:50 27-21
Joey Slye 29 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:13 24-21
Joey Slye 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:44 21-21
Christian McCaffrey 27 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Touchdown 9:21 21-14
DeAndre Carter 4 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 0:09 14-14
Terry McLaurin 12 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 5:52 7-14
Cam Newton 24 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Touchdown 13:29 7-7
Cam Sims 6 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 9:32 0-7
DJ Moore 10 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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WSH
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:05 · End of Game
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CAR 1:05
6 plays, 23 yards, 0:45 · Downs
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WSH 1:50
5 plays, 23 yards, 1:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:50 27-21
Joey Slye 29 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 2:53
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:20 · Downs
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WSH 4:13
12 plays, 58 yards, 6:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:13 24-21
Joey Slye 36 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 10:44
7 plays, 91 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:44 21-21
Christian McCaffrey 27 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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WSH 14:53
8 plays, 37 yards, 6:12 · Punt
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CAR 6:05
6 plays, 20 yards, 3:16 · Punt
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WSH 9:21
10 plays, 66 yards, 5:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:21 21-14
DeAndre Carter 4 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Joey Slye Kick)
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CAR
1 play, -1 yard, 0:09 · End of Half
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WSH 0:09
12 plays, 71 yards, 5:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:09 14-14
Terry McLaurin 12 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Joey Slye Kick)
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CAR 5:52
5 plays, 70 yards, 2:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:52 7-14
Cam Newton 24 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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WSH 8:25
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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CAR 10:41
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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WSH 13:29
7 plays, 66 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:29 7-7
Cam Sims 6 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Joey Slye Kick)
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CAR 1:25
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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WSH 3:03
5 plays, 64 yards, 2:49 · Fumble
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CAR 5:52
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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WSH 7:53
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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CAR 9:32
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:32 0-7
DJ Moore 10 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
WSH
CAR
24
1st Downs
18
10
Passing 1st downs
10
12
Rushing 1st downs
5
2
1st downs from penalties
3
6-13
3rd down efficiency
2-9
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-3
65
Total Plays
49
369
Total Yards
297
5.7
Yards per Play
6.1
10
Total Drives
10
179
Passing
186
16/22
Comp/Att
21/27
7.2
Yards per pass
6.6
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-27
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-3
190
Rushing
111
40
Rushing Attempts
21
4.8
Yards per rush
5.3
3-6
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
8-69
Penalties
7-65
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
35:53
Possession
24:07
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- Jaelan Phillips Questionable
- Will Lee III Questionable
- Damien Lewis Questionable
- Bobby Okereke Questionable
- Jaycee Horn Injured Reserve
Washington Commanders
- Colson Yankoff Questionable
- Treylon Burks Questionable
- Lucas Patrick Doubtful
- Dyami Brown Injured Reserve
- Daron Payne Injured Reserve
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