Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers smother Steelers backups 34-9
— Sam Darnold felt the Carolina Panthers needed a night like this before the regular season.
National Football League
FINAL
Pittsburgh Steelers
9
Carolina Panthers
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| CAR | 3 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
Bank of America Stadium · 70,575 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 27-6 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 34-22 | NFL |
| 10/1/26 | @ Cleveland Browns | L 24-27 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:57 9-34
Ray-Ray McCloud 22 Yd pass from Dwayne Haskins (Chris Boswell PAT failed)
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Field Goal 3:22 3-34
Ryan Santoso 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:26 3-31
Will Grier 24 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick)
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Field Goal 1:38 3-24
Chris Boswell 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:20 0-24
Spencer Brown 20 Yd Run (Ryan Santoso Kick)
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Touchdown 0:24 0-17
Robby Anderson 8 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Ryan Santoso Kick)
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Touchdown 8:24 0-10
Terrace Marshall Jr. 13 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Ryan Santoso Kick)
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Field Goal 0:43 0-3
Ryan Santoso 52 Yd Field Goal
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CAR
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:57 · End of Game
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PIT 0:57
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:57 9-34
Ray-Ray McCloud 22 Yd pass from Dwayne Haskins (Chris Boswell PAT failed)
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CAR 3:22
7 plays, 18 yards, 3:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:22 3-34
Ryan Santoso 27 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 7:11
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:40 · Fumble
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CAR 7:51
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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PIT 9:28
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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CAR 11:26
4 plays, 59 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:26 3-31
Will Grier 24 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick)
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PIT 13:03
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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CAR 14:40
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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PIT 1:38
10 plays, 50 yards, 5:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:38 3-24
Chris Boswell 52 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 6:57
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Punt
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PIT 7:22
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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CAR 8:23
6 plays, 36 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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PIT 10:52
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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CAR 12:20
5 plays, 76 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:20 0-24
Spencer Brown 20 Yd Run (Ryan Santoso Kick)
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PIT
1 play, 4 yards, 0:24 · End of Half
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CAR 0:24
12 plays, 84 yards, 5:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:24 0-17
Robby Anderson 8 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Ryan Santoso Kick)
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PIT 5:29
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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CAR 8:24
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:24 0-10
Terrace Marshall Jr. 13 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Ryan Santoso Kick)
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CAR 9:06
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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PIT 12:00
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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CAR 14:43
4 plays, -6 yards, 0:55 · Missed FG
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PIT 0:38
1 play, 0 yards, 0:05 · Interception
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CAR 0:43
7 plays, 31 yards, 4:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:43 0-3
Ryan Santoso 52 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 4:48
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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CAR 6:29
13 plays, 60 yards, 7:01 · Downs
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PIT 13:30
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:30 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
PIT
CAR
9
1st Downs
25
6
Passing 1st downs
16
3
Rushing 1st downs
7
0
1st downs from penalties
2
2-11
3rd down efficiency
5-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
48
Total Plays
75
221
Total Yards
404
4.6
Yards per Play
5.4
13
Total Drives
14
137
Passing
277
15/27
Comp/Att
29/42
4.9
Yards per pass
6.3
1
Interceptions thrown
0
1-6
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-15
84
Rushing
127
20
Rushing Attempts
31
4.2
Yards per rush
4.1
0-0
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
3-30
Penalties
3-15
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
23:47
Possession
36:13
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- Jaelan Phillips Questionable
- Will Lee III Questionable
- Damien Lewis Questionable
- Bobby Okereke Questionable
- Jaycee Horn Injured Reserve
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Ben Skowronek Questionable
- Doneiko Slaughter Questionable
- Brandin Echols Questionable
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
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