Mixon scores 5 TDs, Bengals dominate Panthers 42-21
— A homemade sign hanging high in Paycor Stadium advised fans to “ Stay Calm and Let Joe Cook.”
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
21
Cincinnati Bengals
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| CIN | 7 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
Paycor Stadium · 66,160 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 21-26 | NFL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Green Bay Packers | L 19-27 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 13-43 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 25-14 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Detroit Lions | W 32-26 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:29 21-42
Raheem Blackshear 2 Yd Run (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 7:47 14-42
Terrace Marshall Jr. 21 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 4:38 7-42
Joe Mixon 14 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 10:52 7-35
Tommy Tremble 8 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 0:04 0-35
Joe Mixon 12 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 3:45 0-28
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:29 0-21
Joe Mixon 3 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 14:37 0-14
Joe Burrow 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:42 0-7
Joe Mixon 2 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CIN
2 plays, -3 yards, 1:29 · End of Game
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CAR 1:29
10 plays, 62 yards, 2:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:29 21-42
Raheem Blackshear 2 Yd Run (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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CIN 3:47
6 plays, 47 yards, 4:00 · Missed FG
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CAR 7:47
10 plays, 86 yards, 5:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:47 14-42
Terrace Marshall Jr. 21 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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CIN 12:48
9 plays, 29 yards, 5:54 · Punt
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CAR 3:42
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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CIN 4:38
11 plays, 75 yards, 6:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:38 7-42
Joe Mixon 14 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CAR 10:52
8 plays, 37 yards, 4:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:52 7-35
Tommy Tremble 8 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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CAR
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:04 · Fumble
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CIN 0:04
5 plays, 23 yards, 1:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:04 0-35
Joe Mixon 12 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CAR 1:09
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:22 · Interception
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CIN 1:31
4 plays, 25 yards, 0:31 · Punt
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CAR 2:02
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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CIN 3:45
5 plays, 42 yards, 2:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:45 0-28
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CAR 6:36
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:53 · Interception
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CIN 7:29
9 plays, 59 yards, 5:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:29 0-21
Joe Mixon 3 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CAR 12:38
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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CIN 14:37
10 plays, 71 yards, 5:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:37 0-14
Joe Burrow 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CAR 5:27
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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CIN 6:37
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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CAR 7:37
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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CIN 9:42
9 plays, 90 yards, 5:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:42 0-7
Joe Mixon 2 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
CAR
CIN
13
1st Downs
30
8
Passing 1st downs
10
4
Rushing 1st downs
19
1
1st downs from penalties
1
2-8
3rd down efficiency
6-10
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
48
Total Plays
72
228
Total Yards
464
4.8
Yards per Play
6.4
11
Total Drives
11
164
Passing
223
17/30
Comp/Att
25/31
5.5
Yards per pass
6.8
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-5
64
Rushing
241
18
Rushing Attempts
39
3.6
Yards per rush
6.2
3-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
6-6
7-50
Penalties
5-35
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
20:39
Possession
39:21
Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals
- Landon Robinson Out
- Myles Hinton Out
- Connor Lew Out
- Kyle Dugger Out
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
Carolina Panthers
- AJ Dillon Out
- Haynes King Out
- Bobby Okereke Out
- Jaelan Phillips Out
- Will Lee III Out
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