Carolina Panthers @ Cincinnati Bengals
Game Leaders

284
C. NewtonQB
29/46, 2 TD, 1 INT
284

323
A. DaltonQB
33/43, 2 TD, 2 INT
323

107
C. NewtonQB
17 CAR, 1 TD
107

137
G. BernardRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
137

62
G. OlsenTE
6 REC, 1 TD
62

120
M. SanuWR
10 REC, 1 TD
120

1
Charles L. JohnsonDE
1

--
--

13
L. KuechlyLB
9 SOLO
13

11
R. NelsonS
9 SOLO
11
Team Stats
431
Total Yards
513
1
Turnovers
2
29
1st Downs
29
8-60
Penalties
13-119
8/17
3rd Down
10/16
2/2
4th Down
0/0
4/7
Red Zone
2/4
39:30
Possession
35:30
Game Information
Cincinnati, OH

FOX
Referee:Carl Cheffers
Down Judge:Kent Payne
Line Judge:Jeff Seeman
Umpire:Undrey Wash
Side Judge:Laird Hayes
Back Judge:Todd Prukop
Field Judge:Brad Freeman

1st Quarter
Touchdown
5:45 - 1st
7
CAR
0
CIN
Kelvin Benjamin 3 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano Kick)
15 plays, 86 yards, 9:15
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:21 - 2nd
7
CAR
7
CIN
Brandon Tate 5 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent Kick)
14 plays, 69 yards, 6:24
Touchdown
11:50 - 2nd
7
CAR
14
CIN
Giovani Bernard 89 Yd Run (Mike Nugent Kick)
1 play, 89 yards, 0:15
Field Goal
6:20 - 2nd
10
CAR
14
CIN
Graham Gano 39 Yd Field Goal
11 plays, 61 yards, 5:30
Field Goal
0:03 - 2nd
10
CAR
17
CIN
Mike Nugent 44 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 54 yards, 6:17
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
9:07 - 3rd
17
CAR
17
CIN
Fozzy Whittaker 4 Yd Run (Graham Gano Kick)
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:42
Touchdown
3:54 - 3rd
24
CAR
17
CIN
Cam Newton 12 Yd Run (Graham Gano Kick)
6 plays, 77 yards, 2:11
4th Quarter
Touchdown
11:38 - 4th
24
CAR
24
CIN
Mohamed Sanu 34 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Mike Nugent Kick)
7 plays, 71 yards, 3:11
Touchdown
4:50 - 4th
31
CAR
24
CIN
Greg Olsen 13 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano Kick)
12 plays, 80 yards, 6:48
Touchdown
4:32 - 4th
31
CAR
31
CIN
Jeremy Hill 3 Yd Run (Mike Nugent Kick)
1 play, 3 yards, 0:18
Field Goal
2:11 - 4th
31
CAR
34
CIN
Mike Nugent 38 Yd Field Goal
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:11
Field Goal
0:00 - 4th
34
CAR
34
CIN
Graham Gano 44 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 54 yards, 2:11
Overtime
Field Goal
8:35 - OT
34
CAR
37
CIN
Mike Nugent 42 Yd Field Goal
13 plays, 56 yards, 6:25
Field Goal
2:19 - OT
37
CAR
37
CIN
Graham Gano 36 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 60 yards, 6:16
Data is currently unavailable.
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
American Football Conference
| AFC North | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | 397 | 387 |
| Baltimore | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 424 | 398 |
| Cincinnati | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 414 | 492 |
| Cleveland | 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 | 279 | 379 |
NFL News

Lagos to Lombardi - Nigeria's 34-year road to NFL Super Bowl history with the Seattle Seahawks
Six players of Nigerian descent represent the highest number ever to capture the NFL's Lombardi Trophy in a single season, winning with the Seahawks last Sunday, breaking the record of five set by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022.
3h

Joey Porter: Ben Roethlisberger wasn't good teammate, person
Ex-Steelers linebacker and assistant coach Joey Porter Sr. said in a podcast last week that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wasn't a good teammate or person.
11h

Darnold thanks Seahawks for believing in him as Seattle celebrates
Sam Darnold thanked the Seahawks for believing in him as the team celebrated its Super Bowl LX championship at Lumen Field.
12h
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.





