The Carolina Panthers finally delivered the finish their fans have been waiting for, defeating the Arizona Cardinals 36-30 in a dramatic overtime thriller at Bank of America Stadium. With Bryce Young showcasing resilience and Chuba Hubbard delivering game-clinching plays, the Panthers earned a victory that felt bigger than their 4-11 record suggests.
A Statement Game for Chuba Hubbard
Chuba Hubbard was the heart of the Panthers’ offense, rushing for a career-high 152 yards, including two critical touchdowns. His final drive was the exclamation point, with a 28-yard run setting up a 21-yard dash into the end zone to seal the win. Reflecting the team’s unity, Hubbard told his teammates postgame, “I love this team, bro. We just gonna keep working. It’s coming together.”
Bryce Young’s Redemption Arc
After a rough outing against the Cowboys, Bryce Young rebounded in style. The resurgent quarterback threw for two touchdowns, ran for another, and added a career-high 68 rushing yards. His fourth-quarter touchdown pass to David Moore, delivered moments after taking a hard hit, epitomized his resilience. Young finished 17-of-26 for 158 yards, showing the steady progress head coach Dave Canales has emphasized.
Defensive Heroes Emerge
The defense played a pivotal role, with rookie safety Demani Richardson stepping up in a critical moment. Filling in for Jordan Fuller, Richardson intercepted Kyler Murray late in the game, halting a Cardinals drive. Head coach Dave Canales praised the team’s effort, saying, “You shut the run game down, you force them to pass. We knocked the ball down. We got after the quarterback. That’s team football right there.”
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