They did it. They actually did it.
Here is everything we know from the Carolina Panthers’ stunning upset win over the Las Vegas Raiders here in Week 3 . . .
Final score: Panthers 36, Raiders, 22
Keys to the game
- Quarterback Andy Dalton injected some life into the offense in place of the recently-benched Bryce Young. The 14th-year veteran completed 26 of his 37 throws for 319 yards and three touchdowns.
- Dalton’s performance led the Panthers to a well-rounded offensive output. Along with their 306 team passing yards, they also rushed for 131 while converting on five of their 12 third-down looks.
- The good vibes also flowed through to the defense, which held Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew up for an interception and a pair of sacks. Las Vegas, in addition, ran for only 55 yards on 16 attempts.
It was over when . . .
Already up 27-7 and holding their first fourth-quarter lead since Week 17 of the 2022 season, the Panthers asked running back Miles Sanders to put the cherry on top. And he did, with just under 14 minutes remaining, as the sixth-year rusher notched his first touchdown of the campaign on a 1-yard punch-in and all but clinched Carolina’s first dub.
Players of the game
- QB Andy Dalton: 26-for-37, 319 yards, three touchdowns
- RB Chuba Hubbard: 21 carries, 114 rushing yards, five receptions, 55 receiving yards, receiving touchdown
- WR Diontae Johnson: eight receptions, 122 yards, touchdown
What’s next?
The Panthers (1-2) will head back home to host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4.
