Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers: Game preview
Carolina PanthersCAR2–21WAway
W16 Dec 27 · 1:00 PM ET
Preview
Pittsburgh SteelersPIT2–21LHome
Team comparison
Team comparison stat display| Stat | CAR | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 30.3 | 19.3 |
| Total offensive yards | 405.8 | 317.8 |
| Offensive TD | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| First downs | 22.8 | 19.3 |
| Third down | 19/50 | 16/50 |
| Fourth down | 3/8 | 1/3 |
| Penalty first downs | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Yards/play | 6.1 | 5 |
| Pass yards | 317 | 249.8 |
| Pass yards/att | 7.8 | 6.4 |
| Net pass yards | 301.3 | 223 |
| Pass TD | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Pass first downs | 15.8 | 11 |
| Completions | 25.3 | 22 |
| Attempts | 40.8 | 38.8 |
| INT thrown | 0.5 | 1 |
| Sacks taken | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Sack yards lost | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Rush yards | 104.5 | 94.8 |
| Rush yards/carry | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Rush TD | 1 | 0 |
| Rush first downs | 6 | 5.5 |
| Carries | 23.8 | 21.5 |
| Rec yards | 317 | 249.8 |
| Rec yards/catch | 12.6 | 11.4 |
| Rec TD | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Rec first downs | 15.8 | 11 |
| Receptions | 25.3 | 22 |
| Targets | 36.8 | 36 |
| Sacks | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Sack yards | 10 | 15.8 |
| INT | 0.8 | 1 |
| Passes defended | 5 | 5.5 |
| Tackles for loss | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Solo tackles | 39.3 | 35.3 |
| Tackle assists | 30.3 | 33.5 |
| QB hits | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| Forced fumbles | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Defensive TD | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Player penalties | 7.8 | 5.8 |
| Player penalty yards | 62.8 | 47.3 |
| Field goals | 2.3/2.3 | 1.8/2.5 |
| Punts | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| Punt yards | 153.3 | 222.3 |
| Kick returns | 5 | 4.3 |
| Kick return yards | 116.3 | 97.5 |
| Punt returns | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Punt return yards | 20 | 17.3 |
2026 NFL leaders
League leader stat display2026 NFL standings
AFC East
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3–1 | .750 | +20 |
 New England Patriots | 2–2 | .500 | -12 |
 New York Jets | 1–3 | .250 | -8 |
 Miami Dolphins | 0–4 | .000 | -55 |
AFC North
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 3–1 | .750 | +20 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3–1 | .750 | -14 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 2–2 | .500 | +12 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2–2 | .500 | -10 |
AFC South
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 3–1 | .750 | +51 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 2–2 | .500 | -2 |
 Houston Texans | 0–4 | .000 | -25 |
 Tennessee Titans | 0–4 | .000 | -28 |
AFC West
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 4–0 | 1.000 | +41 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3–1 | .750 | +31 |
 Denver Broncos | 2–2 | .500 | -20 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0–4 | .000 | -39 |
NFC East
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3–1 | .750 | +3 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 2–2 | .500 | +10 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 2–2 | .500 | -18 |
 Washington Commanders | 1–3 | .250 | -34 |
NFC North
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 4–0 | 1.000 | +35 |
 Chicago Bears | 3–1 | .750 | +47 |
 Detroit Lions | 2–2 | .500 | -8 |
 Green Bay Packers | 2–2 | .500 | -32 |
NFC South
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 2–2 | .500 | +12 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 2–2 | .500 | +4 |
 New Orleans Saints | 1–3 | .250 | -23 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0–4 | .000 | -20 |
NFC West
| Team | W–L–T | PCT | DIFF |
|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 4–0 | 1.000 | +58 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 3–1 | .750 | +32 |
 Los Angeles Rams | 2–2 | .500 | +2 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 1–3 | .250 | -30 |
