In a thrilling finish, the Carolina Panthers edged out the Dallas Cowboys 30–27 thanks to a 33-yard field goal by rookie Ryan Fitzgerald as time expired.
Key moments & performances:
- Rico Dowdle, facing his former team, amassed 183 rushing yards and caught passes for 56 more, totaling 239 scrimmage yards.
- Bryce Young connected on 17 of 25 passes for 199 yards, throwing three touchdowns—two to Tetairoa McMillan, one to Dowdle.
- Dak Prescott turned in a solid effort for Dallas: 25 completions on 34 attempts, 261 yards, and three touchdowns.
- The Cowboys tied the game late with a field goal in the fourth quarter, but Carolina responded with a 15‑play, 71‑yard drive, capped by Fitzgerald’s kick.
- On that final drive, Young converted a critical 4th‑and‑4 pass to Hunter Renfrow to keep the march alive.
With the victory, Carolina improves its home record and keeps momentum building.
(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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