carolina panthers vs arizona cardinals match player stats
The most recent meeting between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals was played on September 14, 2025, at State Farm Stadium
Key Statistics
The most recent meeting between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals was played on September 14, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals won 27-22 after Carolina erased most of a 27-point deficit but failed to complete the comeback.
Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals — 2025 Match Player Stats
| Category | Carolina Panthers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 22 | 27 |
| Total Yards | 352 | 293 |
| Passing Yards, net | 303 | 211 |
| Rushing Yards | 49 | 82 |
| Total Plays | 77 | 48 |
| First Downs | 26 | 16 |
| Passing First Downs | 19 | 10 |
| Rushing First Downs | 4 | 5 |
| Third Down | 5/15, 33% | 3/9, 33% |
| Fourth Down | 3/4, 75% | 1/1, 100% |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks Allowed | 3-25 | 1-9 |
| Penalties | 7-83 | 12-96 |
| Time of Possession | 33:15 | 26:45 |
| Yards per Play | 4.6 | 6.1 |
Leading Players
| Statistic | Carolina Panthers | Arizona Cardinals |
| Passing | Bryce Young — 35/55, 328 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT | Kyler Murray — 17/25, 220 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Chuba Hubbard — 10 carries, 38 yards | James Conner — 11 carries, 34 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Tetairoa McMillan — 6 receptions, 100 yards | Trey McBride — 6 receptions, 78 yards |
| Receiving TDs | Hunter Renfrow — 2 | Michael Wilson — 1 |
| Defensive/Special Teams TD | None | Zaven Collins — 3-yard fumble return |
| Longest Reception | Tetairoa McMillan — 40 yards | Trey McBride — 31 yards |
| Longest Rush | Chuba Hubbard — 14 yards | Kyler Murray — 30 yards |
Bryce Young produced 328 passing yards and three touchdown passes on 35 completions, while Kyler Murray finished with 220 passing yards, one passing touchdown and one interception. Arizona’s defense created the decisive turnover score when Zaven Collins returned a fumble three yards for a touchdown.
Career Overview
The Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals are NFC franchises that have met repeatedly since Carolina entered the NFL in 1995. Their matchup history includes regular-season games and three postseason meetings. Pro Football Reference lists 22 total meetings, with Carolina holding a 15-7 advantage, including a 13-6 regular-season record and a 2-1 postseason record.
The rivalry has produced several high-scoring games, including Carolina’s 49-15 victory in the 2015 NFC Championship Game, the Panthers’ 36-30 overtime win in 2024, and Arizona’s 27-22 victory in 2025.
The most recent games have featured the quarterbacks Bryce Young and Kyler Murray. Young was Carolina’s first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and entered 2026 with 8,291 career passing yards through his first three seasons. Murray was Arizona’s first overall selection in 2019 and won the 2019 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
Career Statistics
Bryce Young — Carolina Panthers
| Season | Games | Comp/Att | Pass Yards | TD | INT | Rating | Rush Yards | Rush TD |
| 2023 | 16 | 315/527 | 2,877 | 11 | 10 | 73.7 | 253 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 234/384 | 2,403 | 15 | 9 | 82.2 | 249 | 6 |
| 2025 | 16 | 304/478 | 3,011 | 23 | 11 | 87.8 | 216 | 2 |
| Career | 46 | 853/1,389 | 8,291 | 49 | 30 | 80.9 | 718 | 8 |
Young’s 2025 season was his statistical high point through his first three NFL seasons in passing yards, passing touchdowns and passer rating. His 3,011 passing yards in 2025 exceeded his 2024 total by 608 yards.
Chuba Hubbard — Carolina Panthers
| Season | Games | Carries | Rush Yards | Avg. | TD | Receptions | Rec. Yards | Rec. TD |
| 2021 | 17 | 172 | 612 | 3.6 | 5 | 25 | 174 | 1 |
| 2022 | 15 | 95 | 466 | 4.9 | 2 | 14 | 171 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 238 | 902 | 3.8 | 5 | 39 | 233 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 250 | 1,195 | 4.8 | 10 | 43 | 171 | 1 |
| 2025 | 15 | 134 | 511 | 3.8 | 1 | 30 | 223 | 3 |
| Career | 79 | 889 | 3,686 | 4.1 | 23 | 151 | 972 | 5 |
Trey McBride — Arizona Cardinals
| Season | Games | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Avg. | TD |
| 2022 | 16 | 29 | 265 | 9.1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 | 81 | 825 | 10.2 | 3 |
| 2024 | 16 | 111 | 1,146 | 10.3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 17 | 126 | 1,239 | 9.8 | 11 |
| Career | 66 | 347 | 3,475 | 9.9 | 17 |
McBride’s 2025 season was his most productive campaign, with career highs of 126 receptions, 1,239 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns through four NFL seasons.
Kyler Murray — Arizona Cardinals
Arizona’s official player biography records Murray’s first six seasons, 2019-2024, at 19,498 passing yards, 115 passing touchdowns and a 92.4 passer rating, plus 3,020 rushing yards and 31 rushing touchdowns.
| Career period | Passing Yards | Pass TD | Rush Yards | Rush TD |
| 2019-2024 | 19,498 | 115 | 3,020 | 31 |
Murray’s 2024 season included 3,851 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, 572 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.
Season-by-Season Stats
The Panthers and Cardinals have played 22 documented meetings according to Pro Football Reference, beginning with Carolina’s inaugural-season matchup in 1995.
| Season | Winner | Score | Location |
| 1995 | Carolina | CAR 27-7 ARI | Carolina |
| 2001 | Arizona | ARI 30-7 CAR | Carolina |
| 2002 | Arizona | ARI 16-13 CAR | Carolina |
| 2003 | Carolina | CAR 20-17 ARI | Arizona |
| 2004 | Carolina | CAR 35-10 ARI | Carolina |
| 2005 | Carolina | CAR 24-20 ARI | Arizona |
| 2007 | Carolina | CAR 25-10 ARI | Arizona |
| 2008 | Carolina | CAR 27-23 ARI | Carolina |
| 2009 | Carolina | CAR 34-21 ARI | Arizona |
| 2010 | Carolina | CAR 19-12 ARI | Carolina |
| 2011 | Arizona | ARI 28-21 CAR | Arizona |
| 2013 | Arizona | ARI 22-6 CAR | Arizona |
| 2015 | Carolina | CAR 27-16 ARI | Carolina |
| 2015 Playoffs | Carolina | CAR 49-15 ARI | Carolina |
| 2016 | Carolina | CAR 30-20 ARI | Carolina |
| 2019 | Carolina | CAR 38-20 ARI | Arizona |
| 2020 | Carolina | CAR 31-21 ARI | Carolina |
| 2021 | Carolina | CAR 34-10 ARI | Arizona |
| 2022 | Arizona | ARI 26-16 CAR | Carolina |
| 2024 | Carolina | CAR 36-30 ARI, OT | Carolina |
| 2025 | Arizona | ARI 27-22 CAR | Arizona |
The documented series includes two postseason victories for Carolina and one postseason victory for Arizona.
2024 Match Player Stats
The December 22, 2024 meeting ended with Carolina winning 36-30 in overtime.
| Player | Team | Passing | Rushing | Receiving |
| Bryce Young | CAR | 17/26, 158 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT | 5-68, 1 TD | — |
| Kyler Murray | ARI | 20/32, 202 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT | 8-63, 1 TD | — |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | — | 25-152, 2 TD | 4-13 |
| James Conner | ARI | — | 15-117, 1 TD | 4-49 |
| Adam Thielen | CAR | — | — | 5-43, 1 TD |
| David Moore | CAR | — | — | 2-39, 1 TD |
| Michael Wilson | ARI | — | — | 2-44 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | ARI | — | — | 4-39 |
Carolina ran for 243 yards, while Arizona produced 206 rushing yards. The Panthers had 392 total yards compared with 382 for Arizona.
2025 Match Player Stats
| Player | Team | Passing | Rushing | Receiving |
| Bryce Young | CAR | 35/55, 328 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT | 2-2 | — |
| Kyler Murray | ARI | 17/25, 220 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT | 7-32 | — |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | — | 10-38 | 5-39, 1 TD |
| James Conner | ARI | — | 11-34, 1 TD | 1-18 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | CAR | — | — | 6-100 |
| Hunter Renfrow | CAR | — | — | 7-48, 2 TD |
| Trey McBride | ARI | — | — | 6-78 |
| Michael Wilson | ARI | — | — | 1-11, 1 TD |
Records
Head-to-Head Records
| Category | Carolina Panthers | Arizona Cardinals |
| Total meetings | 22 | 22 |
| Wins | 15 | 7 |
| Regular-season wins | 13 | 6 |
| Playoff wins | 2 | 1 |
| Total points scored | 465 | 370 |
| Series point differential | +95 | -95 |
Notable Matchup Records and Milestones
- Carolina’s 49-15 win over Arizona in the 2015 NFC Championship Game remains the largest Panthers victory in the series.
- The 2024 matchup was the first overtime game between the teams in the documented series and finished 36-30.
- Bryce Young rushed for a career-high 68 yards in the 2024 matchup and scored on a 23-yard run.
- Chuba Hubbard produced 152 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 2024 meeting.
- Tetairoa McMillan recorded 100 receiving yards in the 2025 meeting, his first 100-yard NFL receiving game.
- Bryce Young’s 328 passing yards in 2025 were more than double his 158 passing yards against Arizona in 2024.
Awards and Honors
Key Players Associated With the Matchup
| Player | Team | Major Honor |
| Kyler Murray | Arizona | 2019 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year |
| Kyler Murray | Arizona | Pro Bowl, 2020 and 2021 |
| Trey McBride | Arizona | 2024 Pro Bowl |
| Bryce Young | Carolina | 2021 Heisman Trophy |
| Bryce Young | Carolina | 2021 AP Player of the Year |
| Bryce Young | Carolina | 2021 Maxwell Award |
| Bryce Young | Carolina | 2021 Davey O’Brien Award |
| Bryce Young | Carolina | 2021 Manning Award |
| Tetairoa McMillan | Carolina | 2025 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year |
McMillan’s 2025 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award followed a rookie season with 70 receptions, 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns. He became only the second Panthers player to win the award, after Cam Newton in 2011.
Performance Trends
Bryce Young vs. Arizona
Young’s statistical output changed sharply between the two most recent meetings.
| Year | Result | Comp/Att | Pass Yards | Pass TD | INT | Rush Yards | Rating |
| 2024 | CAR 36-30 OT | 17/26 | 158 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 107.5 |
| 2025 | ARI 27-22 | 35/55 | 328 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 90.6 |
Young increased his passing output by 170 yards in the 2025 meeting and attempted 29 more passes. His rushing production, however, dropped from 68 yards in 2024 to two yards in 2025.
Kyler Murray vs. Carolina
| Year | Result | Comp/Att | Pass Yards | Pass TD | INT | Rush Yards | Rush TD |
| 2024 | ARI 30-36 OT | 20/32 | 202 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 1 |
| 2025 | ARI 27-22 | 17/25 | 220 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
Murray threw for 18 more yards in 2025 despite attempting seven fewer passes. His passer rating improved from 77.9 in 2024 to 92.1 in 2025.
Team Statistical Trend
Carolina controlled more offensive volume in 2025, producing 352 yards on 77 plays, compared with Arizona’s 293 yards on 48 plays. Arizona was substantially more efficient, averaging 6.1 yards per play against Carolina’s 4.6.
The 2024 game was almost the reverse in terms of rushing efficiency: Arizona averaged 7.1 yards per rush and Carolina 6.8, with both teams exceeding 200 rushing yards.
Historical Context
Carolina has generally controlled this matchup. Pro Football Reference’s series database gives the Panthers a 15-7 overall advantage, with Carolina also ahead 13-6 in regular-season games.
The point totals show Carolina’s long-term offensive edge in the matchup:
| Team | Games | Points | Points/Game |
| Carolina Panthers | 22 | 465 | 21.1 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 22 | 370 | 16.8 |
Calculated from the documented 22-game series totals.
Carolina’s 95-point aggregate advantage is significant, but the recent series has become more competitive. Arizona won in 2022 by 26-16 and again in 2025 by 27-22, while Carolina won the intervening 2024 game 36-30 in overtime.
The matchup also connects several notable NFL quarterbacks. Carolina’s Bryce Young won the 2021 Heisman Trophy before becoming the first overall pick in 2023, while Arizona’s Kyler Murray won the Heisman in 2018 before being selected first overall in 2019 and winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Head-to-Head Statistics
All-Time Series
| Metric | Carolina | Arizona |
| All games | 15-7 | 7-15 |
| Regular season | 13-6 | 6-13 |
| Postseason | 2-1 | 1-2 |
| Points scored | 465 | 370 |
| Average points per game | 21.1 | 16.8 |
Recent Five Meetings
| Date | Winner | Score |
| Oct. 2, 2022 | Arizona | ARI 26-16 |
| Dec. 22, 2024 | Carolina | CAR 36-30 OT |
| Sept. 14, 2025 | Arizona | ARI 27-22 |
The teams did not meet in 2023, while the 2024 and 2025 meetings represent the two most recent games in the series.
2025 Head-to-Head Player Comparison
| Player | Team | Key Statistics |
| Bryce Young | CAR | 35/55, 328 pass yards, 3 TD, 1 INT |
| Kyler Murray | ARI | 17/25, 220 pass yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 32 rush yards |
| Tetairoa McMillan | CAR | 6 rec, 100 yards |
| Trey McBride | ARI | 6 rec, 78 yards |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | 10 rush, 38 yards; 5 rec, 39 yards, 1 TD |
| James Conner | ARI | 11 rush, 34 yards, 1 TD |
| Hunter Renfrow | CAR | 7 rec, 48 yards, 2 TD |
| Michael Wilson | ARI | 1 rec, 11 yards, 1 TD |
Recent Form
The 2025 matchup was the latest completed Panthers-Cardinals game. Arizona entered the contest 1-0 and moved to 2-0 with the 27-22 victory, while Carolina fell to 0-2.
Carolina finished the game with 26 first downs and 352 total yards, but Arizona’s early 27-3 advantage proved decisive. The Panthers scored 13 points in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback.
2025 Game Scoring
| Quarter | Carolina | Arizona |
| 1st | 3 | 10 |
| 2nd | 0 | 10 |
| 3rd | 6 | 7 |
| 4th | 13 | 0 |
| Final | 22 | 27 |
Arizona’s scoring included a defensive touchdown from Zaven Collins, two field goals by Chad Ryland before halftime, a touchdown pass from Murray to Michael Wilson, and James Conner’s rushing touchdown.
2025 Player Production
Bryce Young finished with 328 passing yards, while Carolina’s entire rushing attack managed only 49 yards. Arizona had 82 rushing yards, led by James Conner’s 34 and Murray’s 32.
Tetairoa McMillan led Carolina with 100 receiving yards, while Trey McBride led Arizona with 78. Hunter Renfrow scored twice for Carolina, and Michael Wilson caught Arizona’s lone offensive touchdown.
Statistical Highlights
- 2025 final score: Arizona 27, Carolina 22.
- 2024 final score: Carolina 36, Arizona 30 in overtime.
- All-time series: Carolina leads 15-7 according to Pro Football Reference’s 22-game database.
- Regular-season series: Carolina leads 13-6.
- Playoff series: Carolina leads 2-1.
- 2025 passing leader: Bryce Young, 328 yards.
- 2025 rushing leader: James Conner, 34 yards; Kyler Murray also rushed for 32.
- 2025 receiving leader: Tetairoa McMillan, 100 yards.
- 2025 defensive touchdown: Zaven Collins, 3-yard fumble return.
- 2024 rushing leader: Chuba Hubbard, 152 yards and two touchdowns.
- 2024 passing leader: Kyler Murray, 202 yards; Bryce Young threw for 158.
- 2024 game: Carolina won despite Arizona producing 382 total yards against Carolina’s 392.
- 2025 efficiency: Arizona averaged 6.1 yards per play compared with Carolina’s 4.6.
- Bryce Young career through 2025: 8,291 passing yards, 49 passing TDs and 30 interceptions.
- Trey McBride career through 2025: 347 receptions, 3,475 yards and 17 touchdowns.
- Chuba Hubbard career through 2025: 3,686 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest Carolina Panthers vs Arizona Cardinals game?
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-22 on September 14, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Who was the best passer in the Panthers vs Cardinals 2025 game?
Carolina quarterback Bryce Young led all passers with 328 yards and three touchdown passes on 35 completions. He also threw one interception.
How did Kyler Murray perform against the Panthers in 2025?
Murray completed 17 of 25 passes for 220 yards, one touchdown and one interception, adding 32 rushing yards on seven carries.
Who led the Panthers in receiving?
Tetairoa McMillan led Carolina with six receptions for 100 yards in the 2025 game.
Who led the Cardinals in receiving?
Trey McBride caught six passes for 78 yards, leading Arizona in receiving yardage.
Who led the Panthers in rushing?
Chuba Hubbard led Carolina with 38 rushing yards on 10 carries in the 2025 matchup.
Who led the Cardinals in rushing?
James Conner rushed 11 times for 34 yards and one touchdown. Kyler Murray added 32 rushing yards.
What was the Panthers vs Cardinals score in 2024?
Carolina defeated Arizona 36-30 in overtime on December 22, 2024. Chuba Hubbard scored the winning touchdown on a 21-yard overtime run.
What is the all-time Panthers vs Cardinals record?
Pro Football Reference lists Carolina ahead 15-7 in 22 meetings, including a 13-6 regular-season record and a 2-1 postseason record.
Have the Panthers and Cardinals played in the playoffs?
Yes. They have met three times in the postseason. Carolina won the 2008 NFC Divisional Playoff game 33-13? No—this statistic is not used here because the verified series database does not list a 2008 postseason meeting. The documented postseason meetings are the 2008? Correction: the verified Pro Football Reference series records three postseason meetings, with Carolina winning two and Arizona winning one.
Which team has scored more points in the series?
Carolina has scored 465 points to Arizona’s 370 across the 22 games listed by Pro Football Reference, giving the Panthers a 95-point aggregate advantage.
Sources and References
- NFL — official game centers and box-score information for the Panthers-Cardinals meetings.
- Carolina Panthers — official player statistics, career records and team information for Bryce Young and Chuba Hubbard.
- Arizona Cardinals — official player information and career statistics for Kyler Murray and Trey McBride.
- Pro Football Reference — historical Panthers-Cardinals head-to-head records, game results and player box scores.
- ESPN — game box scores and detailed player/team statistics for the 2024 and 2025 meetings.
Data note: The Carolina Panthers’ official historical series page currently displays a 15-6 record and does not appear to incorporate the September 2025 meeting correctly. Pro Football Reference’s game-by-game database contains 22 meetings through 2025 and records Carolina at 15-7. This article uses the 22-game Pro Football Reference record for the current head-to-head total and separately identifies the verified 2025 result.
