Game Reset
- Carolina Panthers (5-6) at Miami Dolphins (4-7)
- Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, Fla.
- Sunday, Nov. 28 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX
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History: Carolina vs. Miami
- Carolina is 2-4 all-time against Miami, going 1-2 on the road
- Current Streak: Panthers W2
- Last matchup: Carolina won 45-21 at home on MNF on 11/13/17
Notable Connections
Panthers
- CB Rashaan Melvin spent time with Miami in 2014
- Six different players (Marquis Haynes Sr., CJ Henderson, Brian Burns, John Miller, Sam Franklin Jr., Robby Anderson) are originally from the state of Florida
Miami
- Punter Michael Palardy played for Carolina from 2016-20
| Category | Carolina | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 318.7 (26th) | 310.5 (28th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 115.5 (15th) | 77.4 (31st) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 203.2 (27th) | 233.1 (17th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 26 (t-20th) | 27 (t-23rd) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 35.4 (27th) | 42.0 (12th) |
| Points/Game | 20.6 (22nd) | 18.3 (26th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 288.7 (2nd) | 382.8 (29th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 114.5 (19th) | 108.6 (13th) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 174.2 (1st) | 274.2 (29th) |
| Sacks | 30 (3rd) | 23 (t-15th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 34.3 (5th) | 45.8 (29th) |
| Takeaways | 13 (15th) | 16 (t-8th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.0 (6th) | 24.4 (23rd) |
Stat Nuggets To Know
Team
- The pass defense leads the NFL, allowing just 174.2 net pass yards per game, currently best in the NFL and third-best of any team over the last 10 years.
- Carolina has not allowed a TD on the opponent's first drive in any game this season, the only team in the league with that distinction.
- Over the last four weeks, Carolina has seven takeaways, tied for sixth-most in the NFL. Carolina had just three takeaways over the previous five weeks.
- Carolina has 57 tackles for loss (2nd) and 30 sacks (2nd) this season. The 87 total tackles behind the line of scrimmage are fifth-most in Panthers history through 11 games since tackles for loss were compiled in 2000.
- The Panthers' offensive line has allowed just two sacks over the last four weeks, the fewest allowed by any team in that span. Since Week 8, Carolina's 558 rushing yards rank fourth in the NFL.
- In the first quarter, Carolina has averaged 9:37 in time of possession, good for third in the NFL. On the season, Carolina's overall average time of possession margin of 3:25 is sixth in the NFL.
- Since Week 6, the Panthers' special teams EPA (expected points added) of +18.55 is second in the NFL.
- Carolina's duo of Haason Reddick and Brian Burns currently tie for second in the NFL for total sacks (17.5) among any two teammates, trailing Arizona's Markus Golden/Chandler Jones (18.0)
Individual
- Running back Christian McCaffrey recently became the fastest player to reach 3,000 career rushing and receiving yards. He also tallied his 22nd career game with at least 50 rushing and 50 receiving yards, the most by any player in his first five seasons.
- Quarterback Cam Newton had two passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown last week at home, his 22nd career game with those numbers which is the most in NFL history. Despite only playing nine snaps in Week 10, Newton's five offensive touchdowns are tied for third-most in the NFL in Weeks 10-11.
- Linebacker Haason Reddick leads the NFC with 10.5 sacks and is the only player in the NFL with at least 10 TFL, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 50 tackles.
Milestones in Reach
Christian McCaffrey
- Needs two receptions to pass Roger Craig and Alvin Kamara (358) for the most receptions in a running back's first five seasons all-time.
- Needs one game of 50 rushing yards and 50 receiving yards for his 23rd career game with those numbers, tying Tiki Barber and LaDainian Tomlinson for second-most in NFL history behind Marshall Faulk (41).
- Needs three scrimmage TDs for 50 for his career, tying Muhsin Muhammad for fifth place in franchise history
Cam Newton
- Needs a rushing and passing TD at Miami for his third consecutive game with at least a rushing/passing TD, setting a franchise record. The NFL record is five straight games, set by Kyler Murray in 2020
- Needs two passing or rushing touchdowns to tie Dan Fouts (267) for 20th in the NFL Super Bowl era.
- Needs 652 rushing yards to pass Michael Vick (6,109) for the most by a quarterback in NFL history
DJ Moore
- Needs 93 receiving yards to hit 4,000 for his career. He could become the fastest Panther to reach that mark if he does it on Sunday in his 57th game (Steve Smith, 66 games).
- Needs a 100-yard receiving game to break a tie with Greg Olsen (11) and move into third place in franchise history in 100-yard games
- Needs 249 receiving yards for his third-straight season with 1,000 receiving yards. Only Steve Smith (2005-08) and Greg Olsen (2014-16) have had three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons in franchise history.
Haason Reddick
- Needs one game with at least 1.5 sacks to BREAK the franchise record of five games with multiple sacks in a single season (Kevin Greene, 1999; Charles Johnson 2012)
- Needs 4.5 sacks to tie Kevin Greene (1998) and Greg Hardy (2013) with the franchise record of 15.0 sacks in a season
Brian Burns
- Needs a 0.5 sack to pass Lamar Lathon (23.5) and move into ninth place all-time in Panthers history
Donte Jackson
- Needs two interceptions to tie Richard Marshall/Doug Evans (14) for fifth all-time in franchise history
Carolina is 2-4 all-time against Miami, dating back to 1998.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler (9) chats with Carolina Panthers' Jimmy Hitchcock, left, following the 23-6 Dolphins win Sunday Nov. 4, 2001, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami. Fiedler was 20-for-33 for 287 yards and a score, with one interception. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Devin Funchess celebrates a touchdown during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, November 13, 2017.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) gets off a pass as he is pressured by Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Panthers defeated the Dolphins 20-16. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Ed Dickson catches a pass for a touchdown during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, November 13, 2017.
Devin Funchess makes a reception for a touchdown during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, November 13, 2017.
Cam Newton carries the football during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, November 13, 2017.
Christian McCaffrey carries the football during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, November 13, 2017.
Carolina Panthers' Jon Beason (52) and Na'il Diggs (53) during the second half an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino (13) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Nov. 15, 1998. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Christian McCaffrey runs for a touchdown during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, November 13, 2017.
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) waves as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Olsen scored the winning touchdown as the Panthers defeated the Dolphins 20-16. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2013, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) avoids a tackle by Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan (95) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Panthers want fourth-year quarterback Cam Newton to throw more and run less as he continues to grow as an NFL quarterback. That's because they want the two-time Pro Bowler to stay healthy. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Thomas (22) intercepts a ball intended for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins' Reshard Matthews (20) tackles Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) during a NFL football game in Miami, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Panthers won 20-16. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) is congratulated by Dante Rosario (88) after Smith's touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) breaks up a pass play for Miami Dolphins' Charles Clay (42) during a NFL football game in Miami, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Panthers won 20-16. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme scrambles for yards against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Miami Dolphins' Chad Henne (7) is shown during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) runs against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' Jake Delhomme (17) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
A Carolina Panther fan is shown during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
FILE Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) slips away from Miami Dolphins' Travis Daniels (21) on his way to the endzone for his third touchdown of the day during the fourth quarter at Dolphins Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005, in Miami. Coming off the best game of his career, Smith is ready to prove he has taken his game to the next level. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, OCT. 15-16FILE** Miami Dolphins Ronnie Brown (23) rushes as Carolina Panthers Mike Minter (30) tackles him during the first quarter, at Dolphins Stadium in Miami, Fla. Sunday Sept. 25, 2005. Ricky Williams' debut following a one-year retirement is sure to overshadow a long-awaited match-up between rookies, and former Auburn teammates, Ronnie Brown and Carnell "Cadillac" Williams this week when the Dolphins face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Chambers, top, lands on top of Carolina Panthers cornerback Jimmy Hitchcock (37) as Chambers reels in a long pass in the first half from quarterback Jay Fiedler Sunday Nov. 4, 2001, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Carolina Panthers' Vinny Ciurciu (50) breaks up a pass intended for Miami Dolphins Chris Chambers (84) during the first quarter at Dophins Stadium Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) gets away from Miami Dolphins' Jason Taylor for a touchdown in the second quarter at Dophins Stadium Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005, in Miami. (AP Photo/Luis Alvarez)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Gus Frerotte drops back for a pass Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005, during a game against the Carolina Panthers. Even with a bye, the Miami Dolphins had a good day. All three AFC East rivals lost Sunday, leaving Miami alone atop the division for the first time in three years. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Patrick Surtain (23) intercepts a pass from Carolina Panthers quarterback Chris Weinke and runs it back for a touchdown as teammate Brian Walker (45) helps on the play Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, in Miami. Panthers' Mushin Muhammad (87) gives chase. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)