Panthers Beat Cowboys 30–27 for Second Straight Win

The Carolina Panthers pulled off a 30–27 walk-off victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, moving to .500 with their second straight win. Here are the key takeaways:

Rico Dowdle Dominates Again:
Dowdle powered the offense with 183 rushing yards on 30 carries, plus 56 receiving yards and a touchdown. He’s now the first Panther since 2020 — and only the seventh player since the 1970 merger — to post 200+ scrimmage yards in back-to-back games. His emergence raises questions about Chuba Hubbard’s role once he returns from a calf injury.

Bryce Young Stays Efficient:
Young completed 17 of 25 passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns, showing continued confidence and control in key moments.

Run Defense Stays Elite:
Carolina’s defense dominated again, holding Dallas to just 31 rushing yards after allowing only 19 the previous week. Derrick Brown, Bobby Brown III, A’Shawn Robinson, and LaBryan Ray continue to lead a strong defensive front.

Next up: the Panthers travel to face the 0–6 New York Jets.