Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers Match Player Stats (Deep-Dive Report)
Your quick, verified hub for arizona cardinals vs carolina panthers match player stats — last meeting box score, head-to-head record, playoff flashbacks, player tendencies, and the handful of team metrics that actually swing this matchup.
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- What fans want most: concrete numbers, plus a short list of leverage stats (pressure, red zone, explosives) to interpret them.
- Why this page ranks: exact-match keyword coverage, scannable tables, and evergreen H2H context you can refresh after each meeting.
Last Meeting: Box Score Leaders (Dec 22, 2024 — OT)
The Panthers edged the Cardinals 36–30 (OT) in Charlotte. Here are the headline player stats fans search for first:
| Category | Arizona Cardinals | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| QB (Passing) | Kyler Murray — 20/32, 202 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT | Bryce Young — 17/26, 158 YDS, 2 TD |
| QB (Rushing) | Murray — 8 CAR, 63 YDS, 1 TD (20-yd) | Young — 5 CAR, 68 YDS, 1 TD (34-yd) |
| RB (Rushing) | James Conner — 15 CAR, 117 YDS, 1 TD | Chuba Hubbard — 25 CAR, 152 YDS, 2 TD (incl. 21-yd OT winner) |
| Receiving leader | James Conner — 4 REC, 49 YDS | Adam Thielen — 5 REC, 43 YDS, 1 TD |
| Team totals | 382 YDS • 23 1D • 2 TO | 392 YDS • 22 1D • 0 TO |
How OT tilted the result
- Ground game leverage: Hubbard’s back-to-back chunk runs set up and then delivered the walk-off TD.
- Turnover gap: Carolina protected the ball; Arizona’s lone interception erased a promising sequence.
- Explosives vs. field position: A late Cardinals 58-yd FG forced OT, but Carolina created the first explosive in the extra frame.
All-Time Series & Playoff History
Head-to-Head: Carolina leads the series 15–6 over Arizona (21 meetings).
Playoffs: Panthers hold a 2–1 edge across three postseason games.
- Jan 10, 2009 (Divisional): Cardinals 33–13 Panthers — Arizona’s defense forced five INTs.
- Jan 3, 2015 (Wild Card): Panthers 27–16 Cardinals — Carolina allowed only 78 total yards (NFL postseason record).
- Jan 24, 2016 (NFC Championship): Panthers 49–15 Cardinals — Carolina advanced to Super Bowl 50.
Player Tendencies & Usage Notes
Quarterbacks
- Kyler Murray (ARI): Designed keepers and scramble drills turn stalled drives into first downs; ARI often pairs boot action with RB angle routes to punish flat defenders.
- Bryce Young (CAR): Quick-game operator; thrives off play-action boots and crossers. When the pocket holds, his red-zone timing shows up on slants and pivots.
Backfields
- James Conner (ARI): Short-yardage hammer with sneaky receiving usage; checkdowns, screens, and angles keep LBs honest.
- Chuba Hubbard (CAR): Zone-cutback runner; 20+ carries correlate with game-control and fourth-quarter leverage.
Chain Movers
- Adam Thielen (CAR): Option-route veteran; key third-down and red-zone target.
- Cardinals TEs/RBs: Expect bunch/play-action to isolate LBs and safeties — seams and choice routes are staples.
Five Keys That Decide It
- Early-down success: Staying ahead of the sticks (1st/2nd-down success rate) changes the math on third down.
- Four-man pressure: If either front wins without blitzing, disguised coverages take over.
- Explosives (>20 yards): One or two shot plays usually separate tight Cardinals–Panthers games.
- Red-zone finish rate: Settling for 3s instead of 7s flipped the last meeting.
- Backfield touch share: Conner/Hubbard volume links directly to clock control and play-action credibility.
Where to Track Live Player Stats
Use these trusted sources for live box scores, drive charts, and post-game splits:
- ESPN gamecast & box score
- Pro-Football-Reference game page
- FootballDB head-to-head page
FAQs
Who leads the all-time series?
Carolina, 15–6 across 21 meetings.
What happened in the last meeting?
On Dec 22, 2024, the Panthers beat the Cardinals 36–30 (OT), with Chuba Hubbard rushing for 152 yards and the 21-yard game-winner.
How many playoff meetings have there been?
Three: 2009 Divisional (ARI 33–13), 2015 Wild Card (CAR 27–16), 2016 NFC Championship (CAR 49–15).
Which player stats matter most here?
QB pressure rate vs. blitz, early-down success rate, red-zone TD%, and RB touch share.