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Team Stats and Superlatives: Panthers Vs. Steelers

The Panthers:

  • set a franchise low in rushing attempts (10). Their previous low was 11 carries against the Steelers during a 37-3 loss on 12/17/06.
  • ran for their fewest yards (42) since they had a franchise-low 10 yards during a 16-10 loss to the Bucs on 9/9/12.
  • allowed the third-most rushing yards in franchise history (264). The only games where they gave up more: 1. 337 in a 48-14 loss to the Rams on 11/21/01; 2. 301 in a 34-28 overtime loss to the Giants on 12/21/08.
  • faced an opponent that rushed at least 34 times for the first time since a 16-10 win over the Jaguars on 9/25/11.
  • allowed a 100-yard rusher for just the second time in their last 23 games.
  • allowed two 100-yard rushers in a game for just the second time in franchise history, and for the first time since Marshall Faulk and Trung Candidate combined for 328 yards during a 48-14 loss to the Rams on 11/11/01.
  • gave up their most points (37) since a 44-38 win against the Saints on 12/30/12. It was the most points they’ve given up at home since a 37-13 loss to the Ravens on 11/12/10.
  • gave up at least 28 points in the second half for just the sixth time in team history, and for the first time since they allowed a franchise-worst 35 second-half points during a 49-35 loss to the Lions on 11/20/11.
  • allowed more than 20 points for just the second time in their last 15 games. The other time was also a loss and also on a Sunday night when they allowed the Saints 31 points on 12/8/13.
  • forced no turnovers for just the second time in their last 23 games. The other time was during a 31-13 loss to the Saints on 12/8/13.
  • had a turnover margin of -2 for the first time since a 16-10 loss to the Bucs on 9/9/12.
  • had their regular-season home win streak snapped at eight.
  • are 1-5 all-time against the Steelers. The Panthers’ only win in the series came in their first meeting on 12/22/96.
  • are 13-18 in prime time games.
  • are 14-3 over their last 17 games and 13-2 over their last 15.

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