JANUARY 3, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
SAM DARNOLD #14 - QUARTERBACK - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
2387 YDS •
19 TD •
10 INT
2387 YDS
19 TD
10 INT
Sam Darnold has mixed game in Panthers' Week 17 loss to Buccaneers Despite his three turnovers, Sam Darnold gave the Panthers a chance in what was one of his most impressive outings of the season.
Panthers' failure to reach playoffs hurts Wilks' job hopes
Interim coach Steve Wilks’ bid to become Carolina’s next full-time head coach took a huge hit Sunday after the Panthers blew an 11-point fourth quarter lead and lost 30-24 to the T...JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers look to finish strong after turbulent season
Carolina's hopes of winning the NFC South and making the playoffs died Sunday. Greg Auman looks at what comes next for a team in transition.JANUARY 2, 2023
Panthers' division title hopes dashed in 30-24 loss to Bucs
The Carolina Panthers came into Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay controlling their own destiny, but a 30-24 loss ended the Panthers’ NFC South title hopesJANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Turnovers sully big numbers Darnold completed 23 of 37 passes for 341 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the Panthers' 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed five times for 20...
Impact The big passing numbers and three touchdowns were highly pleasing to fantasy managers, but from a real-world football perspective, Darnold help sink the Panthers' chances with his ball security issues. Darnold did continue to show excellent chemistry with DJ Moore, hitting his favorite receiver on a team-high six occasions for 117 yards and a second-quarter touchdown. The 2018 third overall pick also connected with Tommy Tremble (17 yards) and Shi Smith (19 yards) for his other two scores, but his two fumbles led to a total of 10 Buccaneers points. The Panthers are eliminated from postseason contention with the defeat, but Darnold will have a chance to make one more case for starting consideration in 2023 when Carolina closes out the season against the Saints on the road in Week 18.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South
Tom Brady threw for 432 yards and three long touchdowns to Mike Evans, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their second straight NFC South championship with a 30-24 come-from-b...JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: Bucs strip-sack Darnold deep in Panthers territory for game-altering takeaway Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson strip-sacks Sam Darnold deep in Carolina Panthers territory for game-altering takeaway as nos...
JANUARY 1, 2023 • NFL.COM
Joseph Person: Sam Darnold with a laser to Shi Smith for a... - The Athletic Sam Darnold with a laser to Shi Smith for a 19-yard TD. Smith gives it to Taylor Moton for the spike. Eddy Pineiro with the PAT, and it's 21...
JANUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joseph Person: Sam Darnold with a perfectly placed pass to DJ... - The Athletic Sam Darnold with a perfectly placed pass to DJ Moore for a 24-yard TD. Moore had a step on Antoine Winfield. And the Panthers have a 14-0 le...
JANUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joseph Person: Things are falling apart for the Panthers. Sam... - The Athletic Things are falling apart for the Panthers. Sam Darnold can't handle Bradley Bozeman's snap and the Bucs are in business again. Darnold shoul...
JANUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joseph Person: Sam Darnold 4-for-4 on the opening drive... - The Athletic Sam Darnold 4-for-4 on the opening drive, capped by a 17-yard TD to Tommy Tremble. Panthers up 7-0.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Partner Content | Panthers vs. Buccaneers same-game parlay picks: Bet on a big day from Sam Darnold The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers battle for the top spot in the NFC South this Sunday.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
Why do quick-fix QBs like Russell Wilson, Matt Ryan fail? A lack of the 'three P's'
Bucky Brooks explains that quarterbacks need a village around them to flourish, and that includes a playcaller, playmakers and protection.DECEMBER 29, 2022
Wilks' Panthers banking on run game to lead them to playoffs
Steve Wilks believed the only chance the Carolina Panthers had to be competitive when took over as interim coach in Week 6 was to dedicate themselves to running the football given...DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Impressive numbers in win Darnold completed 15 of 22 passes for 250 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Panthers' 37-23 win over the Lions on Saturday. He also rushed six times for 19 yards...
Impact Darnold averaged an impressive 11.4 yards per attempt and while turning in his fourth straight interception-free effort. The 2018 third overall pick also upped his completion percentage for the fourth consecutive contest, and although the ground game took center stage Saturday, Darnold impressively connected with seven different pass catchers overall. With the Panthers firmly in the mix for the NFC South crown, Darnold will have an opportunity to play a pivotal role once again in what will be a critical Week 17 road matchup against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers run past Lions 37-23, maintain division title hopes
D’Onta Foreman ran for a career-high 165 yards and a touchdown, and the Carolina Panthers racked up a franchise record 320 yards on the ground to beat the Detroit Lions 37-23DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: D.J. Moore runs under Darnold's 47-yard heave for near-TD Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore runs under Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold's 47-yard heave for a near-touchdown.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • NFL.COM
Lions at 7-7, Panthers at 5-9 are fighting for playoff spots
Jared Goff has the surging Detroit Lions in contention for a wild card spotDECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Familiar faces help Steelers D regain a bit of swagger
The Pittsburgh Steelers turned to some familiar faces to keep its slim postseason hopes aliveDECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers remarkably control own playoff destiny even at 5-9
The Carolina Panthers need to win three games against teams with non-winning records to win the NFC SouthDECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers' identity stolen by Steelers' D in 24-16 defeat
The Carolina Panthers have boasted the last few weeks about finding an identity on offense by playing smash-mouth footballDECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Touchdown toss in loss Darnold completed 14 of 23 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Darnold opened Carolina's scoring by finding top wideout DJ Moore for a five-yard touchdown while on the run. Although he was sacked four times Sunday, Darnold still managed to make a few big plays in the passing game, including two gains of at least 40 yards. Without a turnover in his three appearances this season, Darnold will strive to maintain his clean play in Week 16 versus the Lions.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
