Game Recap
In a December 22 week 17 collision, the Panthers scored a 18-14 victory over the Steelers. The Steelers had the lead after two 14-9 but Panthers were the better team in the 0. The Panthers outscored the Steelers 9-0 in the second half. The Steelers were shut out in the second half.
The Panthers were led by Kerry Collins who connected on 1 TD, zero INTs.
For the Steelers, Kordell Stewart ran for 102 yards rushing, 1 touchdown. Andre Hastings finished with 1 TD.
The Panthers ended up with 227 total yards, 15 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 5 of 16 on third downs. The Steelers ended with 265 total yards, 12 first downs, 2 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 3 of 15 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Carolina PanthersCAR defeat Pittsburgh SteelersPIT 18-14
- Date: Sunday, December 22, 1996
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Carolina Panthers Stats - Yards: 227, Turnovers: 2
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 265, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| PIT |
0 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
| CAR |
7 |
2 |
6 |
3 |
18 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Kerry Collins | CAR | 21-39 | 166 | 1 | 0 | 24 | |
| Kordell Stewart | PIT | 8-21 | 77 | 0 | 2 | 15 | |
| Mike Tomczak | PIT | 6-10 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 10 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Kordell Stewart | PIT | 7 | 102 | 1 | 80 | |
| Anthony Johnson | CAR | 23 | 68 | 0 | 8 | |
| Andre Hastings | PIT | 1 | 37 | 0 | 37 | |
| Terry Richardson | PIT | 5 | 17 | 0 | 8 | |
| Fred McAfee | PIT | 7 | 17 | 0 | 5 | |
| Jerome Bettis | PIT | 3 | 10 | 0 | 9 | |
| Winslow Oliver | CAR | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Willie Green | CAR | 5 | 57 | 0 | 24 | |
| Andre Hastings | PIT | 7 | 54 | 1 | 15 | |
| Wesley Walls | CAR | 5 | 43 | 1 | 12 | |
| Charles Johnson | PIT | 3 | 34 | 0 | 12 | |
| Mark Carrier | CAR | 2 | 25 | 0 | 16 | |
| Anthony Johnson | CAR | 5 | 23 | 0 | 9 | |
| Howard Griffith | CAR | 3 | 12 | 0 | 6 | |
| Jahine Arnold | PIT | 2 | 11 | 0 | 7 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CAR | 28 | 79 | 0 | | |
| PIT | 26 | 185 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CAR | 21-39 | 166 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| PIT | 14-31 | 102 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
More Game Information On The Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers
- Attendance: 72,217
- Weather: 33 degrees, relative humidity 53%, wind 4 mph, wind chill 29
- Time of Game:
