Game Recap
In a September week 1 clash, the Cardinals authored a 28-21 victory against the Panthers. The Panthers had the lead after two 14-7 but Cardinals seized control in the . The Cardinals had a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth
The Cardinals were led by Kevin Kolb who threw for 309 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 picks, was 18 of 27 passing. Beanie Wells had 90 rushing yards, 1 touchdown. Early Doucet had 105 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.
For the Panthers, Cam Newton threw for 422 pass yards, 2 TDs, was 24 of 37 passing. Steve Smith finished with 178 yards receiving, 2 TDs.
The Cardinals finished with 394 total yards, 15 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 5 of 12 on third downs. The Panthers finished with 477 total yards, 26 first downs, 1 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 3 of 11 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Arizona CardinalsARI defeat Carolina PanthersCAR 28-21
- Date: Sunday, September 11, 2011
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:15PM
- Arizona Cardinals Stats - Yards: 394, Turnovers: 1
- Carolina Panthers Stats - Yards: 477, Turnovers: 1
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: ARI by 6.5
- -- Over/Under: 37.5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CAR |
7 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
21 |
| ARI |
7 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
28 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | 24-37 | 422 | 2 | 1 | 77 | |
| Kevin Kolb | ARI | 18-27 | 309 | 2 | 0 | 70 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Beanie Wells | ARI | 18 | 90 | 1 | 22 | |
| DeAngelo Williams | CAR | 12 | 30 | 0 | 8 | |
| Jonathan Stewart | CAR | 7 | 26 | 0 | 13 | |
| Cam Newton | CAR | 8 | 18 | 1 | 12 | |
| LaRod Stephens-Howling | ARI | 3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | |
| Kevin Kolb | ARI | 4 | -1 | 0 | 1 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Smith | CAR | 8 | 178 | 2 | 77 | |
| Early Doucet | ARI | 3 | 105 | 1 | 70 | |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | 4 | 78 | 0 | 43 | |
| Brandon LaFell | CAR | 4 | 70 | 0 | 27 | |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | 3 | 62 | 0 | 34 | |
| Jeff King | ARI | 2 | 61 | 1 | 48 | |
| Jeremy Shockey | CAR | 3 | 51 | 0 | 22 | |
| Todd Heap | ARI | 2 | 40 | 0 | 20 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ARI | 25 | 99 | 1 | | |
| CAR | 27 | 74 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ARI | 18-27 | 309 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| CAR | 24-37 | 422 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
More Game Information On The Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals
- Attendance: 60,627
- Weather:
- Time of Game: 3:09 - 3 hours, 09 minutes