Carolina Panthers vs Las Vegas Raiders Match Player Stats (Sep 22, 2024)
The Panthers crushed the Raiders 36-22 at Allegiant Stadium on September 22, 2024, behind Andy Dalton’s breakout performance. The veteran quarterback torched Las Vegas for 319 yards and three touchdowns on 26 of 37 passing, as Chuba Hubbard compiled 169 total yards from scrimmage and Diontae Johnson hauled in 8 catches for 122 yards and a score. Carolina secured their first win after benching Bryce Young in favor of Dalton.
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Quick Reference Stats
| Key Stat | Panthers | Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 36 | 22 |
| Total Yards | 437 | 331 |
| Passing Yards | 306 | 276 |
| Rushing Yards | 131 | 55 |
| First Downs | 24 | 20 |
| Time of Possession | 36:02 | 23:58 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5/12 (41.7%) | 3/11 (27.3%) |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
Carolina dominated possession by over 12 minutes while outgaining Las Vegas by 106 total yards. The Raiders converted just three third downs compared to five for the Panthers.
Quarterback Battle
Dalton replaced the benched Bryce Young and delivered precisely what Carolina needed in Week 3.
Carolina Passing
| Quarterback | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Dalton | 26/37 | 319 | 3 | 0 | 2-13 | 123.6 | 82.8 |
Dalton became the first NFL quarterback in 2024 to eclipse 300 yards and three touchdowns in a single game. His 70.3% completion rate and elite 123.6 passer rating came as he distributed the ball to eight different targets. He connected on six passes of 20 or more yards during the game.
The first half alone accounted for 212 yards and all three touchdowns. This was Carolina’s first three-touchdown half since 2015. Dalton’s longest completions traveled 35 yards to both Diontae Johnson and Xavier Legette, stretching the Raiders secondary vertically.
His career record against Las Vegas improved to 4-0 with 1,027 yards and 10 touchdowns across those four starts according to ESPN’s game recap.
Las Vegas Passing
| Quarterback | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Minshew | 18/28 | 214 | 1 | 1 | 2-8 | 84.5 | 29.6 |
| Aidan O’Connell | 9/12 | 82 | 1 | 0 | 1-12 | 120.8 | 89.5 |
Minshew completed 64.3% of his throws but absorbed two sacks and threw a costly interception before getting benched. O’Connell provided a fourth-quarter spark, going 9 of 12 for 82 yards and a touchdown with a 120.8 rating, though the game was already decided.
Combined, Las Vegas quarterbacks went 27 of 40 for 296 yards with two scores and one pick. Their 7.4 yards per attempt trailed Dalton’s 8.6 by over a full yard.
Running Back Production
The ground game breakdown highlights Carolina’s balanced attack versus Las Vegas’ one-dimensional offense.
Carolina Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | 21 | 114 | 5.4 | 0 | 14 |
| Miles Sanders | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 1 | 6 |
| Jonathan Mingo | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andy Dalton | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | -1 |
Hubbard hadn’t reached 100 rushing yards since Week 15 of 2022 against Detroit. He surpassed that mark here, ripping off runs of 14, 13, and two 10-yard carries for 114 yards on 21 attempts. He moved past Stephen Davis for seventh on Carolina’s all-time rushing list. With safeties playing deeper to prevent big plays, Hubbard averaged 5.4 yards per carry against lighter boxes.
Sanders punched in a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for his first score of 2024. Carolina totaled 131 rushing yards on 31 attempts, averaging 4.2 per carry as a team.
Las Vegas Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamir White | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | 0 | 9 |
| Gardner Minshew | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 10 |
| Alexander Mattison | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 3 |
Las Vegas compiled only 55 rushing yards on 16 attempts for a meager 3.4 average per carry. White topped all Raiders rushers with 34 yards on 10 carries but never broke off the explosive plays needed to sustain drives. Mattison scored on a two-yard plunge in the first quarter for his third consecutive game with a touchdown as a Raider, but the running game provided no consistent support.
Receiving Leaders
Carolina’s receivers broke through after two weeks of invisible production, while Las Vegas got solid individual efforts despite the loss.
Carolina Receivers
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD | Long | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diontae Johnson | 8 | 122 | 15.3 | 1 | 35 | 14 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 1 | 20 | 5 |
| Xavier Legette | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 35 | 3 |
| Adam Thielen | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 31 | 5 |
| Tommy Tremble | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 20 | 3 |
| Jonathan Mingo | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 15 | 4 |
| Miles Sanders | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
The 8-catch, 122-yard performance marked Johnson’s first 100-yard receiving game since Week 12 of 2022. On 14 targets, the former Steeler converted six receptions into first downs through quick releases and sharp route-running against single coverage. His crucial 35-yard grab on third down extended a scoring drive. Johnson and Hubbard became the first Panthers duo to each surpass 100 yards since Week 17 of 2022 when D’Onta Foreman and D.J. Moore accomplished the feat.
Thielen snagged a 31-yard touchdown right before halftime but suffered a hamstring injury on the play and couldn’t return. Legette showcased his speed on limited opportunities with two catches for 42 yards, a 21.0-yard average. Tremble provided reliability underneath with three catches for 29 yards.
Las Vegas Receivers
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD | Long | Targets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Tucker | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 1 | 54 | 9 |
| Jakobi Meyers | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 1 | 16 | 9 |
| Brock Bowers | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 21 | 4 |
| Davante Adams | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 15 | 9 |
| Alexander Mattison | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 22 | 3 |
| Ameer Abdullah | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Michael Mayer | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
Tucker finished with seven catches for 96 yards and a touchdown. His 54-yard grab from Minshew set a new career long and gave Las Vegas rare field position in the second half. Meyers added seven receptions for 62 yards plus a 13-yard touchdown and two-point conversion.
Adams totaled just 40 yards on four catches despite nine targets. Carolina’s defense doubled him consistently and played physical at the line, limiting the six-time Pro Bowler. This marked only the seventh time since joining the Raiders in 2022 that Adams finished with 40 or fewer receiving yards.
Defensive Impact Players
Carolina’s defense generated three sacks and an interception while holding Las Vegas to season lows in multiple categories.
Carolina Defense
| Player | Position | Tackles | Solo | Sacks | TFL | PD | QB Hits | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Jackson | CB | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaq Thompson | LB | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | S | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josey Jewell | LB | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| LaBryan Ray | DE | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jayden Peevy | DT | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Jackson posted a career-high nine solo tackles plus three passes defended and a fourth-quarter interception at the Las Vegas 37 that ended any comeback hopes. Clowney disrupted the Raiders offense all afternoon and recorded eight total pressures according to Next Gen Stats. Carolina pressured Raiders quarterbacks 18 times compared to just 13 total pressures in Weeks 1 and 2 combined. Peevy notched his first career sack by dropping Minshew in the second quarter.
Las Vegas Defense
| Player | Position | Tackles | Solo | Sacks | TFL | PD | QB Hits | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spillane | LB | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | S | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Masterson | LB | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre’von Moehrig | S | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Charles Snowden | DE | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Spillane posted a team-high 11 tackles and a sack but couldn’t generate enough impact plays. Maxx Crosby’s ankle injury from the previous week limited him to 61 of 74 defensive snaps, severely hampering the Raiders’ pass rush effectiveness. Las Vegas generated only five total pressures on Dalton.
Scoring Summary
| Quarter | Time | Score | Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10:13 | CAR 7-0 | Hubbard 6-yd pass from Dalton (Piñeiro kick) |
| Q1 | 0:24 | 7-7 | Mattison 2-yd run (Carlson kick) |
| Q2 | 9:28 | CAR 14-7 | Johnson 5-yd pass from Dalton (Piñeiro kick) |
| Q2 | 0:28 | CAR 21-7 | Thielen 31-yd pass from Dalton (Piñeiro kick) |
| Q3 | 9:59 | CAR 24-7 | Piñeiro 43-yd FG |
| Q3 | 4:46 | CAR 27-7 | Piñeiro 35-yd FG |
| Q4 | 13:33 | CAR 33-7 | Sanders 1-yd run (pass failed) |
| Q4 | 10:56 | CAR 33-15 | Meyers 13-yd pass from Minshew (Meyers pass from Minshew) |
| Q4 | 4:47 | CAR 36-15 | Piñeiro 26-yd FG |
| Q4 | 0:56 | CAR 36-22 | Tucker 8-yd pass from O’Connell (Carlson kick) |
Carolina scored on their opening drive for the first time since Week 17 of 2022 against Tampa Bay. The nine-play, 70-yard march established offensive rhythm immediately. The Panthers built a 27-7 lead through three quarters, holding their first fourth-quarter advantage in 20 games dating back to Week 17 of 2022 against the Buccaneers.
Critical Moments
Opening Drive Breakthrough
Carolina scored on their first possession for the first time in 21 games. Dalton completed 5 of 6 passes for 52 yards on the march, connecting with Thielen twice before hitting Hubbard for the score. The drive covered 70 yards in nine plays over 4:47, immediately validating the quarterback change.
Dalton’s First Half Dominance
The veteran torched Las Vegas for 212 yards and three touchdowns before halftime, outscoring the Raiders 21-7. His 31-yard strike to Thielen with 28 seconds remaining in the half pushed the lead to 21-7 right before the break. The Panthers hadn’t thrown for three touchdown passes in a single half since 2015, making this a historic offensive explosion.
Jackson Ends Comeback Hopes
Mike Jackson picked off Minshew at the Las Vegas 37 with 8:34 remaining. Carolina already led 33-15, but the turnover crushed any realistic rally attempt. The Panthers converted the takeaway into a field goal seven plays later, extending the margin to 36-15.
Efficiency and Special Teams
Kicking Performance
| Kicker | Team | FG | Attempts | Long | XP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Piñeiro | CAR | 3/3 | 3 | 43 | 3/3 | 12 |
| Daniel Carlson | LVR | 0/1 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 2 |
Piñeiro connected on field goals of 43, 35, and 26 yards while converting all three extra points. Carlson missed his only field goal attempt from 57 yards just before halftime, potentially leaving three points on the board.
Down and Distance Success
Carolina converted 5 of 12 third downs (41.7%) while Las Vegas managed just 3 of 11 (27.3%). The Panthers went 0-for-5 in the first half, then converted crucial third-and-2, third-and-1, and third-and-14 situations after halftime. The third-and-14 conversion came when Dalton hit Johnson for 23 yards in the second quarter, extending a drive that resulted in a touchdown.
Red Zone Execution
| Team | Attempts | Touchdowns | Field Goals | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 5 | 3 | 2 | 100% |
| Raiders | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
Both teams scored on every red zone possession, but Carolina reached scoring position five times compared to three for Las Vegas, creating the point differential.
Ball Security
Carolina committed zero turnovers while forcing one interception. Mike Jackson’s fourth-quarter pick at the Las Vegas 37 led to a field goal. The Panthers protected the ball perfectly in their first win, after two defensive takeaways against the Chargers in Week 2 produced zero points.
Season Context and Performance Comparison
Carolina’s 437 total yards represented a massive offensive breakthrough. The Panthers had managed only 159 against the Chargers in Week 2. The 24 first downs more than tripled their previous high of seven against Los Angeles.
The previous week against the Chargers, as detailed in the Los Angeles Chargers vs Carolina Panthers match player stats, Bryce Young completed 18 of 26 passes for only 84 yards, averaging 3.2 yards per attempt in a 26-3 loss. Dalton’s 8.6 yards per attempt against Las Vegas demonstrated the quarterback upgrade’s immediate impact.
Las Vegas entered after a comeback win over Baltimore, covered in the Las Vegas Raiders vs Baltimore Ravens match player stats. Gardner Minshew threw for 276 yards and a touchdown in that 26-23 victory, but Carolina’s defense stifled him throughout.
This win snapped multiple Panthers droughts:
- First win of 2024 after an 0-2 start
- First opening drive touchdown since Week 17, 2022
- First fourth-quarter lead in 20 games
- First 300-yard, 3-touchdown passing performance by any NFL QB in 2024
- First game with a 100-yard rusher and 100-yard receiver since 2022
Carolina improved to 1-2 while ending a stretch of 3-17 going back to last season. They had been outscored 73-13 in the first two weeks before erupting for 36 points. For Dave Canales, this marked his first victory as an NFL head coach after benching the 2023 first overall pick two games into the season.
Las Vegas dropped to 1-2 after managing just 55 rushing yards and allowing Carolina to control possession for over 36 minutes. The Raiders defense spent 74 snaps on the field while the offense managed just 59, creating fatigue that showed in the second half.
Game Breakdown and Implications
Dalton’s performance established the offensive foundation Carolina lacked through two weeks. He connected on six passes of 20 or more yards, forcing the Raiders defense to respect the vertical threat. This vertical threat pulled safeties deep, creating lighter boxes that Hubbard exploited for consistent gains. Hubbard touched the ball 26 times for 169 yards and a score, which solidified his role as the primary back. Johnson’s connection with Dalton produced 8 catches for 122 yards and provided a legitimate number one receiver option.
The defense held Las Vegas to 55 rushing yards and forced third-down stops, with Mike Jackson emerging as a quality starting cornerback. Jadeveon Clowney’s consistent pressure disrupted the Raiders’ timing all afternoon.
For Las Vegas, the offensive line couldn’t protect, the running game stalled, and Minshew struggled with decision-making. The defense played 74 snaps compared to 59 for the offense, creating an imbalance that led to fatigue and big plays allowed.
Carolina won every major statistical category in this NFL Week 3 game: first downs (24-20), yards per play (6.2-5.6), time of possession (36:02-23:58), and third down conversions (41.7%-27.3%). The 36-22 final flattered Las Vegas, as the Panthers led 33-7 before two late Raiders touchdowns.
Player statistics from this September 22, 2024 matchup at Allegiant Stadium confirmed Carolina’s dominance while raising questions about Las Vegas’ ability to compete in the AFC West moving forward.
Sources: Pro Football Reference, ESPN, Panthers.com
