How did the Carolina Panthers overcome a 17-point deficit against the Miami Dolphins?

The Panthers rallied from a 17-0 first-half deficit, with rookie QB Bryce Young throwing the game-winning touchdown pass to Mitchell Evans in the final minutes, and RB Rico Dowdle rushing for 206 yards, matching a franchise record.

Who led the Miami Dolphins' offense in their loss to the Panthers?

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa threw for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns, including a 46-yard score to Jaylen Waddle that gave Miami a late 24-20 lead.

What was the final score of the Panthers-Dolphins game?

The Carolina Panthers defeated the Miami Dolphins by a score of 27-24 in a thrilling comeback victory.

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Panthers Overcome 17-Point Deficit to Defeat Dolphins in Thrilling Comeback

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Summary

Bryce Young throws game-winning TD pass in final minutes
Rico Dowdle rushes for 206 yards, matching franchise record
Dolphins led by 17 points in the first half before Panthers rallied

Panthers Overcome 17-Point Deficit to Defeat Dolphins in Thrilling Comeback

On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 in a closely contested NFL matchup. The game started with the Dolphins jumping out to a 17-0 lead in the first half, thanks to a pair of touchdown passes from QB Tua Tagovailoa. However, the Panthers refused to be deterred, and they slowly chipped away at the deficit.

Late in the second quarter, Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young found wide receiver Xavier Legette for a 7-yard touchdown, cutting the Dolphins' lead to 17-7. Just before halftime, a field goal by Ryan Fitzgerald brought the Panthers within 17-10. The momentum continued to shift in the second half, as running back Rico Dowdle broke free for a 53-yard run, setting up another field goal to make it 17-13.