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- Carolina Panthers (3-5) at Kansas City Chiefs (7-1)
- Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, Mo.
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History: Panthers vs. Chiefs
- Carolina is 2-4 all-time against Kansas City, including a 1-2 mark on the road.
- The Panthers' last win against the Chiefs came in 2008, while their only win at Arrowhead was in 2004.
- Current Streak: Chiefs W2
- Last matchup: Chiefs won, 20-17, in Charlotte in 2016.
Reigning Super Bowl Champs
- Sunday marks the 20th time in 26 seasons that the Panthers will play the reigning Super Bowl champions.
- The Panthers are 8-11 all-time in those matchups, but they've won each of the last two on the road at New England in 2017 and Philadelphia in 2018.
Kansas City comes into the game with one of the league's historically great offenses. The Chiefs rank top five in average net yards (410.5, 4th), average net passing yards (286.4, 4th), third-down conversion percentage (49.5, t-3rd), average points scored (31.6, 3rd) and average point differential (12.6, 1st).
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the first player in NFL history with at least 20 passing touchdowns (21) and one or fewer interceptions through the first eight games of the season.
The Chiefs' defense has complemented the offensive dominance by helping Kansas City lead the NFL in turnover margin (+9) and rank third in points allowed (19.0).
| Category | Panthers | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 361.0 (19th) | 410.5 (4th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 110.6 (18th) | 124.1 (13th) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 250.4 (19th) | 286.4 (4th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 16 (17th) | 11 (t-9th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 44.0 (t-11th) | 49.5 (4th) |
| Points/Game | 22.4 (25th) | 31.6 (2nd) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 357.4 (15th) | 344.0 (10th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 124.9 (20th) | 142.8 (29th) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 232.5 (15th) | 201.3 (3rd) |
| Sacks | 8 (29th) | 17 (t-15th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 54.2 (31st) | 38.5 (9th) |
| Turnover Margin | +2 (t-10th) | +9 (1st) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 24.1 (13th) | 19.0 (t-3rd) |
Stat Nuggets To Know
Team
- The Panthers lead the NFL with 48 broken tackles as Mike Davis ranks second in the NFL with 23 missed tackles, while Christian McCaffrey leads the league with only 4.8 touches per broken tackles (min. 5 broken tackles).
- Carolina is fifth in the league in total yards after the catch (1,084) and is tied for third with three pass plays over 50 yards.
- Carolina has had eight 13-play drives this season, tied for most in the NFL. It's the most 13-play drives through eight weeks in franchise history and just five shy of the franchise record (13, 2013).
- After starting the season with 31 fourth-quarter points in the first four games, Carolina has only scored 13 fourth-quarter points in the last four games.
- The Panthers have forced just one punt in their last two games and have forced only 23 punts all season, the fewest opponent punts through eight weeks in franchise history.
Individual
- Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater ranks second in completion percentage (71.6) and is eighth with 2,106 passing yards. He's put up significantly better numbers on the road, averaging 292.3 passing yards and a 78.4 completion percentage. His 109.2 passer rating on the road is seventh in the league.
- Wide receiver Robby Anderson and DJ Moore are the league's top receiving duo with 1,310 combined receiving yards. Anderson ranks third (688) and Moore ranks seventh (622) in individual receiving yards.
- Wide receiver Curtis Samuel is tied for second with 12 receptions for first downs. He has five career rushing touchdowns, tied for fourth-most among NFL wide receivers during the Super Bowl era.
- Defensive ends Brian Burns and Marquis Haynes lead the team with three sacks each. All of Burns' sacks have forced fumbles.
- Linebacker Shaq Thompson and safety Jeremy Chinn are tied for the team lead with 66 tackles, ranking eighth in the NFL.
Chasing Milestones in 2020
- The Panthers need two wins to reach 200 regular season wins. Dating back to 1995, Carolina is 198-209-1 in the regular season.
- Samuel needs 19 rushing yards to pass Steve Smith (387) for the most by a wide receiver in Panthers' history.
- Moore needs 18 receiving yards to pass Mark Carrier (2,547) for sixth place in franchise history.
- Moore needs four receptions to pass DeAngelo Williams (178) to move into sixth place in franchise history.
- Linebacker Shaq Thompson needs 22 tackles to pass James Anderson (432) for seventh place in franchise history.
- Defensive tackle Derrick Brown needs three tackles for loss to tie Star Lotulelei (9) for the most in one season by a Panthers' rookie defensive lineman. Luke Kuechly (12) has the record for all rookies.
Carolina is 2-4 all-time in six meetings with Kansas City through the years.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) makes a touchdown catch in front of Side Judge Ron Torbert (62) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rickey Proehl (81) gets past Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Shawn Barber to gain 18 yards during the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 in Kansas City, Mo. The Panthers won the game, 28-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MARCH 9-10 - FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2012, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive back Josh Thomas (22) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The new group in charge of the Chiefs is going right to work, making bold moves to turn around a franchise that went 2-14 last season. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
Carolina Panthers free safety Haruki Nakamura (43) lines up against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Kansas City, MO. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs runningback Jamaal Charles (25) gets tripped up as Carolina Panthers Sione Fua (94) Luke Kuechly (59) and Greg Hardy (76) defend during the second half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. The Chiefs defeated the Panthers 27-21. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
El safety de los Panthers de Carolina Haruki Nakamura (43) salta sobre una pila de jugadores ante los Chiefs de Kansas City en el partido de la NFL el domingo 2 de diciembre de 2012. (AP Foto/Ed Zurga)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton gets past Kansas City Chiefs defenders during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Willams (34) and Steve Smith (89) celebrate a touchdown in an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) runs past Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams in a trap in an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart runs for yardage in an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Louis Murphy (83) reaches the ball across the goal line while tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jalil Brown (30) during the second half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Carolina Panthers against Kansas City Chiefs on November 13, 2016
Kansas City Chiefs' Pat Thomas chases Carolina Panthers' Muhsin Muhammad during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Peyton Hillis (40) is knocked out of bounds short of the goal line by Carolina Panthers strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers against Kansas City Chiefs on November 13, 2016
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers celebrates in an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams after scoring a touchdown in an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Kansas City Chiefs' Tony Gonzalez (88) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Jon Beason, right, after a catch in the second quarter in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers against Kansas City Chiefs on November 13, 2016
Carolina Panthers against Kansas City Chiefs on November 13, 2016
Kansas City Chief's quarterback Elvis Grbac (11) goes to pass as Carolina Panthers' Lamar Lathon (57) closes in during the second quarter of the Chiefs' 35-14 win NFL at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Sept. 21, 1997. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) and Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrate William's second touchdown during their 34-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers against Kansas City Chiefs on November 13, 2016
Carolina Panthers' Muhsin Muhammad (87) drags Kansas City Chiefs' Brandon Carr (39) while crossing the goal line for a touchdown in the third quarter of the Panthers' 34-0 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. Kansas City Chiefs' DaJuan Morgan (38) pursues. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster (26) is trailed by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Dexter McCleon (22) as he runs the ball for 71 yards in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 in Kansas City, Mo. Foster followed the play with a three yard run for a touchdown. The Panthers won the game 28-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Carolina Panthers tight end Kris Mangum (86) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of their game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004. Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Kawika Mitchell (50) walks off following the touchdown. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) congragulates wide receiver Keary Colbert after Delhomme threw Colbert a 9 yard pass for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 in Kansas City, Mo. The Panthers won the game 28-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster (26) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Shawn Barber (59) after gaining 16 yards in the third quarter Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 in Kansas City, Mo. Foster ran for 174 yards leading the Panthers to a 28-17 win over Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Carolina Panthers against Kansas City Chiefs on November 13, 2016
Carolina Panthers against Kansas City Chiefs on November 13, 2016
