Stats and Superlatives: Offensive explosion

Nov 14, 2017 at 12:30 AM

TEAM STATS

The Panthers

Set a franchise record with 548 total yards, breaking the previous mark of 543 set in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2011.

Rushed for 294 yards, five yards shy of the team's single-game rushing record (vs. Tampa Bay on Dec. 8, 2008). Following their 201-yard effort against the Buccaneers in Week 9, the Panthers have put together back-to-back 200-yard rushing games for the first time in team history.

Converted 11-of-14 third downs for a franchise-record conversion rate of 78.6 percent.

Averaged 7.72 yards per offensive play, the fifth-best mark in franchise history.

Improved to 7-0 when leading at halftime.

Held the Dolphins without a 100-yard rusher. The Panthers have not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 2017, marking just the second time in franchise history (2002) they've gone the first 10 games of a season without allowing an opposing runner to hit the century mark.

Recorded their fourth interception in their last three games after going a franchise-long six games without a pick.

Did not allow a sack for the third time in 10 games. The Panthers have allowed just one sack over their past three games.

Did not record a sack for the first time since Dec. 20, 2015 at Atlanta, a streak of 26 regular-season games.

The Dolphins

Scored their first rushing touchdown of the season on a 66-yard scamper by RB Kenyan Drake. It was the first run longer than 25 yards against Carolina this season.

PLAYER STATS

Panthers

QB Cam Newton passed former Dolphins QB Dan Marino for third all-time in total yards by a player in his first seven seasons. Newton also became the first QB to tally at least two passing touchdowns in each of his first six games on Monday Night Football. Newton's 69-yard run in the third quarter was the second-longest of his career (72 vs. Atlanta on Dec. 9, 2012) and gave him 4,002 rushing yards for his career. Only Michael Vick (6,109), Randall Cunningham (4,928) and Steve Young (4.239) have more. In addition, Newton improved to 5-1 on MNF with a passer rating of 101.1 with 15 touchdowns and four interceptions.

RB Jonathan Stewart rushed for a season-high 110 yards.

RB Christian McCaffrey recorded 27 receiving yards, passing Stewart for the most in a single season by a RB. McCaffrey also became the 12th player in franchise history with a rushing and receiving touchdown in the same game, and the first since FB Mike Tolbert did it against the Eagles on Oct. 25, 2015.

RB Cameron Artis-Payne had the second-best game of his career, running for 68 yards and a touchdown. His 43-yard scamper marked a new career-long run.

WR Devin Funchess became the first Panthers WR to catch a touchdown pass at home this year. Funchess' two-score night gave him five for this season, equaling his single-season career high set in 2015.

WR Curtis Samuel had a career-best five catches for 45 yards, including a season-high 23-yard reception.

LB Luke Kuechly recorded his second interception in the last three games and third this season. Since 2012, Kuechly leads all NFL linebackers with 15 picks. He also now ranks fourth in Panthers' history behind defensive backs Chris Gamble (27), Eric Davis (25) and Mike Minter (17).

Dolphins

WR Jarvis Landry had five receptions, tied for his fewest in a game this season. Landry leads the NFL with 61 catches after Week 10.

TE Julius Thomas turned a shovel pass into a touchdown in the second quarter. It was his 35th touchdown reception since 2015, tied with New England's Rob Gronkowski for second-most in that span.

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Miami Dolphins' Jay Cutler (6) looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs for a first down against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) looks to pass against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Carolina Panthers' Graham Gano (9) kicks a field goal against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (22) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles for a first down against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs as Miami Dolphins' Reshad Jones (20) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Miami Dolphins' Damien Williams (26) runs as Carolina Panthers' Mike Adams (29) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Ed Dickson catches a touchdown pass against Miami Dolphins' Xavien Howard (25) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) celebrates after an interception against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) intercepts a pass intended for Miami Dolphins' Julius Thomas (89) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles under pressure from Miami Dolphins' Ndamukong Suh (93) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Devin Funchess (17) and Cam Newton (1) celebrate their touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Devin Funchess (17) runs past Miami Dolphins' T.J. McDonald (22) for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) celebrates with Cameron Artis-Payne (34) after Artis-Payne's touchdown run against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cameron Artis-Payne (34) runs for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Miami Dolphins' Kenyan Drake (32) runs for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) fires up the fans after a Panthers touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) runs past Miami Dolphins' Cordrea Tankersley (30) for a long gain in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) is tackled by Miami Dolphins' T.J. McDonald (22) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Carolina Panthers' Devin Funchess (17) celebrates his touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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CORRECTS TO ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH DARREN RIZI, INSTEAD OF COACH ADAM GASE - Miami Dolphins associate head coach Darren Rizi shows his displeasure as he argues a call in the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Miami Dolphins' Jarvis Landry (14) catches a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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Miami Dolphins' Kenyan Drake (32) runs past Carolina Panthers' Kawann Short (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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Carolina Panthers' Cameron Artis-Payne (34) runs for a long gain against the Miami Dolphins in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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