Carolina (2-2) returns home to face Jacksonville (2-2) after both teams pulled off road victories in Week 4.
Matchup Notes
- Carolina is 3-3 all-time against the Jaguars. Both Carolina and Jacksonville entered the NFL as expansion teams in 1995, facing off in the preseason in both clubs' first-ever game.
- With each team entering its 25th season in 2019, Carolina has an all-time record of 192-195-1 (9-8 in the postseason), while Jacksonville has an all-time record of 172-216 (7-7 in the postseason).
- Jacksonville's rushing attack enters the game ranked sixth in the league at 135.3 yards per game. Carolina has struggled against the run, allowing 130.8 yards per game which ranks 24th in the league.
- Two of the top rushers in the NFL will be on display on Sunday as Christian McCaffrey (1st, 411 yards) and Leonard Fournette (3rd, 404 yards) face off for the first time. The two were taken four spots apart at the top of the 2017 NFL Draft.
- Two young backup quarterbacks are also getting their opportunities as Kyle Allen (493 yards passing, 4 TD, 0 INT, 118.3 rtg) and Gardner Minshew (905 yards passing, 7 TD, 1 INT, 106.9 rtg) go at it.
- The Panthers defense against the pass has been exceptional as Carolina leads the NFL in opponent net passing yards (156.8) and is tied for first in sacks (18).
| Category | Panthers | Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 351.3 (17th) | 364.0 (14th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 108.3 (17th) | 135.3 (6th) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 266.3 (18th) | 245.0 (22nd) |
| Sacks Allowed | 11 (t-21st) | 10 (t-17th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 38.8 (t-17th) | 29.2 (28th) |
| Points/Game | 23.8 (11th) | 21.0 (t-18th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 287.5 (4th) | 366.3 (18th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 130.8 (24th) | 99.5 (13th) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 156.8 (1st) | 266.8 (22nd) |
| Sacks | 18 (t-1st) | 13 (t-6th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 42.1 (22nd) | 43.4 (t-24th) |
| Points/Game | 20.0 (11th) | 21.0 (12th) |
Next Gen Stat of the Week
Jarius Wright recorded five catches on six targets for 59 yards at Houston. Two of his five converted third downs in spectacular fashion.
Wright led the team with an average separation of 4.55 yards at time of reception, up from the league average of 2.83 separation yards. It was the highest separation average for any Panthers player with two or more receptions in a game this season.
Stat Nuggets To Know
- Christian McCaffrey leads the NFL with 411 rushing yards and 629 scrimmage yards. His scrimmage yards mark the most in franchise history through four games and the sixth-most by any NFL player through Week 4 since 2000. McCaffrey's 25 receptions are the most among all running backs this season.
- With 682 receptions, 8,063 receiving yards and 59 touchdowns, Greg Olsen ranks fifth in receptions, fifth in receiving yards and eighth in receiving touchdowns all-time among NFL tight ends.
- Carolina's trio of McCaffrey, DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel have accounted for 1,113 of Carolina's 1,498 yards from scrimmage. The Panthers lead the NFL in scrimmage yards by players aged 23 or younger.
- QB Kyle Allen joined Carson Wentz as the only quarterbacks to go 3-0 with no interceptions in their first three career starts. Allen did all of his on the road.
- Between weeks 3 and 4, the Panthers tallied 14 sacks, just one shy of the franchise record for most sacks over a two-game period.
- Mario Addison has recorded 5.5 sacks this season, ranking third in the NFL. He is already halfway to his career high of 11.0 sacks that he set in 2017.
- Brian Burns has a PFF grade of 78.4, third among all defensive rookies, while his nine QB pressures lead all NFL rookies.
- Carolina's passing defense has held opponents to just 156.8 net passing yards per game, the best mark through the first four games of a season in franchise history.
Chasing Milestones
- Head coach Ron Rivera (73-58-1) needs one win to become Carolina's all-time winningest coach in the regular season, passing John Fox's 73 wins.
- According to press box stats, Kuechly (992) needs eight tackles for 1,000 for his career. He would be the first player in NFL history with 1,000 tackles in his first eight seasons.
- Christian McCaffrey (1,944) needs 56 rushing yards to reach 2,000 for his career.
- Joey Slye (4) needs three 50-yard or longer field goals to break Graham Gano's franchise record of six 50+ field goals from 2013.
- Greg Olsen (59) needs four touchdowns to pass Shannon Sharpe (62) for sixth place all-time in career touchdown receptions by a tight end.
- Carolina needs three sacks to break the 1996 team's record (20.0) for most sacks through the first five games of a season.
Carolina is 3-3 against Jacksonville all-time.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) celebrates as Jacksonville Jaguars' Danny Clark (54) looks on after Delhomme threw a 12-yard touchdown pass with 16 seconds left in the Panthers' 24-23 win in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Sept. 7, 2003. (AP Photo/Rusty Burroughs)
Carolina Panthers' Ricky Proehl (81) catches a 12-yard touchdown pass as Jacksonville Jaguars' Jason Craft (29) defends with 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter in the Panthers' 24-23 win in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) talks with coach George Seifert in the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 22-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles as Jacksonville Jaguars' Jeremy Mincey (94) pursues during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 16-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars' Jeremy Mincey (94) and John Chick (97) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in the rain in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) runs in the heavy rains as Jacksonville Jaguars' Drew Coleman (30) tries to catch during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 16-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) and Greg Olsen (88) celebrate their touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 16-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) celebrates his touchdown catch as Jacksonville Jaguars' Dwight Lowery (25) looks on during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 16-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Jacksonville Jaguars' Mike Thomas (80) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at the end of the second quarter of an NFL football game in the rain in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Jacksonville Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew (32) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn (41) and Jason Williams (54) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Mike Minter (30) blocks a last-second field goal attempt by Jacksonville Jaguars' Seth Marler (6) in the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 24-23 win in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Sept. 7, 2003. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Jacksonville Jaguars center Stefen Wisniewski (61) blocks Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) in an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP photo/ Rick Wilson)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Wes Horton (96) chases scrambling Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) in an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith (50) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Fozzy Whittaker (43) knocking out his mouthpiece in an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)
FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2015, file photo, Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) runs back an interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 30-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Panthers have struggled this season after pulling the franchise tag from cornerback Josh Norman this offseason, allowing him to join the Washington Redskins as a free agent. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell (8) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Kris Jenkins (77) after tripping on center Brad Meester (63) in the first quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003. (AP Photo/Rusty Burroughs)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Abry Jones (95) gets his hands up to pressure Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) in an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie free agent running back Corey Grant (33) is tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Charles Tillman (31) in an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith (50) and defensive tackle Jared Odrick, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. Carolina won 20-9. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back T.J. Yeldon (24) drags a Carolina Panthers defensive player as he rushes for a 12 yard gain with 13:32 to play in the fourth quarter in an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is sacked for a one yard loss by Carolina Panthers defensive end Mario Addison (97) in an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back T.J. Yeldon (24) rushes for a 12 yard gain with 13:32 to play in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)
Carolina Panthers Ted Ginn Jr. (19) returns a punt against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Abry Jones (95) pressures Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) in an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/ Rick Wilson)
Carolina Panthers Chris Gamble, left, breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Ernest Wilford during the first quarter of a National Football League game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Vinny Testaverde (16) drops back to pass during the fourth quarter of a National Football League game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won, 34-6. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster, top, is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars Brian Williams during the first quarter of a National Football League game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard, center, winds up in the arms of Carolina Panthers Kris Jenkins, left, as he tries to scramble during the first quarter of an NFL game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 34-6. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)
