Final2025 Week 5

Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

Away

24

Carolina Panthers

HomeWon

27

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dolphins3140724
Panthers01031427

MIA 24CAR 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tua Tagovailoa

    MIA · QB

    22.7PPR pts

    27/36, 256 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Rico Dowdle

    CAR · RB

    32.4PPR pts

    23 ATT, 206 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 28 REC YDS

  • Dolphins leader

    Jaylen Waddle

    MIA · WR

    23.0PPR pts

    6 REC, 110 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Minkah Fitzpatrick

    MIA

    1 INT, 9 TKL

Panthers 27, Dolphins 24: Carolina rallies from 7 down at halftime

Carolina erased a 17–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Miami 17–7 after the break to win 27–24. The Panthers finished with a 418–248 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play.

The Dolphins went 5-for-13 on third down.

Key advantages

  • +1.7 yards/play CAR 6.4 · MIA 4.7
  • +170 total yards CAR 418 · MIA 248
  • +7% third-down rate CAR 45% · MIA 38%

Game Highlights

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Why the Panthers Won

Carolina won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Dolphins vs Panthers
DolphinsStatPanthers
4.7Yards per play6.4
248Total yards418
38%Third-down conversion45%
Other team stats
53Plays65
0Turnovers2
28:46Time of possession31:14

Scoring Summary

The Panthers scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Dolphins scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Dolphins vs Panthers
TimeTeamPlayMIACAR
1st quarter
9:03MIARiley Patterson 43-yard FG Takes lead30
2nd quarter
14:55MIATua Tagovailoa → De'Von Achane, 10-yard TD Extends leadRiley Patterson XP100
10:48MIATua Tagovailoa → Darren Waller, 4-yard TD Extends leadRiley Patterson XP170
3:24CARBryce Young → Xavier Legette, 7-yard TDRyan Fitzgerald XP177
0:00CARRyan Fitzgerald 35-yard FG1710
3rd quarter
12:15CARRyan Fitzgerald 49-yard FG1713
4th quarter
6:10CARRico Dowdle 1-yard TD run Takes leadRyan Fitzgerald XP1720
4:42MIATua Tagovailoa → Jaylen Waddle, 46-yard TD Takes leadRiley Patterson XP2420
1:59CARBryce Young → Mitchell Evans, 4-yard TD Game winnerRyan Fitzgerald XP2427

Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Panthers, Week 5 2025

Fantasy leaders

  1. Rico DowdleCARRB32.4 PTSRB1
  2. Jaylen WaddleMIAWR23.0 PTSWR8
  3. Tua TagovailoaMIAQB22.7 PTSQB9
  4. Darren WallerMIATE18.8 PTSTE6

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB22.7QB927/3625630150122.0Start/Sit →
Bryce YoungCARQB13.0QB2419/301982131090.7Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Rico DowdleCARRB32.4RB1RB23206143280Start/Sit →
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR23.0WR8WR———961101Start/Sit →
Darren WallerMIATE18.8TE6TE———55781Start/Sit →
De'Von AchaneMIARB16.6RB14RB1016076301
Tetairoa McMillanCARWR13.3WR25WR———86730Start/Sit →
Xavier LegetteCARWR11.1WR38WR———32311Start/Sit →
Mitchell EvansCARTE7.4TE24TE———1141Start/Sit →
Julian HillMIATE6.2TE28TE———54220
Jimmy HornCARWR5.1WR68WR210032210
Malik WashingtonMIAWR4.0WR72WR———5400Start/Sit →
Trevor EtienneCARRB3.9RB44RB42201170
Tanner ConnerMIATE3.6TE36TE———22160
James MitchellCARTE2.1TE45TE———11110
Brycen TremayneCARWR1.9WR93WR———1190Start/Sit →
Hunter RenfrowCARWR1.7WR94WR———3170
Tommy TrembleCARTE1.7TE51TE———2170Start/Sit →
Ollie GordonMIARB-0.2—RB3-20————

Fantasy Usage

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Jaylen WaddleWR49 snaps89%
  2. De'Von AchaneRB48 snaps87%
  3. Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR39 snaps71%
  4. Darren WallerTE32 snaps58%
  5. Malik WashingtonWR32 snaps58%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Jaylen Waddle27%, 9 targets
  2. De'Von Achane21%, 7 targets
  3. Darren Waller15%, 5 targets
  4. Julian Hill15%, 5 targets
  5. Malik Washington15%, 5 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share14 carries

  1. De'Von Achane71%, 10 carries
  2. Ollie Gordon21%, 3 carries
  3. Tua Tagovailoa7%, 1 carries

Carolina Panthers

Snap Share

  1. Tetairoa McMillanWR63 snaps90%
  2. Xavier LegetteWR55 snaps79%
  3. Tommy TrembleTE53 snaps76%
  4. Rico DowdleRB47 snaps67%
  5. Hunter RenfrowWR30 snaps43%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Tetairoa McMillan30%, 8 targets
  2. Rico Dowdle15%, 4 targets
  3. Hunter Renfrow11%, 3 targets
  4. Xavier Legette11%, 3 targets
  5. Jimmy Horn11%, 3 targets
  6. Other22%, 6 targets

Carry Share32 carries

  1. Rico Dowdle72%, 23 carries
  2. Trevor Etienne13%, 4 carries
  3. Bryce Young9%, 3 carries
  4. Jimmy Horn6%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Tetairoa McMillanCARWR6390%830%0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR4989%927%0
De'Von AchaneMIARB4887%721%10
Xavier LegetteCARWR5579%311%0
Tommy TrembleCARTE5376%27%0
Nick Westbrook-IkhineMIAWR3971%00%0
Rico DowdleCARRB4767%415%23
Darren WallerMIATE3258%515%0
Malik WashingtonMIAWR3258%515%0
Julian HillMIATE2953%515%0
Hunter RenfrowCARWR3043%311%0
Mitchell EvansCARTE2637%14%0
Jimmy HornCARWR1927%311%2
Ollie GordonMIARB1425%00%3
Brycen TremayneCARWR1724%14%0
Trevor EtienneCARRB1420%14%4
Tanner ConnerMIATE1120%26%0
James MitchellCARTE1319%14%0
DeeJay DallasCARRB1217%00%0
Tahj WashingtonMIAWR35%00%0
Dee EskridgeMIAWR24%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Rico DowdleCAR · RB32.421.7+10.767%72% car—02372%415%
De'Von AchaneMIA · RB16.618.4−1.887%71% car—01071%721%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB22.716.6+6.1100%36 att—3617%00%
Bryce YoungCAR · QB13.015.3−2.3100%30 att—3039%00%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR23.015.3+7.789%26% tgt—000%926%
Tetairoa McMillanCAR · WR13.313.6−0.390%30% tgt—000%830%
Darren WallerMIA · TE18.88.5+10.358%15% tgt—000%515%
Julian HillMIA · TE6.28.5−2.353%15% tgt—000%515%
Malik WashingtonMIA · WR4.08.5−4.558%15% tgt—000%515%
Jimmy Horn Jr.CAR · WR5.16.4−1.327%11% tgt—026%311%
Hunter RenfrowCAR · WR1.75.1−3.443%11% tgt—000%311%
Xavier LegetteCAR · WR11.15.1+6.079%11% tgt—000%311%
Trevor EtienneCAR · RB3.94.3−0.420%13% car—0413%14%
Tanner ConnerMIA · TE3.63.4+0.220%6% tgt—000%26%
Tommy TrembleCAR · TE1.73.4−1.776%7% tgt—000%27%
Ollie Gordon IIMIA · RB-0.21.9−2.125%21% car—0321%00%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB0.01.7−1.7—3% tgt—000%13%
Brycen TremayneCAR · WR1.91.7+0.224%4% tgt—000%14%
James MitchellCAR · TE2.11.7+0.419%4% tgt—000%14%
Mitchell EvansCAR · TE7.41.7+5.737%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Dolphins 34 targets and 14 carries; Panthers 27 targets and 32 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Tua Tagovailoa Ran hot

MIA · QB · 22.7 pts on 16.6 expected

27 of 36 passing for 256 yards, 3 touchdowns; 1 carry for 5 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Bryce Young

CAR · QB · 13.0 pts on 15.3 expected

19 of 30 passing for 198 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 3 carries for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Bryce Young →

De'Von Achane Volume, no payoff

MIA · RB · 16.6 pts on 18.4 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 6 catches for 30 yards and 1 touchdown; 10 carries (71% of the team's) for 16 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.

Jaylen Waddle Ran hot

MIA · WR · 23.0 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (26% of the team's), 6 catches for 110 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Rico Dowdle Ran hot

CAR · RB · 32.4 pts on 21.7 expected

4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 28 yards; 23 carries (72% of the team's) for 206 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Rico Dowdle →

Tetairoa McMillan

CAR · WR · 13.3 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (30% of the team's), 6 catches for 73 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Tetairoa McMillan →

Darren Waller Ran hot

MIA · TE · 18.8 pts on 8.5 expected

5 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 78 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Darren Waller →

Xavier Legette Ran hot

CAR · WR · 11.1 pts on 5.1 expected

3 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 31 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 5.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Xavier Legette →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Darren Waller played 58% of the snaps, up from a 28% season average.
  • Stock down: Tanner Conner played 20% of the snaps, down from a 41% season average.

Carolina Panthers

  • Stock up: Rico Dowdle played 67% of the snaps, up from a 36% season average.
  • Stock up: Tommy Tremble played 76% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Dolphins defense and Panthers defense
Points allowed toDolphins DPanthers D
QBs18.414.7
RBs24.823.5
WRs29.227.1
TEs16.313.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Carolina opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 5%, then rallied to win.

Panthers win probability

Panthers win probability by game minutePanthers started at 50%, stood at 23% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Tagovailoa → Achane, 10-yd TD40% → 20%Q2 14:55
  2. −12Tagovailoa → Waller, 4-yd TD18% → 6%Q2 10:48
  3. +58Dowdle 1-yd TD run18% → 76%Q4 6:10
  4. −64Tagovailoa → Waddle, 46-yd TD79% → 14%Q4 4:42
  5. +84Young → Evans, 4-yd TD5% → 89%Q4 1:59

Swing in Panthers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Dolphins vs Panthers
Miami DolphinsMeasureCarolina Panthers
53Plays65
74%Pass rate51%
5.9Yds / dropback5.4
1.4Yds / carry7.5
5/13Third downs5/11

Efficiency edge Carolina ran 12 more plays and gained 6.1 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • MIA Waddle 26% · Achane 21% · Waller 15%
  • CAR McMillan 30% · Dowdle 15% · Renfrow 11%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Dolphins vs Panthers
ResultMIACAR
Touchdowns33
Field goals12
Punts63
Turnovers02

MIA turnover edge: +2

  • The Dolphins opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 48-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Panthers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
MIAQ1 15:0011485:57Field goal
CARQ1 9:035292:32Fumble
MIAQ1 6:3114586:36Touchdown
CARQ2 14:55240:54Interception
MIAQ2 14:015493:13Touchdown
CARQ2 10:4812767:24Touchdown
MIAQ2 3:243-51:37Punt
CARQ2 1:4711591:47Field goal
CARQ3 15:005392:45Field goal
MIAQ3 12:15372:37Punt
CARQ3 9:384142:41Punt
MIAQ3 6:575132:32Punt
CARQ3 4:256264:22Punt
MIAQ3 0:03331:41Punt
CARQ4 13:22341:01Punt
MIAQ4 12:214202:09Punt
CARQ4 10:127854:02Touchdown
MIAQ4 6:103571:28Touchdown
CARQ4 4:428832:43Touchdown
MIAQ4 1:593-70:56Punt
CARQ4 1:034121:03End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Dolphins vs Panthers Head-to-Head

The Dolphins and Panthers first met in 1998 and have played 9 times since.

All-time series
6–3Dolphins lead, 9 meetings since 1998
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Dolphins win
33–102021
Largest Panthers win
45–212017

Since 2021

2–1 Dolphins lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins win, P = Panthers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Dolphins vs Panthers
DolphinsStatPanthers
7-10Record8-9
20.4Points per game18.3
300.7Yards per game295.6
5.4Yards per play5.0
24.9Points allowed per game22.4
348.8Yards allowed per game327.2

Dolphins and Panthers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Dolphin or a Panther, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Dolphins vs Panthers Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Dolphins vs Panthers Week 5 game?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Miami Dolphins 27–24 in Week 5 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on October 5, 2025. See the Panthers' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Dolphins vs Panthers?

The final score was Panthers 27, Dolphins 24. The Dolphins led 17–10 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 7, Panthers 17.

What happened in the Dolphins vs Panthers game?

Carolina erased a 17–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Miami 17–7 after the break to win 27–24. The Panthers finished with a 418–248 edge in total offense and averaged 6.4 yards per play. Rico Dowdle led all players with 3 catches for 28 yards, plus 23 carries for 206 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Panthers committed 2 turnovers, the Dolphins none.

What was the game-winning score in Dolphins vs Panthers?

Bryce Young's 4-yard touchdown pass to Mitchell Evans with 1:59 left in the fourth quarter gave the Panthers a 27–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Panthers?

Rico Dowdle led the game with 32.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 5, on 3 catches for 28 yards, plus 23 carries for 206 rushing yards and a touchdown. Jaylen Waddle was next with 23.0 (WR8). See Rico Dowdle's 2025 game log.

Who led Dolphins vs Panthers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 27 of 36 for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns. Rico Dowdle (CAR) led in rushing with 23 carries for 206 yards and a touchdown. Jaylen Waddle (MIA) led in receiving with 6 catches for 110 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Rico Dowdle score against the Dolphins?

Rico Dowdle scored 32.4 points in PPR leagues, 30.9 in half-PPR and 29.4 in standard scoring against the Dolphins in Week 5 of the 2025 season, on 3 catches for 28 yards, plus 23 carries for 206 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 72% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Panthers?

Rico Dowdle outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 32.4 PPR points on 21.7 xFP (+10.7). Malik Washington fell furthest short, with 4.0 points on 8.5 xFP (−4.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Panthers?

Rico Dowdle had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 32.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Panthers come back to beat the Dolphins?

The Panthers' chances of winning fell as low as 5% in the first half. Bryce Young's 4-yard touchdown pass to Mitchell Evans in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Bryce Young's 4-yard touchdown pass to Mitchell Evans then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Dolphins vs Panthers?

The Dolphins won the turnover battle 2–0: the Panthers gave the ball away 2 times and the Dolphins not at all. The Panthers won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Dolphins vs Panthers?

Bryce Young's 4-yard touchdown pass to Mitchell Evans with 1:59 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Panthers' win probability from 5% to 89%.

What is the all-time Dolphins vs Panthers record?

The Dolphins lead the all-time series 6–3 across 9 meetings since 1998.

When did the Dolphins and Panthers last play before this game?

Before Week 5 of 2025, they last met in the 2023 season on October 15, 2023, when the Dolphins beat the Panthers 42–21.

What is the Dolphins vs Panthers record since 2021?

The Dolphins lead 2–1 across 3 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.