Cardinals defeat Panthers 27-22 as Panthers rally falls short

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Carolina Panthers 27-22 in a game marked by a strong first half from the Cardinals and a valiant second-half comeback attempt by the Panthers. Arizona capitalized early with a strip-sack touchdown by Josh Sweat and took a commanding 27-3 lead by the third quarter, with Kyler Murray leading the offense effectively. Despite the deficit, Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw three touchdown passes in the second half, including a late touchdown to Hunter Renfrow, narrowing the gap to five points. Carolina's defense showed resilience, including a key sack by rookie Princely Umanmielen, but ultimately fell short after a critical sack by Cardinals veteran Calais Campbell ended their final drive. Young finished with a career-high 328 passing yards, though turnovers and early mistakes hindered Carolina's chances. The Panthers' spirited rally was not enough to overcome Arizona’s early dominance, leaving Carolina 0-2 for the fourth straight season.