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Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Carolina Panthers (3-5) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET, at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers.

NFL · Flex Game: 12/26 or 12/27Sunday, December 27, 2026

Carolina Panthers3-5

12:00 AM ETDec 27, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers6-2

DateDec 27, 2026

Time12:00 AM ET

VenueAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA

Team comparison

Carolina PanthersPittsburgh Steelers

Points per game

24.9

22.5

Points allowed per game

27.4

18.0

3-5Record6-2

1st in NFC SouthStanding1st in AFC North

2-2Road record / home record4-0

LLLWWLast 5WWWWL

L3StreakW4

Team stats

Carolina PanthersPittsburgh Steelers

Points Per Game

24.9

22.5

Total Yards

381.8

351.8

Yards Passing

280.5

233.9

Yards Rushing

101.3

117.9

Points Allowed Per Game

27.4

18.0

Yards Allowed

355.1

325.9

Pass Yards Allowed

221.8

242.0

Rush Yards Allowed

133.4

83.9

Injury report

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Carolina Panthers

Jaycee Horn CB · Quadriceps - Strain

Injured Reserve

Jaelan Phillips LB · Hamstring - Not Specified

Questionable

Will Lee III CB · Hamstring - Not Specified

Questionable

Damien Lewis G · Knee - Not Specified

Questionable

Bobby Okereke LB · Foot - Not Specified

Questionable

Pittsburgh Steelers

Michael Pittman Jr. WR · Foot - Plantar Fasciitis

Injured Reserve

Sebastian Joseph-Day DT · Triceps - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Ben Skowronek WR · Calf - Not Specified

Questionable

Doneiko Slaughter CB · Hamstring - Not Specified

Questionable

Brandin Echols CB · Hamstring - Not Specified

Questionable

Recent form

Carolina PanthersLLLWW

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Denver BroncosL 21-26

Oct 29, 2026 · at Green Bay PackersL 19-27

Oct 25, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay BuccaneersL 13-43

Oct 18, 2026 · at Philadelphia EaglesW 25-14

Oct 4, 2026 · vs Detroit LionsW 32-26

Pittsburgh SteelersWWWWL

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Cleveland BrownsW 27-6

Oct 25, 2026 · at New Orleans SaintsW 16-10

Oct 18, 2026 · at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 26-19

Oct 11, 2026 · vs Indianapolis ColtsW 34-22

Oct 1, 2026 · at Cleveland BrownsL 24-27

Team pages

Carolina Panthers
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Steelers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

The game is on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA.

What are the records of the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers?

Carolina Panthers: 3-5. Pittsburgh Steelers: 6-2.

Who is injured for Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Panthers: Jaycee Horn. Pittsburgh Steelers: Michael Pittman Jr., Sebastian Joseph-Day. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers played?

Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA.

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