Overview

• Carolina erased a 17-0 deficit and won 27-24 on Bryce Young’s four-yard touchdown to Mitchell Evans with 1:59 remaining.
• Rico Dowdle powered the rally with a dominant ground game that surpassed 200 rushing yards and included a fourth-quarter score.
• Collins, best known for Charlotte Hornets broadcasts and college football and basketball, made his Fox NFL debut after last calling Fox NFL-related action in NFL Europe in 2002.
• Viewers and media figures praised Collins’ energy throughout, with outlets such as USA TODAY highlighting his calls among Week 5’s standout broadcast moments.
• After a Dolphins fan accused the booth of cheering for Carolina, Schlereth responded on X with a sharp defense of the crew’s impartiality.