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Rico Dowdle Runs for 206 as Panthers Rally Past Dolphins

Miami faces urgent defensive changes after allowing a franchise-worst rushing day.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 05: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Dowdle’s 206 rushing yards are tied for the second-most in Panthers history and represent the most ever surrendered by a Dolphins defense to a single rusher.
  • Carolina erased a 17-0 deficit to win 27-24, finishing with Bryce Young’s go-ahead 4-yard touchdown to Mitchell Evans inside the final two minutes.
  • Starting in place of Chuba Hubbard (calf), Dowdle produced explosive runs of 53 and 43 yards and totaled 234 yards from scrimmage.
  • He briefly left with leg cramps, used pickle juice on the sideline, returned for the final series, and there was no indication postgame of a more serious issue.
  • Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel criticized preparation and run-fit execution, signaling schematic and play-call adjustments as Miami fell to 1-4 ahead of hosting the Chargers.