NFL › Week 16 2026
Panthers at Steelers
TV: FOX (regional, check local listings)
Acrisure Stadium
CAR 25%Our modelPIT 75%
Keys to the game
- Panthers (3-4) are 1st in the NFC South; Steelers (6-2) are 1st in the AFC North.
- Panthers have lost 2 straight.
- Steelers have won 4 straight.
- Per game: Panthers score 25.4 and allow 27.6; Steelers score 22.5 and allow 18.0.
- Since 2016: Steelers 2, Panthers 0 in 2 meetings.
- Our model gives the Steelers a 75% chance to win.
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Injury report
Panthers
- Akayleb Evans CB · TricepsOut
- Damien Lewis G · KneeOut
- Jaelan Phillips LB · HamstringOut
- Torricelli Simpkins III G · AnkleOut
- Bobby Brown III DT · HandQuestionable
Steelers
- Brandin Echols CB · HamstringOut
- Doneiko Slaughter CB · HamstringOut
- Ben Skowronek WR · CalfQuestionable
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News
Panthers Urged to Consider Trade for Josh DownsOn November 3, Carolina was urged to pursue Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs, who has requested a trade, despite the Panthers’ needs on the offensive line and defense.49 min ago · Sports Illustrated
Packers Rise to 13th in Week 9 Power RankingsGreen Bay climbed to 13th in a composite NFL ranking after beating Carolina, ahead of a Sunday matchup with New England. The rankings were published on November 3.1 h ago · Sports Illustrated
Steelers Defense Powers 6-2 StartThe Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense helped lift the team to a 6-2 record through eight games, including a strong showing against Cleveland in Week 8.1 h ago · Sports Illustrated
Panthers Weigh Offensive Line Changes After Two Poor GamesThe Carolina Panthers are considering changes to their offensive line ahead of their Week 9 game, with Taylor Moton and Ikem Ekwonu unavailable and Damien Lewis uncertain to play.2 h ago · Sports Illustrated