The Carolina Panthers erased a 17-point deficit on their way to a thrilling 27–24 comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins at Bank of America Stadium, marking their second consecutive home win.

Running back Rico Dowdle stole the spotlight , rushing for a career-high 206 yards and tying Jonathan Stewart’s 2009 performance for the second-most rushing yards in a single game in franchise history, per The Athletic’s Joe Person.

Dowdle, who joined the Panthers this offseason on a one-year, $2.75 million deal after five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys , turned a backup role into a breakout performance.

Filling in for the injured Chuba Hubbard, he gashed Miami’s defense with relentless runs and physicality, including 100 yards after contact and two carries over 40 yards.

His 53-yard spri

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