NFL · Week 16 · Preview
Panthers vs Steelers Preview: Kickoff Time, How to Watch and Players to Watch
The Carolina Panthers (3-4) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday, December 27, 2026. Kickoff is set for 12:00 AM ET.
How to follow it live
Follow Panthers vs Steelers live on PSD.XYZ: a moving field with every snap, the line of scrimmage and the first-down marker, the score rail, team leaders and live commentary.
Players to watch
Bryce Young (CAR, QB): 158/269, 1,921 YDS, 13 TD, 5 INT this season
Chuba Hubbard (CAR, RB): 118 CAR, 540 YDS, 5 TD this season
Tetairoa McMillan (CAR, WR): 42 REC, 569 YDS, 2 TD this season
Aaron Rodgers (PIT, QB): 162/263, 1,699 YDS, 13 TD, 5 INT this season
Jaylen Warren (PIT, RB): 102 CAR, 561 YDS, 1 TD this season
DK Metcalf (PIT, WR): 32 REC, 374 YDS, 1 TD this season
Injury report
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Ben Skowronek (WR) — Questionable
- Alex Highsmith (LB) — Questionable
- Doneiko Slaughter (CB) — Questionable
- Brandin Echols (CB) — Questionable
- Sebastian Joseph-Day (DT) — Injured Reserve
Carolina Panthers
- Corey Bullock (C) — Questionable
- Will Lee III (CB) — Questionable
- Akayleb Evans (CB) — Injured Reserve
- Bobby Brown III (DT) — Out
- Haynes King (QB) — Out
Game details
- Matchup: Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Date: Sunday, December 27, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 AM ET
- Stadium: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
- Week: 16