Daily Recaps

Daily Recap – December 21, 2025

News

For the sixth time this season and the 12th time in his career, Bryce Young led Carolina to a game-winning drive in the 4th quarter or overtime. Young’s latest game-winning drive resulted in a field goal that gave Carolina a 23-20 lead over Tampa Bay with just over two minutes left in the game. Carolina would win by the same score, and take over first place in the NFC South.

Jahmyr Gibbs scored his 48th career touchdown today, passing Barry Sanders for most touchdowns scored by a player in his first three seasons in NFL history.

Trevon Diggs revealed that the concussion he suffered at home earlier this season was the result of a metal TV mount hitting him in the head.

Josh Cuevas has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl.

Media Appearances

Links to press appearances from today:

Bryce Young
Bryce Young (on-field post-game interview)
A’Shawn Robinson
Trevon Diggs
Derrick Henry
Will Anderson
DeMeco Ryans

Justin Thomas was interviewed this week on Trey Wingo’s Straight Facts Homie!.

Scenes and Highlights

Perfection

📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/vy13eMc7Gh
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 21, 2025

Bryce Young is a PLAYMAKER.

TBvsCAR on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/JJVdo38TIQ
— NFL (@NFL) December 21, 2025

DIME

📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/zmvUe7R99G
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 21, 2025

Finders keepers ‼️

📺: #CINvsMIA on CBS/Paramount+ pic.twitter.com/ZoqPbOFeRv
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 21, 2025

Malachi Moore's forced fumble. https://t.co/CGbmlTqArx
— Alabama Pro Updates (@BamaProUpdates) December 21, 2025

Jogada engraçadinha? GOSTAMOS!

📺: #BUFvsCLE ao vivo na GeTV e NFL Game Pass | #NFLnaGETV pic.twitter.com/3ojR6ttTX5
— NFL Brasil (@NFLBrasil) December 21, 2025

Jahmyr Gibbs walks in and it's back to a one-score game 👀

PITvsDET on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/rZUZpBtpYo
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2025

Derrick Henry's 117th career rushing TD!

NEvsBAL on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/63luTxitUR
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2025

Marlon Humphrey picks off Drake Maye!

NEvsBAL on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/8HQQe2GUE8
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2025

Anfernee Jennings with the sack. https://t.co/Zxq2lXSxPl
— Alabama Pro Updates (@BamaProUpdates) December 22, 2025

Derrick Henry's second TD! @Ravens lead 24-13.

NEvsBAL on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock pic.twitter.com/b8zjtPtis6
— NFL (@NFL) December 22, 2025

WHAT A BLOCK BY NOAH CLOWNEY pic.twitter.com/2VBmqFJKNV
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 22, 2025

A moment for the block https://t.co/duwbW2YQQf pic.twitter.com/iceTFN9EkH
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 21, 2025

KIRA. BOTTOM OF THE NET. pic.twitter.com/yMe47K9eMR
— Wisconsin Herd (@WisconsinHerd) December 22, 2025

Back-to-back triples for Shack! 👌 pic.twitter.com/LQvFukkZfx
— Valley Suns (@GLeagueSuns) December 22, 2025

Transactions

Minkah Fitzpatrick – deactivated for Week 16 by the Miami Dolphins.
Tua Tagovailoa – deactivated for Week 16 by the Miami Dolphins.
Quinnen Williams – deactivated for Week 16 by the Dallas Cowboys.
C.J. Dippre – deactivated for Week 16 by the New England Patriots.

Game Results

BASKETBALL

Brooklyn Nets 96, Toronto Raptors 81.
Noah Clowney – 33 minutes, 19 points (1-4 2pg, 4-8 3pg, 5-8 FT), 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, +28.

Minnesota Timberwolves 103, Milwaukee Bucks 100.
Mark Sears – inactive.

Sacramento Kings 125, Houston Rockets 124 (F/OT).
Keon Ellis – 9 minutes, 0 points (0-2 2pg, 0-1 3pg), 2 rebounds, 1 block, 1 foul, -12.
JD Davison – DNP.

South Bay Lakers 131, Wisconsin Herd 119.
Kira Lewis – 33 minutes, 17 points (4-6 2pg, 3-3 3pg), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 4 turnovers, 1 foul, -14.
Mark Sears – inactive. 

Birmingham Squadron 125, Valley Suns 121.
Jaden Shackelford – 37 minutes, 22 points (2-9 2pg, 5-10 3pg, 2-3 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -4.

Vertex Shizuoka 77, Iwate Big Bulls 75.
Noah Gurley – inactive.

Neftçi İK 106,  NTD Baku 89.
Galin Smith – 30 minutes, 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks, 2 turnovers, 5 fouls, +11.

Olympiacos Piraeus 100, Kolossos Hotels Rodou 86.
Donta Hall – 22 minutes, 10 points (3-3 FG, 4-4 FT), 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 turnover, 1 foul, -4.
Tevin Mack – 19 minutes, 8 points (3-7 2pg, 0-2 3pg, 2-2 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 1 foul, -4.

Kibirkštis Vilnius 98, Klaipėdos LCC 73
Zaay Green – 24 minutes, 13 points (3-11 2pg, 2-5 3pg, 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers, 2 fouls, +6.

Anadolu Efes 92, Galatasaray MCT Technic 84.
Clifford Omoruyi – 20 minutes, 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks, 3 fouls, -4.

Portugal Super Cup championship
SL Benfica 91, FC Porto 65.
Javian Davis – 30 minutes, 1 point (0-5 2pg, 0-1 3pg, 1-4 FT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 4 fouls, -19.

UCAM Murcia 92, Valencia Basket 80.
Braxton Key – 20 minutes, 2 points (0-3 FG, 2-6 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 3 fouls, -4.

Bayern Munich 83, Telekom Baskets Bonn 55.
Michael Kessens – 15 minutes, 4 points (2-3 FG), 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 2 fouls, -5.


FOOTBALL

Carolina Panthers 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20.
Bryce Young – 21-32, 191 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, 2 sacks (17 yds); 4 rushes, 20 yds.
A’Shawn Robinson – 1 tackle.
LaBryan Ray – 2 tackles.
Chris Braswell – 1 tackle, 1 TFL; 1 ST tackle.

Buffalo Bills 23, Cleveland Browns 20.
Phidarian Mathis – active; no stats.
Tyrell Shavers – 1 catch, 21 yds.
Jerry Jeudy – 3 catches, 12 yds.
Cam Robinson – active; no stats.
Isaiah Bond – 0 catches, 21 yds.

Los Angeles Chargers 34, Dallas Cowboys 17.
Da’Shawn Hand – 2 tackles.
Justin Eboigbe – 1 ST tackle.
JK Scott – 1 punt, 55 yds, 1 in 20; 0 return yds.
Bradley Bozeman – active; no stats.
Trevon Diggs – 6 tackles.
Tyler Booker – active; no stats.
Quinnen Williams – inactive (concussion).

Cincinnati Bengals 45, Miami Dolphins 21.
Jordan Battle – 5 tackles, 1 FF; 5 ST tackles.
Jaylen Waddle – 5 catches, 72 yds.
Minkah Fitzpatrick – inactive (calf).
Tua Tagovailoa – inactive.

New Orleans Saints 29, New York Jets 6.
Kool-Aid McKinstry – 5 tackles, 1 PD.
John Metchie – 1 catch, 4 yds.
Malachi Moore – 8 tackles, 1 FF.

Minnesota Vikings 16, New York Giants 13.
Jonathan Allen – 8 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack (6 yds), 1 QBH.
Dallas Turner – 1 tackle.
Will Reichard – 3-3 FG, 1-1 XP, 10 pts.
Ryan Kelly – active; no stats.

Tennessee Titans 26, Kansas City Chiefs 9.
Jalyn Armour-Davis – 2 tackles.
JC Latham – active; no stats.

Atlanta Falcons 26, Arizona Cardinals 19.
Ronnie Harrison – 2 tackles.
Dalvin Tomlinson – 3 tackles.

Jacksonville Jaguars 34, Denver Broncos 20.
Patrick Surtain II – 1 tackle.
Que Robinson – 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 QBH, 1 PD; 1 ST tackle.

Pittsburgh Steelers 29, Detroit Lions 24.
Jahmyr Gibbs – 7 rushes, 3 yds; 10 catches, 66 yds, 1 TD; 1 fumble (recovered).
Jameson Williams – 5 catches, 70 yds.

Houston Texans 23, Las Vegas Raiders 21.
Henry To’oTo’o – 4 tackles.
Will Anderson – 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack (9 yds), 1 QBH.
Christian Harris – 1 ST tackle.

New England Patriots 28, Baltimore Ravens 24.
Anfernee Jennings – 1 tackle, 1 TFL, 1 sack (7 yds), 1 QBH.
Christian Barmore – 1 QBH.
CJ Dippre – inactive.
Derrick Henry – 18 rushes, 128 yds, 2 TD; 1 lost fumble.
Marlon Humphrey – 6 tackles, 2 PD, 1 INT.


GOLF

PNC Championship final
Dru Love / Davis Love III – 60-58, -26, T2.


SOCCER

Celtic FC 2, Hibernian 1.
Aislyn Streicek – inactive.

FC Red Bull Salzburg 1, First Vienna FC 1.
Emelie Kobler – played full match; no stats.


BASEBALL

Venados de Mazatlán 7, Naranjeros de Hermosillo 6.
Matt Foster – 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K.