Sam Darnold Throws 2 TDs, Panthers Smother Steelers Backups 34-9

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sam Darnold felt the Carolina Panthers needed a night like this before the regular season.
Darnold completed 19 of 25 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns, and the Carolina Panthers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-9 on Friday night in the preseason finale for both teams.
Darnold, who has seen most of his action in joint practices rather than games this preseason, spent much of the first quarter under duress despite playing against a defense resting all of its