The 2025 season is the Carolina Panthers' 31st in the National Football League (NFL) and their second under the head coach/general manager tandem of Dave Canales and Dan Morgan. The Panthers improved upon their 5–12 record from 2024 after an overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11. They will now attempt to make the playoffs after a 8–year absence, and end their 10–year NFC South title drought. The Panthers will have their first 7-win season since 2022 after a 31–28 upset win at home against the Los Angeles Rams.
For the first time since 2014, linebacker Shaq Thompson will not be on the roster, as he was released on February 24.[1] With their victory on October 19, the Panthers jumped to a 4–3 record. It was the first time the team had been over .500 since 2021. The Panthers' 7–6 start is their best since they started 9–4 in 2017.
Draft
Draft trades
- ^ The Panthers traded a second-round selection, 2023 first- and second-round selections (9th and 61st overall), a 2024 first-round selection (1st overall) and WR D. J. Moore to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2023 first-round selection (1st overall).[2]
- ^ a b c d e f g h The Panthers traded a 2nd round selection (57th overall), a 3rd round selection (74th overall), a fourth round selection (111th overall) and a seventh-round selection (230th overall) to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a second round selection (51st overall), a third round selection (85th overall), a fourth round selection (122nd overall), and a sixth-round selection (208th overall).[3]
- ^ The Panthers traded a 2024 second-round selection (39th overall) to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a second-round selection, and 2024 second- and fifth-round selections (52nd and 155th overall).[4]
- ^ a b c The Panthers traded a 3rd round pick (85th overall) and a fifth round selection (146th overall) to the Patriots for a third round selection (77th overall).[5]
- ^ a b The Panthers traded a seventh-round selection and WR Jonathan Mingo to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a fourth-round selection (114th overall).[6]
- ^ The Panthers traded a 2024 fifth-round selection and LB Brian Burns to the New York Giants in exchange for a conditional fifth-round selection (140th overall), and 2024 second- and fifth-round selections.[7]
- ^ a b The Panthers traded a sixth-round selection and WR Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a fifth-round selection.[8]
- ^ The Panthers traded a conditional seventh-round selection to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a conditional seventh-round selection and WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette.[9]
- ^ The Panthers traded a conditional seventh-round selection and K Zane Gonzalez to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round selection.[10]
- ^ The Panthers traded WR Robbie Chosen to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a seventh-round selection and a 2024 sixth-round selection.[11]
Staff
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- Front office
- Owner – David Tepper
- President – Kristi Coleman
- President of football operations/general manager – Dan Morgan
- Executive vice president of football operations – Brandt Tilis
- Vice president of football analytics - Eric Eager
- Director of pro scouting – Lee McNeill
- Director of college scouting – Jared Kirksey
- Assistant director of college scouting – Dave Whittington
- VP of development/football administration – Brian Decker
- Head coaches
- Offensive coaches
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- Defensive coaches
- Special teams coaches
- Support staff
- Senior coaching advisor – Jim Caldwell
- Head coach assistant and coaching operations manager – Jessica Beckenstein
- Coaching assistant – Ilir Emini
- Director of coaching development – Scott Cooper
- Game management coordinator – George Li
- Strength and conditioning
- Strength and conditioning – Jeremy Scott
- Strength and conditioning assistant/return to play coordinator – Thomas Barbeau
- Human performance assistant – Timothy Rabas
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Current roster
Preseason
Regular season
Schedule
Notes
- Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
- The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.[13]
Game summaries
Week 1: at Jacksonville Jaguars
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First quarter
- JAX – Cam Little 35-yard field goal, 8:15. Jaguars 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 55 yards, 6:45.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 48-yard field goal, 0:36. Tied 3–3. Drive: 13 plays, 41 yards, 7:39.
Second quarter
- JAX – Hunter Long 6-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence (Cam Little kick), 8:32. Jaguars 10–3. Drive: 8 plays, 35 yards, 4:12.
- JAX – Brian Thomas Jr. 9-yard run (Cam Little kick), 1:49. Jaguars 17–3. Drive: 4 plays, 91 yards, 1:50.
- JAX – Cam Little 47-yard field goal, 0:01. Jaguars 20–3. Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 0:47.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- JAX – Cam Little 36-yard field goal, 7:09. Jaguars 23–3. Drive: 15 plays, 49 yards, 8:07.
- CAR – Chuba Hubbard 27-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 4:47. Jaguars 23–10. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 2:22.
- JAX – Cam Little 28-yard field goal, 1:57. Jaguars 26–10. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 2:50.
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Top passers
- CAR – Bryce Young – 18/35, 154 yards, TD, 2 INT
- JAX – Trevor Lawrence – 19/31, 178 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
- CAR – Chuba Hubbard – 16 rushes, 57 yards
- JAX – Travis Etienne – 16 rushes, 143 yards
Top receivers
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In the season opener, the Panthers lost to Jacksonville 10–26. They started the season 0–1 for the fourth consecutive season. The game featured a 66-minute weather delay due to lightning in the area.[14]
Week 2: at Arizona Cardinals
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First quarter
- ARI – 3-yard fumble recovery by Zaven Collins (Chad Ryland kick), 13:27. Cardinals 7–0.
- ARI – Chad Ryland 29-yard field goal, 5:19. Cardinals 10–0. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 3:34.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 27-yard field goal, 0:50. Cardinals 10–3. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:29.
Second quarter
- ARI – Chad Ryland 47-yard field goal, 1:55. Cardinals 13–3. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 5:24.
- ARI – Michael Wilson 11-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Chad Ryland kick), 0:04. Cardinals 20–3. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 0:47.
Third quarter
- ARI – James Conner 2-yard run (Chad Ryland kick), 9:23. Cardinals 27–3. Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 5:37.
- CAR – Hunter Renfrow 4-yard pass from Bryce Young (run failed), 2:06. Cardinals 27–9. Drive: 14 plays, 76 yards, 7:17.
Fourth quarter
- CAR – Chuba Hubbard 5-yard pass from Bryce Young (run failed), 5:05. Cardinals 27–15. Drive: 14 plays, 88 yards, 5:27.
- CAR – Hunter Renfrow 1-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 1:58. Cardinals 27–22. Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 2:33.
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Top passers
- CAR – Bryce Young – 35/55, 328 yards, 3 TD, INT
- ARI – Kyler Murray – 17/25, 220 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
- CAR – Chuba Hubbard – 10 rushes, 38 yards
- ARI – James Conner – 11 rushes, 34 yards, TD
Top receivers
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After scoring just three points in the first half and entering the fourth quarter trailing 27–3, the Panthers rallied in the second half and came close to defeating Arizona. However, the potential comeback fell short when Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell sealed the game with a sack on Bryce Young. Carolina lost to Arizona 22–27 and fell to 0–2 on the season.[15]
Week 3: vs. Atlanta Falcons
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First quarter
Second quarter
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 57-yard field goal, 5:24. Panthers 10–0. Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 5:21.
Third quarter
- CAR – Chau Smith-Wade 11-yard interception return (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 11:39. Panthers 17–0.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 35-yard field goal, 4:48. Panthers 20–0. Drive: 9 plays, 28 yards, 4:36.
Fourth quarter
- CAR – Rico Dowdle 1-yard run (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 10:48. Panthers 27–0. Drive: 9 plays, 30 yards, 5:29.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 41-yard field goal, 3:41. Panthers 30–0. Drive: 7 plays, 21 yards, 4:21.
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In the Panthers' home opener, Atlanta was first with the ball and they missed their field goal attempt. Carolina gets the ball and quarterback Bryce Young scores a touchdown. On their next possession, punt returner Trevor Etienne dropped the ball and it was recovered by Atlanta. The Falcons try for another field but missed again. In the second, Ryan Fitzgerald kicks a field goal. They go into the half with a 10–0 lead. In the third, Chau Smith-Wade intercepts a pass intended for Bijan Robinson and scores a touchdown. Towards the end of the third, Michael Penix Jr. threw another interception this time caught by cornerback Mike Jackson. In the fourth, Rico Dowdle scored a touchdown. In their next possession, Fitzgerald scored another field goal. Carolina shuts out Atlanta 30–0 and improves to 1–2. This was the Panthers' first shutout victory since the 2020 season.
Week 4: at New England Patriots
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First quarter
Second quarter
- NE – Drake Maye 5-yard run (Andrés Borregales kick), 14:54. Patriots 14–6. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:02.
- NE – TreVeyon Henderson 5-yard run (Andrés Borregales kick), 5:48. Patriots 21–6. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:07.
- NE – Antonio Gibson 1-yard run (Andrés Borregales kick), 1:57. Patriots 28–6. Drive: 4 plays, 14 yards, 2:05.
Third quarter
- NE – Hunter Henry 31-yard pass from Drake Maye (Andrés Borregales kick), 10:17. Patriots 35–6. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 4:43.
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
- CAR – Bryce Young – 18/30, 150 yards, TD
- NE – Drake Maye – 14/17, 203 yards, 2 Td
Top rushers
Top receivers
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The Patriots proved to be too much for the Panthers, defeating them 42–13. Carolina fell to 1–3 with the loss. This was their first loss in Foxborough since 2009 and second loss to New England since 2021.
Week 5: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 5: Miami Dolphins at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Date: October 5
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 77 °F (25 °C)
- Game attendance: 72,301
- Referee: Clay Martin
- TV announcers (Fox): Eric Collins, Mark Schlereth and Jen Hale
- Recap, Game Book
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First quarter
- MIA – Riley Patterson 43-yard field goal, 9:03. Dolphins 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 5:57.
Second quarter
- MIA – De'Von Achane 10-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Riley Patterson kick), 14:55. Dolphins 10–0. Drive: 14 plays, 58 yards, 6:36.
- MIA – Darren Waller 4-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Riley Patterson kick), 10:48. Dolphins 17–0. Drive: 5 plays, 49 yards, 3:13.
- CAR – Xavier Legette 7-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 3:24. Dolphins 17–7. Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 7:24.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 35-yard field goal, 0:00. Dolphins 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 1:47.
Third quarter
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 49-yard field goal, 12:15. Dolphins 17–13. Drive: 5 plays, 39 yards, 2:45.
Fourth quarter
- CAR – Rico Dowdle 1-yard run (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 6:10. Panthers 20–17. Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 4:02.
- MIA – Jaylen Waddle 46-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Riley Patterson kick), 4:42. Dolphins 24–20. Drive: 3 plays, 57 yards, 1:28.
- CAR – Mitchell Evans 4-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 1:59. Panthers 27–24. Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 2:43.
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- MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 27/36, 256 yards, 3 TD
- CAR – Bryce Young – 19/30, 198 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
- MIA – De'Von Achane – 10 rushes, 16 yards
- CAR – Rico Dowdle – 23 rushes, 206 yards, TD
Top receivers
- MIA – Jaylen Waddle – 6 receptions, 110 yards, TD
- CAR – Tetairoa McMillan – 6 receptions, 73 yards
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The Panthers rallied from a 17–0 deficit late in the second quarter, en route to beat Miami 27–24. The Panthers outgained the Dolphins on the ground 237–19. The Panthers tied a franchise record with their 17-point comeback, improving to 4-117 (including playoffs) when trailing by 17 or more. Carolina improves to 2–3.[16]
Week 6: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week 6: Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
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First quarter
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 31-yard field goal, 9:08. Panthers 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 63 yards, 4:09.
- DAL – Brandon Aubrey 23-yard field goal, 4:48. Tied 3–3. Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:20.
Second quarter
- DAL – Hunter Luepke 3-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 14:56. Cowboys 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 12 yards, 2:09.
- CAR – Tetairoa McMillan 19-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 11:29. Tied 10–10. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:27.
- DAL – Jake Ferguson 19-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 3:39. Cowboys 17–10. Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 7:50.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 55-yard field goal, 0:20. Cowboys 17–13. Drive: 9 plays, 29 yards, 3:19.
Third quarter
- CAR – Rico Dowdle 36-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 13:19. Panthers 20–17. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:41.
- DAL – George Pickens 34-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 2:38. Cowboys 24–20. Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:50.
Fourth quarter
- CAR – Tetairoa McMillan 2-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 12:20. Panthers 27–24. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:18.
- DAL – Brandon Aubrey 28-yard field goal, 9:20. Tied 27–27. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 3:00.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 33-yard field goal, 0:00. Panthers 30–27. Drive: 15 plays, 71 yards, 6:07.
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- DAL – Dak Prescott – 25/34, 261 yards, 3 TD
- CAR – Bryce Young – 17/25, 199 yards, 3 TD, INT
Top rushers
- DAL – Javonte Williams – 13 rushes, 29 yards
- CAR – Rico Dowdle – 30 rushes, 183 yards
Top receivers
- DAL – George Pickens – 9 receptions, 168 yards, TD
- CAR – Rico Dowdle – 4 receptions, 56 yards, TD
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In a close game with the Cowboys, where both teams were tied at the end, Ryan Fitzgerald kicked the game-winning field goal. Carolina improved to 3–3, and to .500 for the first time since the 2021 season. This win was also the Panthers first win against Dallas since 2018, snapping a 3 game losing streak.[17]
Panthers running back Rico Dowdle, who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2020 to 2024, finished the game with 239 total yards from scrimmage, setting a new franchise record for Carolina.[17][18]
Week 7: at New York Jets
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First quarter
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 30-yard field goal, 5:42. Panthers 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 54 yards, 6:34.
Second quarter
- NYJ – Nick Folk 34-yard field goal, 11:02. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 3:48.
- CAR – Xavier Legette 3-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 1:11. Panthers 10–3. Drive: 7 plays, 52 yards, 2:30.
Third quarter
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 29-yard field goal, 10:40. Panthers 13–3. Drive: 10 plays, 38 yards, 4:20.
Fourth quarter
- NYJ – Nick Folk 47-yard field goal, 6:46. Panthers 13–6. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 2:27.
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- CAR – Bryce Young – 15/25, 138 yards, TD
- NYJ – Tyrod Taylor – 10/22, 126 yards, 2 INT
Top rushers
Top receivers
- CAR – Xavier Legette – 9 receptions, 92 yards, TD
- NYJ – Tyler Johnson – 3 receptions, 60 yards
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The Panthers were the first to score in the first quarter, with a Ryan Fitzgerald 30-yard field goal. Nick Folk of the New York Jets tied it in the second, with a field goal. Carolina took back the lead when Bryce Young passed to Xavier Legette for a 3-yard touchdown, plus the PAT. Carolina scored a field goal in the third, while the Jets did the same in the fourth. The Panthers improved to 4–3.[19] They went above .500 for the first time since the 2021 season.[20]
Week 8: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 8: Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Date: October 26
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: Mostly cloudy, 63 °F (17 °C)
- Game attendance: 73,505
- Referee: Craig Wrolstad
- TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Game Book
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First quarter
- BUF – Matt Prater 45-yard field goal, 7:14. Bills 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 5:31.
Second quarter
- BUF – Matt Prater 43-yard field goal, 13:03. Bills 6–0. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 5:37.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 48-yard field goal, 8:58. Bills 6–3. Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 4:05.
- BUF – James Cook 64-yard run (kick failed), 7:23. Bills 12–3. Drive: 3 plays, 77 yards, 1:35.
- BUF – Josh Allen 1-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 1:48. Bills 19–3. Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:02.
Third quarter
- BUF – Khalil Shakir 54-yard pass from Josh Allen (Matt Prater kick), 12:18. Bills 26–3. Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 2:42.
- BUF – James Cook 21-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 4:59. Bills 33–3. Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, 5:12.
- BUF – Josh Allen 1-yard run (Matt Prater kick), 1:19. Bills 40–3. Drive: 6 plays, 19 yards, 3:22.
Fourth quarter
- CAR – Chuba Hubbard 3-yard run (kick failed), 10:33. Bills 40–9. Drive: 13 plays, 67 yards, 5:46.
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Top passers
- BUF – Josh Allen – 12/19, 163 yards, TD
- CAR – Andy Dalton – 16/24, 175 yards, INT
Top rushers
- BUF – James Cook – 19 rushes, 216 yards, 2 TD
- CAR – Rico Dowdle – 8 rushes, 54 yards
Top receivers
- BUF – Khalil Shakir – 6 receptions, 88 yards, TD
- CAR – Tetairoa McMillan – 7 receptions, 99 yards
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In this rough match against Buffalo, the Bills beat Carolina 40–9. With the humiliating loss, the Panthers fell to 4-4.
Week 9: at Green Bay Packers
Week 9: Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers – Game summary
at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Date: November 2
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST
- Game weather: Cloudy, 47 °F (8 °C)
- Game attendance: 77,864
- Referee: Land Clark
- TV announcers (Fox): Adam Amin, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver
- Recap, Game Book
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First quarter
Second quarter
- GB – Brandon McManus 49-yard field goal, 7:53. Packers 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 5:02.
- CAR – Rico Dowdle 5-yard run (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 2:22. Panthers 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 5:31.
- GB – Brandon McManus 27-yard field goal, 0:00. Panthers 7–6. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 2:22.
Third quarter
- CAR – Rico Dowdle 1-yard run (kick failed), 2:12. Panthers 13–6. Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 4:15.
Fourth quarter
- GB – Josh Jacobs 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 2:01. Tied 13–13. Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 4:52.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 49-yard field goal, 0:00. Panthers 16–13. Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 2:32.
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Top rushers
- CAR – Rico Dowdle – 25 rushes, 130 yards, 2 TD
- GB – Josh Jacobs – 17 rushes, 87 yards, TD
Top receivers
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It was a scoreless first quarter for both the Panthers and Packers. In the second, Brandon McManus kicked a 49-yard field goal for Green Bay. Rico Dowdle scored a 5-yard touchdown for Carolina, plus the PAT. McManus kicked another field goal for Green Bay. Carolina went into the half with a 7–6 lead. Dowdle scored again in the third but the extra point attempt was no good. Green Bay tied it up in the fourth with a Josh Jacobs touchdown. With just one second remaining, Ryan Fitzgerald nailed a 49-yard field goal to lift the Panthers to a thrilling 16–13 victory.
Despite entering the game as two-touchdown underdogs, the Panthers pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the NFL this season.[21] With the upset win, the Panthers improved to 5-4. This was Carolina's first win against the Packers since 2017 and their first win at Green Bay since 2008.
Week 10: vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 10: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Date: November 9
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Partly cloudy, 73 °F (23 °C)
- Game attendance: 72,804
- Referee: Brad Allen
- TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth and Jen Hale
- Recap, Game Book
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First quarter
- CAR – Rico Dowdle 5-yard run (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 7:59. Panthers 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 67 yards, 7:01.
- NO – Blake Grupe 21-yard field goal, 2:52. Panthers 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 5:07.
Second quarter
- NO – Chris Olave 62-yard pass from Tyler Shough (Blake Grupe kick), 9:21. Saints 10–7. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:57.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- NO – Juwan Johnson 30-yard pass from Tyler Shough (Blake Grupe kick), 10:20. Saints 17–7. Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:34.
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- NO – Tyler Shough – 19/27, 282 yards, 2 TD
- CAR – Bryce Young – 17/25, 124 yards, INT
Top rushers
- NO – Alvin Kamara – 22 rushes, 83 yards
- CAR – Rico Dowdle – 18 rushes, 53 yards, TD
Top receivers
- NO – Chris Olave – 5 receptions, 104 yards, TD
- CAR – Tetairoa McMillan – 5 receptions, 60 yards
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The Panthers had an extremely disappointing game against the Tyler Shough led New Orleans Saints, as they were upset with a loss of 17–7. The Panthers fell to 5–5.
Week 11: at Atlanta Falcons
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First quarter
Second quarter
- ATL – Bijan Robinson 1-yard run (Zane Gonzalez kick), 7:52. Falcons 14–7. Drive: 13 plays, 95 yards, 8:07.
- ATL – Tyler Allgeier 1-yard run (Zane Gonzalez kick), 1:41. Falcons 21–7. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:43.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 29-yard field goal, 0:25. Falcons 21–10. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 1:16.
Third quarter
- CAR – Xavier Legette 36-yard pass from Bryce Young (pass failed), 12:04. Falcons 21–16. Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:56.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 34-yard field goal, 0:58. Falcons 21–19. Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 4:14.
Fourth quarter
- ATL – Zane Gonzalez 52-yard field goal, 2:43. Falcons 24–19. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 0:19.
- CAR – Tetairoa McMillan 12-yard pass from Bryce Young (Bryce Young–Jalen Coker pass), 1:08. Panthers 27–24. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 1:35.
- ATL – Zane Gonzalez 45-yard field goal, 0:16. Tied 27–27. Drive: 6 plays, 28 yards, 0:52.
Overtime
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 28-yard field goal, 5:10. Panthers 30–27. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 3:35.
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- CAR – Bryce Young – 31/45, 448 yards, 3 TD
- ATL – Michael Penix Jr. – 13/16, 175 yards
Top rushers
- CAR – Rico Dowdle – 19 rushes, 45 yards
- ATL – Bijan Robinson – 23 rushes, 104 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
- CAR – Tetairoa McMillan – 8 receptions, 130 yards, 2 TD
- ATL – Drake London – 7 receptions, 119 yards
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Carolina opened the game with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Tetairoa McMillan, and Atlanta answered with a touchdown by Bijan Robinson. In the second quarter, Robinson and Tyler Allgeier each scored a touchdown for the Falcons, giving them the lead. Near the end of the half, Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a field goal for Carolina, and the Panthers entered halftime trailing 10–21. Early in the third quarter, Bryce Young threw a 36-yard touchdown to Xavier Legette, though the two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful. On Atlanta’s ensuing possession, the Falcons fumbled and Carolina recovered, but the Panthers failed to convert the takeaway into points. Carolina scored a field goal on their next drive, cutting the deficit to two. Atlanta responded with a field goal by Zane Gonzalez with 2:43 remaining. McMillan then scored another touchdown for Carolina, followed by a successful two-point conversion by Jalen Coker. The Falcons tied the game at 27 with 16 seconds left, sending it to overtime. For the third time this season, Fitzgerald kicked a game-winning field goal, securing a 30–27 victory for Carolina.
With their second overtime win in Atlanta, the Panthers improved to 6–5 for the first time since 2018, and swept the Falcons for the first time since 2013 season.[22]
One week after struggling against the Saints, Bryce Young rebounded by completing 31-of-45 passes for 448 yards and three touchdowns. His 448 passing yards set a new Panthers franchise record for the most passing yards in a game, surpassing the 432 yards thrown by Cam Newton against the Green Bay Packers on September 18, 2011.[23]
Week 12: at San Francisco 49ers
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First quarter
Second quarter
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 25-yard field goal, 2:28. 49ers 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 26 yards, 3:51.
- SF – Matt Gay 47-yard field goal, 1:00. 49ers 10–3. Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 1:28.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
- SF – Matt Gay 29-yard field goal, 9:21. 49ers 20–9. Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 6:28.
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- CAR – Bryce Young – 18/29, 169 yards, TD, 2 INT
- SF – Brock Purdy – 23/32, 193 yards, TD, 3 INT
Top rushers
- CAR – Rico Dowdle – 6 rushes, 38 yards
- SF – Christian McCaffrey – 24 rushes, 89 yards, TD
Top receivers
- CAR – Rico Dowdle – 4 receptions, 36 yards
- SF – George Kittle – 6 receptions, 78 yards
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The Panthers faced their former running back, Christian McCaffrey, now a member of the San Francisco 49ers, for the first time since trading him during the 2022 season.[24] McCaffrey recorded 142 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown, contributing to a 49ers victory despite quarterback Brock Purdy throwing three first-half interceptions.[25]
Late in the game, Tre'von Moehrig struck 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings in the groin following a run play. After the game, Jennings responded by punching Moehrig in the helmet. The NFL subsequently suspended Moehrig for one game without pay, while Jennings was fined $12,172 for his actions.[26]
Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 13: Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
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First quarter
Second quarter
- LAR – Davante Adams 7-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Harrison Mevis kick), 12:46. Tied 14–14. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:24.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 33-yard field goal, 5:33. Panthers 17–14. Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 7:13.
- LAR – Blake Corum 2-yard run (Harrison Mevis kick), 1:55. Rams 21–17. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:38.
Third quarter
- CAR – Jalen Coker 33-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 8:48. Panthers 24–21. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 6:12.
Fourth quarter
- LAR – Kyren Williams 7-yard run (Harrison Mevis kick), 9:58. Rams 28–24. Drive: 6 plays, 89 yards, 3:36.
- CAR – Tetairoa McMillan 43-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 6:34. Panthers 31–28. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:24.
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Top passers
- LAR – Matthew Stafford – 18/28, 243 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- CAR – Bryce Young – 15/20, 206 yards, 3 TD
Top rushers
- LAR – Blake Corum – 7 rushes, 81 yards, TD
- CAR – Chuba Hubbard – 17 rushes, 83 yards
Top receivers
- LAR – Xavier Smith – 3 receptions, 82 yards
- CAR – Jalen Coker – 4 receptions, 74 yards, TD
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Despite entering the game as 10-point underdogs to the Rams,[27] the Panthers pulled off an upset win and kept their playoff hopes alive. L.A. starts the game with a Davante Adams touchdown. Carolina ties it with a Chuba Hubbard touchdown. In the Rams' next possession, Stafford throws a pass intended for Colby Parkinson in the end zone but it was intercepted by Nick Scott, ending Stafford’s NFL record streak of 28 consecutive touchdown passes without an interception.[28] It is a quick three and out for Carolina. Stafford throws it to Puka Nacua but it was intercepted by Mike Jackson for a pick 6. In the beginning of the second, the Rams tie it at 14. Ryan Fitzgerald gives Carolina a three-point lead. At the end of the second quarter, the Rams take back the lead with a touchdown and go into the half with a 21–17 lead. Carolina starts the second half with a Jalen Coker touchdown. In the fourth, Kyren Williams scores a 7-yard touchdown for the Rams. Carolina takes back the lead with a Tetairoa McMillan touchdown. In the decisive moment of the fourth quarter, Derrick Brown, who had tipped the pass that led to Stafford’s first interception, recorded a critical strip-sack with 2:25 remaining, helping secure Carolina’s victory.
Week 15: at New Orleans Saints
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First quarter
Second quarter
- NO – Devin Neal 4-yard run (Charlie Smyth kick), 3:32. Tied 7–7. Drive: 17 plays, 95 yards, 11:22.
- CAR – Ryan Fitzgerald 40-yard field goal, 0:21. Panthers 10–7. Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 3:11.
Third quarter
- CAR – Jalen Coker 32-yard pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald kick), 9:54. Panthers 17–7. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 5:06.
- NO – Charlie Smyth 42-yard field goal, 1:56. Panthers 17–10. Drive: 14 plays, 48 yards, 7:58.
Fourth quarter
- NO – Chris Olave 12-yard pass from Tyler Shough (Charlie Smyth kick), 2:29. Tied 17–17. Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 2:08.
- NO – Charlie Smyth 47-yard field goal, 0:02. Saints 20–17. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 0:55.
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Top passers
- CAR – Bryce Young – 15/24, 163 yards, TD
- NO – Tyler Shough – 24/32, 272 yards, TD
Top rushers
- CAR – Rico Dowdle – 16 rushes, 49 yards, TD
- NO – Tyler Shough – 8 rushes, 32 yards
Top receivers
- CAR – Jalen Coker – 4 receptions, 60 yards, TD
- NO – Chris Olave – 6 receptions, 85 yards, TD
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In the first quarter, Carolina scored first with a Rico Dowdle touchdown. After a 11:22 minute drive in the second, New Orleans tied it. The Panthers ended the quarter with a field goal giving them a three-point lead at the half. Carolina started off the third with a Jalen Coker touchdown; the Saints followed with a Zach Wood field goal. With 2:33 remaining in the game, New Orleans tied the contest with a Juwan Johnson touchdown. The Saints won with a game-winning 47-yard field goal. Carolina fell to 7–7.
Week 16: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 16: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Date: December 21
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Referee: Shawn Smith
- TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth and Jen Hale
- Preview
Standings
Division
Conference
Notes
- ^ a b Tampa Bay wins tie break over Carolina based on common record.
- ^ a b New Orleans wins tie break over Washington based on conference record.
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