That could have been Carolina's last offensive chance, but the defense got another stop. The Bears helped the Panthers, too, by throwing an incomplete pass on third-and-2 to save Carolina's last timeout.
So the Panthers had 92 seconds and a timeout to drive 80 yards in a seven-point game.
"I...
Carolina knew the challenges of facing Chicago's defense. The Bears entered the week ranked No. 4 in total defense and No. 9 in points allowed. They were second in third down defense and opponent passer rating and first in opponent red zone scoring and opponent completion percentage. Plus, the...
HEAD COACH MATT RHULE
Opening Statement
Obviously disappointed in the result today. A lot of credit to Chicago. They made the plays you need to make to win the game. I thought our defense hung in there and battled. I think they had two touchdowns. One off the missed field goal, one off of...
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CHARLOTTE — Wide receiver Curtis Samuel is inactive for the Week 6 matchup against the Bears after being listed as questionable with a knee injury.
Samuel, who's tied for the league lead with 11 receptions on third down, was a limited participant in practice all week. Wide receiver Seth...
Replacing Kawann Short
Defensive tackle Kawann Short has suffered a season-ending shoulder injury for the second consecutive year, and now Carolina has to replace his production. Zach Kerr will likely start on Sunday, as he did when Short was out in Weeks 2 and 3 with a foot injury. But...
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers on Saturday filled the three open slots on their 53-man roster by adding three players already with the club.
Carolina activated wide receiver Keith Kirkwood from the reserve/injured list. The club also signed defensive tackle Woodrow Hamilton and defensive end Austin...
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers on Friday placed offensive lineman Tyler Larsen on the reserve/COVID-19 list and defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos on the reserve/injured list with a high ankle sprain.
Larsen has played sparingly on special teams this season, including five snaps against the Falcons on...
CHARLOTTE — After suffering a concussion against the Falcons last week, defensive end Brian Burns is expected to face the Bears this weekend.
Burns was a full participant in Friday's light practice and does not have an injury status heading into Sunday.
"I'm planning on him playing," head...
On the field, Short's absence might be felt the most in known-passing situations.
"When you're in a four-man rush, you have pass-rush games, and it's based on where the back is and where the center's going," Snow said. "You love a vet that really understands all that and gets you in the right...
CHARLOTTE — Defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos on Thursday missed a second straight practice with an ankle injury.
The second-round pick played 17 snaps in Sunday's win over the Falcons. He went off the field gingerly in the third quarter before returning in the fourth. But late in the period, he...
Anderson pointed to a time in the offseason where Brady talked a lot about a particular route, illustrating its importance in the offense. So, Anderson told Bridgewater he wanted to master it.
"We spent multiple days working on that particular route, really getting the timing down," Anderson...
CHARLOTTE — Defensive tackle Kawann Short will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery and will be placed on the reserve/injured list.
Short told head coach Matt Rhule he injured the shoulder while hitting quarterback Matt Ryan during the third quarter of Sunday's victory over the Falcons. This...
CHARLOTTE — Of the four players who exited Sunday's win in Atlanta and did not return, only cornerback Donte Jackson (toe) participated in Wednesday's practice.
Jackson was on the field in a limited capacity after playing just one snap against the Falcons. Defensive end Brian Burns...
Chicago (4-1) has won three of its games after overcoming deficits of at least 13 points and have already beaten NFC South foes Atlanta and Tampa Bay.
Allen Robinson is a top-10 receiver for recently elevated quarterback Nick Foles, but the Bears win with defense.
Chicago ranks fourth in the...
CHARLOTTE — Early voting begins in North Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 15, and Mecklenburg County voters will be able to do so at Bank of America Stadium.
No matter your designated polling place in Mecklenburg County, you may vote early at Bank of America Stadium. Early voting will run even day...
ANALYSIS: "Something unexpected is happening in Carolina: The Panthers just might be good.
After downing the winless Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, the Panthers are tied for first place in the NFC South. They have peeled off three consecutive victories without the presence of their best...
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have entered intensive protocol for their practice week because of the exposure to Falcons defensive tackle Marlon Davidson during Sunday's win in Atlanta. The Falcons placed Davidson on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday.
As of Wednesday morning, Carolina has not...