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CHARLOTTE -- The Panthers were rolling. DJ Moore was rolling. Then it came to a screeching halt. It was the season-opening drive and Cam Newton had just connected with the second-year wide receiver for 13 yards on third-and-11. Then came first-and-10 at the Rams' 41-yard line at Newton and...

A drive earlier, Newton missed on what appeared to be a golden opportunity. At that point, the Panthers were down 23-20 and had taken over at their 29-yard line after an interception by cornerback James Bradberry. Facing a third-and-6 to keep the drive going, Newton saw wideout Curtis Samuel get...

CHARLOTTE -- Christian McCaffrey is widely considered one of the NFL’s most dangerous offensive weapons, and Sunday’s game proved why. The third-year running back turned in one of the best games of his career, doing a little bit of everything for the Panthers in the 30-27 loss to the Rams...

Defensively speaking, the first half was pretty solid and went according to plan for Carolina. The Rams had just 112 total yards and their touchdown was gift-wrapped after the Panthers fumbled the ball away on a backward pass deep in their own territory. Other than that, the Rams had two field...

Despite all the mistakes – the costly pair of first half fumbles, the penalties, the missed layups, the unfortunate headset malfunction – the Panthers were in position to take the lead against the Rams in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s season opener. Linebacker Jermaine Carter blocked a punt...

Here comes Spider-Man With veteran Bruce Irvin (hamstring) ruled out, first-round pick Brian Burns will get a significant workload against the Rams in his regular season debut. If the Panthers open in their base defense, Burns will get the start. Defensive coordinator Eric Washington was...

The Carolina Panthers' new indoor practice facility has a new name: the Atrium Health Dome. On Friday, the Panthers and Atrium Health announced an expanded partnership with Atrium that includes the naming rights to Carolina's new climate-controlled indoor practice facility. The Atrium Health...

The Panthers lost two defensive captains when Julius Peppers retired and Thomas Davis moved out west to play for the Chargers. That left a leadership void and Short, who has 71 starts and 32.5 sacks on his resume, has tried to fill it. “I’ve stepped into that role,” Short admitted. “Now...

Greg Rosenthal of NFL.com labeled it his toughest game to predict and ultimately went with the Rams, 28-27, over Carolina. Below is a look at the rest of the picks we collected. As you can see, the Panthers will be playing the underdog card on Sunday.

The first home game of the regular season is upon us! For those coming to Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, we have a number of reminders for using mobile ticketing to enter the stadium. , make sure to refer to the Panthers mobile ticketing guide with frequently asked questions. All fans...

CHARLOTTE -- The Panthers have named their team captains for the season, and someone will wear the "C" for the first time. Defensive tackle Kawann Short will be a first-time captain in 2019, his seventh season since coming to Carolina as a second-round pick in 2013. Teams are allowed to...

It’s that time of year when NFL teams attempt to excite their fan bases with hype videos ahead of the coming season. And what could possibly exhilarate football fans more than — Beethoven? Sure, perhaps that’s not the most obvious connection, but Christian McCaffrey was all-in when the...

Turner’s dynamic offense will square off against Phillips’ aggressive defense in the highly anticipated season opener Sunday, and it will be fascinating to watch. Phillips has the upper hand in the series, holding an 8-2 advantage whenever they’ve gone against each other as head coaches or...

According to Next Gen Stats, DJ Moore led all NFL wide receivers with an average of 7.9 yards after the catch in 2018. Even more impressive was his average YAC above expectation. Essentially, Next Gen Stats creates an expected yards after catch number, based on numerous factors using tracking...

CHARLOTTE - Trai Turner was a new edition to the Panthers injury report on Thursday. The Pro Bowl guard was listed as a limited participant in practice with a groin injury. This came after he was not listed on Wednesday's initial injury report. In his press conference, Coach Rivera called it a...

CHARLOTTE – Breaking news: Aaron Donald is good at football. The 28-year-old Rams defensive tackle has claimed NFL Defensive Player of the Year each of the last two seasons. Last year, he posted an astounding 20.5 sacks. While on a conference call with Charlotte media, Los Angeles head coach...

“Knowing Aqib personally, (our wide receivers) got a long day. I know that. But they’re built for it,” said defensive lineman Gerald McCoy, who played with Talib in Tampa Bay from 2010-12. “They’re in a locker room with Cam Newton; they’re built for hearing somebody talk at them. Our receivers...

What is your assessment of Luke Kuechly over the years? I think he is a great player. I have so much respect for Luke. Just the type of competitor he is and then also, you watch and see the cerebral approach he takes to the game, the way that he prepares, the way he can communicate to his...

“The first time I went through (changing teams) it was mind-boggling. But you kind of adjust to it. At this point I am just trying to find a home,” Jamerson said. “Kind of tired of moving around. I’m trying to make Carolina my home.” Panthers general manager Marty Hurney pounced when...

There is a new contest on Panthers.com that is giving North Carolina high school football programs a chance to "Wear it like a Pro," on the football field. For the second straight year, the Panthers teamed up with Blue Cross NC to offer the #WEARITLIKEAPRO program, where one high school...