26th season in franchise history
The 2020 season is the Carolina Panthers ' 26th in the National Football League and their first under head coach Matt Rhule . The offseason saw several notable departures. Quarterback Cam Newton was released after the Panthers were unable to find a team willing to trade for him, while linebacker Luke Kuechly announced his retirement on January 14, 2020. Also Ron Rivera was appointed as the head coach of the Washington Football Team .
With a loss to the Vikings in week 12, the Panthers secured their third consecutive non-winning season. However, they will still attempt to improve on their 5–11 season from the previous year and return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017 . After losing their first two games and winning the next three, the Panthers suffered a five-game losing streak before beating the Lions on week 11 and lost to the Vikings before their bye week.
Draft
Staff
Front office Owner – David Tepper
President – Kristi Coleman
President of football operations/general manager – Dan Morgan
Executive vice president of football operations – Brandt Tilis
Director of player personnel – Cole Spencer
Director of college scouting – Jared Kirksey
Assistant director of college scouting – Dave Whittington
VP of development/football administration – Brian Decker Head coaches Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Ejiro Evero
Defensive passing game coordinator – Jonathan Cooley
Defensive line – Todd Wash
Linebackers – Peter Hansen
Outside linebackers – Tem Lukabu
Secondary – Bert Watts
Assistant defensive backs – DeAngelo Hall
Senior defensive assistant – Dom Capers
Defensive assistant – Mayur Chaudhari
Defensive quality control – Bobby Maffei Special teams coaches Support staff Senior assistant – Jim Caldwell
Vice president of team development – Brian Decker
Director of coaching development – Scott Cooper
Game management coordinator – George Li Strength and conditioning Head athletic trainer – Kevin King
Strength and conditioning – Jeremy Scott
Strength and conditioning assistant – Thomas Barbeau
Human performance assistant – Timothy Rabas → Coaching staff Front office More NFL staffs
Current roster
Preseason
The Panthers' preseason schedule was announced on May 7, but was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[ 1]
Regular season
Schedule
The Panthers' 2020 schedule was announced on May 7, and is subject to change, pending developments in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic .[ 1]
Notes
Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Networks and times from Weeks 14 to 17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling .
As the result of Saturday flexible scheduling during Week 15, the date, time, and network for that week's game at the Green Bay Packers will be finalized at a later date—by no later than four weeks prior to game day.[ 2]
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Game information
First quarter
CAR – Joey Slye 47-yard field goal, 10:07. Panthers 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 4:02.
LV – Josh Jacobs 1-yard run (Daniel Carlson kick), 5:47. Raiders 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:15.
CAR – Christian McCaffrey 6-yard run (kick failed), 0:59. Panthers 9–7. Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 4:50. Second quarter
LV – Daniel Carlson 20-yard field goal, 8:16. Raiders 10–9. Drive: 15 plays, 73 yards, 7:44.
CAR – Joey Slye, 46-yard field goal, 5:08. Panthers 12–10. Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 3:10.
LV – Nelson Agholor 23-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 1:54. Raiders 17–12. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:09.
CAR – Joey Slye 31-yard field goal, 0:02. Raiders 17–15. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 1:52. Third quarter
LV – Daniel Carlson 54-yard field goal, 9:43. Raiders 20–15. Drive: 6 plays, 15 yards, 3:04.
LV – Josh Jacobs 7-yard run (Daniel Carlson kick), 5:29. Raiders 27–15. Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards, 3:35. Fourth quarter
CAR – Christian McCaffrey 3-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 12:32. Raiders 27–22. Drive: 5 plays, 11 yards, 3:05.
CAR – Robby Anderson 75-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Teddy Bridgewater–Robby Anderson pass), 8:29. Panthers 30–27. Drive: 2 plays, 77 yards, 0:58.
LV – Josh Jacobs 6-yard run (Daniel Carlson kick), 4:08. Raiders 34–30. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:21.
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In the Panther's home opener, they came close to beating the Las Vegas Raiders until a Raiders touchdown at the end of the fourth quarter. The Panthers, facing a 4th and 1 near midfield, gave the ball to FB Alexander Armah who was stuffed at the line of scrimmage, resulting in a turnover on downs; they were criticized for not giving the ball to McCaffrey. The Panthers lost 30–34 and started off the season 0–1.
Week 2: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game information
First quarter
TB – Ronald Jones 7-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 5:42. Buccaneers 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 78 yards, 4:17.
TB – Mike Evans 23-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 5:42. Buccaneers 14–0. Drive: 1 play, 23 yards, 0:07. Second quarter
TB – Leonard Fournette 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 3:01. Buccaneers 21–0. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:02. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
CAR – Christian McCaffrey 7-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 13:25. Buccaneers 21–14. Drive: 13 plays, 93 yards, 6:19.
TB – Ryan Succop 33-yard field goal, 6:13. Buccaneers 24–14. Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:57.
CAR – Joey Slye 23-yard field goal, 1:57. Buccaneers 24–17. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:16.
TB – Leonard Fournette 46-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 1:48. Buccaneers 31–17. Drive: 1 play, 46 yards, 0:09.
Top passers
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Carolina traveled down south to Tampa Bay to face their new quarterback, Tom Brady . It was a scoreless first half for the Panthers while Tampa Bay managed to score 21 points. In the third Christian McCaffrey put points up on the board for Carolina. He again scored another touchdown early in the fourth decreasing the lead to seven. Soon after he left the game with a sprained ankle. Tampa Bay and Carolina then both scored field goals. Leonard Fournette ran up the field 46-yards for a Bucs touchdown. The Buccaneers defeat the Panthers 31–17. With this loss, the Panthers suffered their second consecutive 0–2 start.
Week 3: at Los Angeles Chargers
Week Three: Carolina Panthers at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Panthers 6
12
0 3 21
Chargers
0
7
3 6 16
at SoFi Stadium , Inglewood, California
Date : September 27Game time : 4:05 p.m. EDT/1:05 p.m. PDT Game weather : Hazy, 77 °F (25 °C)Game attendance : 0Referee : Tony Corrente TV announcers (CBS) : Greg Gumbel, Rich Gannon and Jay FeelyRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
CAR – Joey Slye 29-yard field goal, 9:20. Panthers 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 3:07.
CAR – Joey Slye 24-yard field goal, 4:28. Panthers 6–0. Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 3:15. Second quarter
LAC – Austin Ekeler 12-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 14:14. Chargers 7–6. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:14.
CAR – Joey Slye 30-yard field goal, 8:11. Panthers 9–7. Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 6:03.
CAR – Mike Davis 13-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (kick blocked), 8:11. Panthers 15–7. Drive: 8 plays, 57 yards, 3:57.
CAR – Joey Slye 22-yard field goal, 0:00. Panthers 18–7. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:08. Third quarter
CAR – Michael Badgley 41-yard field goal, 1:12. Panthers 18–10. Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 4:34. Fourth quarter
CAR – Joey Slye 31-yard field goal, 10:58. Panthers 21–10. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 5:14.
LAC – Keenan Allen 14-yard pass from Justin Herbert (pass failed), 4:33. Panthers 21–16. Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 6:25.
Top scorers
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The Panthers were able to hold off the Chargers and defeat them 21–16, improving to 1–2. With this win they snapped a 10-game losing streak dating back to week 9 of last season .[ 3]
Week 4: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week Four: Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
0
7
7 7 21
Panthers 14
7
7 3 31
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Game information
First quarter
CAR – Mike Davis 1-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 7:21. Panthers 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 5:44.
CAR – Teddy Bridgewater 18-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 1:29. Panthers 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:31. Second quarter
Third quarter
CAR – Ian Thomas 2-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye kick), 5:26. Panthers 28–7. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:19.
ARI – Christian Kirk 3-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Zane Gonzalez kick), 1:15. Panthers 28–14. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:11. Fourth quarter
CAR – Joey Slye 27-yard field goal, 7:45. Panthers 31–14. Drive: 15 plays, 73 yards, 8:30.
ARI – Chase Edmonds 2-yard pass from Kyler Murray (Zane Gonzalez kick), 2:13. Panthers 31–21. Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 1:52.
Top passers
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Top receivers
The Panthers started the game off with scoring two touchdowns by Mike Davis and Teddy Bridgewater in the first quarter. In the second Arizona's Patrick Peterson intercepted a pass intended for Ian Thomas . Kyler Murray threw a three-yard pass to Jordan Thomas resulting in a Cardinals touchdown. Kyler Murray fumbles the ball in the third quarter and it was recovered by Carolina. The Panthers score with another Ian Thomas touchdown. Arizona answers back with a touchdown. Joey Slye kicks a field goal for Carolina, and Chase Edmonds scores a touchdown for Arizona in the fourth. Panthers win 31–21 and improve to 2–2.
Ahead of this matchup, the Panthers announced that they would be deploying robotic technology to disinfect areas around their stadium and locker room as an effort to keep fans and players safe from COVID-19 .[ 4]
Week 5: at Atlanta Falcons
Game information
First quarter
ATL – Todd Gurley 35-yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), 8:19. Falcons 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 92 yards, 4:36.
CAR – Joey Slye 38-yard field goal, 0:57. Falcons 7–3. Drive: 14 plays, 64 yards, 7:22. Second quarter
CAR – Joey Slye 39-yard field goal, 9:06. Falcons 7–6. Drive: 8 plays, 52 yards, 4:53.
CAR – D.J. Moore 57-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye kick), 2:30. Panthers 13–7. Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 2:23.
CAR – Mike Davis 3-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye kick), 0:23. Panthers 20–7. Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 1:11. Third quarter
ATL – Youngoe Koo 46-yard field goal, 12:19. Panthers 20–10. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 2:41. Fourth quarter
ATL – Youngoe Koo 31-yard field goal, 14:48. Panthers 20–13. Drive: 15 plays, 67 yards, 5:29.
CAR – Joey Slye 22-yard field goal, 1:10. Panthers 23–13. Drive: 14 plays, 76 yards, 7:39.
ATL – Youngoe Koo 54-yard field goal, 0:04. Panthers 23–16. Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 1:06.
Top passers
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Top receivers
The Panthers defeat the Falcons 23–16, and improve to 3–2. This was also the team's first win in Atlanta since 2014 .
Week 6: vs. Chicago Bears
Week Six: Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Bears 7
6
7 3 23
Panthers
3
3
0 10 16
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
CHI – Cairo Santos 31-yard field goal, 8:09. Bears 10–3. Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 5:58.
CAR – Joey Slye 20-yard field goal, 2:00. Bears 10–6. Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 6:09.
CHI – Cairo Santos 55-yard field goal, 0:02. Bears 13–6. Drive: 9 plays, 38 yards, 1:58. Third quarter
CHI – Nick Foles 1-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 1:44. Bears 20–6. Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 4:29. Fourth quarter
CAR – Mike Davis 1-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 13:11. Bears 20–13. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:33.
CHI – Cairo Santos 31-yard field goal, 9:19. Bears 23–13. Drive: 10 plays, 62 yards, 3:52.
CAR – Joey Slye 48-yard field goal, 7:46. Bears 23–16. Drive: 5 plays, 35 yards, 1:33.
Top passers
CHI – Nick Foles – 23/39, 198 yards, TD, INT
CAR – Teddy Bridgewater – 16/29, 216 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
CHI – David Montgomery – 19 rushes, 58 yards
CAR – Mike Davis – 18 rushes, 52 yards, TD Top receivers
Chicago beats Carolina 23-16, and the Panthers fall to 3–3.
Week 7: at New Orleans Saints
Week Seven: Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Panthers
3
14
7 0 24
Saints 7
14
3 3 27
at Mercedes-Benz Superdome , New Orleans, Louisiana
Date : October 25Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : None (indoor stadium)Game attendance : 3,000Referee : Craig Wrolstad TV announcers (Fox) : Kevin Kugler, Chris Spielman and Laura OkminRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
NO – Jared Cook 4-yard pass from Drew Brees (Will Lutz kick), 6:34. Saints 7–0. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 8:26.
CAR – Joey Slye 43-yard field goal, 1:54. Saints 7–3. Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 4:40. Second quarter
NO – Drew Brees 1-yard run (Will Lutz kick), 12:13. Saints 14–3. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:41.
CAR – D. J. Moore 74-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye kick), 10:56. Saints 14–10. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 1:17.
CAR – D. J. Moore 7-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye kick), 1:37. Panthers 17–14. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 5:21.
NO – Deonte Harris 4-yard pass from Drew Brees (Will Lutz kick), 0:02. Saints 21–17. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:35. Third quarter
NO – Will Lutz 41-yard field goal, 4:24. Saints 24–17. Drive: 13 plays, 58 yards, 6:53.
CAR – Curtis Samuel 5-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 0:08. Tied 24–24. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:16. Fourth quarter
NO – Will Lutz 43-yard field goal, 7:55. Saints 27–24. Drive: 13 plays, 50 yards, 7:13.
Top passers
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Top receivers
It was another close one for the Panthers but they ended up losing to Saints 23-27, and fall to 3–4. This was quarterback Teddy Bridgewater 's first return to New Orleans since leaving the team via free agency during the offseason.
Week 8: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Week Eight: Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Falcons 6
10
3 6 25
Panthers
7
7
3 0 17
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Game information
First quarter
ATL – Younghoe Koo 20-yard field goal, 11:14. Falcons 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:46.
CAR – Curtis Samuel 12-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 0:29. Panthers 7–3. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:00.
ATL – Younghoe Koo 37-yard field goal, 2:36. Panthers 7–6. Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 5:38. Second quarter
CAR – Curtis Samuel 29-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye kick), 12:40. Panthers 14–6. Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 2:07.
ATL – Matt Ryan 13-yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), 8:02. Panthers 14–13. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:38.
ATL – Younghoe Koo 36-yard field goal, 0:00. Falcons 16–14. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:55. Third quarter
ATL – Younghoe Koo 29-yard field goal, 6:22. Falcons 19–14. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 5:10.
CAR – Joey Slye 39-yard field goal, 2:59. Falcons 19–17. Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 3:23. Fourth quarter
ATL – Todd Gurley 3-yard run (kick failed), 11:01. Falcons 25–17. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:58.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 9: at Kansas City Chiefs
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
CAR – Curtis Samuel 14-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye kick), 12:39. Panthers 14–3. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:59.
KC – Harrison Butker 55-yard field goal, 11:01. Panthers 14–6. Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 1:38.
KC – Demarcus Robinson 1-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 3:45. Panthers 14–13. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:44.
CAR – Joey Slye 47-yard field goal, 0:46. Panthers 17–13. Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 2:59. Third quarter
KC – Clyde Edwards-Helaire 4-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 4:42. Chiefs 20–17. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 2:17. Fourth quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 28-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (failed kick), 14:23. Chiefs 26–17. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 1:56.
CAR – Teddy Bridgewater 4-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 10:22. Chiefs 26–24. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:01.
KC – Tyreek Hill 2-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 7:40. Chiefs 33–24. Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 2:42.
CAR – Christian McCaffrey 1-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 1:53. Chiefs 33–31. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:47.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 10: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week Ten: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Buccaneers 7
10
12 17 46
Panthers
14
3
0 6 23
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Date : November 15Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Cloudy, 65 °F (18 °C)Game attendance : 5,815Referee : Land Clark TV announcers (Fox) : Kevin Burkhardt, Daryl Johnston and Pam OliverRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
TB – Ryan Succop 23-yard field goal, 9:59. Panthers 14–10. Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 6:46.
CAR – Joey Slye 46-yard field goal, 3:56. Panthers 17–10. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 6:03.
TB – Mike Evans 3-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 0:27. Tied 17–17. Drive 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:29. Third quarter
TB – Ryan Succop 24-yard field goal, 10:58. Buccaneers 20–17. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:02.
TB – Ronald Jones II 98-yard run (kick blocked), 7:39. Buccaneers 26–17. Drive: 1 play, 98 yards, 0:14.
TB – Ryan Succop 24-yard field goal, 3:10. Buccaneers 29–17. Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 4:21. Fourth quarter
TB – Ryan Succop 40-yard field goal, 12:40. Buccaneers 32–17. Drive" 8 plays, 13 yards, 3:23.
CAR – Teddy Bridgewater 3-yard run (pass failed), 11:23. Buccaneers 32–23. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 1:17.
TB – Tom Brady 1-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 6:18. Buccaneers 39–23. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:05.
TB – Rob Gronkowski 7-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 4:24. Buccaneers 46–23. Drive: 4 plays, 21 yards, 0:28.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 11: vs. Detroit Lions
Week Eleven: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Lions
0
0
0 0 0
Panthers 7
0
10 3 20
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Date : November 22Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Cloudy, 65 °F (18 °C)Game attendance : 5,546Referee : Ronald TorbertTV announcers (Fox) : Kevin Kugler, Chris Spielman and Laura OkminRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
CAR - Mike Davis 1-yard run (Joey Slye kick), 2:21. Panthers 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 95 yards, 6:03. Second quarter
Third quarter
CAR – Curtis Samuel 17-yard pass from P. J. Walker (Joey Slye kick), 11:06. Panthers 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 3:09.
CAR – Joey Slye 56-yard field goal, 2:04. Panthers 17–0. Drive: 9 plays, 37 yards, 5:33. Fourth quarter
CAR – Joey Slye 37-yard field goal, 5:00. Panthers 20–0. Drive: 5 plays, 3 yards, 1:20.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
This was the Panthers' first shutout win since Week 14 of 2015 .
Week 12: at Minnesota Vikings
Week Twelve: Carolina Panthers at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Panthers
0
7
14 6 27
Vikings 7
3
0 18 28
at U.S. Bank Stadium , Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date : November 29Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CSTGame weather : None (indoor stadium)Game attendance : 0Referee : Brad Rogers TV announcers (Fox) : Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon SpakeRecap , Gamebook
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
CAR – Robby Anderson 41-yard pass from Teddy Bridgewater (Joey Slye kick), 1:52. Tied 7–7. Drive: 11 plays, 81 yards, 5:33.
MIN – Dan Bailey 53-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 10–7. Drive: 11 plays, 41 yards, 1:52. Third quarter
CAR – Jeremy Chinn 17-yard fumble return (Joey Slye kick), 14:01. Panthers 14–10.
CAR – Jeremy Chinn 28-yard fumble return (Joey Slye kick), 13:51. Panthers 21–10. Fourth quarter
MIN – Dan Bailey 25-yard field goal, 14:47. Panthers 21–13. Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:34.
CAR – Joey Slye 40-yard field goal, 11:31. Panthers 24–13. Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 3:16.
MIN – Justin Jefferson 10-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Kirk Cousins–Bisi Johnson pass), 5:31. Panthers 24–21. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:00.
CAR – Joey Slye 21-yard field goal, 1:51. Panthers 27–21. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 0:19.
MIN – Chad Beebe 10-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey kick), 0:46. Vikings 28–27. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:05.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 14: vs. Denver Broncos
Week Fourteen: Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Broncos
0
0
0 0 0
Panthers
0
0
0 0 0
at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Standings
Division
Conference
#
Team
Division
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
SOS
SOV
STK
Division leaders
1
Green Bay Packers
North
13
3
0
.813
5–1
10–2
.428
.387
W6
2[ a]
New Orleans Saints
South
12
4
0
.750
6–0
10–2
.459
.406
W2
3[ a]
Seattle Seahawks
West
12
4
0
.750
4–2
9–3
.447
.404
W4
4
Washington Football Team
East
7
9
0
.438
4–2
5–7
.459
.388
W1
Wild cards
5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
South
11
5
0
.688
4–2
8–4
.488
.392
W4
6
Los Angeles Rams
West
10
6
0
.625
3–3
9–3
.494
.484
W1
7[ b]
Chicago Bears
North
8
8
0
.500
2–4
6–6
.488
.336
L1
Did not qualify for the postseason
8[ b]
Arizona Cardinals
West
8
8
0
.500
2–4
6–6
.475
.441
L2
9
Minnesota Vikings
North
7
9
0
.438
4–2
5–7
.504
.366
W1
10[ c]
San Francisco 49ers
West
6
10
0
.375
3–3
4–8
.549
.448
L1
11[ c] [ d]
New York Giants
East
6
10
0
.375
4–2
5–7
.502
.427
W1
12[ d]
Dallas Cowboys
East
6
10
0
.375
2–4
5–7
.471
.333
L1
13[ e]
Carolina Panthers
South
5
11
0
.313
1–5
4–8
.531
.388
L1
14[ e]
Detroit Lions
North
5
11
0
.313
1–5
4–8
.508
.350
L4
15
Philadelphia Eagles
East
4
11
1
.281
2–4
4–8
.537
.469
L3
16
Atlanta Falcons
South
4
12
0
.250
1–5
2–10
.551
.391
L5
Tiebreakers [ f]
^ a b New Orleans finished ahead of Seattle based on conference record.
^ a b Chicago finished and clinched the 7th and final playoff spot ahead of Arizona based on better win percentage in common games (against Detroit, the NY Giants, Carolina, and the LA Rams, Chicago finished 3–2, while Arizona finished 1–4).
^ a b San Francisco finished ahead of the NY Giants based on head-to-head victory. Division tie break was initially used to eliminate Dallas (see below).
^ a b NY Giants won tiebreaker over Dallas based on division record.
^ a b Carolina finished ahead of Detroit based on head-to-head victory.
^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.
References
^ a b Shook, Nick (July 27, 2020). "Roger Goodell writes letter to NFL fans as training camps start across U.S." NFL . Retrieved July 27, 2020 . ^ "2020 NFL Schedule Announced" (PDF) . NFL Communications . May 7, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2020 .^ Gantt, Darin (27 September 2020). "Panthers snap 10-game losing streak, beat Chargers" . ProFootballTalk . Retrieved 26 November 2020 . ^ Young, Jabari (October 1, 2020). "The Carolina Panthers will use a $125,000 virus-killing robot in their stadium as fans return with Covid-19 restrictions" . CNBC .
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