Only team with a winning record…

[Diehardpanth02]

And a negative scoring differential. We have scored 207 points for, and 249 given up.

Tells me a lot about this team, some of it good more of it bad.

My questions are why do we think that is? 
 

And what can we do differently to start winning more games by a wider margin. It does feel like we are much more competitive this season and for that I am grateful. We are going in the right direction. But what pieces could we add to help us be more well rounded. What can we do to score more points on a regular basis? All speculative obviously, and more future thinking than now because we can’t change what’s already happening.

But these numbers worry me a bit for our playoff hopes, because the NFC North, and the West have some pretty good teams and I could see both of those divisions sending two teams to the playoffs.

Just thought that was an interesting number when it caught my eye. What say you, you ole miserable panther fans?

[Bama Panther]

I know it can’t be done, but taking out the NE and BUF games turn that differential around. Those two games alone count for a -60 point differential for the Panthers.
 

The only other loss that was a bit out of hand was the Jacksonville game, which had a -16 differential, and the first ATL win was a +30. All in all, a few lopsided games but most have been close.
 

All it says is the Panthers aren’t dominating teams when they win, and they have a complete dud of a loss every few games. 

[Gapanthersfan]

I’ve said it before. Panthers are neither a good nor a bad team… which is a GIANT leap forward from 2 seasons ago. 

They’ve gone from an embarrassing, unwatchable curb stomping on an every week basis to glimpses of competitive football and a team with actual, legit talent. Ickey, Hunt, Chuba, Rico, Tet, Coker, Moton, Lewis, Brown, Moehrig, and Horn would be legit starters on most NFL teams, so half of our starting roster. I’d dare call the special teams good this season.  In 2 years that’s incredible. With 2 more offseasons and drafts like this last one, even a journeyman QB takes this team to the playoffs. Let them kill it on the first 2 picks in the next couple drafts and find a late round gem. That’s huge. 

I don’t think the current team is as good as its record, but I’m enjoying the ride. 

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[Jaxel]

Da Bears also have a negative point differential.

[travisura]

This doesn't take away from any of the points made here, but the Bears are 7-3 with a -6 point differential.

[LinvilleGorge]

It tells you that we've won quite a few close games while taking some real ass kicking in some of the losses.