Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Most Surprising Win Ever?

coffee

By coffee,
in Carolina Panthers

 Share

Recommended Posts

coffee Rising Star

coffee

Posted
Posted

I was watching a reel of fans singing Sweet Caroline and I started wondering if this was the most shocking surprise victory we've ever had.  I thought of one other game that was in that category but I'll wait to see what you have to say on the matter.  Where do you feel this one comes in a list of our most surprising upsets?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
CRA Grand Master

CRA

Posted
Posted

2022

- Panthers are 1-5

- HC was fired the week prior

- 3 days before the game CMC is traded to the 49ers.  Full #1 overall tank mode in affect

- PJ Walker is the starting QB

and we are playing Tom Brady and the Bucs.  So, obviously, we beat them by 17

  • Pie 8
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, Gapanthersfan said:

2003 playoff Rams. 

I knew they’d beat the Eagles after that performance but to take down the greatest show on turf in their house? 

It's funny because during the '03 playoffs, there was a pundit who predicted all the divisional round games except ours were going to be highly competitive.

Quoting from his opening paragraph, "I think the Rams are gonna throttle the Panthers". 

As it turned out, the other three games that weekend were all blowouts and ours was the game of the year. 

Don't remember who it was that wrote that, but I do wonder If he still has a job writing about the NFL 😄

  • Pie 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Carolina Cajun Grand Master

Carolina Cajun

Posted
Posted

I wasnt even a fan at the time, but 96 panthers win over the cowboys in the playoffs comes to mind.  We were the better team, but a 2 year old franchise playing the dynasty in the playoff and to win is big.  I grew up in south louisiana and remember hearing how it was like 36 years before the saints won a playoff game, we did it in year 2.

  • Pie 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Captroop Grand Master

Captroop

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, Gapanthersfan said:

2003 playoff Rams. 

I knew they’d beat the Eagles after that performance but to take down the greatest show on turf in their house? 

That's definitely a surprising win, and probably in the running for the greatest Panthers game, and one of the best football games in general that I've ever watching.

I was watching at home, and probably the last hour I was on my feet.

  • Pie 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
strato Grand Master

strato

Posted
Posted (edited)
1 hour ago, Gapanthersfan said:

2003 playoff Rams. 

I knew they’d beat the Eagles after that performance but to take down the greatest show on turf in their house? 

Definitely. And what a win. Double OT.
And the next week AT the Eagles. Their old stadium with the jail cells in it lol. 
 

A couple early on, 1995 1996 were big surprises. Expansion teams up until then had been really bad for a long time. Mostly. 
I think the @Tampa game for that ‘03 season was legendary. We didn’t really expect to win. 

Edited by strato
  • Pie 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
strato Grand Master

strato

Posted
Posted
15 minutes ago, csx said:

The win at Green Bay was a bigger upset spread wise. If that means anything.

Not sure what the spread means with this team. The spread in general seems as much based on driving action for both teams as for actually being predictive. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
csx Grand Master

csx

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, strato said:

Not sure what the spread means with this team. The spread in general seems as much based on driving action for both teams as for actually being predictive. 

That's always the reason for a spread. But that leans in to public perception and therefore surprise.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
csx Grand Master

csx

Posted
Posted (edited)

I'm not arguing that spread is most important aspect but it's something....

https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/panthers/panthers-second-largest-upset-in-franchise-history-packers-win/275-8a802c46-9694-455a-8cee-4ddb5ff08fea

Largest Spreads of Wins in History:

1995 Week 10 – 13-7 over San Francisco (14-point underdogs)

2000 Week 10 – 27-24 over St. Louis Rams (13.5-point underdogs)

2025 Week 9 – 16-13 over Green Bay (13.5-point underdogs)

2022 Week 7 – 21-3 over Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-point underdogs)

2021 Week 10 – 34-10 over Arizona Cardinals (10.5-point underdogs)

Edited by csx
  • Pie 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
UnluckyforSome Grand Master

UnluckyforSome

Posted
Posted

The 2003 win at Tampa.

It was their home opener following their Superbowl season, so banners were going up, rings were distributed, and they were opening up with a patsy team from some hick town in NC that was coming off another losing season, and still had 1-15 in recent memory.

The way the game played out was also shocking.

  • Pie 4
  • Beer 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
PleaseCutStewart Grand Master

PleaseCutStewart

Posted
Posted

I would say our 2018 win over the Eagles was one that surprised me. Down 17-0 in the 4th Q and Cam somehow carried us to a win. Think that was the weird game Torrey Smith actually played well for us before the dude was never heard from again...

Feel like that year could have been special if fugin TJ Watt didn't destroy Cam's shoulder

  • Pie 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
strato Grand Master

strato

Posted
Posted (edited)
10 minutes ago, UnluckyforSome said:

The 2003 win at Tampa.

It was their home opener following their Superbowl season, so banners were going up, rings were distributed, and they were opening up with a patsy team from some hick town in NC that was coming off another losing season, and still had 1-15 in recent memory.

The way the game played out was also shocking.

That is an all timer there, for me. Kris Jenkins… beast.

There was a guy named Pantherfan or Panthersfan whom posted back then that was at that game and was preserved in a photo of the blocked XP or FG. In a crowd in the stands reaction shot. 

He passed away maybe within a year or two, not that long after.  That picture is kind of his tribute. Or memorial. 
 

 

Edited by strato
  • Pie 2
  • Beer 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • TheSpecialJuan
      Explicating the Panthers' Defensiveness

      By TheSpecialJuan · Posted

      I can't wait to go through this analysis 
    • SmokinwithWilly
      Panthers Sign QB Will Grier

      By SmokinwithWilly · Posted

      What's more likely? An entire competant NFL front office (as many here suggest Morgan runs) has watched Bryce struggle week in and week out to perform at the bare minimum of NFL QBs for 3 years and has decided that's the future of this organization, OR our owner who has proven repeatedly he can't keep his nose out of team decision making has declared Bryce is our QB until he decides otherwise, especially given he's the one that drafted him in the first place? 
    • MHS831
      Explicating the Panthers' Defensiveness

      By MHS831 · Posted

      It is time to take a look at the defense.  Without further ado do.... Edge (OLB):  I think we overpaid for Jaelan Phillips, but he is constant pressure with 73 pressures in 2025, ranking 9th in the NFL.  In all, he was the 20th (of 111) rated pass rushing edge in 2025 according to PFF, putting him in the top 20% in the nfl.  With a pair of solid ILBs beside him and if we can get Wharton going, I think the sum of the parts will make him better than he was in Philly.  Furthermore, with second-year pro Princely Umanmielen behind him, I expect him to grow with the tutoring and competition. On the other side, the duo of Nick Scourton and Patrick Jones II is strong, in my view.  Scourton generated 34 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 8 sacks, 23 hurries, 3 hits. Against the run, he recorded 28 solo tackles. For a rookie, second round, edge, that is great.  He also forced 1 fumble on the season. Jones was decent in 2025 in just 131 snaps, but he is solid veteran depth.   We seem to lack the elite pass rusher, but this rotational unit will be a big upgrade over last season.  Expect Scourton and Princely to show improvement. While it is unlikely that we add more to edge this draft, you can never have too many pass rushers (well, you can--two sophomores and two veterans is a good mix). Would the Panthers take an edge if one was sitting there? Absolutely. Defensive End:  Derrick Brown is a stud.  I did not notice how dominant he became as a pass rusher.  His PFF pass-rush grade of 72.0 ranked 23rd among 134 qualified interior defensive linemans. His run-defense grade of 66.3 ranked 22nd at the position. He generated 35 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 6 sacks, 23 hurries, 6 hits. On the other side:  What the hell?  Tershawn Wharton earned a 40.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 127th among 134 qualified interior defensive linemans. His PFF pass-rush grade of 57.0 ranked 95th among 134 qualified interior defensive linemen. His run-defense grade of 34.8 ranked 125th at the position. However, Wharton needs to be situational and we really need a few DEs who can plug and pressure.  LaBryan Ray is an interior defensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers who earned a 45.7 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season.  You cannot tell me that we are not going to add a DE.  In my view, this is a HUGE need that we have not adequately addressed.  There were only 3 DEs in the NFL who played more snaps that Derrick Brown.  We have to give him more blows during the game.  So After Brown, we have 2 other players who need to improve a lot to reach mediocre. Nose Tackle:  Of course, a NT might move out some to help stuff the run at DE opposite Brown, and stats do not always reflect on a NT's actual value.  Bobby Brown III earned a 54.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 80th among 134 qualified interior defensive linemen.  His PFF pass-rush grade of 51.1 ranked 126th among 134 qualified interior defensive linemans. His run-defense grade of 57.8 ranked 51st at the position.   Behind him, Cam'Ron Jackson is an  earned a 45.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season.   The defensive line is weak, based on 2025 performance rankings in PFF.  After DBrown, they pretty much suck.  These are the guys our ILBs will be counting on. Inside Linebacker:  Devin Lloyd earned a 89.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 3rd among 88 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 81.1 ranked 3rd among 88 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 83.2 ranked 11th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 82.2 ranked 5th among qualified linebackers.  He's good.  At the moment, beside him is Trevin Wallace  who earned a 55.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 57th among 88 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 64.5 ranked 25th among 88 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 42.3 ranked 85th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 64.2 ranked 45th among qualified linebackers.  Wallace was best as a coverage LB, and based on my memory, I am not sure he was in the top third, but if PFF says so...however, he was nearly last vs. the run.  We need better to play beside Lloyd.  Bam Morris-Scott earned a 37.6 overall PFF defensive grade. To put that in perspective, I was rated by PFF at 32.3 on my couch.   Cherilus Claudin is the third best ILB on the roster right now. He earned a 59.2 overall PFF defensive grade in just over 200 snaps.  Having lost Rozeboom, the Panthers are very thin behind Lloyd.  Look for a starting-caliber ILB in the draft.  Wallace is not the guy, but he is decent depth. Nickel CB:  Chau Smith-Wade  earned a 57.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 79th among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 57.2 ranked 79th among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 55.4 ranked 77th at the position.  For a nickel, he played a lot--garnering over 600 snaps.  Corey Thornton was a pleasant surprise, until he was injured.  However, in just 127 snaps, he was very good, earning a 68.5 overall PFF defensive grade.  I think he can play outside in a pinch, but nickel might be his gig.  I am not sold that Nickel is in good hands, but Thornton is promising.  Smith-Wade is average, and with the experience he has accumulated, we are probably not prioritizing Nickel, but there are some good nickels in the draft. Cornerback:  Michael Jackson should have been in the pro bowl.  He earned a 79.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 4th among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 80.9 ranked 3rd among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 67.2 ranked 36th at the position. He recorded 4 interceptions on the season. Jackson broke up 9 passes in coverage. He allowed a 72.9 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks --SOLID!!  Our second-best CB, Jaycee Horn, was in the pro bowl.  He earned a 57.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 76th among 114 qualified corner.backs. His PFF coverage grade of 61.6 ranked 61st among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 50.5 ranked 87th at the position.  He recorded 5 interceptions on the season.  Our CBs had NINE interceptions in 2025.  It is doubtful they duplicate that figure, but Jackson was our best CB.   We are thin at CB, but the two we put out there are solid.  Nickel, at this time, is "meh," but both are developing and should improve.  A great draft for Nickel.  The Panthers will add a CB somehow. Safety:  For now, Trevon Moehrig is as advertised--above average vs. the run, below average in coverage, making him average. He earned a 64.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 50th among 98 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 55.3 ranked 64th among 98 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 73.5 ranked 37th at the position.  Lathan Ransom got some valuable experience in 2025, getting in on 330 plays or so.  He earned a 62.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 56th among 98 qualified safeties.  (Average, not bad for a day 3 rookie) His PFF coverage grade of 55.8 ranked 63rd among 98 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 85.1 ranked 4th at the position.  A pure strong safety, if you ask me.  Nick Scott  earned a 67.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 36th among 98 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 67.3 ranked 31st among 98 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 69.3 ranked 56th at the position.  Expect a draft pick at FS.  Demani Richardson is a safety for the Carolina Panthers who earned a 71.5 overall PFF defensive grade n 29 plays.  Nothing to see here.  Isaiah Simmons is probably more special teams than defensive player.   Overall:  We are thin on defense.  No real depth at CB, S, and DE/NT.  However, we have 5 starters who are pro bowl level players (D. Brown, Lloyd, Jackson, Horn, and Phillips--and I might throw Scourton in on that pile for the sixth potential pro bowler).  We are weak at NT, and if Wharton does not step up, DE.  Funny, I see Edge as our strength (and we really don't have a sack artist) and I love our starting CBs.  Moehrig is making too much to be average.   Expect:  In the draft, I think we have to draft a DT.  Having done this, I am not sure that we go after a S when we have such glaring needs at other positions.  We could upgrade at nickel and give the CB room more depth.  OLB?  Wallace is decent depth, and he could start in a pinch.   DE is our biggest need.  The answer could be on the roster?            
×
×
  • Create New...