Carolina Panthers 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

Carolina Panthers 2024-25 NFL Season Recap

After managing two wins the prior NFL betting season, linemakers had higher expectations for the Carolina Panthers in the first run of the Dave Canales regime. I personally bought into the noise made in the offseason with the moves made to add Diontae Johnson in free agency as well as Xavier Legette in the draft. With the offensive line expected to be one of the team’s above average strengths, I bought into Bryce Young being drastically improved in year two of his professional career. While that ultimately proved to be the case, it occurred way too late after being benched just two games into the regular season. Though Andy Dalton led the team to a win over the Raiders in Week 3, helping the team post its highest scoring tally of the young season, Carolina wouldn’t win another game until Week 9 when Young had already been reinstalled under center. The Panthers would score another triumph the following week in an ugly 20-17 overtime win over the New York Giants in Germany. Unfortunately, Carolina went back to its losing ways immediately after with four straight losses to the Chiefs, Bucs, Eagles, and Cowboys before closing the year with two wins in its final three played games.

While the team only managed to win five games to just come up short of toppling its 5.5 game season win total odds, it was clearly much better than the W/L record indicates as evidenced by the 8-9 against the spread (ATS) record. Carolina made a mint for NFL bettors to close the year logging NFL spread wins in seven of its final nine games. It gave the Kansas City Chiefs all it could handle before bowing out 30-27 as 11-point home dogs, and then followed that up with a near miss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers falling 26-23 in overtime as 6.5-point home pups. Not to be outdone, it went into Philadelphia and led 16-14 going into the fourth quarter before the Eagles scored 14 unanswered points to secure the 22-16 win and non-cover as 14-point favorites. In the Panthers home finale, it handed Arizona a crushing 36-30 overtime defeat as 5.5-point underdogs to effectively put the Cardinals season on ice. Then with absolutely nothing to play for in Week 18, it helped put the final nail in the division rival Falcons’ coffin by handing Atlanta a tough 44-38 home loss; also in overtime.

Had Young taken to Canales’ M.O. earlier and the defense not been an absolute sieve, the Panthers would’ve been a bigger factor in the winnable NFC South. As it is, the entire defensive roster needs to be retooled for that to occur moving forward with no other defense conceding more yardage (404.5) or points (31.4) than Carolina did this year. On the bright side, the offense looks to have some real nice pieces in place. Chuba Hubbard took a gargantuan step forward in his fourth NFL campaign rushing for 1,195 yards and scoring 11 overall touchdowns. Rookies Legette and Jalen Coker also looked comfortable deep into the season, while Tommy Tremble and Ja’Tavion Sanders also flashed at the tight end position. The Panthers offense looks to be in solid shape heading into the offseason, but GM Dan Morgan better work the phones and assemble a draft strategy to greatly improve the other side of the ball if Carolina is to be a factor and compete for NFC South bragging rights moving forward.

Carolina Panthers Week 18 Recap

The Carolina Panthers closed their NFL betting campaign on a high note at the crypto sportsbook, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 44-38 in an overtime thriller led by quarterback Bryce Young’s breakout performance. Young accounted for five touchdowns—three passing and two rushing—setting career highs in both categories. He completed 25 of 34 passes for 251 yards, showcasing poise and playmaking ability that solidified his status as Carolina’s long-term solution at quarterback. Young orchestrated a 70-yard game-winning drive in overtime, capped by Miles Sanders' 1-yard touchdown run. Sanders, returning from injury, contributed 61 rushing yards and a score while adding 50 receiving yards, including a 33-yard touchdown reception. Carolina's offense amassed 537 total yards, overwhelming Atlanta’s defense. Young’s third touchdown pass, a 9-yarder to David Moore, gave the Panthers a 31-24 lead late in the third quarter. He later scored on a 10-yard run to reclaim the lead in the fourth before Atlanta tied the game with 46 seconds left. Carolina’s resilience was evident in their ability to answer every Falcons rally. Despite finishing with a losing record, the Panthers showed promise with Young’s development under head coach Dave Canales. The team’s victory ended a five-game skid on the road and provided a glimpse of potential future success.

2024 Carolina Panthers Schedule, Results & Record

The Panthers emerged as an expansion team in 1995. They reached the NFC championship games in both 2003 and 2015 but fell short of winning the Super Bowl on each occasion. John Fox and Ron Rivera are the franchise's most notable head coaches, with Fox guiding the team to two division titles and a Super Bowl appearance, while Rivera secured three division championships and led the team to one Super Bowl appearance.

Jake Delhomme and Cam Newton are the franchise’s two most notable quarterbacks. Jake Delhomme’s tenure with the Carolina Panthers from 2003 to 2009 is marked by resilience and surprising success. An undrafted free agent who rose through the ranks via NFL Europe, Delhomme quickly became a beloved figure in Carolina. His breakout season in 2003 led the Panthers to an 11-5 record and their first Super Bowl berth, where his performance was remarkable despite a narrow loss to the New England Patriots.

Delhomme’s tenure included multiple playoff appearances and deep runs, characterized by his strong arm, leadership, and ability to orchestrate comebacks, earning him a lasting place in Panthers lore.

Cam Newton's arrival in 2011 as the first overall pick in the NFL Draft signaled a new era for the Panthers, revolutionizing their offense with his dual-threat ability. Newton’s historic rookie season and his 2015 MVP campaign, where he led the team to a 15-1 record and a Super Bowl 50 appearance, highlighted his impact. Despite a tough loss in the Super Bowl, Newton's dynamic play and larger-than-life personality made him a beloved figure. His tenure, marked by multiple playoff appearances and record-breaking performances, is remembered as one of the most exciting periods in team history.

Both Delhomme and Newton, with their unique styles and leadership, were instrumental in shaping the Panthers’ identity and success, leaving legacies that continue to inspire fans. So far, the Bryce Young era has failed to get off the ground, but it’s still early.

Carolina Panthers Past Seasons (2000)

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