When the Carolina Panthers take the field in 2020 it will be under the leadership of a new coach. Owner David Tepper elected to part ways with Ron Rivera after a second consecutive late season slide that guarantees the Panthers their first back-to-back losing seasons since 2011-12.
After being 5-3 at the midpoint, Carolina will attempt to end a seven-game losing streak on Sunday versus the New Orleans Saints. Given their opponent is playing for playoff positioning and home-field advantage, the game is expected to feature many more starters than a similar matchup from one year ago.