(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Shaq Thompson
Two veteran players on the Carolina Panthers led the way during the team’s Week 1 victory over the New York Jets at Bank of America Stadium.
It wasn’t easy. Then again, one could argue a Carolina Panthers win rarely comes without a splash of drama.
After storming out to a 16-0 halftime lead, the Panthers held off a late charge by the upstart New York Jets en route to their first opening day win since 2018.
The 19-14 victory was keyed in no small part by the return of running back Christian McCaffrey.