There was so much positive momentum surrounding the Carolina Panthers coming into this season. After Bryce Young’s resurgence in the back half of 2024 and the return of Derrick Brown to the defense, this team was expected to be competent at the very least.
That’s not what fans saw on Sunday. Carolina lost its opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars in disappointing fashion. The final score of 26-10 makes the game look even closer than it was, as the Panthers were outplayed from start to finish.
It’s just one game, but this season is already starting to look troubling.