The Panthers entered today’s game with the hope that they could end the season on a high note and avoid a seven-game losing streak after reaching .500 in Week 10 and following that feat with six straight losses to clinch last place in the NFC South with a 5-11 record, and they absolutely did not accomplish that goal as they were completely and utterly walloped by the Buccaneers in an embarrassing 41-17 loss that dropped the Panthers to 5-12 on the year. This team started 3-0, in case you forgot, but had one of the worst 14-game stretches imaginable after their hot start.
Panthers 17 Buccaneers 41: Panthers drop seventh straight game; end season 5-12
