The Panthers enter Week 3 after back to back devastating losses at home. The team lost a close game to the Los Angeles Rams by a score of 30-27 in Week 1. They also lost in Week 2 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20-14.
The Cardinals had a rare Week 1 tie with the Detroit Lions. 27-27 was the final score. They lost a close game to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 23-17.
Obviously, neither team is off to the start that they envisioned themselves having coming into the year. The Panthers were supposed to be much improved with a healthy Cam Newton at quarterback.