That would've been a terrible first loss of the year.
Despite that scare, the Panthers moved to 14-0 thanks to a 38-35 win over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. And once again, it was the stars on offense who paved the way for Carolina to inch closer to NFL history.
Here are some things you need to know about the Panthers' offensive stars in their Week 15 win.
Cam Newton
Give this man the MVP now, forever and until the end of time.
It wasn't the quarterback's fault that the Panthers relinquished that 28-point lead.