Panthers are 1st team since 2008 to be shut out in back-to-back games
When you find yourself in the same company as the Cleveland Browns, it’s usually not for a good reason.
The Carolina Panthers closed up shop on their embarrassing 2023 season with a 9-0 loss to the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. That shutout defeat turned back the clock by fifteen years, as the Panthers are now the first team since the 2008 Browns to put up zero points in back-to-back games.
Carolina’s output, or lack thereof, was spoiled by another sick bit of symmetry from last Sunday. As they did in their 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17, the Panthers amassed just 67 passing yards.
On a wider scale, the sour ending moves the team into a 2-15 record to finish the campaign—which ties them for the most losses in franchise history. This Week 18 result also makes them just the second franchise to register multiple 15-loss seasons.
The first . . . ? You guessed it—the Cleveland Browns.
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December 11, 2005; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver (89) Steve Smith picks up yards…
December 11, 2005; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver (89) Steve Smith picks up yards as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker (55) Derrick Brooks defends in Tampa Bay's 20-10 defeat of the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2005 Bob Donnan
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Sep 30, 2007, Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster (26) with the ball…
Sep 30, 2007, Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster (26) with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Barrett Ruud (51), linebacker Derrick Brooks (55) and cornerback Ronde Barber (20) defend in the Buccaneers 20-7 victory against the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec. 8, 2008; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates his second…
Dec. 8, 2008; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates his second quarter touchdown with Brad Hoover (45) as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Cato June (59) defends at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec. 8, 2008; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) scores a touchdown…
Dec. 8, 2008; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec, 6, 2009; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey (30) and Jon Beason (52)…
Dec, 6, 2009; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey (30) and Jon Beason (52) and Chris Harris (43) tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant (89) in the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Sept. 19, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers players kneel to…
Sept. 19, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers players kneel to pray after the game at Bank of America Stadium. The Buccaneers won 20-7. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
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December 24, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) crosses the goal line…
December 24, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) crosses the goal line to score a touchdown during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. Carolina Panthers win 48-16. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec, 24, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers fans react after being given a ball by…
Dec, 24, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers fans react after being given a ball by running back Jonathan Stewart (28) (not pictured) after he scored in the third quarter. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 48-16 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 18, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive back Josh Thomas (22) and strong safety…
Nov 18, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive back Josh Thomas (22) and strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) break up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) in the third quarter. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 27-21 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 1, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs as Tampa…
Dec 1, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs as Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) and defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) and middle linebacker Mason Foster (59) defend in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 14, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) tries to catch…
Dec 14, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) tries to catch the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Johnthan Banks (27) defends in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 14, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) pressures Tampa Bay…
Dec 14, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh McCown (12) in the fourth quarter. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 19-17 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scores a touchdown as…
Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scores a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Johnthan Banks (27) defends in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scores a touchdown in…
Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) scores a touchdown in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after scoring a…
Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 10, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) with the ball…
Oct 10, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) and outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) and free safety Bradley McDougald (30) defend in the third quarter. The Buccaneers defeated the Panthers 17-14 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 24, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) reacts in the…
Dec 24, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) reacts in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 4, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) with the ball as…
Nov 4, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Justin Evans (21) and free safety Jordan Whitehead (31) defend in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 4, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) catches a pass…
Nov 4, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) catches a pass in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 4, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hugs tight end Greg…
Nov 4, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) hugs tight end Greg Olsen (88) after a touchdown in the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 12, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) and outside linebacker…
Sep 12, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) and outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) in the end zone for a safety In the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 15, 2020; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) runs for…
Nov 15, 2020; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) runs for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead (33) and defensive end William Gholston (92) defend in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 26, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to…
Dec 26, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass as Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) and defensive end Brian Burns (53) pressure in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches a…
Oct 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore (2) catches a touchdown pass as Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards (32) defends in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 23: Tommy Tremble #82 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring…
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 23: Tommy Tremble #82 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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