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Panthers vs Lions: Storylines

Hello CSR! Welcome to week 4, where the Panthers look to shake off an away loss to the Cleveland Browns as they welcome the Detroit Lions to Charlotte. Its a prime time matchup, which I know sends shivers down many of your spines if you are familiar with the Panthers history in the 2000s/2010s during […]

Our first month with an app broke our commenting records

A month ago we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. Quite a few of you have downloaded it over the past month and have been using it.  The goal with this app was to make it easier to join […]

Carolina Panthers 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Trevor Goosby

The 2027 NFL Draft feels like forever away, and we’re all caught up in the start of the NFL season. Regardless, it’s never too early to look ahead to the Draft. This weekly series will take a closer look at some of the prospects the Carolina Panthers could select in the 2027 iteration of the […]

Panthers are all sorts of banged up heading into Week 4

The Carolina Panthers’ week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns couldn’t have gone much worse. They lost a game they were expected to win, the offense regressed back to the inconsistent form we’ve become accustomed to, and seemingly half the roster got hurt. Now they have to get ready to host the Lions on prime […]

What’s next after Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson are placed on injured reserve?

The Carolina Panthers have announced that Jaycee Horn (quadriceps) and Mike Jackson (groin) have been placed on injured reserve. That ends their season for at least the next four games, likely longer in at least Horn’s case. For those keeping track at home, Horn and Jackson formed one of the more formidable cornerback duos in […]

Panthers vs. Browns game review: Pain.

Not that there are options aplenty to choose from, but Sunday’s loss to the Cleveland Browns is the worst of the season so far. The 22 point loss to the Chicago Bears was rough, but there was plenty to work with from that game that acted as the light at the end of the tunnel. […]

Weekly Stat Review: Post Week 3 edition

Welcome to the third edition of the Weekly Stat Review! A frustrating 3 point loss has the Carolina Panthers falling behind in the most important stat of them all – wins. If you had the displeasure of watching the whole game, you can guess the direction the stats this series is concerned with have taken. […]

Ask Brian: Misery and Sadness

Hello CSR! Welcome to Ask Brian, part one of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! We’re coming off a disappointing loss in what was a very winnable game, as the Cleveland Browns managed to outlast the Panthers 21-18 in an effort that saw Carolina’s aggression play to their detriment, going 0-3 on 4th down […]

Carolina Panthers 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Kade Pieper

The 2027 NFL Draft feels like forever away, and we’re all caught up in the start of the NFL season. Regardless, it’s never too early to look ahead to the Draft. This weekly series will take a closer look at some of the prospects the Carolina Panthers could select in the 2027 iteration of the […]

Jaycee Horn out indefinitely with torn quad

According to NFL news breaker Ian Rapaport, Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn is out indefinitely with a torn quad. Rapaport notes in his tweet that Horn is going to get multiple opinions, but injuries of this severity are almost always multi-month recoveries, especially if it’s a full tear. If it’s not a complete tear and […]

The Optimist: Ouch Town. Population us, bro.

Sometimes in the NFL, a team comes together so completely that they look like they are playing a different sport than their opponents. Coaching decisions are logical and devastating. Complementary football means offense, defense, and special teams work together to smother any possibility of competition. Sometimes in the NFL, the exact opposite of that happens. […]

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The Scratching Post

Greetings, internet users. Welcome to The Scratching Post, your home for open conversation with your fellow Carolina Panthers fans. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here. This […]

Panthers 18 Browns 21: The offense comes crashing down

Bryce Young and the offense regressed from Weeks 1 and 2 while injuries mounted in the Carolina Panthers loss to the Cleveland Browns. First Quarter The Panthers got the ball first but weren’t able to do anything with it. A couple of penalties stalled momentum, though Bryce Young was able to find Brycen Tremayne on […]

Panthers vs Browns: Week 3 discussion thread

The Carolina Panthers are on the road again this week. The Cleveland Browns play host and may pose the Panthers toughest test yet on defense. Quarterback Bryce Young has thrown for 200+ yards and three touchdowns in consecutive weeks for the first time in his career. It is the first time he has thrown for […]

CSR Weekend Warriors

Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here. You know the drill. If you don’t then follow the handy instruction below […]

Panthers Injury Report & Transactions – Week 3

The Carolina Panthers front office is busy throughout the season with transactions, roster moves, and injury updates. Here’s what’s happening at Mint Street this week. Injuries As the Panthers look to go 2-1 on the season as they prepare to face the Cleveland Browns, health is going to play a major factor. Here’s the summary […]

Panthers Reacts: Winning works wonders on confidence

The Carolina Panthers historically poor defense in their season opener produced an understandable dip in fan confidence. As if plucked by the sturdiest chip that our proverbial gameday spread had to offer, that dip is no more. The Panthers defense dominated the Atlanta Falcons high school-looking offense in Week 2, while their offense kept up […]

Panthers vs Browns: Matchups to watch

The Carolina Panthers bounced back from a big home loss to the Chicago Bears at home to notch a big win over the Atlanta Falcons on the road. They swept the matchups we highlighted in this space last week, particularly with the linebackers coming to play against Bijan Robinson (even though Robinson did manage a […]

Panthers vs. Browns: Storylines to watch

The Carolina Panthers are coming off their first win of the season, over the division rival Falcons. Their opponent this week is also coming off a win over an NFC South division rival, as the Browns defeated the Buccaneers 23-19. This put both teams’ 2026 seasons back on track at 1-1, and the Panthers will […]

Carolina Panthers 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Jadan Baugh

The 2027 NFL Draft feels like forever away, and we’re all caught up in the start of the NFL season. Regardless, it’s never too early to look ahead to the Draft. This weekly series will take a closer look at some of the prospects the Carolina Panthers could select in the 2027 iteration of the […]

Jonathon Brooks returns to injured reserve

The Carolina Panthers have placed running back Jonathon Brooks on injured reserve with a groin muscle injury that is expected to require surgery. It is technically possible that we will see him on the field again before the end of the season. Brooks had a promising camp while working back from a 2024 tear of […]

Cat Scratch Reader Reacts Survey: Where is your confidence after two weeks?

Bryce Young is playing like one of the best quarterbacks in the league. Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker may prove to be the best wide receiver tandem in Panthers history (too soon?). The defense is trending upwards, even considering the quality of their Week 2 opponent. Life seems good for Carolina Panthers fans, for the […]