The ‘City of Brotherly Love’ hasn’t been kind to the Carolina Panthers over the years, losing four of their six games in Philadelphia. However, one win was especially significant in franchise history and despite being 15 years ago, one Panthers player who played then, remains a part of the team this year.
Julius Peppers, in his second year after being drafted by the Panthers, racked up two tackles for a defense that carried the 2003 team into the history books with the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance. Facing a 12-4 Eagles team in their fourth consecutive playoffs and third straight NFC Championship, the Carolina defense wouldn’t be intimidated.