Raleigh, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers’ season came to an end Sunday after falling to rival Saints, 31-26, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
Carolina was previously 3-0 in NFC Wild Card round with victories in 2003, 2005 and 2013.
The Panthers end the 2017 season with an overall record of 11-6; three of Carolina’s six losses came at the hands of New Orleans.
Here are five takeaways from the Panthers’ 31-26 loss to the Saints.
Newton sets franchise playoff records in loss
Cam Newton rebounded after on his worst performances of the season in Week 17, finishing Sunday’s contest 24-of-40 for 349 passing yards, two touchdowns and a 105.