It was less than 11 months ago that Carolina last hosted Tampa Bay, playing in a Christmas Eve game the Panthers were very lucky to win.
That was a pretty different Carolina team, though. For instance, Jerry Richardson was the owner. Brenton Bersin was the leading receiver that day. Daryl Worley was the Panthers’ No. 2 cornerback, and Tampa Bay threw at him incessantly.
The Panthers won on a touchdown in the final minute. Cam Newton first fumbled the shotgun snap, then picked it up and scored from 2 yards out. The Panthers escaped with a 22-19 win.