Carolina Panthers: Sunday’s loss marks the beginning of the end of an era

By Alex Duran | Nov 18, 2019

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers looks on from the sidelines against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 03: Team owner, David Tepper, of the Carolina Panthers watches on before their game against the Tennessee Titans at Bank of America Stadium on November 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Taking perspective

There was a serious lack of discipline and impetus. There wasn’t even enough juice for a comeback rally. The bevy of penalties on the Panthers that makes you wonder if the Panthers even care to practice their fundamentals. Or just care in general.

The Panthers lost at home against a divisional rival that was at the bottom of the division (until today) while their rival was down their starting tight end and running back. The Falcons had a season-high four interceptions. To add insult to injury, this was a must-win game for the Panthers to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Despite all of this, the Panthers were sure to give credit where credit is due. That’s all fine and dandy, but there is are elephants in the room that need to be addressed.

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