Best moments from Panthers season-opening wins
Go back through Panthers history for the defining photos from the best moments of Week 1 victories.
Robbie Anderson scored a 57-yard touchdown from Sam Darnold in Carolina's 19-14 win over the Jets in 2021.
Cam Newton led the team with 58 rushing yards and a touchdown in a 16-8 win over Dallas in Week 1 of 2018.
Carolina's defense forced two turnovers and held the 49ers out of the end zone in a 23-3 win over San Francisco in Week 1 of 2017.
Josh Norman scored on a 30-yard pick six in Carolina's 20-9 win over the Jaguars in Week 1 of 2015.
Derek Anderson came in to start the 2014 opener in Tampa Bay and threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-14 win.
Dante Rosario caught a pass in the back of the end zone as time expired to give Carolina a 26-24 win over the Chargers in the 2008 season opener.
Steve Smith scored a 68-yard touchdown in Carolina's 27-13 win over the Rams in the 2007 season opener in St. Louis.
Ricky Proehl caught a 12-yard touchdown pass with 16 seconds left to help Carolina overcome a 17-0 second-half deficit and win 24-23 in the 2003 season opener.
John Fox celebrated with quarterback Rodney Peete after Fox's first win as Panthers head coach in a 10-7 victory over the Ravens in the 2002 season opener at home.
Steve Smith returned the game's opening kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown in a 24-13 Panthers win in the 2001 season opener in Minnesota.
Mark Carrier scored the first-ever touchdown in Charlotte in Carolina's 29-6 win over the Falcons in the 1996 season opener.
