Forget everything you thought you knew about the Carolina Panthers through the first five games, because this 2026 squad just rewrote the record books. With a gritty 25-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, these Panthers have punched in a whopping 146 points on the season. That’s not just a good start, folks, that’s the most points in franchise history through the first five outings of a season, flat out blowing past the beloved 2015 team’s 135-point mark.
Young Is Putting Up Legendary Numbers, Period
What’s even wilder? This offensive explosion is all happening under the leadership of another No. 1 overall pick, Bryce Young. And get this: Young just became the FIRST quarterback since 2013 to pass for at least 280 yards and a touchdown in *each* of his team’s first five games. Seriously, we’re talking about Peyton Manning and Drew Brees being the last guys to do that. That’s elite company, right? Even in what some called an “ugly win” against the Eagles, this unit still churned out 399 total yards and three touchdowns. And that was against a TOUGH Philly defense. So much for an “ugly” win, huh?
Averaging More Yards Than That 2015 Squad? Yeah, It’s Happening
Let’s talk numbers, because they don’t lie. After that latest output, this 2026 Panthers team is averaging 29.2 points and an absolutely massive 404.4 yards per game. Think about the 2015 NFC Champion squad, led by MVP Cam Newton, the one that romped to a 15-1 regular season and made all those “magical memories.” They finished averaging 31.3 points per game, but only 366.9 yards. This year’s crew is already outpacing them in yardage, and the points average isn’t far behind. You can see why fans are already buzzing.
This 2026 Panthers team is not just making new memories, they’re straight up making new *history*. With Bryce Young slinging it like a veteran and the offense putting up unheard of numbers for this franchise, the league better start paying attention. This isn’t a fluke, it’s a statement. And it’s only Week 6. What else are they gonna smash?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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