2003 Carolina Panthers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 11-5
Finishing 1st in the NFL's South Division of the National Football Conference
Postseason: 3-1 Lost Super Bowl
Coach: John Fox (11-5)
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
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The Carolina Panthers of the National Football League ended the 2003 season with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, finishing first in the NFL's South Division of the National Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-1.
The Panthers chalked up 325 points, and the defense surrendered 304. Jake Delhomme led the charge, passing for 3,219 yards. Steve Smith snagged 88 passes for 1,110 yards. Muhsin Muhammad contributed to the receiving game also.
Stephen Davis carried the ball for a team-best 1,444 yards for Carolina.
Ricky Manning, Deon Grant and Mike Minter each picked off 3 opponent throws. Mike Rucker topped pass rushers with 12 quarterback sacks, helping propel the defense to an overall total of 39 sacks.
John Fox coached the team. The 2003 Carolina Panthers lost in the Super Bowl.
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Regular Season Points For: 325
Regular Season Points Against: 304
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2003 | Jacksonville Jaguars 23 at Carolina Panthers 24 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 14, 2003 | Carolina Panthers 12 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | OT | |
| September 28, 2003 | Atlanta Falcons 3 at Carolina Panthers 23 | W | 2-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| October 5, 2003 | New Orleans Saints 13 at Carolina Panthers 19 | W | 3-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| October 12, 2003 | Carolina Panthers 23 at Indianapolis Colts 20 | W | 3-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 5-0-0 | OT | |
| October 19, 2003 | Tennessee Titans 37 at Carolina Panthers 17 | L | 3-1-0 | 2-0-0 | 5-1-0 | ||
| October 26, 2003 | Carolina Panthers 23 at New Orleans Saints 20 | W | 3-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 6-1-0 | OT | |
| November 2, 2003 | Carolina Panthers 10 at Houston Texans 14 | L | 3-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-2-0 | ||
| November 9, 2003 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 at Carolina Panthers 27 | W | 4-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| November 16, 2003 | Washington Redskins 17 at Carolina Panthers 20 | W | 5-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 8-2-0 | ||
| November 23, 2003 | Carolina Panthers 20 at Dallas Cowboys 24 | L | 5-1-0 | 3-2-0 | 8-3-0 | ||
| November 30, 2003 | Philadelphia Eagles 25 at Carolina Panthers 16 | L | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 8-4-0 | ||
| December 7, 2003 | Carolina Panthers 14 at Atlanta Falcons 20 | L | 5-2-0 | 3-3-0 | 8-5-0 | OT | |
| December 14, 2003 | Carolina Panthers 20 at Arizona Cardinals 17 | W | 5-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 9-5-0 | ||
| December 21, 2003 | Detroit Lions 14 at Carolina Panthers 20 | W | 6-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 10-5-0 | ||
| December 28, 2003 | Carolina Panthers 37 at New York Giants 24 | W | 6-2-0 | 5-3-0 | 11-5-0 | ||
| January 3, 2004 | Dallas Cowboys 10 at Carolina Panthers 29 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | NFC Wild Card Playoff | |
| January 10, 2004 | Carolina Panthers 29 at St. Louis Rams 23 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 2OT | NFC Divisional Playoff |
| January 18, 2004 | Carolina Panthers 14 at Philadelphia Eagles 3 | W | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-0-0 | NFC Championship | |
| February 1, 2004 | New England Patriots 32 at Carolina Panthers 29 | L | 1-1-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-1-0 | Super Bowl 38 Houston |
