Steelers Vs Carolina Panthers — Nfl Pittsburgh

While they rarely meet when the games count, these two franchises share a fascinating, unique bond. For nearly two decades, the Steelers and Panthers made it a tradition to play each other in the final game of the NFL preseason. It became a legendary annual evaluation ground for coaches to decide the final 53-man rosters.

Pittsburgh marched into Charlotte and delivered a crushing 37-3 defeat, suffocating the Panthers' offense entirely. NFL Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers

The against the Carolina Panthers, turning a cross-conference clash into a tale of absolute dominance. 🐾 The Lone Panther Roar (1996) While they rarely meet when the games count,

The story of this matchup actually began with a shock to the system. In just their second year of existence, the 1996 expansion Carolina Panthers pulled off a gritty 18-14 victory over a seasoned, battle-tested Steelers squad. It looked like the birth of a fiercely competitive cross-conference rivalry. Pittsburgh marched into Charlotte and delivered a crushing

Instead, it was the only time the Panthers would ever taste victory against Pittsburgh in the regular season. 🔨 The Iron Curtain Falls (The 2000s & 2010s)

In a Thursday night spotlight, the Steelers defense held Carolina to a mere 3 points again in a 27-3 routing.