Panthers defense struggles, allows 59 points in loss to Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Carolina Panthers faced the Chicago Bears on September 14, 2026, suffering a 59-37 loss. This defeat marked the highest point total the Panthers have ever allowed in a game. Since Ejiro Evero took over as defensive coordinator in 2023, the Panthers have tallied an NFL-high eight games allowing at least 40 points. The team recently added players like Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips to bolster their defense, but their early performances raise concerns.
- •Panthers lost 59-37 to the Bears on September 14, 2026.
- •This is the most points allowed by the Panthers in franchise history.
- •Carolina leads the NFL with eight games allowing at least 40 points since 2023.
- •Ejiro Evero is in his third year as defensive coordinator.
- •The Panthers upgraded their defense with Lloyd and Phillips, but struggles continue.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — This worrisome trend could prove devastating for Panthers DC Ejiro Evero
"Since 2023, no defense has allowed more 40-point games than the Panthers.
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