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GLENDALE – As the Arizona Cardinals gear up to take on the Carolina Panthers, the game on Sunday might mean a little bit more because of the history between the two teams.
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Dec 22, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks to pass under pressure from Carolina Panthers linebacker D.J. Wonnum (98) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
It’s been a lopsided record historically for the Cardinals against the Panthers, as Carolina holds a 15-6 record. It has been years of built-up frustration, and Arizona has an opportunity to let that out on Sunday at State Farm Stadium.
Nov 14, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) yells “I’m back!” after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Cardinals in the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
Cardinals fans might remember the 2015 and 2016 NFL seasons when the Cardinals were defeated in back-to-back years in the Wild Card Playoffs and then the NFC Championship. The lasting images of Cam Newton still haunt many Arizona fans, and that is just the beginning. Last season, the Carolina Panthers defeated the Cardinals in week 16 in an overtime battle by a score of 36-30. Bryce Young was able to keep up his momentum at the end of last season and ended the Cardinals’ chances of making the playoffs.
Dec 22, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs around end against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
This could be an entirely different matchup, as in week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, the Panthers were completely trounced by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Carolina slowly fell back into their rebuilding ways and looked like the same team that surrounded Bryce Young in his rookie year. The Cardinals will have a picture-perfect opportunity to not only gain some momentum at the beginning of the season and remain undefeated, but also get some payback for all of the times that the Panthers have screwed the Cardinals out of contention.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
