| 2018 Carolina Panthers season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | David Tepper |
| General manager | Marty Hurney |
| Head coach | Ron Rivera |
| Home field | Bank of America Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 3rd NFC South |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | MLB Luke Kuechly G Trai Turner DT Kawann Short |
| Team MVP | Christian McCaffrey |
| Team ROY | D. J. Moore |
| Uniform | |
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The 2018 season was the Carolina Panthers' 24th in the National Football League (NFL) and their eighth under head coach Ron Rivera. It was the team's first season without former assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who became head coach of the Arizona Cardinals in the offseason and former offensive coordinator Mike Shula, who became the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator of the New York Giants.[1]
The Panthers entered the season hoping to improve or match their 11–5 record from last year. After starting 6–2, the Panthers suffered a late-season collapse, going on a 7-game losing streak, failing to improve or match their previous season's record, and were eliminated from playoff contention following a loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 16. Although they went a dismal 1–7 in the second half of the season, the Panthers managed to end on a high note by defeating their division rival New Orleans Saints, 33–14. From 2018 onwards, the Panthers have failed to make the postseason or have a winning season.
- ^ "Cardinals choose Panthers DC Steve Wilks as new coach". January 22, 2018.