CAROLINA PANTHERS (3-2) at CINCINNATI BENGALS (3-1)

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1 PAUL BROWN STADIUM (65,515) / OCTOBER 12, :00 PM / PANTHERS.COM CAROLINA PANTHERS (3-2) at CINCINNATI BENGALS (3-1) PANTHERS TRAVEL TO CINCINNATI FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2006 After surviving a come-from-behind win over the Chicago Bears, the Carolina Panthers go on the road to face the AFC North leading Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in a contest of division leaders. The Panthers hold on the NFC South was precarious as they trailed 21-7 in the second quarter last week, but a combination of Greg Olsen, Cam Newton, and Luke Kuechly plus several unlikely contributors enabled Carolina to secure a victory. It was a team victory that included some strong leadership and guys stepping up at key times to make contributions, says Carolina head coach Ron Rivera, who claimed his first victory against his former team in three tries. It was a turn of events that could not have happened without: Tight end Greg Olsen, who had two touchdown receptions against his former team among his six catches for 72 yards. Olsen s second touchdown catch came with 2:18 remaining to put the Panthers in front and left him as the team s leader in catches with 27 and touchdowns with four. Quarterback Cam Newton, who overcame a slow start to pass for 255 yards and two touchdowns while directing the Panthers offense. Newton s two touchdown passes gave him five for the season against one interception for a 94.6 quarterback rating. Linebacker Luke Kuechly, who led the Panthers in tackles with 15 while covering the field to help limit the Chicago offense to a field goal in the second half. In just his third season, the Cincinnati native and reigning AP Defensive Player of the Year is already approaching 450 tackles. Running backs Darrin Reaves and Chris Ogbonnaya, who were not on the Panthers roster when the season started, combined for 59 yards and a touchdown with DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, and Mike Tolbert all sidelined with injuries. Reaves began camp as a free agent rookie from UAB while Ogbonnaya was signed last Monday before the game. However, the most pleasing aspect was that all three units offense, defense, and special teams contributed to the win. After a rough start, the Panthers limited the Bears to 110 yards and three points in the second half, thanks in large part to a defensive line that stiffened against the run and recorded three sacks after intermission and four for the game. Leading the charge was Charles Johnson, who had a sack and fumble recovery, to move within a half-sack of Mike Rucker for second place on the team s all-time list. He was joined by Kawann Short, whose sack and forced fumble ended the game, Wes Horton with a sack, and Dwan Edwards and Mario Addison, who split a sack. However, reaching Dalton will prove a difficult task against an offensive line that has allowed only sack this season. That could spell plenty of activity for Kuechly and fellow linebacker Thomas Davis as well as a secondary that picked off two passes last week as Thomas DeCoud and Roman Harper had one each. Offensively, the Panthers will try to mix and match in the backfield while Newton directs a passing game that is ranked 12th in the League. In addition to Olsen, rookie Kelvin Benjamin has provides an appealing target with 24 catches for a team high 367 yards while veterans Jerricho Cotchery and Jason Avant have combined for another 28 receptions. That production has come behind a line that is still adjusting to an offseason of change, but showed signs of progress against the Bears. The biggest play last week did not come from offense or defense, but special teams when rookie Philly Brown drew a punt receiving interference penalty and then alertly picked up the ball and returned it 79 yards for a touchdown for Carolina s first score. Later, kicker Graham Gano added a clutch 44-yard field goal to tie the score in the fourth quarter at 24 before Carolina s late game-winning score. I was very proud of how we fought and it is going to take a similar effort against a very good Cincinnati team that will be anxious to bounce back following a most difficult assignment last week, says Rivera. OLSEN AMONG NFL'S TOP TIGHT ENDS Through five games, tight end Greg Olsen leads the Panthers with 27 receptions and four receiving touchdowns. He is second on the team with 326 receiving yards. His receiving totals rank him among the top tight ends in the NFL this season. He ranks third among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards and is tied for third in touchdown receptions NFL RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS, TIGHT ENDS Player Rec. Yds TD Jimmy Graham, N.O Martellus Bennett, Chi Greg Olsen, Car Delanie Walker, Ten Larry Donnell, NY-G

2 THIS WEEK IN THE NFC SOUTH Three of four NFC South teams are in action this week with the New Orleans Saints on a bye. Carolina travels to Cinncinnati, Tampa Bay hosts Baltimore and Atlanta hosts Chicago. THIS WEEK S NFC SOUTH SCHEDULE Sunday Carolina at Cincinnati 1 p.m. (FOX) Sunday Baltimore at Tampa Bay 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday Chicago at Atlanta 4:25 p.m. (FOX) 2014 NFC SOUTH STANDINGS W L PCT. PF PA Carolina Atlanta New Orleans Tampa Bay TELEVISION FOX (WJZY-TV in Charlotte) Play-by-Play: Chris Myers Analyst: Ronde Barber Sideline: Jennifer Hale RADIO FLAGSHIP WBT-AM (1110 AM in Charlotte) Play-by-Play: Mick Mixon Analyst: Jim Szoke Analyst: Eugene Robinson Sideline: Jordan Gross BROADCAST INFORMATION NATIONAL RADIO Sports USA Play-by-Play: Larry Kahn Analyst: John Robinson Sideline: Troy West SPANISH RADIO WGSP-AM (102.3 FM in Charlotte) Play-by-Play: Jaime Moreno Color Analyst: Luis Moreno, Jr PANTHERS SCHEDULE REGULAR SEASON (3-2) Sunday Sept. Tampa Bay W, Sunday Sept. 14 DETROIT W, 24-7 Sunday Sept. 21 PITTSBURGH L, Sunday Sept. Baltimore L, Sunday Oct. 5 CHICAGO W, Sunday Oct. Cincinnati 1 p.m.* FOX Sunday Oct. Green Bay 1 p.m.* FOX Sunday Oct. 26 SEATTLE 1 p.m.* FOX Thursday Oct. 30 NEW ORLEANS 8:25 p.m. NFLN Monday Nov. Philadelphia 8:30 p.m. ESPN Sunday Nov. 16 ATLANTA 1 p.m.* FOX Sunday Nov. 23 BYE Sunday Nov. Minnesota 1 p.m.* FOX Sunday Dec. New Orleans 1 p.m.* FOX Sunday Dec. 14 TAMPA BAY 1 p.m.* FOX Sunday Dec. 21 CLEVELAND 1 p.m.* CBS Sunday Dec. Atlanta 1 p.m.* FOX All times are Eastern Standard Time CAPS = HOME GAMES *Subject to Flex Scheduling Potential for time change

3 Game 6: Carolina Panthers at Cincinnati Bengals NOTABLE CONNECTIONS Panthers defensive line coach Eric Washington oversaw the defensive line and kickoff coverage team at Ohio from Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott shared a portion of his coaching career with Bengals wide receivers coach James Urban as a part of the Philadelphia Eagles staff from Panthers linebacker Chase Blackburn is from Marysville, Ohio and played collegiately at the University of Akron. Panthers wide receiver Philly Brown played collegiately at Ohio State. Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is a native to Cincinnati. Panthers guard Andrew Norwell is a native to Cincinnati and played collegiately at Ohio State. Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson served as a part of the Baltimore Ravens coaching staff in along with Panthers offensive line coach John Matkso. Bengals defensive backs coach Vance Joseph spent six seasons on the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff along with Panthers tight ends coach Pete Hoener from Bengals strength and conditioning coach Chip Morton graduated from the University of North Carolina and served as the head strength and conditioning coach for the Panthers from Bengals special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons spent as a part of the Panthers special teams staff. Bengals half back Giovani Bernard played collegiately at the University of North Carolina. Bengals center Russell Bodine played collegiately at the University of North Carolina. Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap is a native to North Charleston, S.C. Bengals defensive end Robert Geathers is a native to Georgetown, S.C. Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is a native to Summerville, S.C. Bengals center T.J. Johnson is a native to Aynor, S.C., and played collegiately at the University of South Carolina. Bengals guard Mike Pollack played for the Panthers in Bengals wide receiver Brandon Tate is a native to Burlington, N.C., and played collegiately at the University of North Carolina. Bengals defensive tackle Brandon Thompson played collegiately at Clemson University. PANTHERS BESTS VS. CINCINNATI Rushing yards: 132, T. Biakbutuka at Car (9/26/99) Receiving yards: 144, Steve Smith at Car (12/8/02) Receptions: 8, twice, last M. Muhammad at Car (12/8/02) Passing yards: 319, Rodney Peete at Car (12/8/02) THE SERIES Carolina takes on its third of four AFC North opponents this weekend when the Panthers face off against the Cincinnati Bengals. This will only be the second time the two teams have squared off in Cincinnati, with three of the four previous meetings taking place in Carolina. The Bengals earned a 20-7 victory the last time these two clubs met in 2010, but the teams have split the overall series 2-2. BY THE NUMBERS Record vs. Bengals: 2-2 Last regular season game: Cin 20, Car 7 (09/26/10) Panthers largest winning margin: 24 at Car (09/26/99) Bengals largest winning margin: 13 at Car (09/26/10) Current series streak: 2 games, Cin (2006- ) Panthers longest win streak: 2 games ( ) Bengals longest win streak: 2 games (2006- ) Most Points, Panthers: 52 at Car (12/08/02) Most Points, Bengals: 31 at Car (12/08/02) Most Points, both teams: 83 at Car (12/08/02) Fewest Points, Panthers: 7 at Car (09/26/10) Fewest Points, Bengals: 3 at Car (09/26/99) Fewest Points, both teams: 27 at Car (09/26/10) STATISTICAL SNAPSHOT Here are the 2014 regular season averages and NFL rankings for the Carolina Panthers and the Cincinnati Bengals in some key statistical categories: Carolina Cincinnati OFFENSE Avg. Rank Avg. Rank Total Yards Per Game th th Rushing Yards Per Game th th Rushing Yards Per Attempt st th Passing Net Yards Per Game th th Sacks Per Pass Play 6.3% 22nd 0.9% 1st Sacks Allowed 12 n/a 1 n/a Third Down Efficiency 42.4% 16th 29.5% 32nd Points Per Game rd th DEFENSE Total Yards Per Game th th Rushing Yards Per Game rd th Rushing Yards Per Attempt nd th Passing Net Yards Per Game th th Sacks Per Pass Play 6.2% 13th 4.4% 21st Sacks 12 n/a 8 n/a Third Down Efficiency 46.9% 23rd 33.3% 4th(t) Points Per Game th th

4 Ron RIVERA THE HEAD COACHES Marvin LEWIS NFL: 18th season Panthers: 4th season Regular Season: (.528) Postseason: 0-1 (.000) Ron Rivera became the fourth coach in Carolina Panthers history on January 11, In 2013, his third year with the Panthers, Rivera led Carolina to 12 wins, the NFC South division title and the first playoff appearance since After starting the season with a 1-3 record, the Panthers won 11 of their final 12 regular season games including a franchise record eight-game winning streak to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye. In recognition of that success, Rivera was named NFL Coach of the Year. Carolina s record has improved every season since Rivera became head coach in Dating back to Week 12 of the 2012 season, the Panthers have won 17 of their last 22 regular season games. Before joining the Panthers, Rivera worked with the San Diego Chargers from , coaching inside linebackers before taking over as defensive coordinator midway through the 2008 season. In 2010, San Diego led the NFL with an average of total yards allowed per game and gave up a League-low passing yards per game. From , Rivera oversaw the Chicago Bears defense, guiding the unit to two top-five finishes in the league. In 2006, the Bears defense led the NFL with 44 takeaways and finished fifth in total defense and third in scoring defense, helping propel Chicago to an appearance in Super Bowl XLI. In 2005, Rivera s defensive unit ranked second in the NFL in total defense and first in scoring defense. The Bears went 43 consecutive quarters without allowing more than seven points the longest streak in the NFL since Prior to serving as defensive coordinator with the Bears, Rivera was linebackers coach for the Eagles ( ) and defensive quality control coach for the Bears ( ). A second-round draft choice in 1984 by Chicago, Rivera played nine seasons with the Bears. Primarily an outside linebacker, he was a member of the Super Bowl XX championship team in An All-American at the University of California, Rivera finished his career as the school s all-time leader in sacks with 22 and tackles with 336. Born January 7, 1962 in Fort Ord, Calif. He and his wife, Stephanie, have two children Christopher and Courtney. RIVERA COACHING HISTORY Carolina Panthers Head Coach San Diego Chargers Defensive Coordinator San Diego Chargers Inside Linebackers Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Philadelphia Eagles Linebackers Chicago Bears Defensive Quality Control NFL: 23rd season Bengals: 12th season Regular Season: (.520) Postseason: 0-5 (.000) Marvin Lewis in 2014 extends his Bengals-record head coaching tenure to 12 seasons. He has led the team to the postseason in four of the last five years, including three straight. The Bengals are one of only five NFL teams to be in the playoffs every year since In total, Lewis has coached five Bengals playoff teams, a franchise record. Lewis opened 2014 with 90 career victories, 26 more than any other Bengals coach. The Bengals went 11-5 in the 2013 regular season and won the AFC North Division championship. Lewis 2012 Bengals achieved a rare NFL feat, becoming only the ninth of 131 teams from to rise from a 3-5 start to the playoffs. Lewis was the consensus choice as NFL Coach of the Year in 2009, when the Bengals won the AFC North title. The Bengals were AFC North champions under Lewis also in In 2002, Lewis was Washington Redskins defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. He spent six seasons ( ) as defensive coordinator with the Baltimore Ravens, a tenure that included a Super Bowl victory in the 2000 season. In 2000, Lewis defense set the NFL record for fewest points allowed in a 16-game campaign (165), and the unit has been widely considered as one of the best NFL defenses of all time. Prior to Baltimore, Lewis spent four seasons ( ) as the Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers coach. Lewis earned All-Big Sky Conference honors as a linebacker at Idaho State ( ), and saw action at quarterback and free safety. Began his coaching career at Idaho State ( ), winning an NCAA Division I-AA championship in He was also the linebackers coach at Long Beach State ( ), New Mexico ( ), and Pittsburgh ( ). LEWIS COACHING HISTORY Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach 2002 Washington Redskins Assistant Head Coach/ Defensive Coordinator Baltimore Ravens Defensive Coordinator Pittsburgh Steelers Linebackers Pittsburgh Linebackers New Mexico Linebackers Long Beach State Linebackers Idaho State Linebackers

5 GAME SUMMARY Cincinnati Bengals 20; Carolina Panthers 7 September 26, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC The Panthers mustered 267 yards of total offense and seven points for the second consecutive game in a 20-7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Panthers defense provided a spark early when cornerback Captain Munnerlyn intercepted quarterback Carson Palmer on the game s opening drive. Three plays later, quarterback Jimmy Clausen fumbled the snap and it was recovered by Bengals safety Roy Williams for the first of the Panthers three turnovers. Later in the first quarter, Panthers safety Charles Godfrey intercepted another Palmer pass and returned it all the way to Cincinnati s 21-yard line. Again, the Panthers were unable to capitalize on the turnover when just one play later, Clausen was picked off by Bengals cornerback Leon Hall. The Bengals dominated time of possession and field position to overcome numerous mistakes of their own. Running back Cedric Benson rushed for 81 yards on 27 attempts, and Palmer threw for 195 yards with two interceptions. The Bengals held the ball for 30:22 through the first three quarters, aided by an average drive start at their 38. Carolina was backed up to its 24 on average. On the Panthers scoring drive, Clausen led the team 75-yards midway through the third quarter including a 15-yard run by DeAngelo Williams. THE LAST TIME... SCORING SCORE BY PERIODS OT TOTAL Cincinnati Bengals Carolina Panthers SCORING DRIVES Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) TB CAR Bengals 1 4:21 C.Benson 1 yd. run (M.Nugent kick) (8-53, 4:33) 7 0 Bengals 2 1:10 M.Nugent 33 yd. Field Goal (9-27, 4:13) 10 0 Panthers 3 8:16 J.Stewart 1 yd. run (J.Kasay kick) (8-75, 3:23) 10 7 Bengals 4 14:53 M.Nugent 50 yd. Field Goal (7-18, 2:51) 13 7 Bengals 4 8:11 C.Benson 7 yd. pass from C.Palmer (M.Nugent kick) (3-37, 0:53) 20 7 TEAM STATISTICS BENGALS PANTHERS TOTAL FIRST DOWNS THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY % % FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY % 0-2-0% TOTAL NET YARDS NET YARDS RUSHING NET YARDS PASSING PASS ATTEMPTS-COMPLETIONS-HAD INTERCEPTED KICKOFFS Number-In End Zone-Touchbacks PUNTS Number and Average TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE (Not Including Kickoffs) PENALTIES Number and Yards FUMBLES Number and Lost TOUCHDOWNS 2 1 EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts RED ZONE EFFICIENCY % % GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY % % SAFETIES 0 0 TIME OF POSSESSION 36:22 23:38 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD C. Benson B. Leonard B. Scott C. Palmer Total PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG IN Rtg. C. Palmer / Total / PASS RECEIVING REC YDS AVG LG TD J. Gresham T. Owens C. Ochocinco J. Shipley C. Benson A. Caldwell B. Leonard Total Sacks: F. Rucker 1-8 Interceptions: L. Hall PANTHERS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS PANTHERS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD D. Williams J. Stewart J. Clausen Total PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG IN Rtg. J. Clausen / Total / PASS RECEIVING REC YDS AVG LG TD M. Goodson D. Gettis S. Smith J. Stewart D. Rosario B. LaFell J. King Total Sacks: C. Johnson 1-10 Interceptions: C. Godfrey, C. Munnerlyn

6 NEW TO THE PANTHERS IN 2014 KEY PLAYER ACQUISITIONS WR Jason Avant FA 14 Avant spent the first eight seasons ( ) of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. Including the playoffs, Avant converted 81 of 94 career third down catches with Philadelphia for first downs. Avant produced three consecutive seasons of 50-plus catches from CB Antoine Cason UFA 14 (ARI) A first-round draft choice of the Chargers in 2008, Cason did not miss a game in his six NFL seasons a streak of 96 games, tied for the third-longest active streak among NFL cornerbacks. He is just one of five active NFL players with multiple interceptions in each of his first six seasons, joining Champ Bailey, DeAngelo Hall, Leon Hall and Aqib Talib. WR Jerricho Cotchery UFA 14 (PIT) A former record-setting receiver at NC State, Cotchery returned to North Carolina when he signed with the Panthers in March. Cotchery joined the Panthers after three seasons ( ) with the Pittsburgh Steelers and seven seasons ( ) with New York Jets. In 2013, Cotchery led the Steelers with a career-high 10 touchdowns. He posted back-to-back seasons of 82 catches in 2006 and 2007 with the Jets, tallying more than 1,000 receiving yards in S Thomas DeCoud FA 14 DeCoud played six seasons ( ) with the Atlanta Falcons. He has started all but one of the 83 regular season and playoff contests he played since the beginning of DeCoud earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2012 after leading the Falcons with a careerhigh six interceptions. DeCoud totaled more than 100 stops in three consecutive seasons from , including a career-high 113 in 2009 and TE Ed Dickson UFA 14 (BAL) Dickson joined the Panthers after spending the first four seasons ( ) of his career with Baltimore. Dickson s best season came in 2011 when he posted career highs in starts (16), receptions (54), receiving yards (528) and touchdowns (five). He won a Super Bowl ring with the Ravens after the 2012 season. S Roman Harper FA 14 A two-time Pro Bowl selection (2009, 2010), Harper played the first eight seasons ( ) of his career with the New Orleans Saints. Harper started 104 of 108 regular season games played with the Saints. His 17 sacks since 2006 are the most among NFL defensive backs during that time. He earned a Super Bowl ring with the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV NFL DRAFT CHOICES DT Kelvin Benjamin D1 14 (28) As a senior in 2013, Benjamin earned second-team All-ACC honors and led the national champion Seminoles with 1,011 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns on 54 receptions. The 15 touchdowns ranked third in the nation, tying the school record. In his final four games, Benjamin caught 21 passes for a 21-yard average. In his final regular season game at rival Florida, Benjamin recorded career highs with nine catches, 212 receiving yards and three touchdowns. In the BCS National Championship game against Auburn, Benjamin scored the game-winning touchdown on a two-yard reception with 13 seconds left. In two seasons at Florida State ( ), Benjamin totaled 84 receptions for 1,506 yards and 19 touchdowns. DE Kony Ealy, Missouri D2 14 (60) Ealy earned first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors as a junior in 2013, ranking second on the Tigers with 9.5 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss while leading the team with 14 quarterback pressures the second most in school history. In three seasons ( ) at Missouri, Ealy produced 93 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, 19 quarterback pressures, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one interception for a touchdown and 13 passes defensed. G Trai Turner, Louisiana State D3 14 (92) Turner played in 25 games with 20 starts at right guard for the Tigers before entering the NFL following his sophomore season. In two seasons, Turner delivered 115 knockdowns and 29 touchdownresulting blocks while surrendering just three sacks. In his final season, Turner earned second-team All-SEC honors, leading the conference with 21 touchdown-resulting blocks and ranking first on the team with 64 knockdowns. Turner allowed only one sack and opened holes for the Tigers to rush for 2,630 yards and a schoolrecord 37 touchdowns while providing protection for an offense that passed for 3,263 yards the third most in school history. S Tre Boston, North Carolina D4 14 (128) In four seasons ( ) with the Tar Heels, Boston led or tied for the team lead in interceptions in three of them and twice paced the team in tackles. Boston played in 48 games with 40 starts 31 starts at safety and nine at cornerback finishing his career third in school history with 13 interceptions. In 2013, Boston was a second-team All-ACC choice, starting 13 games at safety and leading UNC with 94 tackles, five interceptions and 13 passes defensed. CB Benè Benwikere, San Jose State D5 14 (148) Benwikere was a two-time all-conference selection and twice led San Jose State in interceptions. He finished his career tied for first in school history with 14 interceptions. As a junior in 2012, he tied for second in the nation with seven interceptions and matched a school record with three interceptions, all in the second half, against Louisiana Tech.

7 WOFFORD'S BERSIN MAKES HISTORY Wide receiver Brenton Bersin, a Charlotte, N.C. native, entered very select company this season after making the Panthers opening-day 53-man roster. The receiver joined Panthers owner Jerry Richardson as the only players in Wofford College history to make an NFL regular season roster. Richardson played his final NFL contest in 1960, and Bersin ended a nearly 54-year drought for the school. Brenton Bersin Bersin made his NFL debut in Week Two vs. Detroit (9/14/14), catching one pass for eight yards. He has four catches for 70 yards on the season. As a junior in 2010, Bersin s nine touchdown catches tied the Wofford singleseason record set by Richardson in Bersin, played four seasons at Wofford ( ), the 1,600-student school in Spartanburg, S.C., that has hosted the Jerry Richardson at Wofford Panthers training camp for each of the team's 20 seasons. In his collegiate career, Bersin played in 46 games with 33 starts and totaled 77 catches for 1,567 yards and 15 touchdowns. Bersin earned a spot of the Panthers roster after a strong preseason in which he was the Panthers second-leading receiver, totaling seven catches for 117 yards a touchdown. Bersin spent last season on the Panthers practice squad and also attended training camp with the team as a rookie in Wide receiver Brenton Bersin is the first player from Wofford Colelge (Spartanburg, S.C.) to play in the NFL since Panthers owner Jerry Richardson in WHAT TO LOOK FOR These players can reach the 100 career games played milestone in 2014: Thomas DeCoud (94), Charles Johnson (98), Ryan Kalil (92) and DeAngelo Williams (98). Colin Cole (103 games) reached the 100 games played milestone in Week One and Antoine Cason (101 games) reached the milestone in Week Four. Running back DeAngelo Williams can move into the top 10 of team's all-time games played list by playing 12 games this season. With 13 games played in 2014, center Ryan Kalil would become the third offensive lineman in team history to play in 100 career games. With 16 starts in 2014, center Ryan Kalil would be the ninth player in Panthers history to start in 100 career games. With 178 tackles in 2014 linebacker Luke Kuechly will pass Chris Gamble (558 from ) for third most in Panthers history. Quarterback Cam Newton can pass Steve Beuerlein ( ) for second all-time in passing attempts, completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns. Newton needs 249 attempts, 160 completions, 1,392 yards and 23 touchdowns this season to pass Beuerlein (1,723; 1,041; 12,690; 86) in those categories. With one 300-yard passing game, Newton can tie Beurerlein (8) for the second-most 300-yard passing games in team history. With 12 more rushing yards, Cam Newton can pass Stephen Davis (2,085 from ) for fifth all-time in Panthers history. Newton needs 466 more rushing yards to pass Tshimanga Biakabutuka (2,530 from ) for fourth all-time. With one more interception, cornerback Antoine Cason would become one of two active players with multiple interceptions in each of their first seven seasons, joining DeAngelo Hall. Cornerback Antoine Cason will look to extend his streak of 100 consecutive games played, the third-longest in the NFL among active cornerbacks. With 23 more receiving yards tight end Greg Olsen will pass Mark Carrier (2,547 from ) for fourth all-time in team history. With one more sack, defensive end Charles Johnson will pass Mike Rucker (55.5 from ) for the second-most in team history. With 10 sacks this season, defensive end Charles Johnson would become the second player in team history with doubledigit sacks in four or more seasons (Julius Peppers).

8 WILKS AT HOME IN CHARLOTTE When Steve Wilks was hired as secondary/pass defense coordinator prior to the 2012 season, it was a homecoming for the Charlotte native. In the 1980s Wilks starred at quarterback for West Charlotte and played collegiately at Appalachian State before spending one season with the Charlotte Rage of the Arena Football League in He began Steven Wilks his coaching career at Johnson C. Smith University in Following 11 years coaching on the college level, Wilks entered the NFL coaching ranks in 2006 when he joined Panthers head coach Ron Rivera in Chicago. With Rivera serving as defensive coordinator and Wilks leading the Bears secondary, Chicago won the NFC Championship and advanced to Super Bowl XLI. The two reunited in 2010 in San Diego, helping the Chargers lead the NFL in total defense and pass defense. Wilks has been an important part of the Panthers coaching staff. Last season, Wilks directed a unit that helped the Panthers finish second in the NFL in total defense and sixth in passing defense. Defensive backs were responsible for 16 of the team s 20 interceptions, including a team-record four returned for touchdowns. Carolina also limited opponents to an 81.4 passer rating, which ranked 10th in the NFL. Wilks (9) played quarterback at Wilks secondary received signifi cant con-westributions from rookies and veterans alike. Charlotte. Undrafted rookie cornerback Melvin White started the last 10 games and posted two interceptions with one touchdown, while safety Robert Lester, another undrafted rookie, tallied three interceptions. Mike Mitchell, who started 14 games at free safety after a season-ending injury to Charles Godfrey, was one of two players in the NFL with at least four interceptions, three sacks and two forced fumbles, and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn returned his only two interceptions for touchdowns. A FAMILIAR FACE Ricky Proehl spent 17 seasons as an NFL player, including three with the Carolina Panthers from In 2014, Proehl enters his fourth season as a member of the coaching staff, serving as wide receivers coach for the second consecutive season. In his career, Proehl played in 244 games with 110 starts for Phoenix/Arizona, St. Louis, Seattle, Chicago, Carolina and Ricky Proehl Indianapolis. Proehl was a member of four Super Bowl teams, including championship teams with the Rams and Colts. He finished his career with 669 catches for 8,878 yards and 54 touchdowns. Proehl caught a touchdown from 16 different players, secondmost in NFL history behind Irving Fryar (19). PLAYERS WHO THREW A TOUCHDOWN PASS TO RICKY PROEHL TDs Steve Beuerlein 10 Kurt Warner 8 Jake Delhomme 7 Erik Kramer 7 Timm Rosenbach 4 Chris Chandler 3 Trent Green 3 Steve Bono 2 Marc Bulger 2 Jay Schroeder 2 Tony Banks 1 John Friesz 1 Stan Gelbaugh 1 Rick Mirer 1 Tom Tupa 1 Chris Weinke 1 In three seasons with the Panthers, Proehl tallied 86 catches for 1,327 yards and eight touchdowns and was a member of two playoff teams. He is responsible for one of the most well-known plays in franchise history when in the 2003 season opener vs. Jacksonville, his first game with Carolina, Proehl caught a 12-yard touchdown on fourth down with 16 seconds left to cap a comefrom-behind win and propel the Panthers on their Super Bowl run.

9 FAMILY TIES The Panthers coaching staff includes two members Mike Shula and Sam Mills III whose fathers are prominent football figures. Shula, the Panthers offensive coordinator, is the son of Don Shula, the NFL leader in career coaching victories with 347. Don Shula led the Miami Dolphins to two Super Bowl victories, including a perfect 17-0 season in He s an unbelievable sounding board, Mike said of his father, now 84. Whenever I ve had to ask tough questions, I ve always gone to him first because he s not going to give me the Mike Shula answer that I want to hear he s going to give me the answer that I need to hear. The Panthers assistant defensive line coach, Mills, is the son of former Panthers linebacker and linebackers coach Sam Mills, Jr., who lost an inspiring battle with cancer six years ago. A starting linebacker on the Panthers inaugural team in 1995, Sam Mills, Jr., propelled the Panthers to their first victory with an interception return for a touchdown against the New York Jets (10/15/95) and he is the only Sam Mills, III player in the team s Hall of Honor. He was a member of the team s coaching staff from It s an honor, especially around here with how he was able to touch people s lives, Mills III, said. I hope that I can live up to it. RODGERS AND THE PLAY Richard Rodgers is the Panthers special teams coordinator. More than thirty years ago, Rodgers was part of one of the most famous plays in college football history The Play The improbable five-lateral kickoff return for a touchdown allowed Rodgers California Golden Bears to defeat the John Elway-led Stanford Cardinal on the final Richard Rodgers play of the game between the two rivals in In addition to featuring five laterals, The Play also included an appearance by members of the Stanford band, who thinking the play had been blown dead, entered he field of play midway through the return. Cal radio play-by-play announcer Joe Starkey called the return the most amazing, sensational, dramatic, heart-rending...exciting, thrilling finish in the history of college football. In his 25 years of coaching, The Play has served Rodgers well. Since then I ve been able to call on The Play as a tool of learning for players that I coach never give up, never quit, you never know when you re going to make history, said Rodgers. I certainly didn t know that Saturday morning The Play was going to happen. That s why you keep playing. CANADIAN CONNECTION French-Canadian offensive tackle David Foucault (foo-koh), the fifth overall selection in the 2014 Canadian Football League Draft by the Montreal Alouettes, has made the Panthers 53-man roster. The 6-foot-8-inch, 305-pound lineman joined the Panthers as a free agent after participating in the team's rookie minicamp in May on a tryout basis. David Foucault Foucault is the first player from the University of Montreal to make an NFL roster. He played four seasons for the Carabins, moving to the offensive line in 2011 after starting on the defensive line in Foucault played in the 2013 CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) East-West Bowl after helping the team average 6.0 yards per rush. In 2012, he opened holes in for the conference's leading rusher. Foucault is one of two rookies from Canadian colleges to make NFL active rosters, joining offensive guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif of McGill University who was a sixth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs.

10 ANDERSON FILLS IN FOR NEWTON Quarterback Derek Anderson was called upon in Week One at Tampa Bay (9/7/14) to start for Cam Newton who missed the game with injured ribs. The start was Anderson's first since 2010 when he led the Arizona Cardinals against the St. Louis Rams (12/5/10). The win was the first for Anderson as a starter since he led the Cardinals to victory against Oakland (9/26/10). Derek Anderson Anderson completed 24-of-34 passes (70.6 percent) for 230 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions to post a passer rating, the sixth-best of his career as a starter. His 70.6 completion percentage was the fourth-best mark of his career as a starter. DEREK ANDERSON, TOP PASSER RATING AS A STARTER Game Rate Yards Att Cmp TD at St.L (10/28/07) Mia. (10/14/07) NY-G (10/13/08) Cin. (9/16/07) Bal. (9/30/07) at T.B. (9/7/14) Hou. (11/25/07) AVANT MAKES HIS PRESENCE FELT Wide receiver Jason Avant was the Panthers second-leading receiver in Week Two vs. Detroit (9/14/14) as he finished with five catches for 54 yards and one touchdown. The five catches vs. Detroit tied his highest total from 2013, his final season with the Eagles. Avant is known for his ability to make tough catches across the middle and including the playoffs, he has converted 86 of 101 career third down catches for first downs (85.1 percent). Wide receiver Jason Avant totaled five catches for 54 yards and had his first touchdown catch as a Panther in Week Two vs. Detroit (9/14/14). COTCHERY RETURNS TO CAROLINAS Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery returned to North Carolina when he signed with the Panthers in March. A former record-setting receiver at North Carolina State University, Cotchery joined the Panthers after three seasons ( ) with the Pittsburgh Steelers. This season, Cotchery has made 16 catches for 204 yards. Jerricho Cotchery In 2013, Cotchery led the Steelers with a career-high 10 touchdowns, all of which came in the red zone, including eight in the last nine games. His 10 touchdowns tied for 10th in the NFL. Cotchery finished the season with 46 catches for 602 yards and tied for fourth in the NFL with 78.3 percent of his receptions resulting in first downs. NFL LEADERS, RECEIVING FIRST DOWN PERCENTAGE, 2013 Player 1st Pct. 1st Rec Calvin Johnson, Det Rob Gronkowski, N.E Chris Givens, StL Jerricho Cotchery, Pit Denarius Moore, Oak Vincent Jackson, T.B Cotchery began his career with the New York Jets, playing seven seasons ( ) with the team. He posted back-to-back seasons of 82 catches in 2006 and 2007 with the Jets, tallying more than 1,000 receiving yards in 2007.

11 STRONG DEBUT FOR BENJAMIN In his first NFL game, in Week One at Tampa Bay (9/7/14), first-round draft choice wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin made six catches for 92 yards and a touchdown. The game was one of the best debuts for a player with the Panthers. Benjamin's 92 receiving yards were the fourth-most by a player in his debut with the team (includes veterans joining the team). MOST RECEIVING YARDS / FIRST GAME WITH THE PANTHERS Player Yards Game Willie Green 121 at Atlanta (9/3/95) Mark Carrier 96 at Atlanta (9/3/95) Muhsin Muhammad 96 at New Orleans (9/8/96) Kelvin Benjamin 92 at Tampa Bay (9/7/14) Greg Olsen 78 at Arizona (9/11/11) FIRST 100-YARD GAME FOR BENJAMIN In Week Three vs. Pittsburgh (9/21/14), rookie wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin produced his first 100-yard game in the NFL, totaling 115 yards on eight catches with a 35-yard touchdown. Benjamin s 115 yards tied the second most in a game by a Panthers rookie behind 125 by David Gettis (10/24/2010) and 115 by Keary Colbert (10/10/2004). PANTHERS SINGLE-GAME REC. YARDS LEADERS, ROOKIES Player Yds Rec TD Game David Gettis S.F. (10/24/10) Kelvin Benjamin Pit. (9/21/14) Keary Colbert at Den. (10/10/04) Benjamin leads NFL rookies with 367 receiving yards (tied for 12th in the NFL overall) and is second among NFL rookies with 24 receptions NFL RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS, ROOKIES Player Yds Rec TD Kelvin Benjamin, Car Sammy Watkins, Buf Allen Hurns, Jac Brandin Cooks, N.O Allen Robinson, Jac Wide receiver Kelvin Banjamin caught his first career touchdown pass from Derek Anderson at Tampa Bay (9/7/14). BENJAMIN IS OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF SEPT. Wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for September. Benjamin, a first-round selection (No. 28 overall) out of Florida State, led all rookies with 329 receiving yards, tied for first among rookies with three touchdowns and ranked second among rookies with 21 receptions. Benjamin had touchdown receptions of 35, 28 and 26 yards during Kelvin Benjamin the month. Benjamin is the only rookie in the past decade with a touchdown catch of 25 yards or more in three of his team s first four games to start a season. Benjamin had at least five catches in three of Carolina s four September game and he had at least 75 receiving yards in three of the Panthers four games during the month, including a 115-yard performance in Week Three vs. Pittsburgh (9/21/14). Benjamin had 17 first downs, the most by a rookie, and 81 percent of his catches resulted in a first down. He averaged 15.7 yards per catch and had a 20+ yard reception in all four games. Benjamin is the first Panther to be named NFL Rookie of the Month since linebacker Luke Kuechly (Defense, December 2012). Benjamin is the first Panther to be awarded NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month since quarterback Cam Newton in 2011 (September). Wide receiver Kelvin Banjamin tallied his first 100-yard receiving game in Week Three vs. Pittsburgh (9/21/14).

12 6,000+ IN COLLEGE & THE NFL Running back DeAngelo Williams surpassed 6,000 career rushing yards in Williams also recorded 6,026 career rushing yards at the University of Memphis, making him one of three players to produce 6,000 or more rushing yards in college and the NFL. Player Yards Att TD Ricky Williams Texas ( ) 6,279 1, NFL ( ) 10,009 2, Tony Dorsett Pittsburgh ( ) 6,082 1, NFL ( ) 12,739 2, DeAngelo Williams Memphis ( ) 6, NFL (2006-current) 6,733 1, Running back DeAngelo Williams rushed for 6,026 yards (6.2 yards per carry) at the University of Memphis from PHILLY BROWN ENDS PR-TD DROUGHT Wide receiver Philly Brown's 79-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Week Five matchup vs. Chicago (10/5/14) was the Panthers first punt return touchdown in the regular season since Steve Smith's 53-yarder at the New York Giants (12/28/03), an NFL-worst drought of 164 games. The return happened in odd fashion as Brown was interfered with before he fielded Philly Brown the punt and he, along with the ball, fell to the ground. But Brown got up and found the loose ball. He then ran 79 yards down the sideline for a touchdown to give Carolina a 7-0 lead. "I looked down, and the ball was right there," Brown said. "Jason Williams and a couple other guys made some crazy blocks to spring me." The 79-yard return is the third-longest punt return in Panthers history. WILLIAMS GETS TOP BILLING Running back DeAngelo Williams led the Panthers in 2013 with 843 rushing yards, his highest rushing total since the 1,117 he gained in Williams added a career-high 333 receiving yards to lead the Panthers with a combined 1,176 total yards from scrimmage. Williams totaled four touchdowns (three rushing, one receiving) in 2013 and now has 53 total touchdowns in his career (46 DeAngelo Williams rushing, seven receiving), passing wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad (50 receiving) for the second-most touchdowns in team history. Williams production is evident throughout the Panthers record books. A first-round draft choice (27th overall) out of Memphis in 2006, Williams is the Panthers all-time leader with 6,733 rushing yards, 1,95 rushing attempts, 46 rushing touchdowns and 18 games with 100 or more rushing yards. He also holds the team s singlegame rushing mark with 210 yards at New Orleans (12/30/12). Williams earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2009 after rushing for 1,117 yards and becoming the first player in team history to record back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons, gaining a team-record 1,515 yards in Williams career 4.83-yards per carry average (6,733 yards on 1,395 attempts) ranks second in Panthers history and is 13th in NFL history among players with a minimum of 750 attempts. PANTHERS CAREER LEADERS, RUSHING YARDS Player Yards DeAngelo Williams, ,733 Jonathan Stewart, ,104 DeShaun Foster, ,336 PANTHERS CAREER LEADERS, RUSHING TDs Player TDs DeAngelo Williams, Cam Newton, Jonathan Stewart, PANTHERS CAREER LEADERS, 100-YARD GAMES Player Games DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, Stephen Davis, Tshimanga Biakabutuka, DeShaun Foster,

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14 OLSEN AMONG NFL'S TOP TIGHT ENDS Through five games, tight end Greg Olsen leads the Panthers with 27 receptions and four receiving touchdowns. He is second on the team with 326 receiving yards. His receiving totals rank him among the top tight ends in the NFL this season. He ranks third among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards and is tied for third in touchdown receptions NFL RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS, TIGHT ENDS Player Rec. Yds TD Jimmy Graham, N.O Martellus Bennett, Chi Greg Olsen, Car Delanie Walker, Ten Larry Donnell, NY-G In Week Five vs. Chicago (10/5/14), Olsen caught six passes for 72 yards and two touchdowns, marking the third multi-touchdown game of his career. He last scored twice vs. Denver (11/11/12). OLSEN LEADS THE WAY AT TIGHT END Tight end Greg Olsen is again putting together a top season for the Panthers with 27 receptions, 326 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns. In 2013, Olsen led the Panthers in receiving with 73 receptions, 816 yards and six touchdowns. Olsen is the only active NFL tight end with five or more touchdowns in every season since Greg Olsen 2013 season marked the first time since 1997 that a wide receiver did not lead the team in receptions or receiving yards. Tight end Wesley Walls led the Panthers in receptions (58) and receiving yards (746) that season. Olsen s 73 receptions in 2013 are a career-high and tight end record for the Panthers, surpassing his own 69 in The 816 yards are the third-most by a tight end in team history and the six touchdowns are tied for third-most by a tight end in team history. PANTHERS SINGLE-SEASON RECEPTIONS LEADERS, TIGHT ENDS Player Rec. Yds TD Season Greg Olsen Greg Olsen Wesley Walls Wesley Walls marked the fifth time in the past six seasons that Olsen has registered at least 500 yards receiving. It is the fourth 50-catch season of his career. Since entering the NFL in 2007, Olsen ranks among the top 10 players at his position in in receptions (fifth 408), receiving yards (sixth 4,506) and receiving touchdowns (sixth 40). OLSEN A CONSISTENT PRESENCE Tight end Greg Olsen has been a consistent presence in NFL lineups since his rookie year in Olsen has played in 115 consecutive regular season games, the second-longest streak among active tight ends behind Dallas Jason Witten (176). A first-round choice (31st overall) by Chicago in 2007, Olsen missed the first two games of that season with a knee injury sustained in the preseason. He made his NFL debut vs. Dallas (9/23/07) and has not missed a game since. CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED, ACTIVE TIGHT ENDS Player Games Streak Began Jason Witten, Dal Greg Olsen, Car Jacob Tamme, Den Logan Paulsen, Was Brandon Myers, T.B Martellus Bennett, Chi OLSEN MOVES UP RECEIVING CHARTS Tight end Greg Olsen joined the Panthers in 2011 after a trade with the Chicago Bears in exchange for a third-round draft choice. Since then, Olsen has totaled 225 receptions for 2,525 yards and 20 touchdowns, putting him among the team's all-time leaders in those categories. WIth 69 receiving yards in Week Three vs. Pittsburgh (9/21/14), Olsen passed Brandon LaFell (2,385 from ) for fifth all-time in team history. He needs 23 yards to pass Mark Carrier (2,547 from ) for fourth all-time. Olsen's 214 receptions and 20 touchdowns rank fourth in team history. PANTHERS CAREER REC. YARDS LEADERS Player Yds Rec TD Seasons Steve Smith, WR 12, M. Muhammad, WR 9, Wesley Walls, TE 3, Mark Carrier, WR 2, Greg Olsen, TE 2, Brandon LaFell, WR 2, Tight end Greg Olsen catches his second touchdown pass of the game in Week Five vs. Chicago (10/5/14).

15 1 CAM NEWTON 1st Three Years in the League NFL Leaders, Rushing TD s Most Combined Yards Pass & Rush Cam Newton Marshawn Lynch Adrian Peterson Cam Newton LeSean McCoy 11,299 Peton Manning Andy Dalton Dan Marino 12,538 11,818 Jeff Garcia Arian Foster 11,445 11,259 PASSING Most Rushing TD s By a QB RUSHING * PPass ass YYards ard s RRush ush YYards ard s Leads ads FL thee NFL 40.2% 40.2% # Rush ing Cam Cam Newton Newton ( ) ( ) st D o w n % 2 0 F ir * 2,032 13,331 3,331 1st 1st Player Player Play yer in in NFL NFFL History N Hist Hi isstor tor ory ry to have hav ave ve 10,000 10,0 10, Passing Pas aassi ssi sing si ngg & 2,000 2,0, Rushing 00 Rus uushi hing ngg Yards Yar Yar ards rddss in in his his first first four fou ourr seasons seassons se st Downs Attempts Steve Grogan - 16 ( ) Most Total Touchdowns * Dan Marino Cam Newton Neewton - 92 Peyton Manning - 88 Andy Dalton - 87 Jeff Garcia - * Sttats for fifirst 3 years in NFL

16 HIGH RATINGS Quarterback Cam Newton earned the second Pro Bowl selection of his career after a strong 2013 season in which he established career highs in completion percentage (61.7 percent), passing touchdowns (24) and passer rating (88.8). He added six rushing touchdowns. Newton's passing success has continued through the first five weeks of the season. After missing Week One, Newton has returned to action and has produced a 94.6 passer rating. Since Week Six of 2013, Newton has a 93.1 passer rating. NEWTON MOVES UP PASSING YARDS LIST Quarterback Cam Newton ranks third in Panthers history in passing yards, pass attempts, pass completions and passing touchdowns. PANTHERS CAREER LEADERS, PASSING YARDS Player Yards Att Cmp TD Jake Delhomme, ,258 2,669 1, Steve Beuerlein, ,690 1,723 1, Cam Newton, ,282 1, Kerry Collins, ,306 1, Newton has a chance to pass Steve Beuerlein ( ) for second all-time in passing attempts, completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns. Newton needs 249 attempts, 160 completions, 1,392 yards and 23 touchdowns this season to pass Beuerlein (1,723; 1,041; 12,690; 86) in those categories. Newton s career completion percentage (961-of-1,604) ranks second in Panthers history behind Steve Beuerlein s percentage (1,041-of-1,723) from GAME-WINNING DRIVES In Week Five vs. Chicago (10/5/14) quarterback Cam Newton directed his seventh career game-winning drive (defined as a drive that puts the team ahead for good in the fourth quarter or overtime). Four of Newton's game-winning drives came in Only two quarterbacks had more game-winning drives than Newton in the regular season. CAM NEWTON, GAME-WINNING DRIVES vs. Jacksonville (9/25/11) Directed the Panthers 55 yards on five plays in 2:24...During game-winning possession, completed all three pass attempts for 47 yards and scrambled once for seven yards, capped by a 16-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen. at Philadelphia (11/26/12) Guided the Panthers 40 yards on seven plays in 3:36 to set up a 23-yard field goal by Graham Gano...During game-winning possession, completed two-of-three passes for 31 yards and picked up seven yards rushing on two carries. at San Francisco (11/10/13) Led the Panthers 9 yards on seven plays in 3:30 to set up a 53-yard field goal by Graham Gano. vs. New England (11/18/13) Directed the Panthers 83 yards on 13 plays in 5:33...During game-winning possession, completed five-of-eight pass attempts for 57 yards and rushed once for 15 yards, capped by a 25-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Ted Ginn, Jr. at Miami (11/24/13) Led the Panthers 80 yards on 12 plays in 3:30...During gamewinning possession, completed five-of-seven passes for 34 yards and rushed three times for 16 yards...converted key fourth down attempt from Carolina s 20-yard line with pass to Steve Smith... Capped drive with 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen. vs. New Orleans (12/22/13) Directed the Panthers 65 yards on five plays in 32 seconds... During game-winning possession, completed three-of-five passes (including a spike) for 65 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Domenik Hixon. vs. Chicago (10/5/14) After a fumble by Chicago, directed the Panthers 23 yards on six plays in 2:00...During game-winning possession, completed two-of-three passes for 17 yards, including a six-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Olsen.

17 DUAL-THREAT QUARTERBACK In his first three seasons, quarterback Cam Newton totaled 92 touchdowns, passing for 64 and rushing for 28. Newton is the only player in NFL history with 50-plus passing touchdowns and 25-plus rushing touchdowns in a three-season span at any point in a career. His 92 total touchdowns are the second-most in NFL history in a player s first three seasons. MOST TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS / FIRST THREE SEASONS Total Pass Rush Player TDs TDs TDs Dan Marino Cam Newton Peyton Manning Andy Dalton Jeff Garcia Newton has 20 career game with a passing touchdown and a touchdown run. No other player has more than seven such games in the last three seasons. Newton used his legs and right arm to produce 13,331 combined rushing and passing yards from , the most in NFL history through a player s first three seasons. MOST COMBINED YARDS RUSH & PASS / FIRST THREE SEASONS Total Pass Rush Player Yards Yards Yards Cam Newton 13,331 11,299 2,032 Peyton Manning 12,538 12, Andy Dalton 11,818 11, Dan Marino 11,445 11, Jeff Garcia 11,259 10, Newton is the first player in NFL history to have 10,000 passing and 2,000 rushing yards in his first four seasons (accomplished in three seasons). Since entering the NFL in 2011, Newton has three games with at least three passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown. He joins Daunte Culpepper as the only players in the Super Bowl era to have three such games in their first three seasons. NEWTON RUSHES INTO THE END ZONE Quarterback Cam Newton has made a habit of finding the end zone with his legs as his 28 rushing touchdowns are the most by a quarterback through his first three seasons in NFL history. The previous mark was held by New England s Steve Grogan who rushed for 16 touchdowns from MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS BY A QB, FIRST THREE SEASONS Player TDs Seasons Cam Newton, Car Steve Grogan, N.E Newton scored a team-leading 14 rushing touchdowns in 2011, the most-ever by a quarterback in NFL history, surpassing the previous mark of 12 by Grogan in Since he entered the NFL in 2011, only three running backs have more rushing touchdowns than Newton. NFL LEADERS, RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS, Player TDs Marshawn Lynch, Sea. 38 Adrian Peterson, Min. 34 Arian Foster, Hou. 29 LeSean McCoy, Phi. 29 Cam Newton, Car. 28 Quarterback Cam Newton rushed for six touchdowns in 2013 and has 28 in the first three seasons of his career. NEWTON MOVES THE CHAINS Quarterback Cam Newton has been successful moving the chains with his legs since entering the NFL in 2011, with 149 of his 378 rushes going for first downs. The 39.4 rushing first down percentage is the top mark in the NFL during that time. NFL LEADERS, RUSHING FIRST DOWN PERCENTAGE, Player 1st Pct. 1st Att Cam Newton, Car DeMarco Murrary, Dal LeSean McCoy, Phi Ben Tate, Cle Ahmad Bradshaw, Ind Newton has led the NFL in rushing first down percentage in each of the past three seasons, including a career-high mark of percent (45-of-111) in 2013.

18 DPOY PUTS KUECHLY IN SELECT GROUP In 2013, linebacker Luke Kuechly became the first Panthers player to earn Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors after leading the Panthers No. 2-ranked defense with 176 tackles and tying for the team lead with four interceptions. The second-year linebacker won the award one season after being named AP Luke Kuechly NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in Kuechly is just the second player to win Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year in his first two seasons. New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor won both awards as a rookie in 1981 and repeated as Defensive Player of the Year in 1982 (and later in 1986). Kuechly is one of eight players in NFL history to win Defensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in a career. NFL PLAYERS TO WIN DEFENSIVE ROY & POY IN A CAREER Player DROY DPOY Joe Greene , 1974 Jack Lambert Lawrence Taylor , 1982, 1986 Dana Stubblefield Charles Woodson Brian Urlacher Terrell Suggs Luke Kuechly TACKLING MACHINE Since entering the NFL in 2012, press box crews have credited Kuechly with 354 tackles, the most in the NFL. NFL TACKLE LEADERS, (Press Box Statistics) Player Tot Sol Ast Luke Kuechly, Car Paul Posluszny, Jac Lavonte David, T.B Vontez Burfict, Cin D'Qwell Jackson, Ind Chad Greenway, Min Bobby Wagner, Sea This season, Kuechly is leading the NFL with 61 stops based on press box statistics. In 2013, Kuechly finished with 156 tackles (based on press box statistics), fourth in the NFL, just one season after tallying a league-leading 164 tackles in 2012 to become the first rookie since San Francisco s Patrick Willis in 2007 to lead the NFL in tackles. KUECHLY IS THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE Luke Kuechly has made a difference for the Panthers defense since arriving to the team as the ninth overall choice in the 2012 NFL Draft. In the 37 games ( ) since Kuechly arrived in Carolina, he has helped the team rank fifth in the NFL in total defense (324.1 yards per game), seventh in rushing defense (102.7) and eighth in passing defense (221.4). That is a marked Luke Kuechly improvement from the defense s standings during the 37 games prior to Kuechly s arrival as the Panthers ranked 22nd in total defense (352.1), 22nd in rushing defense (125.0) and 16th in passing defense (227.1). PANTHERS DEFENSIVE RANKINGS 37 Games Prior To Kuechly: Rank Avg. Yds/Game 22nd Rush Yds/Game 22nd Pass Yds/Game 16th Games With Kuechly: Rank Avg. Change Yds/Game 5th Rush Yds/Game 7th Pass Yds/Game 8th Since moving to the middle linebacker postion in Week Five of 2012, Kuechly has been on the field for nearly every play for the Panthers defense. Kuechly has played in 2,077 of a possible 2,108 snaps (98.5%) at middle linebacker. Kuechly played all 769 of the Panthers defensive snaps in the final 12 games of the 2012 season and saw action in 990 of the Panthers 1,014 defensive snaps (97.6) in This season Kuechly has played in 318 of the Panthers 325 defensive snaps (97.8). In 33 career games in the middle, Kuechly has averaged tackles per game (407), recorded four sacks, six interceptions, 12 passes defensed, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries (based on coaches film review). In 2012, Kuechly s first game in the middle came vs. Seattle in Week Five (10/7/12). After ranking 24th in the NFL in total defense after four weeks, the Panthers improved to 10th by the end of the season with Kuechly in the middle. The Carolina defense finished in the top 10 for the first time since 2009.

19 DAVIS PERFORMING AT HIGH LEVEL Linebacker Thomas Davis started all 16 games for the Panthers in 2013 and set or tied career highs in tackles (151), sacks (4.0), interceptions (2) and passes defensed (8). In his past 32 games, all starts, beginning in Week Five of 2012 vs. Seattle (10/7/12), Davis is averaging 9.44 tackles in those games (302 tackles). He has 11 double-digit tackle games in that span. Davis moved into second place on the Panthers all-time tackles list in 2013, trailing only Mike Minter's 953 from PANTHERS CAREER LEADERS, TACKLES Player Tackles Seasons Mike Minter Thomas Davis Jon Beason Chris Gamble In 2013, he was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for the Month of November as the Panthers went 4-0 in the month for the first time in franchise history. Davis also turned in a standout performance in Week Eleven vs. New England (11/18/13) as he produced a game-high 17 tackles. He earlier earned NFC Player of the Week honors as he helped the Panthers to a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week Six (10/13/13). He tallied 10 tackles and a career-high 2.0 sacks. The game marked Davis s first multi-sack performance since 2006 when Davis had 1.5 at St. Louis (11/19/06). CASON SHOWS UP EARLY FOR PANTHERS In five games with Carolina, cornerback Antoine Cason has tallied 34 tackles, two passes defensed, an interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The three forced fumbles are tied for the NFL lead with Trent Cole (Phi.), Kendrick Lewis (Hou.) and D.J. Swearinger (Hou.). Cason has had multiple interceptions in each of his first six seasons in the NFL and with one more interception he would join DeAngelo Hall as the only active players with multiple interceptions in each of their first seven seasons. Cason saw some familiar faces when he signed with the Panthers in March, reuniting with Panthers head coach Ron Rivera and secondary coach Steve Wilks who coached the corner when he began his NFL career with the San Diego Chargers. Rivera served as the Chargers defensive coordinator from while Wilks was Cason s position coach from A first round draft choice of the Chargers in 2008, Cason has not missed a game a streak of 101 games, tied for the third-longest streak among active NFL cornerbacks. CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED, ACTIVE CORNERBACKS Player Games Streak Began William Gay, Pit Corey Graham, Buf Antoine Cason, Car Brandon Carr, Dal Kyle Arrington, N.E Kyle Wilson, NY-J Alterraun Verner, T.B Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis has 710 tackles, the second-most in Panthers history, despite missing most of the 2009, 2010 and 2011 seasons due to three reconstructive knee surgeries. Cornerback Antoine Cason joined the Panthers in He has not missed a game in his career.

20 JOHNSON JOINS TEAM SACK LEADERS Charles Johnson tallied 11 sacks in 2013, becoming the first player in franchise history with at least nine sacks in four consecutive seasons. Johnson recorded his first sack of 2014 in Week Five vs. Chicago (10/5/14), pushing his career total to 55.0 career sacks, third-most in Panthers history. He needs just one sack to pass Mike Rucker (55.5) Charles Johnson for second-most in franchise history. Since becoming a full-time starter in 2010, Johnson s 45.0 sacks rank seventh in the NFL. He has been the Panthers leader in sacks in three of the last four seasons ( ). PANTHERS CAREER SACK LEADERS Player Sacks Seasons Julius Peppers Mike Rucker Charles Johnson Kevin Greene , Johnson is one of three players in team history with at least three double-digit sack seasons (Kevin Greene, Julius Peppers). PANTHERS WITH 10+ SACKS IN THREE OR MORE SEASONS Player Years with 10+ sacks Kevin Greene 1996 (14.5); 1998 (15); 1999 (12.0) Julius Peppers 2002 (12.0); 2004 (11.0); 2005 (10.5); 2006 (13.0); 2008 (14.5); 2009 (10.5) Charles Johnson 2010 (11.5); 2012 (12.5), 2013 (11.0) SAFETY ZONE In Week Five vs. Chicago (10/5/14), safeties Thomas DeCoud and Roman Harper each intercepted Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. DeCoud's interception was his first of the season and his first since a game vs. the New York Giants (12/16/12), the year that he was named to the Pro Bowl after a six-interception Thomas DeCoud season. For Harper, his interception against the Bears was his second of the season. He has posted multiple interceptions in a season just two other times (2007-3; ) in his nine-year NFL career. EDWARDS PROVIDES PUSH IN MIDDLE With a half-sack in Week Five vs. Chicago (10/5/14), defensive tackle Dwan Edwards pushed his season total to 3 sacks, tying his total from all of Edwards has been a solid pass rusher for the Panthers since joining the team in In 30 games with Carolina, Edwards has 12 sacks after totaling 5.5 in his previous 83 career games. In his first season with Carolina in 2012, Edwards posted a career-high 6.0 sacks, the third-most among defensive tackles that season. Defensive tackle Dwan Edwards sacked Tampa Bay quarterback Josh McCown in Week One (9/7/14). ADDISON HAS CAREER DAY Defensive end Mario Addison posted a career-high 2.5 sacks in Week Two vs. Detroit (9/14/14). The 2.5 sacks bettered his previous career high of 1 sack, accomplished twice, most recently at Miami (11/24/14), and equaled his 2013 season total. Addison pushed his season total to 4.0 sacks with a half-sack in Week Five vs. Chicago (10/5/14), surpassing the sack total from the first three seasons of his career combined. A fourth-year player from Troy, Addison joined the Panthers in 2012 has evolved into a dependable pass rusher and special teams contributor, playing in 16 games with two starts last year. He posted 14 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 15 quarterback pressures, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 2013 and tied for the team lead with 10 special teams tackles. Roman Harper Mario Addison posted a career-high 2.5 sacks in Week Two vs. Detroit (9/14/14).

21 Through four games, kicker Graham Gano has converted 9 of 10 field goal attempts and all nine extra point attempts. Gano's 53-yard field goal in Week Two vs. Detroit was his seventh consecutive made from 50 yards or more. Last season, Gano made all six of his field goal attempts from 50+ yards, establishing a career-high and franchise record for most 50-yard field goals made in a season. PANTHERS SEASON LEADERS, 50+ YARD FIELD GOALS Player FG Seasons Graham Gano John Kasay John Kasay Gano s six field goals from 50 yards or more tied for the NFL lead. He was the only kicker in the NFL with more than three attempts from 50-plus yards without a miss from that distance. Since the start of last season, Gano's seven field goals from 50 or more yards are tied for second-most in the NFL. He is the only kicker with more than four attempts from that distance without a miss. In addition, Gano s strong leg was a weapon for the Panthers in the field position game. This season, 19 of Gano's 24 kickoffs have resulted in touchbacks. The 79.2 percent touchback rate is seventh in the league. Last season, sixty-three of Gano s 79 kickoffs resulted GANO GETS HIS KICKS in touchbacks. His 79.7 touchback percentage was the top mark in the NFL this season and is the highest percentage in a season since Brad Daluiso in 1992 (81.3 percent) NFL LEADERS, TOUCHBACK PERCENTAGE Player KOs TBs TB% Graham Gano, Car Matt Prater, Den Matt Bosher, Atl Billy Cundiff, Cle Greg Zuerlein, St.L Graham Gano s 53-yard field goal at San Francisco (11/10/13) was a game-winner. Punter Brad Nortman has enjoyed recent success. Now in his third season, Nortman is ranked sixth in the NFL with a 47.8-yard average. In Week Three vs. Pittsburgh (9/21/14), Nortman averaged 52.5 yards per kick, the second-highest mark of his career. The performance included a 65-yard punt, tied for the second-longest of his career. Last season, Nortman set Panthers franchise records with a yard gross average and a yard net average. PANTHERS SINGLE-SEASON GROSS PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS Player Avg. No Yds Season Brad Nortman , Todd Sauerbrun , Jason Baker , PANTHERS SINGLE-SEASON NET PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS Player Avg. Seasons Brad Nortman Jason Baker Jason Baker Nortman finished the season ranked fourth in the NFL in gross punting average and fifth in net punting average. NORTMAN SETS PANTHERS RECORDS GROSS PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS, 2013 Player Avg. No Yards In20 Lg Net Marquette King, Oak , Brandon Fields, Mia , Andy Lee, S.F , Brad Nortman, Car , Shane Lechler, Hou , Nortman produced a career game in Week Twelve at Miami (11/24/13) and was instrumental in the Panthers victory. He averaged a team-record (minimum 4 punts) 56.7 yards on seven punts. It marked the second-highest gross average in the NFL this season (Shane Lechler /10/13). PANTHERS SINGLE-GAME GROSS PUNTING AVERAGE LEADERS Avg. Player Game Brad Mia. 11/24/13 (7-397) Todd Was. 10/21/01 (6-335) Jason Baker vs. Phi. 9/13/09 (4-223) Nortman was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for December Nortman is the first Panther to be named Special Teams Player of the Month since kicker Kasay in October 2003.

22 CAROLINA ON MY MIND The Carolina Panthers roster and coaching staff have a distinctive local feel. Three coaches and seven players either hailed from North Carolina or South Carolina or played collegiately in the Carolinas. Coaches with ties to the Carolinas (3) Player/Coach Position Hometown/College Joe Kenn Strength and Conditioning Wake Forest University Ricky Proehl Wide Receivers Wake Forest University Steve Wilks Secondary / Pass Defense Coordinator Charlotte, N.C. / Appalachian State Players with ties to the Carolinas (7) Player/Coach Position Hometown/College Brenton Bersin Wide Receiver Charlotte, N.C. / Wofford College Tre Boston Safety University of North Carolina Jerricho Cotchery Wide Receiver North Carolina State University De'Andre Pressley (PUP) Wide Receiver Applachian State University Josh Norman Cornerback Greenwood, S.C. / Coastal Carolina University D.J. Smith Linebacker Charlotte, N.C. / Appalachian State University Mike Tolbert (IR-DTR) Fullback Coastal Carolina University ROSTER RUNDOWN Here s a look at Carolina s roster as the team enters Week Six. Rookies and first-year players 10 Players with three years or less NFL experience 25 Players age 30 or older 9 Players drafted by Carolina 19 Average age 26.5 Other roster notables Original Draftees 19-Benjamin, Benwikere, Boston, Davis, Ealy, Godfrey, Johnson, Kalil, Klein, Kuechly, Lotulelei, Newton, Norman, Nortman, Short, Silatolui, Stewart, Turner, D. Williams Oldest Player on roster Colin Cole - 34 years old (06/24/80) Youngest Player on roster Trai Turner - 21 years old (06/14/93) Most experience 11 seasons - Jerricho Cotchery, Dwan Edwards Tallest player(s) on roster David Foucault - 6 8" Shortest player(s) on roster Mike Tolbert, DeAngelo Williams - 5 9" The college that is represented the most: Two schools with three players - Georgia, Oregon Players not from FBS schools 7-Brenton Bersin (Wofford College), Brian Folkerts (Washburn), David Foucault (Montreal); Josh Norman (Coastal Carolina), Amini Silatolu (Midwestern State), Mike Tolbert (Coastal Carolina), Jason Williams (Western Illinois)