Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 1 · Qualcomm Stadium
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The Carolina Panthers beat the San Diego Chargers 26–24 on the road at Qualcomm Stadium in Week 1 of the 2008 regular season on September 7, 2008. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Panthers to 1–0 and dropped the Chargers to 0–1. The Panthers finished 2008 at 12–4 and lost in the Divisional round. The Chargers finished 2008 at 8–8 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the San Diego Chargers won 17–6 on October 24, 2004. When they met again, the Carolina Panthers won 31–7 on December 16, 2012.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Panthers lead the series 2–1 after meeting No. 3 since 2000 Full series history
The Chargers coach rejected any change after the loss in Seattle, and Justin Herbert backed his play-caller as the offense keeps stalling early in games.
Emanuel Wilson scored twice in his first start as Seattle built a 27–6 lead, and Uchenna Nwosu’s strip-sack ended a late Los Angeles comeback.
Carolina’s second-year receiver came within one catch and nine yards of two franchise records, and the defense stopped Detroit on fourth-and-13 to seal the win.
