Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 16 · Ericsson Stadium
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The Carolina Panthers beat the Detroit Lions 20–14 at home at Ericsson Stadium in Week 16 of the 2003 regular season on December 21, 2003. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 6 points.
The result moved the Panthers to 10–5 and dropped the Lions to 4–11. It was the Lions’ third straight loss. The Lions finished 2003 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Panthers finished 2003 at 11–5 and lost Super Bowl XXXVIII.
In their previous meeting, the Carolina Panthers won 31–7 on September 15, 2002. When they met again, the Carolina Panthers won 21–20 on October 16, 2005.
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 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Dan Campbell said the Pro Bowl safety and the free-agent center should open their return windows before Sunday’s game in Arizona, though neither is guaranteed to play.
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.
