Panthers Tomahawk Chop Chiefs

The Carolina Panthers recorded their largest win in franchise history passing their 1996 win over Tampa Bay 24-0. This came compliments of Offensive MVP, RB DeAngelo Williams who scorched the grass with three touchdowns and 123 yards. This is Williams fourth career 100-yard game and lucky for the Panthers, they are 7-0 all-time when Williams gets 80 rushing yards.

Steve Smith had a beautiful 38 yard reception with 12:27 left in the second quarter which was his first reception of the game. This set the momentum for the game and in the second quarter, Smith had back to back 15 yard catches in the second quarter.

*FUN FACT: Jake Delhomme is the first NFL QB top have Tommy John Surgery and return to start in the NFL.

Carolina held Kansas City to just 28 total yards in the first half which was the fewest they had since 9/08/91. The Panthers combined for a total 291 first half yards which contributed to 21:00 time of possession. They recorded 12 play for over 10 yards.

It only took Carolina 13 seconds into the third quarter for Julius Peppers to cause a fumble and big man Lewis recovering the fumble. Jake Delhomme led with Panthers down the field but ultimately had his pass to Steve Smith intercepted in the end zone. "Anything you can do, I can do better!" is what Jon Beason said as he intercepted a Chiefs pass the very next play which led to a John Kasay FG that put Carolina up 24-0.


*FUN FACT: Carolina's Head Coach John Fox and Kansas City's Head Coach Herman Edward were college football teammates in 1976 at San Diego State.

The day was not over for the defense as Ken Lucas had his first interception of the year (23rd overall). This led to a Muhsin Muhammad 47 yard TD catch with 2:30 left in the third quarter. Defensive still held strong has Charles Johnson had 2 sacks on the day.

Traded by Miami to Carolina in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice, Josh McCown came in the game to relieve Jake Delhomme who finished the day going 14/22 with a total of 236 yards and 2 TD passes. This makes Josh McCown's first appearance as a Panther. McCown marched Carolina down the field which led to a John Kasay 43 yard FG.

The Running backs, Williams and Stewart, finished for a combined total of 192 yards on the ground for 2 TDs. The dynamic duo, Smith and Muhammad received a total of 167 yards with a TD. As the game came to a close, the crowd roared as their team was victorious 34-0, the only shut out in the NFL on this day.