They went 7–9, the best debut year for any expansion franchise since the NFL's inception.
The Panthers played their first season's home games at Clemson University because what would become Ericsson Stadium was still under construction after a deadline point in 1995 for scheduling Carolina's first set of NFL games.
Quarterback Frank Reich, wide receiver Don Beebe, tight end Pete Metzelaars and linebacker Carlton Bailey had played key roles in the Bills' run of four consecutive Super Bowls earlier in the 1990s and were on the Panthers' inaugural roster.
[3] Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams 53 active, 11 inactive, 4 practice squad Reserve at Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Overtime Top passers Top rushers Top receivers
Players dumped Gatorade on Dom Capers after the win.