# Panthers' confidence crumbles after two losses

> Carolina Panthers fans lose hope after two straight losses.
- Title: Panthers' confidence crumbles after two losses · Yahoo Sports
- Summary: Carolina Panthers fans lose hope after two straight losses. Carolina Panthers fans feel their team's chances have plummeted after two consecutive losses.
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- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/reacts-results-settling-expectations-gutter-115707346.html
- Published: 2026-11-07T11:57:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carolina panthers, panthers fandom, carolina panthers coaching, panthers injuries, panthers roster, panthers losses, sports
## Panthers' confidence drops
Fan confidence, which was riding in the 90s for a couple of weeks as the Panthers built themselves up to a 3-2 record after their early bye week, has cratered.
## Offensive line struggles
The inability of the remains of Carolina's offensive line to do anything with much success has hamstrung the high-flying offense that began the season with hopes of an NFL-leading passer and whispers of the MVP…
## Coaching staff changes
Staff firings aren't surprising with these kinds of confidence numbers. Many have been out on Evero for years as his "bend but don't break" style of defense too often broke.
## Fan expectations
Most Panthers fans don't think his removal moves the needle much. Head coach Dave Canales has a battle ahead of him to not lose the fanbase entirely.
## Key takeaway

Carolina Panthers fans feel their team's chances have plummeted after two consecutive losses.