You can certainly understand the skepticism. Dating back to 2023, no team in the National Football League has amassed fewer sacks than the Carolina Panthers . There was an NFL-low 27 QB traps in ’23, slight improvement the following season (32), and then a little fall off in ’25 when the team totaled only 30 sacks. Rushing the passer has been the Panthers’ albatross in recent seasons Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Derrick Brown (95) during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images | Scott Kinser-Imagn Images Do the math and this team has dropped opposing signal-callers a combined 89 times in their last 51 regular-season contests. In terms of perspective, the Denver Broncos have led the league in this category each of the past two years. Sean Payton’s defender have racked up a stunning 131 sacks in their last 34 regular-season contests.…