Panthers Set Post-Merger Record for Points in NFC Championship Game

January 25, 2016   ·   Bleacher Report Milestones   ·   Jump to comments

The Carolina Panthers scored 49 points in Sunday's drubbing of the Arizona Cardinals, setting a new record for the most points scored in an NFC Championship Game, per ESPN Stats & Info.
Carolina jumped out to a 17-0 lead by the end of the first quarter, with the early heroics highlighted by the longest reception in franchise playoff history, an 86-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Cam Newton to wide receiver Corey Brown.
Boasting a 24-7 lead at the half and 34-7 advantage by the end of the third quarter, Carolina was well positioned to match the previous record of 41 points held jointly by the 1991 Washington Redskins and 2000 New York Giants.
Newton then connected with rookie wide receiver Devin Funchess for a five-yard touchdown pass with just five minutes and 26 seconds remaining in the contest, giving the Panthers an insurmountable 40-15 lead.
Even with the game out of reach, Panthers head coach Ron Rivera opted to try for the two-point conversion, which ...

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