2005 Carolina Panthers season

2005 Carolina Panthers season
OwnerJerry Richardson
General managerMarty Hurney
Head coachJohn Fox
Home stadiumBank of America Stadium
Results
Record11–5
Division place2nd NFC South
PlayoffsWon Wild Card Playoffs
(at Giants) 23–0
Won Divisional Playoffs
(at Bears) 29–21
Lost NFC Championship
(at Seahawks) 14–34
Pro BowlersQB Jake Delhomme
DE Julius Peppers
WR Steve Smith
G Mike Wahle

The 2005 season was the Carolina Panthers' 11th in the National Football League (NFL) and their fourth under head coach John Fox. It was also the team's ninth season at Bank of America Stadium. They improved on their 7–9 record from 2004, going 11–5, and returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence following their Super Bowl appearance in 2003. They eventually fell to the Seattle Seahawks 34–14 in the NFC Championship Game.