No Expectations No Disappointment Panthers Fans Rank Amongst The Least Heartbroken Over The 2023 Season

It's hard to be a Panthers fan in recent years. If you're still going to the games, wearing the gear, and getting emotionally invested in the games I applaud you. I love football. I love the Panthers, and have gone to games since I was a small child. But even I am disinterested in the team these days. In my opinion David Tepper, the decisions he's made as owner, the way he's treated the fans and city, and the consistent overall lack of success in recent years can create apathy. And that's what I and I know a lot of other Panthers fans have felt in recent years. Instead of getting your hopes up, it's easier to tune in with no expectations. That way you can't be heartbroken. Which is why when I was sent this study I wasn't shocked when Panthers fans weren't among the most heartbroken fans in the NFL.

You have to have expectations to be disappointed. It's as simple as that. Our friends at The Sports Geek looked at which fanbases have been the most heartbroken after the 2023 NFL season. They did this by analyzing how many heartbroken were made posts online mentioning each team NFL team. And according to the research Carolina Panthers fans ranked 5th lowest when it comes to the number of 'heartbroken' posts in the NFL this season. Does this mean like me fans have just refused to be emotionally invested? Have fans stopped watching all together? I bet it's both of those and perhaps other reasons as well.

Even more interesting than Dallas being number one, is 3 of 4 NFC South teams in the bottom five. Seems like the entire division's fans have given up. I can't blame them, the division has been waiting for a power contender since Brady's departure from Tampa. It's open someone just needs to step up and take it! Will next year be better? I hope I'm surprised. Until then Panthers fans I'll try to avoid being heartbroken and continue going in with zero expectations. If we win I get to enjoy it, but if we don't I won't be disappointed. Go Panthers (please please please surprise me in 2024).

Thanks to our friends at The Sports Geek for sharing their research with us. You can view the view study here.

In a city with as many transplants as Charlotte, there is a true melting pot of NFL fans in the Queen City. Hopefully, if you have chosen to call Charlotte home you at least cheer for the Panthers when they aren't playing your original home team. Nothing illustrates this more than Bank of America Stadium, especially in the recent down years on Sundays. I went to the Denver Broncos game here last year. And keep in mind the Broncos were just as bad as the Panthers. But there was still just as much or probably even more orange than blue in the stadium. And I can't think those fans traveled (unless they thought it was one of a few games they could actually win- they didn't though).  Here's where to watch your favorite NFL Team in Charlotte North Carolina.

So you want to cheer on your team with like-minded fans in Charlotte? The good news is most teams have a team bar to visit on Sundays. These are typically locations secured by organized fan groups. Unfortunately, not every team has a bar or group. You won't find an official meet-up spot for any of the other NFC South teams for example. So sorry Falcons, Saints, and Buccaneers Fans. That would certainly be a risky business move hosting the rival teams so I can understand it!

So before you grab your friends and head to the bar to cheer on your team, check out this list of where to watch each NFL team and their Charlotte North Carolina home. And I'm sure I'll see you cheering them on the next time each team rolls into Bank of America Stadium. Maybe then the Panthers will be good enough for fans to actually want to attend the game? Personally they are going to have to have a better chance of winning before I drop NFL ticket money.

You're on your own kid if you're an Arizona Cardinals fan. If you own a sports bar or restaurant consider adopting the Cardinals fans. I do know a few!

Sorry Falcon's fans, there isn't a dedicated Falcon's bar in the Queen City. You can request to join the private Facebook group Charlotte Atlanta Falcon's Fans which may include meet-up locations!

Baltimore Ravens fans in Charlotte spend game days at Crown Station Pub (3629 N. Davidson St). Crown Station is home to the Queen City Ravens Nest fan group.

Buffalo Bills fans your go-to spot on game day in Southend's Tavern On The Tracks. Located at 1411 S. Tryon Street Tavern on the Tracks has been the longtime home of the Charlotte Bills Backers!

Bubba's Bunkhouse in Harrisburg is the home of Beardown Charlotte. Enjoy southern comfort food while cheering on the Bears!

Are you a Bengals fan in Charlotte? Or just enjoy watching Joe Burrow (guilty)? Watch the game with other Bengals fans at Greystone Pub at 3039 South Blvd.

Perhaps it's a different Ohio team you are cheering for on Sundays. If your team is the Cleveland Browns (my sympathies as you've dealt with a lot) you'll want to visit Protagonist LoSo on game day.

Sorry, first I have to ask have you even been to Dallas? If you're a Cowboys fan please stay amongst your own kind at 1st and Goal Sports Bar in the University area.

There are either a ton of Denver fans in Charlotte or they just travel well even when the team is struggling because Bank of America Stadium was orange last year when the Broncos came to town. The weekly gathering spot is Duckworth's at Rea Farms!

Lions fans you're game day spot is in Plaza Midwood. Hattie's Tap & Tavern is the home for Detroit Lions fans in Charlotte.

Cheeseheads unite! Those of you who migrated south can still watch the Packers with fellow fans at Blackfinn Ameripub in Ballantyne.

If you're looking to have a fan meet-up for the Houston Texans, you'll have to create your own. Currently, there is not an official bar or organized fan group.

I'm shocked there isn't a fan group or bar for the Colts. Seems like a great opportunity for someone to start one!

Jacksonville is just a 5-hour drive from Charlotte. But there must not be too many Jags fans here. With Clemson star Trevor Lawrence at the helm for the Jaguars there has to be a sizable fan base in the Charlotte area. But as of now, no official Jacksonville Jaguars bar.

Kansas City Chiefs fans can cheer on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs at the Kilted Buffalo. The Charlotte Chiefs Fans group takes over this Plaza Midwood spot weekly.

The Raiders have bounced around from market to market throughout their history. The fans that have stuck with them and made their way to Charlotte spend gamedays at Club House Kitchen & Cocktails on Central Ave.

Unfortunately there isn't a Chargers bar for fans (if there are any) in Charlotte. After leaving San Diego for LA I don't think there are too many in California either!

Relocated LA football teams must not have much of a fanbase in the Carolinas. The Rams fans are also without a gameday home in Charlotte.

Phins up! Cheering on the Dolphins in Charlotte? You'll have to be at Midnight Mulligan Brewing with the rest of the Charlotte Dolfans Club.

The Vikings are the only NFC North team without a Charlotte place to call home. There have to be fans who have escaped the Minnesota winters somewhere though!

New Englanders you'll have to go a little south of Charlotte to Fort Mill to cheer on your team. You'll find the home of the Patriots at Mulligan's Sports Bar & Grille.

Charlotte has seemingly unanimously avoided welcoming fans of any other NFC South Team. It must not be worth the boycott from Panthers fans that could be placed on any establishment supporting a rival team. There is a Facebook group of brave Saints fans in the Queen City however called New Orleans Saints Fans of Charlotte.

There is no shortage of Giants fans in the Carolinas. Especially with former Duke QB Daniel Jones at the helm of the team. The Local in uptown Charlotte is where the local Giants Fans congregate on gameday.

If there are Giants fans there are Jets fans. If the other NY team is the one you fancy, hang out with like-minded fellow fans at Dillworth Neighborhood Grille.

Steamers Sports Pub on Pierson Dr is the Charlotte home of the Eagles. Rise up, is another Super Bowl run in the works?

Steelers fans you'll have to share you're bar with the Jets. Dilworth Neighborhood Grille hosts both fan groups weekly.

Niner Empire of Charlotte is the 49ers fan group locally. RSVP Southend is where the game watch parties take place.

I was a 10-year Seahawks fan thanks to Russel Wilson and it was a fun time! Lucky Lou's Tavern on Park Road is where the 12th Man hangs out in Charlotte!

Sorry Bucs fans, rivalries don't let you have a welcome spot in the Carolinas. At least you get to see your team play here once a year.

I'm shocked that there isn't a Titans bar in Charlotte. But luckily Nashville is just a short flight from Charlotte to get your football fix.

Last but not least is the team a lot of North Carolinians cheered for prior to the Panthers. If you want to cheer on the Commanders and former Panthers coach Ron Rivera you can do so at Jack Beagles on Morehead.