South Charlotte Today

The Carolina Panthers' uniform bracket competition, conducted on Instagram stories, has resulted in some unexpected outcomes. Unlike predictable tournaments, this one saw the advancement of lower-seeded choices, reflecting a preference for certain uniform styles.

"The No. 1 seed, all black, cruised to an easy win with 83 percent of the votes," but it was the silver helmet and blue-on-blue combination that achieved the highest support, securing 89 percent of votes in its matchup. The black helmet, blue jersey, and black britches combination also surpassed 80 percent in the initial round.

A closely contested result was between the white-on-white and white-on-blue combinations, with the former emerging victorious in a narrow win.

The full first-round scoreboard showed varied results across different uniform styles. For example, the silver helmet, blue jersey, black britches secured 82 percent against its opponent. Interestingly, an 11-seed and a 10-seed managed to progress further in the tournament.

Despite the results, it's recognized that opinions may differ. A notable dissent comes from Luke Kuechly, who, along with the author, favors the classic black jersey with silver britches. Kuechly, with traditional tastes, prefers looks reminiscent of players like Sam Mills.

Fans are encouraged to participate in ongoing votes, with more input expected from Panthers legends and current players. JJ Jansen, for instance, expressed a fondness for the blue-on-blue combination, contrasting the perspectives held by others.

The community is invited to continue contributing their preferences. Fans are prompted to follow the matchups and cast their votes through Instagram stories to shape upcoming rounds.