 The following week, they beat Chicago 29–21 on the road, but lost key players Julius Peppers, a defensive end, and DeShaun Foster, a running back, who were both injured during the game.The Panthers were then defeated 34–14 by the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, ending their season.Although the Panthers went into the 2006 season as favorites to win the NFC South, they finished with a disappointing record.