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Panthers’ Mistakes Hand Saints Victory

As a Panthers fan, frustration has become all too familiar. It seems like every time this team gets close to controlling its destiny, the same issues resurface.

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Panthers PFF grades: Jalen Coker on top, Christian Rozeboom hits bottom

The Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday, which was a disappointingly expected result. But even those sorts of games help inform decisions for the future, and one of the best ways to explore a game is with PFF grades.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 15

Insider foolishly claims Bryce Young 'didn't do enough' in Panthers' loss to Saints

The box score from Bryce Young's outing against the New Orleans Saints isn't all that inspiring, but it doesn't exactly paint an accurate picture. The Carolina Panthers' game plan didn't really allow him to do much throwing, and that's what cost them, not Young's play.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 15

Why these Carolina Panthers may have already climbed as high as they're going to

Whatever happens the rest of the way, we can say with absolute certainty that this 2025 NFL season has been a success for the Carolina Panthers. They're in year two of a very young head coach, and they're contending for a division title in Week 16 and have won more games this year than the previous two combined.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 15

Carolina Panthers drop in NFL power rankings after befuddling loss to the Saints

The Carolina Panthers really blew it. Had they won, they'd be in the best position to make the playoffs in the NFC South, and they'd have their best shot at a postseason berth since 2017.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 15

Carolina Panthers playoff chances revealed after another frustrating setback

The Carolina Panthers had it in the bag. They had a lead late in the fourth quarter, and a win would've made next week's home bout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a clincher for the playoffs.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 15

Jaycee Horn has another forgettable outing vs. Saints’ WR Chris Olave

The Carolina Panthers had plenty to play for on Sunday in the Big Easy. The defending NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead on Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium in a 29-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 15

Panthers squander golden opportunity to take control of NFC South

It appeared things would be different this time when it came to besting a longtime division rival. In the end, the Carolina Panthers found a way to continue their recent woes against the New Orleans Saints.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 14

Bryce Young takes 'accountability' for Panthers issues, but he showed up

The story is different every time the Carolina Panthers lose. Sometimes, it's coaching (like it probably was today). Other times, it's bad execution on offense.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 14

Tyler Shough, Saints throw NFC South race into deeper chaos

For the second week in a row, the New Orleans Saints (4-10) plunged the NFC South race into absolute chaos.

Raheem Morris praises unlikely hero after Falcons' shocking win over Buccaneers

Todd Bowles challenges Buccaneers after Baker Mayfield accepts blame for 'TNF' loss to Falcons

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles addresses job-security chatter after 'TNF' loss to Falcons

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Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 14

Dave Canales won't get fired, but Panthers coach should face questions

The Carolina Panthers often come out unprepared. They were unprepared in two ugly losses to the New Orleans Saints, the second of which came after a literal week off.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 14

Carolina Panthers major takeaways from embarrassing loss to Saints

The Carolina Panthers cannot ever get out of their own way. It is inexcusable that they lost to the New Orleans Saints twice, especially now after a bye with a chance to literally take control of the NFC South.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 14

Carolina Panthers studs and duds from disgusting loss to Saints

The Carolina Panthers lost an absolutely crushing game to the New Orleans Saints. Stop me if you've heard that before. Another embarassing loss to the Saints all but buries the Panthers' chances of getting to the playoffs, and this team probably doesn't even deserve that.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 14

Bryce Young channels Patrick Mahomes with absurd completion vs. Saints

Not many players in the NFL can do what Patrick Mahomes does, but Bryce Young just did his best impression. The Carolina Panthers QB was under a bit of pressure and somehow managed to toss the ball to his receiver through a few defenders.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 14

Carolina Panthers earn perfect grade for their top 2025 NFL draft pick

When it was over, we wrote that the Carolina Panthers' 2025 draft class was so surprisingly spooky-good it was a sign of the imminent apocalypse. So far the take has held up well, as it's clear this is the team's best draft class by far since 2017.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 14

Panthers’ path to NFC South title is a simple 2-step process

The Carolina Panthers are in unfamiliar territory heading into Week 15. Carolina is 7-6 and currently sitting atop the NFC South division standings. Bryce Young and the Panthers have a chance to win the division as soon as Week 16 if they can pull off this two-step process.

Robert Hunt News / Pro Football Rumors / December 14

Panthers Hope To Open RG Robert Hunt’s Practice Window Soon

The 7-6 Panthers find themselves at the top of the NFC South standings, a half-game ahead of the spiraling Bucs. As it pushes for a division title, Carolina hopes to have Pro Bowl right guard Robert Hunt back for at least a portion of the stretch run.

Bryce Young News / NFL Analysis Network / December 13

Bryce Young steadies Panthers as playoff race tightens entering Week 15

Bryce Young has Carolina positioned atop the NFC South with four games left. The Panthers can clinch their first division title since 2015 by winning their next two games, beginning Sunday against the Saints.

Isaiah Simmons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

Panthers Elevate LB Isaiah Simmons To Active Roster

The Carolina Panthers announced Saturday that they’ve elevated linebacker Isaiah Simmons to their active roster for Week 15’s game. Simmons, 27, was a two-year starter at Clemson and won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker in 2019.

Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

How Carolina Can Make the Playoffs: Scenarios, Ties, and Wild Cards

For the first time since the Cam Newton era, the Carolina Panthers are in control of their own destiny this late in the season. A Thursday night collapse by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home, thanks to the Falcons, has put Carolina firmly in the NFC South driver’s seat.