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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 26

Latest simulation reveals Carolina Panthers' playoff fate

The final two weeks of the NFL season are going to be insanely nerve-wracking for the Carolina Panthers. First, the home finale is against the NFC's top-seeded Seattle Seahawks, who had a mini bye week after their last game on December 18.

Robert Hunt News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 26

What Robert Hunt said about returning to Carolina Panthers after 4 months on IR

When Robert Hunt first suffered his biceps injury in Week 2, we assumed that he would miss the rest of the regular season for the Carolina Panthers. Imagine our surprise when the team announced on Christmas Eve that Hunt's 21-day practice window was being opened, potentially paving way for a comeback before the end of the season.

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Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 26

Bryce Young powers up 4 more spots in NFL QB power rankings

Earlier this week, Garrett Podell of CBS Sports released his Week 17 NFL quarterback power rankings. There were a total of three players who made the biggest jumps of the week.

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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.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 26

NFL execs feel Tetairoa McMillan headed for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors

Back in April, many a draftnik and NFL insider forecasted that the Carolina Panthers would use their first-round pick to improve one of the league’s worst pass rushes.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 26

Why Seahawks vs. Panthers could be NFL's most intriguing Week 17 matchup

The Carolina Panthers are going into Week 17 with a chance to win the NFC South if they beat the No. 1 seed Seattle Seahawks. The Panthers would also need the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to lose to the Miami Dolphins, but that should put the Panthers in go mode as they try to clinch the franchise's first playoff spot in eight seasons.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 26

NFL Week 17 picks spell doom for Carolina Panthers' playoff hopes

The Carolina Panthers can clinch the NFC South this weekend. They need a few things to happen, but if those things do, they'll be division champs for the first time since they went to the Super Bowl.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 26

How Panthers stack up in updated NFC playoff picture after Christmas

The Carolina Panthers are in position to claim the final spot in the NFC playoff picture after the Green Bay Packers clinched at least a Wild Card berth following the Detroit Lions' loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 25

Insider makes surprising pick for big winner in Panthers-Bucs

Somehow it made sense that the secondary of the Carolina Panthers would rise to the occasion in the team’s crucial 23-20 win over the rival Buccaneers.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 25

Why it's ok that Bryce Young hasn't necessarily been worthy of 2023 top pick

NFL writer Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report handed out his quarterback grades for Week 16. Dave Canales’s team got a solid game from his third-year signal caller, who connected in 21-of-32 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns in the team’s 23-20 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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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 25

The Carolina Panthers' young talent showed up in Week 16

This offseason, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan was busy in free agency adding key pieces to the worst defense in the league in 2024, as well as adding a few offensive weapons as well.

Chad Ochocinco News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 25

NFL great Chad Ochocinco believes Panthers are capable of great things

Chad Ochocinco was one of the most vocal supporters of the Carolina Panthers during the offseason. He believed they had set up a nice wide receiver room for an ascending QB in Bryce Young.

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Robert Hunt News / Pro Football Rumors / December 24

Panthers Designate Robert Hunt For Return From IR

Carolina has gone through most of 2025 without starting right guard Robert Hunt, but a late-season return from IR is on the table. The Panthers opened his 21-day practice window on Wednesday, per Darin Gantt of the team’s website.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 24

Bryce Young continues to shine when the lights are brightest

Starting the football season well is usually pretty important. It gives you time in case things go wrong. Injuries occur more later in the year, so if you've stacked wins early on, you can afford some of them.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 24

NFL insider remains wildly impressed with 2025 Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers don't really look like a great NFL team. Sure, they might be leading their division, but it's the worst division in football. The Panthers are only 8-7.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 24

The Buccaneers made Jaycee Horn's Pro Bowl case on Sunday

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn became today the only player on the roster to make the Pro Bowl. He did so for the second season in a row. Tetairoa McMillan and Rico Dowdle were named alternates.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 24

Carolina Panthers land ‘more respect’ after critical Week 16 win

The Bleacher Report quartet of Gary Davenport, Kris Knox, Maurice Moton and Brent Sobleski have put together the Week 17 NFL Power Rankings following a wild Week 16.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 24

Cam Newton highlights major change in Carolina Panthers' home games

The Carolina Panthers played what was more or less a must-win game on Sunday. The Panthers' playoff hopes would've dropped to 5% with a loss; they're now in the playoffs every week, so to speak.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 24

How Pete Carroll shaped the way Dave Canales is building Panthers

Dave Canales knew he had a difficult challenge ahead of him when he took the Carolina Panthers head coaching job. However, in year two, Canales has the Panthers on the precipice of the playoffs.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23

NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Tetairoa McMillan, Dan Morgan, Panthers, Saints

The Panthers were able to defeat the Buccaneers, who are four-time division champions, and GM Dan Morgan thinks that HC Dave Canales and DC Ejiro Evero have helped the team reach this point and keep them in contention.

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Bryce Young News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Bryce Young got a crucial connection back on track at the right time, and maintaining it is key for Carolina's playoff push

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has had a tremendous first season in the NFL and is the clear front-runner to win the Offensive Player of the Year award for the campaign he's managed to put together in 2025.