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Panthers actually have a highly unlikely fail-safe that can help Carolina clinch the NFC South even with a Week 18 loss to the Bucs

The Carolina Panthers failed to take care of business on Sunday in front of the home crowd against the top-ranked Seattle Seahawks after a poor showing by the offense that had little urgency for what was at stake in Week 17.

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The ugly truth about Bryce Young's disastrous start

After a month of pretty excellent football, capped off by being the highest-graded PFF QB in Week 16, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young had an absolute dud on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 29

Carolina Panthers hold steady in power rankings despite frightful loss

The Carolina Panthers came in as a pretty decent team. A 27-10 final score isn't all that shocking considering the opponent Carolina faced. The Seattle Seahawks are arguably the best team in the NFL.

Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 29

NFL analyst rips Dave Canales for cowardly move in Panthers loss

The Carolina Panthers were not remotely ready to compete with the NFC-leading Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon. Despite a pretty strong defensive performance, the offense could not muster anything up.

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Nick Scott News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Panthers’ Nick Scott’s ‘grit’ take after Seahawks loss forces NFC South title clash vs. Bucs

The Carolina Panthers missed a golden opportunity on Sunday, but their season is far from over. A 27-10 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks dropped Carolina to 8-8, yet the defeat may have merely delayed what now looms as a decisive NFC South showdown in Week 18 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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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.

Jaycee Horn News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Panthers’ Jaycee Horn taking grateful approach to playoff hopes despite loss to Seahawks

Star defender Jaycee Horn is remaining optimistic about the Carolina Panthers’ playoff hopes despite taking a tough 27-10 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / December 28

Panthers star admitted that the Seahawks caught their entire team by surprise with the defensive gameplan Seattle executed

The Seattle Seahawkswent into the half against the Carolina Panthers tied with a much inferior team. They finished the game, showing that the first half was more of a fluke than anything else.

Bryce Young News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Panthers’ Bryce Young is wiping slate clean before crucial Week 18 game vs. Bucs

The Carolina Panthers had a chance to win the NFC South on Sunday. They had a tall task in taking on Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. However, they have shown the ability to take down some good teams, especially when quarterback Bryce Young turns things on in the fourth quarter.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 28

NFC Notes: Dave Canales, Taylor Moton, Buccaneers, Panthers

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles spoke about the debut that OC Josh Grizzard has had with the team’s offense this season. “You’ve got to constantly adjust as a coordinator,” Bowles said, via Rick Stroud.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / December 28

Bucs’ playoff hopes just got hit with a potentially cruel twist that has nothing to do with losing to the Panthers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneerscontinued their extremely underwhelming stretch of play over the last two months, losing to the Miami Dolphins 20-17. The loss dropped the Bucs to 7-9 on the season and assured them of a losing record for the regular season.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Panthers TE Ja’Tavion Sanders suffered broken ankle during loss to Seahawks

The Carolina Panthers lost another offensive starter in Week 17. Tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, who went down early in the game, has suffered a season-ending broken ankle.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / December 28

Panthers bizarrely go into the victory formation while losing

The Carolina Panthers forgot the “victory” part of the victory formation during this weekend’s game. Carolina faced off on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Dave Canales News / 5 GOATs / December 28

Ja’Tavion Sanders injury update: Dave Canales reveals Panthers TE broke ankle vs. Seahawks

A serious-looking injury for Carolina Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders has been confirmed as such. Sanders suffered a broken ankle, according to head coach Dave Canales.

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Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 28

Panthers TE JT Sanders Undergoing Surgery For Broken Ankle

Panthers HC Dave Canales announced after Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks that TE JT Sanders will undergo surgery for a broken. Sanders, 22, was first-team All-Big 12 in 2022 and 2023, and he set a school record at Texas for receiving yards by a tight end in 2023 with 682 yards.

Jaycee Horn News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 28

Jaycee Horn may have cost the Carolina Panthers the NFC South

The Carolina Panthers endured an ugly home loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The 27-10 final score doesn't indicate how close it was, but this was a seven-point game midway through the fourth and a tie game at halftime.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 28

Studs and duds from Panthers' ugly loss to Seahawks in home finale

The Carolina Panthers had a chance to do something this week. If nothing else, they could've really shown that they're legit even in a loss. There's no shame in losing to the Seattle Seahawks.

Carolina Panthers News / 5 GOATs / December 28

Ja’Tavion Sanders injury update: Panthers TE carted off field with serious issue

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders was helped to the blue medical tent and later carted off the field during the first quarter of Sunday’s Week 17 home game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

Tetairoa McMillan Injury Update: Panthers Star Rookie Could Miss Week 17 (Illness)

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan popped up on the injury report at the very last second with an illness. According to the team’s official report, the first-round pick is questionable for today’s contest against the Seattle Seahawks.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 27