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Despite growth, it may be time for Panthers to fire Ejiro Evero

On paper, and via the eye test, the Carolina Panthers have a much better defense than they've had maybe in the last two years. This year's unit might be the best in the Ejiro Evero era.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 16

NFL insider says quiet part out loud about Dave Canales, Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers' most recent loss may have come down to coaching. Second-year HC Dave Canales has certainly coached the Panthers to wins this year, but he's probably lost some as well.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 16

Analyst's Bryce Young statement is major indictment on Panthers organization

The Carolina Panthers got, at least in terms of underlying metrics and the film, a pretty good Bryce Young game on Sunday. The box score doesn't necessarily agree, as he only threw for 163 yards.

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Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 16

Why Panthers coach Dave Canales is among NFL’s biggest Week 15 losers

All 16 games are in the books for NFL Week 15. The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams have secured playoff berths. The postseason picture is starting to become clearer, but there’s still 48 regular-season games remaining, and it’s possible that there could be a slew of division champions that did not own that title in 2024.

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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.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 16

Panthers earn well-deserved poor grade for blowing it against Saints

John Breech of CBS Sports handed out his weekly grades for every team’s performance during the first 15 contests of Week 15. He cut right to the chase when it came to the Carolina Panthers’ surprising 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Panthers’ Dave Canales cites ‘physics’ limiting Bryce Young QB sneaks

The Carolina Panthers are an enigma. On one hand, they are one game out from leading the NFC South and holding the fourth seed in the NFC Playoffs. Just two weeks ago, Carolina beat the No.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 15

Carolina Panthers’ up-and-down season continues with loss to Saints

It’s a franchise that has won three straight division titles, and has made a pair of Super Bowl appearances. The Carolina Panthers, who first took the field in 1995 and is in the midst of its 31st NFL campaign, has never experienced back-to-back winning campaigns.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 15

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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Panthers’ goat vs. Saints reacts to back-breaking penalty that lost game

On Sunday afternoon, the Carolina Panthers let a golden opportunity to take a stranglehold on the NFC South slip through their fingers with a brutal road loss at the hands of the New Orleans Saints.

Dave Canales News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Panthers HC Dave Canales’ blunt explanation for 4th-down decision that backfired miserably

On Sunday afternoon, the Carolina Panthers had a perfect opportunity to take control of the NFC South, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers having lost to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night and a game against the lowly New Orleans Saints looming on the schedule.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.