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Panthers’ Dave Canales drops ‘big leagues’ truth bomb after Bryce Young’s long day vs. Seahawks

While the Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young try to recover from a poor game, they still have multiple routes to a division title. And Dave Canales dropped a truth bomb after Young’s long day against the Seahawks, according to a post on X by Joseph Person.

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Carolina Panthers earn poor grade for Week 17 loss, but not poor enough

The Carolina Panthers may be much more talented and capable than in years past, but one element remains the same. Every time this fanbase is ready to believe in them, the team lets them down.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 29

Dave Canales echoes familiar line from Ron Rivera on latest loss for Panthers

Things are supposed to be different for the 2025 Carolina Panthers - and in many ways they are. This team has showed steady improvement since hitting rock bottom in the 2023 season, going from two wins to five wins to eight heading into their regular season finale.

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Dave Canales rightfully listed among NFL's biggest losers from Week 17

The Carolina Panthers lost badly on Sunday. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers losing, the Panthers blew yet another golden opportunity to win the NFC South.

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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.

Chad Ochocinco News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 29

Chad Ochocinco makes firm declaration on Carolina Panthers after ugly loss

The Carolina Panthers didn't look like a team that could go to the playoffs on Sunday. With a chance to claim the NFC South at home with a win, they got a really stellar defensive performance and still lost 27-10.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 29

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.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / December 29

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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