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Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 26

Bryce Young's numbers since benching suggest he's secured his spot in the NFL

Numbers can be deceiving in any sport, but only when you divorce them from their context. For example, if you look at Bryce Young's career stats since joining the NFL you get the picture of a bust, aki to Zach Wilson or an early Sam Darnold who has no business starting at this level.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 26

NFL analyst names the Carolina Panthers' fatal flaw for potential playoff run

If you've ever watched the Carolina Panthers this year, you've probably noticed one thing. The defense is pretty solid, but they have a tendency to bend without breaking.

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.

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Trevin Wallace News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26

Panthers LB Trevin Wallace Underwent Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Panthers linebacker Trevin Wallace recently underwent season-ending shoulder surgery, head coach Dave Canales announced on Friday (via The Athletic’s Joe Person).

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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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.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 25