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Umpire Duane Heydt to Referee Saints vs. Panthers After NFL Travel Change

New Orleans gets one more unusual wrinkle in an NFC South game that already has plenty of them. The NFL is sending umpire Duane Heydt to the Superdome to work as referee when the Saints host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, as the league reshuffled its Week 10 officials because of a weekend of air travel problems.

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GM Dan Morgan’s Biggest 2026 Mistake Could Haunt Panthers’ Playoff Hopes

The Carolina Panthers are still in the hunt in the NFC South, but the lack of depth has been exposed by several injuries. This is a question for general manager Dan Morgan to answer.

Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 14

Biggest Problem Could Cost Them a Chance to Win the NFC South

The Carolina Panthers are still in the hunt to win the NFC South, but the first half of the season under third-year head coach Dave Canales has been anything but consistent.

Jonathon Brooks News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Will Mike Jackson and Jonathon Brooks Return for the Panthers in Week 10? What We Learned Friday

The Carolina Panthers are gearing up for a big Week 10 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers are in a slump right now and are sitting two games below .500.

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The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the QB's with at least 35 touchdown passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL QB start-leaders' quiz

The '4-INT wins by NFL quarterback' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Chase Young vs. Bryce Young Is the Saints-Panthers Matchup That Decides First Place

New Orleans Saints fans waited four tries to see a win in the Superdome this season, and the reward for beating Cleveland is a first-place game against Carolina on Sunday.

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Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

Panthers Have Bigger Aspirations, but Are They Good Enough to Get There?

The Carolina Panthers find themselves in an interesting position for the second half of the 2026 NFL season. The Panthers have lost three straight games but still remain in the thick of the NFC South race with the opportunity to make the playoffs.

Taylor Decker News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Taylor Decker Could Solve Panthers' Biggest Problem as Team Aims to Repeat as NFC South Champions

If you’ve watched the Carolina Panthers at all this season, you’ve probably noticed that the offensive line hasn’t been great. The team has been without starting tackles Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton, and backups Rasheed Walker and Monroe Freeling have been majorly disappointing.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

Week 10 Fantasy Football Projections for Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan & More

This week, the Carolina Panthers will travel to New Orleans to take on the Saints in a game that should be of interest to many fantasy football players.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

Panthers’ Most Disappointing Player in 2026 Has Been a Huge Surprise

The Carolina Panthers have severely underperformed so far this season. At 3-5, Carolina has lost three straight and has clear flaws on the roster. The defense hasn't lived up to preseason expectations, but injuries are a huge part of why.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Panthers Urged to Reunite with Two-Time Pro Bowler After Quiet Deadline

The 2026 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and the Panthers didn’t make any trades. The team is trying to win the NFC South again, but it seems like they’ll have to rely on internal improvement to do it.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

Ideal Offensive Line Solution is Sitting on FA Market Waiting for Panthers

It’s far from an intimidating quartet. Every team in the NFC South has won exactly three games this season. And each of the four clubs has at least five losses.

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The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 13

Panthers rookie’s return in new defensive scheme comes at a critical time with tough matchup waiting against the Saints

Carolina Panthers rookie cornerback Will Lee III is ramping back up after missing last week’s game due to injury and his presence will be key in this new scheme going up against the New Orleans Saints.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Predicting Four Panthers Players Who Won't be On the Team in 2027

The Carolina Panthers could look a lot different in 2027 than they do in 2026. The team is currently trying to win the NFC South once again, but they’ll have some big decisions to make this offseason whether they win it or not.

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The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Three Reasons the Panthers Will Regret Standing Pat at the Trade Deadline

The Carolina Panthers looked set to buy at the 2026 NFL trade deadline. The team is atop the NFC South despite being two games under .500, so it made sense to make some additions.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

Panthers Need Ickey Ekwonu, But Other NFL Teams Might Have Final Say

The Carolina Panthers continue to wait for the return of Ikem Ekwonu, the team’s starting left tackle, who suffered a torn patellar tendon in his right knee during the team’s playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams in January.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 13

The Panthers Desperately Need Defensive Help and Not at Cornerback

Dave Canales’s team has lost its last three games. Shaky offensive play, some untimely turnovers, and numerous defensive issues have all contributed to the Carolina Panthers being outscored a combined 96-53 in setbacks to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (43-13), Green Bay Packers (27-19), and Denver Broncos (26-21)—two of those defeats at home.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / November 12

Panthers Did Nothing at Deadline, but Several Reinforcements Are Coming

The Carolina Panthers are currently on a nosedive, losing three straight after starting the year 3-2. A huge piece of that nosedive has been injuries on both sides of the ball.

Xavier Legette News / A to Z Sports / November 12

Panthers coordinator is making one thing clear about Xavier Legette’s offensive role after making his return to practice

The Carolina Panthers brought some key reinforcements back to practice on Wednesday, including wide receiver Xavier Legette. However, offensive coordinator Brad Idzik set some clear expectations for the third-year pass catcher.

Jonathon Brooks News / Pro Football Rumors / November 11

Panthers CB Michael Jackson, RB Jonathon Brooks Return To Practice

The Panthers designated cornerback Michael Jackson and running back Jonathon Brooks to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Mike Kaye. Both will have 21 days to practice with the team before they must be activated to the 53-man roster or revert to season-ending IR.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 11