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On YouTubeCarolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 4
NFL unveils schedule for Carolina Panthers' first playoff game since 2017
With most NFL games complete, and all the ones that matter for the NFC over and done with, the playoff picture is taking shape. Since the 1:00 games finished up, we've known that the Carolina Panthers would be in.
NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 4
Carolina Panthers to face Los Angeles Rams in NFC Wild Card Round
The Carolina Panthers are NFC South champions, a sentence that felt very improbable after yesterday's letdown. They fell short of beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with a horrible playcall and disastrous refereeing hurting along with a poor offensive performance in the rain.
Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / January 4
Panthers claim NFC South, crash playoffs with losing record again
For the first time in a decade, the Carolina Panthers are NFC South champions. For the first time in NFL history, the Panthers are the only franchise to make the postseason with a losing record twice.
The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 4
Panthers are NFC South champions, but wait on Rams result for opponent
For the first time in a decade, the Carolina Panthers have won the NFC South. For the first time in eight years, they're headed to the postseason. After a heartbreaking loss on Saturday, the Atlanta Falcons came through for the Cardiac Cats.
The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / January 4
Panthers end up falling backwards into the playoffs and now it's time to turn the page on everything that's happened
It was a somber Sunday morning for the Carolina Panthers after blowing a final opportunity to punch their own ticket to the playoffs, but little hope still remained for the team.
NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 4
Carolina Panthers gifted NFC South championship by Atlanta Falcons
The Carolina Panthers needed help to get into the playoffs. Because they failed to take care of business on Saturday, they needed the Atlanta Falcons to win on Sunday.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 4
Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle partnership illustrates team-building fail for Panthers
The Carolina Panthers, on paper, had a good problem in 2025: two starting-level running backs. Chuba Hubbard was phenomenal in 2023 and 2024, and Rico Dowdle was strong (better earlier in the year) once given the reins.
Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
Player Errors, Coaching Missteps, and Bad Calls: Panthers Come Up Short
This one hurts because it was there. The Panthers had opportunities to win this game and enter the playoffs. With a score of 14-16, they will have to go home and hope the Atlanta Falcons put them in.
Derrick Brown News / A to Z Sports / January 4
Derrick Brown understands the tough reality of the Panthers' loss and he's not happy about it
The Carolina Panthers had everything in front of them to clinch the final spot in the NFC playoffs in Week 18 with a win, and much like the team has all season, the Panthers disappeared in the spotlight.
NFL News / The SportsRush / January 4
Did Ref Brad Allen Favor the Bucs? Four Missed Calls Hurt Panthers’ Playoff Hopes in Week 18
Apart from the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers figured to be the most enticing match up of Week 18.
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.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 3
Panthers’ Tetairoa McMillan’s blunt reaction to controversial OPI call vs. Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers rookie Tetairoa McMillan watched a costly miscue unfold versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But the Bryce Young interception wasn’t the only topic of postgame discussion in this crucial NFC South battle Saturday.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3
NFL media members point out 'awful' calls that hurt Panthers in loss to Buccaneers
The NFL world felt like the Carolina Panthers were on the wrong end of several calls in their Week 18 clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Lead official admits to blown call in pivotal Carolina-Tampa Bay matchup with NFL playoffs on the line
A controversial ruling against the Carolina Panthers in a must-have game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was handled incorrectly, the lead official said in an interview with a pool reporter after the game.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 3
Panthers HC Dave Canales won’t blame refs for Week 18 loss to Buccaneers
Dave Canales won’t bash the officiating crew following the Carolina Panthers’ 16-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season on Saturday afternoon.
Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 3
Dave Canales' flea-flicker explanation reveals big problem with Panthers coach
NFL games are not won and lost on singular plays. Even if it's the final play, the game is much more than that. There are tons of opportunities. The Carolina Panthers had those opportunities, but they came up short.
Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 3
Panthers kept playoff dream alive with late blocked field goal before falling short
The Carolina Panthers (8-9) have fallen on their face a couple times this season, but they can march through 2026 with the utmost pride if they defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the NFC South.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 4
Terrible NFC South should lead NFL to reconsider Lions rule change
The NFC South is once again a pit of despair, with the division doing nothing to earn its playoff spot, let alone the privilege of hosting a postseason game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 4
Buccaneers' win over Panthers sets up NFC South chaos scenario
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept their season and their playoff hopes alive, and now have a chance to win the NFC South and host a playoff game.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4
Referee Brad Allen got roasted for his inexplicable ruling in Bucs, Panthers game
Referee Brad Allen straight up got a play completely wrong when announcing a ruling during Saturday’s game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 3
Controversial officiating mistake costs Panthers in second half vs Bucs
It's difficult to blame referees for a loss in the NFL, but they can be held accountable for individual mess-ups that cost teams. The Carolina Panthers were just subject to a really egregious one.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / The Spun / January 3
National Weather Service Issues Warning For Panthers vs. Bucs
It's fair to say the weather is playing a factor in this Saturday's game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Panthers just need a win over the Buccaneers this weekend to win the division title.
Carolina Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3
Report gives clarity on if Panthers are ready to commit to Bryce Young
The Panthers have a decision to make on Young’s fifth-year option this season.
Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 2
Panthers Elevate Two Defensive Players From PS For Week 18
The Carolina Panthers announced they’ve elevated CB David Long Jr. and LB Jacoby Windmon from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 18. Long, 27, was a third-round pick by the Rams out of Michigan back in 2019.
Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 31
Panthers Claim D’Anthony Bell, Place Ja’Tavion Sanders On IR
Entering a must-win showdown with NFC South rival Tampa Bay on Saturday, Carolina made a couple of notable roster moves on Wednesday. The Panthers claimed safety D’Anthony Bell off waivers from the Seahawks and placed tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders on injured reserve, per Joe Person of The Athletic.
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