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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 8

The Carolina Panthers' 2-2 Record Might Be Lying to Us

I don't know what to make of this Panthers team, and I thought I did after Week 1. Carolina gave up 59 points and 552 yards to Chicago, including 291 on the ground.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 8

Panthers Make Huge Leap in Latest NFL Power Rankings, But There’s Bad News

NFL power rankings are what they are. There are numerous versions from thousands of writers and media members. They can be a good gauge of how a team is faring during the season, and are certainly highly subjective.

Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 8

Time to Highlight the Ridiculous Nature of Bryce Young's Panthers Turnaround

The results are in and the signs are very positive. Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report handed out his quarterback grades for Week 4. He deservedly gave the Carolina Panthers’ field general an “A,” and also spoke of just how far the former University of Alabama quarterback has come in a relatively short time.

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How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

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Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Panthers Went From 26th to First in One NFL Category, and It Could Cost Them a Coach

The Carolina Panthers finished last season ranked 26th in passing offense. Four games into 2026, with Bryce Young leading the NFL in passing yards, they rank first.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 7

Panthers Stock Report: Who Soared and Who Slipped After Huge Lions Win

I really didn't think the Panthers were going to beat Detroit. I picked the Lions 31-27, and with Carolina missing guys all over the place, I figured eventually it was going to catch up with them.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Latest Taylor Moton, Tershawn Wharton Update is Just the News Panthers Needed Heading into Bye Week

The Carolina Panthers have dealt with an insane number of injuries in 2026. Several key starters like Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson, Ikem Ekwonu, and Taylor Moton, among others, have missed or will miss extended time.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 7

Overreaction? Panthers Saved Their Season With Primetime Win Over Lions

The Carolina Panthers season is alive and well after a primetime win over the Detroit Lions. Carolina beats Detroit 32-26 as Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan show out with their connection and elite-level plays.

Carolina Panthers News / A to Z Sports / October 7

ESPN raises an interesting concern for Panthers after impressive start to season that could impact Bryce Young’s future

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik has produced impressive results after his first four games as the primary play-caller, and the rest of the league is starting to take notice.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 7

Panthers Survived the Injuries. Now the Help Could Be Coming

I'm almost afraid to look at the Panthers' injury report anymore. Seriously, has there been a week when somebody hasn't gone down? We're only four games into the season, and it already feels like I've spent half of it talking about injuries.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 7

Panthers Could Go Edge Rusher Shopping During Bye Week

The defending NFC South champion Carolina Panthers and the 4-0 Kansas City Chiefs are the first teams this season to get some time off this season. Dave Canales’s club evened its win-loss record on Sunday night, outlasting the Detroit Lions, 32-26.

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Carolina Panthers News / HITC / October 7

‘You guys buried him’ – Carolina Panthers star owed an apology by a lot of people, says Robert Griffin III

Robert Griffin III has been praising the development of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young recently. Young was the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, but he perhaps did not reach the heights many expected during the beginning of his professional career.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 7

Grading Every Position Group in Panthers' Stunning Upset of Lions on SNF

Week 4 has come and gone, and the Carolina Panthers might just be the biggest story of the weekend, specifically QB Bryce Young and WR Tetairoa McMillan.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Panthers news: Robert Griffin III demands apologies for Bryce Young slander

Bryce Young’s dramatic turnaround has reached the point where even his harshest early critics may need to reconsider everything they said. As the Carolina Panthers enter their Week 5 bye at 2-2, former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Robert Griffin III is demanding apologies for those who labeled Young a bust after his difficult first season.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Tetairoa McMillan, Lee Hunter Featured Among Best, Worst Panthers' PFF Grades From Week 4

The Carolina Panthers picked up a much-needed win in Week 4, taking down the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. In one of the most surprising developments of the season so far, the Panthers actually sport the best passing attack in the league.

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Russell Wilson gives Dave Canales all the credit for Bryce Young’s Panthers breakout

The Carolina Panthers are finally seeing the version of Bryce Young they envisioned when they made him the No. 1 overall pick in 2023. According to former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson, much of Young’s development can be credited to Panthers head coach Dave Canales, who has helped bring stability to the young quarterback.

Carolina Panthers News / TWSN / October 6

Lee Hunter is the NFL's Most Underrated Rookie

The Panthers are looking at a 2-2 start to the season after winning on Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions. One of the players that is not getting enough attention is defensive tackle Lee Hunter.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 6

Panthers vs. Lions Made One Thing Very Clear for Carolina's Bye Week

The Carolina Panthers are riding high after their first Sunday Night Football win in 11 years, beating the Detroit Lions 32-26 and improving to 2-2 heading into the bye week.

Bryce Young News / 5 GOATs / October 6

Bryce Young ‘super grateful’ to have Nick Saban in corner amid Year 4 breakout with Carolina Panthers

Things started clicking for Bryce Young in 2025 with the Carolina Panthers, his third year in the league. Now in Year 4 with Carolina at 2-2, but fresh off a convincing Sunday Night Football win over the Detroit Lions, the former Alabama QB is rolling.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Panthers Signing Two Players To Practice Squad

Per Mike Kaye, the Panthers are planning to sign LB Nick Hampton and CB Marco Wilson to their practice squad. Hampton, 26, was a fifth-round pick by the Rams in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Appalachian State.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 6

Dan Campbell sends warning to Lions players after loss to Panthers

Campbell will be making some changes as the Lions prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the 1-3 Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11.

Dan Campbell shares update on DC Kelvin Sheppard after Lions' loss to Panthers

Aidan Hutchinson says quiet part out loud about Lions' problems

'SNF' takeaways: Bryce Young leads Panthers to upset win over Lions

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Dave Canales News / A to Z Sports / October 5

Dave Canales confirms Panthers avoided major injuries with the two starters injured Sunday night, provides updates on other injury situations

The Carolina Panthers avoided major injuries when it comes to the status of pass rusher Jaelan Phillips and right tackle Monroe Freeling as the team looks to get healthier during the bye week.