The Carolina Panthers really blew it. Had they won, they'd be in the best position to make the playoffs in the NFC South, and they'd have their best shot at a p

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Someone in the league office looked into their crystal ball earlier this year and sensed the NFC South title would come down to the Panthers and Buccaneers.

The Carolina Panthers will look to stay in contention for the NFC South crown that they're competing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for when they visit a struggling New Orleans Saints team in Week 15.

The Carolina Panthers are still learning how to handle success. While the Panthers have thrived in the underdog role this season with wins over Green Bay and the Los Angeles Rams, they continue to struggle winning the games they’re supposed to win.

Good news: at least to begin this stretch one analyst sees McMillan as a strong play. The Big Lead has McMillan ranked among the NFL's top 15 wide receivers for Week 15.

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales had a simple explanation for why he tried to go for it on fourth down.