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Panthers vs Saints game review: Losing the shine

The version of you that took a critical eye to the composition of the Carolina Panthers in August would have considered their current place in the standings and the opportunity ahead of them in the final 3 weeks an unequivocal victory. A step forward for a team that desperately needed to move in the right […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

The Optimist: Yeah, that happened

I gave strong consideration to just publishing a gif of Lucy pulling up the football today. I’m far from the only person who considered that in the Panthers sphere and I’m far from the only fan who feels like that today. Tyler Shough stepped up again, Jaycee Horn fell down again, and Bryce Young failed […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

The Scratching Post: 12/15-12/19

Greetings, internet users. Welcome to The Scratching Post. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here. You know the drill. This is now an open thread

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Recap/Reaction: Panthers stumble against Saints

The Carolina Panthers had a chance to take a stranglehold on the NFC South, but they could not get anything going against the New Orleans Saints. First Quarter The Saints took a conservative approach to their first drive and went nowhere with it. The Panthers largely did the same but to more success. Jalen Coker […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Panthers vs Saints: Live fan discussion for Week 15

A well timed bye-week has an almost entirely healthy Carolina Panthers ready to take on the last quarter of their 2025 regular season schedule. At 7-6, they have the slimmest grasp on first place in the NFC South with three divisional games left to play. First of those is today against the New Orleans Saints […]

about 2 months ago | 6 reads

Reacts Results: Playoff hopes building amongst Panthers fans

Fans of the Carolina Panthers are treading new ground as their favorite team flirts with the NFC South division title—and a 2025 playoff berth—for the first time since Ron Rivera was the head coach. A winning season, a playoff game, and renewed hope in Bryce Young top holiday wish-lists around the Carolinas. But there is […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

CSR Weekend Warriors: 12/12-12/14

Greetings, Panthers fans. Welcome to the weekend. Feel free to use this thread to chat about (almost) anything you want: video games, food, movies, non-football sports, you name it. As long as it’s allowed by the site’s ToS, it’s fair game here. You know the drill. This is now an open thread

2 months ago | 3 reads

Panthers Injury Report & Transactions – Week 15

The Carolina Panthers front office is busy throughout the season with transactions, roster moves, and injury updates. Here’s what’s happening at Mint Street this week. Injuries Believe it or not, the 7-6 Carolina Panthers currently sit atop the NFC South standings thanks to the shocking come from behind win the Atlanta Falcons had over the Tampa Bay […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

5 questions with Canal Street Chronicles

The Carolina Panthers, who are currently in first place in the NFC South, have a tough gauntlet ahead of them if they want to make the playoffs this year. That gauntlet starts with not-to-be-overlooked New Orleans Saints. Never mind their 3-10 record. They are a team with a surprisingly talented young quarterback, Tyler Shough, who […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Brian Answers: Which Bryce Young do we get this weekend?

Hello CSR! Welcome to Brian Answers, part two of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! We’re back from the bye week, and all week we’ve talked about Bryce Young’s future on this website. But guess what? This season is not over! And near term Bryce Young is more important. So let’s dive in to […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Thanks, Atlanta

The first step to the Carolina Panthers winning the NFC South mentioned in this afternoon’s Week 15 playoff rooting guide was for the Atlanta Falcons to beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This was viewed as a long shot as the Bucs were finally healthy on offense and the Falcons were just eliminated last week from post […]

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2 months ago | 1 read

Panthers vs Saints: Offensive Preview

Hope everyone enjoyed their week off from Carolina Panthers football. The bye week couldn’t have come at a better time. For the last two weeks, the lasting memory of the Panthers is an upset win over the Rams. In the time that’s past, that very same Rams team completely annihilated the Cardinals on the road […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Panthers vs Saints: Defensive Preview

The Panthers return from their bye week following a huge upset win over the Rams, in a game where their defense was the star and forced 3 big time turnovers. Following that game and recent developments in the NFC South, every Panthers game left in the season has major playoff implications. The first roadblock in […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Carolina Panthers 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Trinidad Chambliss

Even though the 2025 NFL season just started, it’s never too early to look ahead toward the 2026 NFL Draft. This weekly series will take a closer look at some of the prospects the Carolina Panthers could select in the 2026 iteration of the Draft. In this series, we’ll only be looking at prospects the […]

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2 months ago | 3 reads

Panthers Reacts Survey Week 15: Is Carolina playoff bound?

There is no doubt about it. The Carolina Panthers are in contention for the playoffs in December. They are in play for scenarios that see them losing a couple more games and still winning the NFC South or losing only one more game and earning a wildcard berth. They could technically clinch the NFC South […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Making the case for Bryce Young

The turbulent nature of the Bryce Young experience has left many wondering what’s next for the future of the quarterback position with the Carolina Panthers. The maddening lack of consistency has fans scratching their heads for ideas on how to fix his issues and critics already closing the book on the 24 year old quarterback. […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

The Panthers would be wise to continue to wait and see with Bryce Young

Fan sentiment about Bryce Young is all over the map right now. Depending what corner of the Internet or media that you look in, Young could be the clear future of the Carolina Panthers franchise or one of the worst starting quarterbacks in the NFL. There have been reports that the Panthers intend to pick […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Ask Brian: All playoffs, no brakes

Hello CSR! Welcome to Ask Brian, your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! Following a Saints win over the Buccaneers, it’s suddenly meaningful football time in December. The Panthers controlled their own destiny as they face off against the Buccaneers twice, close out their series against the Saints, and have a big match up against […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

An open letter to Bryce Young

Dear Bryce, The Carolina Panthers stand on the precipice of recent history. Your team controls their own destiny in the playoffs in December, a fact that has long time fans of the Carolina Panthers feeling all kinds of ways. Unfortunately, confident is not commonly one of those ways. The Panthers lack of consistency against the […]

2 months ago | 5 reads