The Carolina Panthers have a winning record entering their bye week. A stunning upset victory over the Los Angeles Rams left them at 7-6 and firmly in the NFC South title hunt. Getting a break to refocus and refresh should ensure they are ready to hit the ground running over their final few games of 2025.
Optimism is growing. The league is starting to view the Panthers differently. Even though they remain inconsistent, the signs are pointing up. And they are proving that if everything clicks, Carolina is a match for anybody.
Getting too ahead of themselves is not an option.