The Carolina Panthers will be refreshed, energized, and ready to finish the campaign on a high note after the bye week. And for the first time in years, this perennial struggler is playing meaningful games in December.
Head coach Dave Canales' squad has everything in front of them. The Panthers are tied for the NFC South lead after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a shocking loss to the New Orleans Saints. That helped immensely, but it won't matter unless they handle their own business.
With this in mind, we took a look at how the Panthers could fare over their final four games of 2025 with the playoffs firmly in sight.