The 7-7 Carolina Panthers, with today’s loss to the New Orleans Saints, are tied again with the 7-7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Technically, they are second in the NFC South. They have multiple paths to the NFC South title from here and are still, very barely, in control of their own destiny.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/panthers/onsi as Jalen Coker makes bold claim about the Carolina Panthers and their identity. If the Carolina Panthers can win their next two games, they'll win the NFC South and go to the playoffs.

Charlie Smyth kicked a 47-yard field goal late in regulation, lifting the Saints to a 20-17 comeback victory over the playoff-hopeful Carolina Panthers 20-17.

How did the Saints upset the Panthers in Week 15's final seconds? By leaning on a young quarterback who continues to deliver when it matters most.

The Carolina Panthers are in the driver's seat of the NFC South title, but their playoff hopes now hinge on Week 16.

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Tyler Shough emerged from the medical blue tent late in Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers with his helmet in hand. The quarterback — and the New Orleans Saints —

While they may be 3-9, they are very much a live dog in the fight the Vikings find themselves in on Sunday. Minnesota will be getting its franchise quarterback under center in J.J. McCarthy, and the Commanders are trending towards having theirs back as well.