Tim Weaver

Joined: Aug 7, 2024

Tim Weaver has been writing about the NFL since the 2013 season for multiple teams and outlets, including USA Today and The Sporting News. He currently covers the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers for On SI.

Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) before the game at Bank of America Stadium.

Oct 6, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers former wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. speaks during the Hall of Honor ceremony during halftime against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Bank of America Stadium.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) look on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 24: Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper during an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Carolina Panthers on November 24, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

One anonymous league executive sees a correlation between Tepper stepping back and the Panthers stepping up.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott (21) celebrates a defensive touchdown scored by Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson (2) (not pictured) during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

Albert Breer at Sports Illustrated breaks down the enigma that is the 2025 Carolina Panthers.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

The Panthers are improbably in the thick of the playoff race after starting the season 1-3.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom (22) celebrates after a play during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

The Panthers can't seem to find any consistency, but when they're good they can apparently beat anybody in the NFC.

Aug 2, 2025; Charlottle, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Michael Jackson (2) during Fanfest at Bank of America Stadium.

Mike Jackson has both picks and jokes, as it turns out.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

Things were looking very shaky for Carolina's starter going into Week 13, but right now Bryce Young looks like his future is much brighter.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Derrick Brown (95) warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

The Panthers came to play against the team with the NFC's best record, and recorded a wild upset win.

Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina is putting up quite a fight against LA, today.

Nov 28, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

The Carolina Panthers might be in the market for another potential starting quarterback this coming offseason.

Jul 26, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (8) walks off after practice at training camp.

The Panthers will be missing some key pieces for today's brutal home matchup with the NFC-leading LA Rams.

Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (5) during player introductions at Bank of America Stadium.

Re-signing Rico Dowdle should be priority No. 1 for the Panthers front office this coming offseason.

Nov 24, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) drops back to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at Levi's Stadium.

Carolina is up against it today, especially because their QB1 has only had a few good games all season.

Tim Weaver

Joined: Aug 7, 2024

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