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Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (5) rushes during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

Pro Football Focus says there are 49 free agents around the league that are better than the Panthers' breakout star at running back.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (5) rushes during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

Pro Football Focus says there are 49 free agents around the league that are better than the Panthers' breakout star at running back.

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Aug 14, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter in a preseason NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

The former Philadelphia Eagles star running back believes both Green Bay and LA would win a rematch in the playoffs.

Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) fakes a handoff to running back Rico Dowdle (5) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

After they return from their bye week break, it'll be put up or shut up time for the 2025 Panthers.

Oct 5, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) signals first down in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

The Panthers' first-round draft pick knows just what this team needs to get back to the playoffs.

Nov 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) prepares to enter the field before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Carolina's starting quarterback has taken fans on a rollercoaster ride this season.

Nov 24, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales during the first half at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Apparently, the Carolina Panthers aren't to be trusted when it comes to making a playoff appearance.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) runs after making a catch during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Tetairoa McMillan could capture NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.

Nov 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) looks on in between plays in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Expectations are everything - even for a team as inconsistent as this.

Nov 16, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (95) looks on in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The Panthers' defense is much better than last season's horrendous unit.

Oct 5, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) with the ball as guard Damien Lewis (68) and offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu (79) block in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

The Panthers are finally on a long-overdue break. Let's see who's making a difference for Carolina this season in a positive way.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) takes the field before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

Bryce Young is near the bottom of the pack at quarterback, but the Panthers do have some standouts at other positions, according to Pro Football Focus.

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq hurdles over USC cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

It's been almost a decade now since the Carolina Panthers had a dominant tight end on their roster, or even an above-average starter, for that matter. Greg Olse

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

ESPN put together a lit of 109 different aspects of the game - and the Panthers only came away with one honor.

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.

Smith wanted the Panthers to go pass rush with their first pick in the 2025 NFL draft, but he's willing to admit he was wrong about McMillan.

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.

The rollercoaster that is Bryce Young's ranking continues.

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.

Carolina's star receiver has gotten his pro career off to a very promising start.

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle breaks away for a long gain with less than a minute left in the game.

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Rico Dowdle is set to be a free agent this offseason. Could the Carolina Panthers re-sign him?

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young looks on during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams.

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The Carolina Panthers still have a shot at winning the NFC South.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales celebrates with Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) after the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium.

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The Panthers were a running team in Sunday’s game against the Rams. On first downs, they passed the ball on only 4 of 21 opportunities, rushing the other 17 tim

Dec 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) great Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) after a game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The first-place Buccaneers have the second-place Panthers nipping at their heels.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales looks on after the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

The Panthers could be a playoff team for the first time since 2017.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (18) celebrates with Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (0) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Ramsat Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Dave Canales took several chances on Sunday vs. the Rams and they all paid off.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) runs after making a catch as Los Angeles Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. (1) defends during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Tetairoa McMillan scored the game-winning touchdown on Sunday vs. the Rams.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales celebrates with Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) after the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

The improved Carolina Panthers are very much in the thick of the NFC playoff race.

Nov 30, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) rushes during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Dave Canales's game plan on Sunday was the key to the Panthers' win over the Rams.