Nikki Chavanelle

Joined: Sep 9, 2025

Nikki Chavanelle has focused on football as a beat reporter, as well as a news desk writer, since 2015. An SMU graduate, she has covered her alma mater, Texas high school football, Arkansas Razorbacks sports, recruiting, national college football news and the NFL.

Sep 21, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) runs onto the field before Atlanta Falcons game at Bank of America Stadium.

Dec 1, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker DJ Johnson (52) during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) is unable to catch a pass in the end zone as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) defends in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium.

Sep 28, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) under center during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

The Las Vegas oddsmakers are expecting a close game between the Carolina Panthers and Miami Dolphins.

Sep 28, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) runs off of the field during warmups before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

There's a huge gap between the haves and the have nots and there's no clearer example than with Bryce Young and Patrick Mahomes.

Sep 14, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales looks on during the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

The Carolina Panthers are in freefall after a 42-13 loss in Week 4 against the New England Patriots.

Sep 21, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) warms up before the game aginst the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw some salt in the wound on Sunday as he used former Panthers legend Cam Newton's celebration against the Panthers.

Dec 8, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Panthers helmet rests on the bench against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Carolina Panthers are elevating a couple practice squad members to bolster depth for Sunday's road game at New England.

Sep 7, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Derrick Brown (95) against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium.

Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Derrick Brown has a healthy level of respect for his opponent of the week Drake Maye.

Sep 7, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) warms up prior to a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium.

The Carolina Panthers had an extensive list for this week's injury report and now, four starters have officially been ruled out for Sunday versus the Patriots.

Sep 21, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales on the sidelines in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

News

In a battle of 1-2 teams, the Carolina Panthers face the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Sep 14, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (0) reaches for the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

News

The Carolina Panthers may be without one of the team's most versatile weapons for several weeks.

Sep 21, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) reaches for yardage during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium.

The Carolina Panthers put on a show for the crowd during Sunday's home opener against the Atlanta Falcons.

Sep 21, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) runs in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium.

The Carolina Panthers travel to Foxborough for a Week 4 showdown against the Patriots on Sunday.

Sep 21, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) gets tackled by Carolina Panthers cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (26) during the second half of a game at Bank of America Stadium.

The Carolina Panthers have dug themselves out from the bottom of the rankings after recording a shutout against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.

Nikki Chavanelle

Joined: Sep 9, 2025

Carolina Panthers have 2 of NFL's top 15 rookies, and one is a pleasant surprise

Carolina Panthers move on from yet another busted Day 2 NFL draft pick

Tetairoa McMillan uses 2 words that are all-too-familiar for Carolina Panthers fans

Dave Canales shares status updates for injured WRs Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker

Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins early Week 5 odds revealed

Bryce Young-Patrick Mahomes records show how wide gap is between Panthers, contending

What Dave Canales said about keeping Carolina Panthers' play-calling duties

Drake Maye breaks out Cam Newton 'Superman' celebration against Panthers

Carolina Panthers execute two key roster moves ahead of Patriots game

Panthers star Derrick Brown shares major respect for Patriots QB Drake Maye

Carolina Panthers rule out 4 starters against New England Patriots

News

Panthers’ Dave Canales shares what impressed him about Patriots after film review

Panthers get concerning injury update on TE Ja’Tavion Sanders heading into Week 4

Panthers top plays & highlights from statement Week 3 win vs. Falcons

Carolina Panthers early Week 4 odds vs. New England Patriots revealed

ESPN declares Carolina Panthers officially no longer have the NFL's worst defense