The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers"> Carolina Panthers </a>prepare to visit the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. After a bounce-back win against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11, the Panthers got closer to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South division standings.



A Buccaneers loss and a Panthers win in Week 12 would put the Panthers atop the standings ahead of another difficult matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13.



Head coach Dave Canales, who has led the team to a 6-5 record, is well aware of the importance of Monday’s game and has tried to convince his players that this will be a big game.



<h2>Dave Canales on the importance of playing in primetime again</h2>



In a conversation with “Panthers Talk,” Canales reflected on what playing in primetime would mean for his team. The coach revealed that he’s trying to fire up some players by telling them how special those types of games are.



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“It’s an unbelievable championship opportunity. It’s exactly the type of opportunity that t’s me up,” Canales said. “It’s so easy to sell to the team. You don’t have to get guys fired up for these types of games, but I do. It is my job to point to these games and say, ‘This is a championship moment. It’s going to feel right. Those of you who haven’t been to an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> playoffs game, there’s more cameras. It’s under the light sometimes, it’s a special environment.’ We’re playing against a playoff-caliber team in the Niners, and everything is just right for this opportunity. We need these types of challenges to take the next step and grow into the team that I believe we can.”



The 49ers (7-2) are in the middle of a race to win the NFC West division. They can’t afford to lose against the Panthers, which will raise the stakes for each team.&nbsp;

Dave Canales gets real on the  importance of Monday Night Football duel against 49ers

Dave Canales gets real on the importance of Monday Night Football duel against 49ers - Bolavip US

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers</a> are back on track after a hard-fought 30-27 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Dave Canales’ team sits at 6-5 ahead of Week 12, with renewed expectations for the remainder of the season.&nbsp;



Bryce Young put up a show against the Falcons, finishing 31 of 45 for 448 yards and three touchdowns. Rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was his best partner, as they connected on eight passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns.&nbsp;



The running game wasn’t as effective as before, only racking up 47 yards. However, running back Chuba Hubbard celebrated one of his teammates finding the end zone and his pace again.&nbsp;



<h2>Chuba Hubbard hypes up Xavier Legette after touchdown&nbsp;</h2>



Xavier Legette scored for the Panthers in the first series of the second half. Young threw a 36-yard pass to cut the Falcons’ lead to 21-16. Legette, who was on the receiving end of criticism, received strong support from Hubbard.&nbsp;



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“The celebration was amazing, but the biggest thing that I look at from that moment is just the progression and work that he’s put in,” Hubbard said. “He’s a great player. He’s been resilient. He’s had to deal with adversity. To see him get all the (negative) media attention and all this other stuff kind of coming at his ear here and there — fans saying this and that. And just continuing to work hard, put his head down and just do what he does. And then for it to show up the way it does, it’s good to see.”



The Panthers have pulled off big wins this season, but they need to find consistency. That starts with Young, who often swaps terrific performances with quiet games. The San Francisco 49ers will be a good test to see where they stand in Week 12.

Chuba Hubbard hypes up teammate after performance against Falcons

Chuba Hubbard hypes up teammate after performance against Falcons - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers</a> rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is playing at a high level in the 2025 <a href="http://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. The No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft has become the go-to guy for Bryce Young, surpassing Xavier Legette and any other wide receiver in the pecking order.&nbsp;



McMillan comes off his best game to date, posting eight receptions on 12 targets for 130 yards and two touchdowns. He helped Young record a 448-yard afternoon, which became the single-game passing yards record in franchise history.&nbsp;



McMillan’s performance drew him plenty of praise, with Damien Harris, a former running back turned analyst, giving him his flowers on CBS Sports.&nbsp;



“I want to give some love to Tetairoa McMillan. It was a breakout game for him, but he’s been playing like this all season long, like a true wide receiver one. He hasn’t gotten the love or the credit because the offense has been so poor at times. He’s delivering. This is a cornerstone piece for the Carolina Panthers moving forward,” he said.



<h2>Dave Canales explains why Panthers gave Tetairoa McMillan a bigger role&nbsp;</h2>



In his second season as the Panthers’ head coach, Dave Canales has the team second in the NFC South division with a 6-5 record. Canales explained why McMillan was used a lot in slots en route to his terrific game.



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“Just trying to move him around, trying to make sure he doesn’t get a hard down every play,” Canales said. “There’s a lot of things that defense can do when you’re singled up, so the goal was trying to just continue to move him around in different spots.”



The Panthers will try to extend their good moment against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. McMillan will have another chance to shine, but the Niners’ defense won’t be an easy matchup.&nbsp;

Dave Canales explained decision that unlocked Panthers’ WR against Falcons

Dave Canales explained decision that unlocked Panthers' WR against Falcons - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers </a>star quarterback Bryce Young sent a strong message after his team secured its second win of the season against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite suffering an ankle injury in the first quarter, Young stayed on the field and led his squad to the promised land.



He was in pain after hurting the same ankle that kept him sidelined for one game, and trainers took him directly to the locker room, but Young returned and did it in big fashion.&nbsp;



The Panthers beat the Falcons, 30-27, in overtime, after Young drove them into position for the game-winning field goal. He connected with tight end Tommy Tremble to put them in a spot to attempt a 54-yard kick.&nbsp;



Carolina improved to 6-5, getting closer to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4) in the NFC West race and winning the regular-season matchup against the Falcons.&nbsp;



<h2>Bryce Young lauds team after overtime win over Falcons&nbsp;</h2>



During his post-game interview with Sarah Kustok of Fox Sports, Young lauded his teammates for putting so much effort and fighting until the end.&nbsp;



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“All glory goes to (God). I just ride by my teammates, I’m super grateful to be a Panther, to be part of this team,” Young said. “We’re so resilient, we keep fighting, we always believe going into the next play. So just leading on them is what got the job done.”



Young had a terrific day, despite playing with a heavily taped ankle. He passed Cam Newton for the single-game passing yards record in Panthers history. Young threw for 448 yards and three touchdowns.



The Panthers will take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12, hoping to have their star quarterback ready to go.&nbsp;

Bryce Young sends heartfelt message to Panthers Nation after win over Falcons

Bryce Young sends heartfelt message to Panthers Nation after win over Falcons - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Falcons</a> up-and-down season might go just downhill from now on. Starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. couldn’t complete his outing in the Week 11 game against the Carolina Panthers.



According to Adam Schefter, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-penix-jr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Penix Jr.</a> suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury. Still, the quarterback will look for a second opinion. Even with that, it’s not a promising scenario for the second-year signal-caller.



Penix has a long history of knee injuries. He suffered ACL tears to his left knee in both the 2018 and 2020 seasons in college. It seems like a long story of unfortunate events for Penix.



<h2>Who is next on the Falcons QB depth chart?</h2>



If Penix is out, NFL veteran <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kirk-cousins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kirk Cousins</a> is the next man up. He has played in three games this season only starting one of them. Cousins has completed 61.5% of his passes, 250 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. 



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Cousins was 7-7 last season with the Falcons and has been on a steep decline since 2023. He had two Pro Bowl seasons in 2021 and 2022, but after that, it’s not been good. He also played against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a> last time where they were shut out. The other quarterback is Easton Stick.


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<h2>Penix wasn’t stellar either</h2>



Missing Penix is not nice. Still, it’s not like an MVP-caliber quarterback is gone. Penix is still learning the ropes of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. He has shown flashes of talent but he was still a middle-of-the-pack quarterback.



Penix is 3-6, completing 60.1% of his passes for 1,982 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions. His passer rating is very average too with an 88.5 rate. The season for the Falcons is almost lost, and the quarterback play is one of the main reasons why.

Michael Penix Jr. injured: Who’s the backup on the Falcons’ QB depth chart?

Michael Penix Jr. injured: Who's the backup on the Falcons' QB depth chart? - Bolavip US

Hoping to stay alive in their pursuit for the NFC South title, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-falcons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Falcons</a> and Carolina Panthers meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. However, there might be a key factor to the divisional matchup in Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season, as Drake London has been confirmed to play.



Concern around London’s status wasn’t limited to the fanbase in Atlanta. Fans across the country were stressed about the star wideout’s availability for fantasy football reasons. With one of the best wide receivers in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> in doubt for such a pivotal game for the Falcons, concerns had grown loud in the Gate City of the South.



Initially listed as questionable due to a back injury and illness, insider Adam Schefter reports London will be active for the matchup between the 3-6 Falcons and the 5-5 Panthers in Week 11 of the NFL campaign.



Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons’ offense rely heavily on their WR1’s production. So far in the 2025 NFL season, London has virtually been the entire passing attack for Atlanta. With him in the lineup, running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier get a big weight off their shoulders. Plus, his presence keeps Carolina on its toes, as Atlanta can be lethal both through the ground and air.



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<h2>The numbers behind London’s superb season</h2>



The product out of the University of Southern California has had a magical season in his fourth year in the NFL. So far, through 8 appearances, London registers 53 receptions for 691 receiving yards — 7th best in the league — and 6 touchdown catches, which is tied for fourth most.


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With him in the lineup, the Falcons can truly put together a two-headed monster with an impressive passing game and a second-to-none rushing attack with the likes of Robinson and Allgeier. However, both sides of the offense are complementary. If one side crumbles, the other is left out to dry.



<h2>Wipe the slate clean</h2>



The Panthers are a better team than most fans in the NFL gave them credit for coming into the season. Carolina proved its worth with a commanding 30-0 victory over Atlanta—a precedent that is sure to be floating over the Falcons’ heads as they head into the rematch.



There’s much to prove for Raheem Morris’ side. With or without London, the Falcons must change the tune and give the Panthers a taste of their own medicine. If not, falling to 3-7 without yet registering a divisional victory could well be all she wrote for the organization in The Big Peach.


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Is Drake London playing today for Falcons vs Panthers in Week 11 of 2025 NFL season?

Is Drake London playing today for Falcons vs Panthers in Week 11 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

After recording a huge win against the Green Bay Packers in Week 10, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers</a> couldn’t keep up with divisional rivals, the New Orleans Saints, losing at home 17-7 on Sunday.&nbsp;



As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ closest pursuers in the NFC South, the Panthers were expected to make a statement against a weakened opponent. However, that never happened, despite a 7-3 win in the first quarter.&nbsp;



New Orleans, led by rookie Tyler Shough (19-for-27 for 282 yards and two touchdowns), took care of business and gave the Panthers their fifth loss of the season. Bryce Young responded with 124 yards on 17 completions. He failed to find the end zone, as running back sensation Rico Dowdle scored the Panthers’ single touchdown of the duel.&nbsp;



<h2>Panthers rookie assigns blame after loss to Saints</h2>



The Panthers didn’t look like their regular selves on Sunday. Asked if the team didn’t put enough effort into practice, rookie linebacker Nic Scourton noted that they could have done a better job to prepare for this game.&nbsp;



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“A hundred percent,” rookie Nic Scourton said. “I think some guys got too big-headed and forgot what really goes on in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. Like I said, I haven’t been here long so I can’t speak on what it’s supposed to look like and everything like that. But I know what we’re supposed to look like because I work hard myself. I think getting back to our roots this week and putting our hard hat back on and getting to work.”



The Panthers have struggled to find consistency this season. They have several questions to answer if they want to pose a real threat to the Buccaneers, who lost against the New England Patriots on Sunday.&nbsp;

Panthers rookie calls out team for lack of energy against Saints

Panthers rookie calls out team for lack of energy against Saints - Bolavip US

After entering their Week 10 matchup as heavy favorites, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers">Carolina Panthers </a>were upset by divisional rivals New Orleans Saints in a 17-7 loss on Sunday.&nbsp;



Fresh off a big win against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9, they looked like clear favorites to win this game against one of the worst teams in the league. Bryce Young couldn’t take his team to the promised land after a tumultuous afternoon.&nbsp;



The third-year quarterback went 17 of 25 for 124 yards and zero touchdowns against one interception. Running back Rico Dowdle scored the Panthers’ only touchdown.&nbsp;



On the other side, Tyler Shough went 19 of 27 for 282 yards and two touchdowns against two sacks. New Orleans showed that it has a lot of potential on the roster amid a rocky campaign.



<h2>Analyst says Bryce Young is the Panthers’ biggest issue&nbsp;</h2>



Ahead of this duel, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski rejected the notion that Young is the answer to the Panthers’ questions, noting that not having a real franchise quarterback is hurting their plans.&nbsp;



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“At 5-4 entering Week 10, the Panthers were one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL’s</a> more surprising teams this year,” Sobleski wrote. “However, after watching their offense sputter most of the afternoon in a loss to the hapless Saints, something has become evident: The Panthers were winning in spite of Bryce Young, not because of him. He isn’t the long-term answer under center in Carolina. The 2023 first overall pick completed 68 percent of his passes Sunday, but for a paltry 125 yards with an interception. It was the fifth time in 10 games that he has failed to eclipse 150 passing yards.”



Carolina is 5-5 after the Saints game. Young has shown that he can bounce back from bad performances, but fans have yet to see him elevate his and his team’s game consistently.

NFL analyst details what Panthers are missing this season

NFL analyst details what Panthers are missing this season - Bolavip US

The New Orleans Saints‘ fan base is understandably discontent with the team’s performance this regular season. With a disappointing 1-8 record, the season appears all but lost as they prepare to face the Carolina Panthers. The team is battered by injuries, with the availability of key players such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alvin-kamara" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alvin Kamara</a> uncertain ahead of the pivotal Week 10 matchup.



According to the official <a href="https://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/injury-report/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Orleans Saints website</a>, Alvin Kamara was listed as questionable for today’s game against the Carolina Panthers due to a knee injury. However, a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Kamara will be available today, and could be crucial due to an impressive overall catch percentage of 82%.



With Kamara available, quarterback Spencer Rattler can rely on Chris Olave too, to help invigorate the offense against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panthers</a>. Additionally, Rattler could look to Kendre Miller, who has managed a perfect 100% catch rate in the seven games he has played this season.



On the other hand, the Panthers are cautious not to underestimate the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-saints" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saints</a> despite their struggles. Although New Orleans may appear to be an easy target to extend Carolina’s winning record, the Panthers acknowledge the challenge ahead, especially as they contend with their own absences, such as guard Chandler Zavala, who is sidelined with an elbow injury.



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<h2>Other Saints players listed as questionable vs. Panthers</h2>



With Kamara’s status already cleared for today’s matchup against the Panthers, the New Orleans Saints face potential absences from other key defensive players. Tight End Jack Stoll, Defensive End Jonah Williams, and Defensive Tackle Bryan Bresee are among the players whose availability remains in doubt, with the team expected to make a last-minute decision on their participation.


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Offensive Tackle Taliese Fuaga is the only player confirmed to be sidelined due to an ankle injury. The absence of these pivotal players could pose significant challenges for the Saints, as they form a crucial part of the team’s strategy heading into this critical game.



Despite being in a challenging position, expectations for this game remain high among the fan base, eager to see how New Orleans can rally during the final stretch of the regular season. A turnaround seems daunting, given their struggles to date, but the Saints are determined to stage a remarkable comeback.

Is Alvin Kamara playing today for Saints vs Panthers in Week 10 of 2025 NFL season?

Is Alvin Kamara playing today for Saints vs Panthers in Week 10 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

Third-year quarterback Bryce Young and the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Carolina Panthers</a> escaped Lambeau Field with a hard-fought, close win against the Green Bay Packers (16-13) in Week 9 of the 2025<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NFL</a> season.&nbsp;



Young continues to evolve, and while it wasn’t the prettiest win, he led his team to the fourth win of the season, bringing their record to 5-4 and keeping them in the race for the NFC South division.&nbsp;



Young faced a tough Packers defense, going 11 of 20 for 102 yards against one interception. The former Alabama quarterback still took his squad to the promised land against the then-No. 1 seed in the NFC.&nbsp;In doing so, Young joined an exclusive club of players undefeated since the start of October.&nbsp;



<h2>Bryce Young remains undefeated since the start of October&nbsp;</h2>



After finishing September with a 1-3 record, Young put the Panthers in a solid position to compete. The player went 4-0 in October, meaning he’s one of three quarterbacks without a single loss since the start of last month.&nbsp;



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Young, alongside Drake Maye (5-0) and Bo Nix (5-0), is one of the only three quarterbacks undefeated since the start of October.&nbsp;



The Panthers started the month with a win over the Miami Dolphins (27-24). They followed up with another one-score win over the Dallas Cowboys (30-27), followed by a low-scoring battle against the New York Jets (13-6). Most recently, they beat the Packers.



In the middle of that, they clashed with the Buffalo Bills. Andy Dalton didn’t stand a chance against the AFC East squad, losing 40-9 in Week 8.&nbsp;

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Bryce Young joined exclusive group with undefeated record - Bolavip US

Usually when a team has an internal battle, it’s a quarterback one. However, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Green Bay Packers</a> have a kicker battle going on. Ahead of their game against the Carolina Panthers, will Brandon McManus play or not?



According to the last injury report, Brandon McManus is questionable to play after dealing with a quad injury. However, nothing is settled right now. McManus did practice all week but Lucas Havrisik remains on the roster too.



McManus hasn’t had a top year. He is averaging just 69.2% scoring, missing four field goals already, including two last week. He has also missed an extra point attempt. All in all, McManus hasn’t been as reliable as the Packers had hoped.



<h2>McManus might lose the kicker battle</h2>



McManus lost a couple of games due to injury and Lucas Havrisik got the chance to step in. He was phenomenal. During that two-game span, Havrisik scored 4/4 field goals, including a 61-yarder.



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Not only that, but Havrisik even became somewhat of a cult hero among Packers fans. Havrisik also is 100% accurate on extra points. After all, he has a better average than McManus and is not dealing with any injuries.


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<h2>The Packers can’t slip up </h2>



Riding a three-game winning streak, the Packers are very good. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> is not forgiving and when it’s about the NFC North, it’s even worse. Detroit has the same amount of wins, the only difference is the fact that the Packers have a tie and that’s what have them as first in the division.



If they slip up, the division could go away from them. That would mean they would have to battle with the rest of the conference to get a playoff spot as the wildcard. They must keep winning games at any cost.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-young">Bryce Young</a>’s Carolina Panthers find themselves at a pivotal point in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, where even the slightest misstep could jeopardize their chances in the NFC South race. Their trip to Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers shapes up as a high-stakes matchup — one in which securing a road win feels essential to keeping their postseason hopes alive.



The good news for Dave Canales and his coaching staff is that they’ll have their starting quarterback available for this crucial matchup. According to <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/bryce-young-ankle-off-injury-report-set-to-start-for-panthers-vs-packers-on-sunday">NFL.com</a>, Bryce Young has been removed from the injury report and is set to start against the Packers.



“Bryce Young will be back for the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. Young, who missed the previous week with an ankle sprain, has no designation on Friday’s injury report and is slated to start against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.”



It’s worth noting that the injury sustained in Week 7 against the Jets forced Canales to start Andy Dalton at quarterback in the lopsided 40–9 loss to the Buffalo Bills.



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<h2>What injury did Young have?</h2>



Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Bryce Young was forced to leave during 13-6 victory over the New York Jets late in the third quarter after sustaining a right ankle injury on a sack.


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<h2>Back to winning ways</h2>



The Carolina Panthers must quickly shake off the humiliating 40-9 beatdown by the Bills as they travel to Lambeau Field to face the surging Packers. With a crucial NFC South race brewing—and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers currently leading the pack—Carolina needs to prove last week was an anomaly. A strong showing is mandatory to maintain realistic expectations for a division title push against the Bucs.



<h2>What’s next for the Panthers?</h2>



Following the embarrassing blowout loss to the Bills, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers">Carolina Panthers</a> face a critical three-game gauntlet that will define their NFC South title aspirations. It begins with a daunting road test against the high-flying Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. 



Win or lose, the true test of their mettle lies in the subsequent back-to-back divisional matchups: first, a crucial home stand against the struggling New Orleans Saints, and then a pivotal road rematch against the Atlanta Falcons. 



With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers holding the current division lead, Carolina absolutely must secure victories in these NFC South battles to stay relevant in the race and salvage their season.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers</a> played without Bryce Young last week. Boy, did they miss him! The offense looked very bad and now, as they prepare to face the Green Bay Packers, the team has an update on their starting quarterback. 



With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-dalton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andy Dalton</a>, the offense looked absolutely terrible. They scored only nine points and couldn’t move the ball effectively. However, the latest reports indicate that Young was a full participant in Thursday’s practice.



Dalton, on the other hand, was limited due to a thumb issue. Hence, it all points back to Young being under center. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bryce-young" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Young</a> had the Panthers on a three-game winning streak before Dalton’s blunder last week.



<h2>Dalton made the Panthers pray for Young’s return</h2>



Young is not an elite quarterback. In fact, he is a bottom-tier quarterback in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. However, if Dalton proved something, is that Young is clearly the best quarterback on the Panthers’ roster.



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Against the Bills, he went 16/24 for 175 yards, an interception, two fumbles, and a 70.7 passer rating. It was a very bad outing against a Bills’ defense who has been not exactly good this year.


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<h2>Carolina needs to bounce back but it’s a tough outing</h2>



Against the Packers, it’s a tough out against a very fierce defense. Young will need to get rid of the ball quick, fast, and in a hurry, otherwise he will get wrecked. The Panthers need to be able to establish the run. 



After the Packers game, however, it’s a winnable game against the New Orleans Saints, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/saints-to-bench-spencer-rattler-who-is-tyler-shough-and-whats-new-orleans-qb-depth-chart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">who are starting Tyler Shough from now on</a>. So, if the Panthers go 0-2 after the Bills and Packers, they can bounce back easily against the Saints.

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The Buffalo Bills returned to winning ways on Sunday with a commanding 40-9 win over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carolina Panthers</a>. Josh Allen and Co. had no mercy on the Panthers, who missed Bryce Young for the game.&nbsp;



James Cook put up a show with 210 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Khalil Shakir led the passing game with 88 yards on six receptions and one touchdown for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Bills</a>.



Second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman again struggled to get things going, recording only 30 yards on three receptions. Coleman carried high expectations coming into the season, but he’s failed to meet them, which has granted him plenty of criticism.&nbsp;



<h2>Steve Smith Sr. calls out Keon Coleman amid complex season</h2>



Former Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith didn’t mince words when assessing Keon Coleman’s 2025 season. During a recent episode of “89,” a podcast hosted by the former wideout and reporter James Palmer, Smith was very critical of Coleman.&nbsp;



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“He just doesn’t get open fast enough,” Smith said. “Josh Allen looks his way. There’s a few times when it’s press coverage when Josh looks over there. But Josh gets off of him very fast. And some people say, ‘Well, he was open on this play, but Josh got off of him.’ Yes. That means he’s taking too long.”



After a strong 112-yard performance against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1, Coleman’s level wasn’t the same. He has averaged 20.8 yards per game, which isn’t ideal for a player with his potential. The Bills have struggled to find a reliable wide receiver after trading Stefon Diggs, and Coleman isn’t the answer.&nbsp;

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers">Carolina Panthers’</a> three-game winning streak came to an abrupt end against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8 of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season. The Bills pulled no punches and dominated the matchup, leaving Highmark Stadium with a 40-9 win.&nbsp;



Carolina will face another tough matchup in Week 9. The Green Bay Packers, fresh off beating the Pittsburgh Steelers, will host the Panthers at Lambeau Field.&nbsp;



Andy Dalton started against the Bills and it’s unclear if he’ll get the keys to the car again against the Packers. With Bryce Young out with an injury, perhaps starting Dalton wouldn’t be crazy for the Panthers.



<h2>NFL writer says Panthers should rest Bryce Young one more week&nbsp;</h2>



Zach Roberts of SI wrote on Tuesday that holding Young out one more week would be in the Panthers’ best interest, considering that he would face a tough defense and the Panthers could afford to drop this game.&nbsp;



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“If the Panthers lose and drop to 4-5, the season isn’t over,” Roberts wrote. “And even if it is, this wasn’t really a season in which Carolina needed to contend. It’s a slow rebuild, and they didn’t need to make a massive leap, so if the juggernaut schedule the rest of the way gets them, so be it. With that in mind, one loss isn’t as detrimental. The Panthers, without Bryce Young, would almost certainly lose to the Green Bay Packers next Sunday. They may just want to take the loss and keep Young safe for another week to fully heal. High ankle sprains take two or more weeks usually.”



After a shaky start, Young found his rhythm in the league. The quarterback has shown off his talents and demonstrated that he can lead the team until the high ankle sprain hit him.&nbsp;

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