The Carolina Panthers will have an opportunity to clinch the NFC South’s spot in the NFL playoffs on Sunday for the first time since 2015, but only if they beat the Seattle Seahawks and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to the Miami Dolphins.

As announced on Wednesday morning, the team has designated starting right guard Robert Hunt for a return to practice. The 2024 Pro Bowler is now expected to participate in this afternoon's session ahead of the Panthers' Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

The NFL season continues in Week 16 when the Carolina Panthers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

The Carolina Panthers are on the verge of their first division title since 2017. However, closing the deal on the NFC South may be a lot easier said than done.

The Panthers now stand alone atop the NFC South. But where do they stand in the power rankings after their big Week 16 win?

NFL Week 17 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming information for Sunday's football game between Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers.