A new poll of high-ranking NFL execs shows that Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan is the clear favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.

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.

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.

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.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/panthers/onsi as NFL analyst lauds Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young for 'steady growth'. It hasn't always been pretty for Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young. The Heisman winner and number one overall pick has struggled plenty in his three years in the NFL, perhaps surprisingly so.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers still control their playoff hopes despite losing for the sixth time in seven games. Two victories in the final two games will give them a fifth straight division title. The Bucs (7-8) could even lose at Miami and still win the NFC South by beating Carolina (8-7) in Week 18 if the Panthers lose to Seattle (12-3).

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

Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints just keep on rolling. Both teams seem to have come to life after being eliminated from playoff contention. The Falcons defeated the Arizona Cardinals for their second straight win and now sit at 6-9 overall.