The Panthers might've reached the peak of their current rebuild.

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales had a simple explanation for why he tried to go for it on fourth down.

With a victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers would have had an opportunity to clinch their first NFC South title since 2015 in their next game. But the Panthers lost to the Saints 20-17 and will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday with the teams tied for the division lead.

While the Bucs have shown success stopping the run, opposing offenses have torched them through the air. Tampa Bay has allowed the fourth-highest EPA per dropback since its Week 9 bye, after all. Look for Young and the Panthers to put enough points on the board to do their part in sending this total Over the number.

I don’t want to get into the specifics of the breakdowns, of all that, but these are base calls that we have to be more connected on.”

Carolina Panthers safety Lathon Ransom took accountability for his disastrous penalty late against the Saints.

The Jets have named a new defensive coordinator, replacing a former Panthers interim head coach with a former Panthers safety.

Charlie Smyth kicked a 47-yard field goal late in regulation, lifting the Saints to a 20-17 comeback victory over the playoff-hopeful Carolina Panthers