The Panthers can lock up the NFC South title in 2025 by winning their next two games. It would be their first division title since 2015.

Here is more on how the Buccaneers' loss to the Falcons and the Panthers' loss to the Saints in Week 15 impacts the NFC South's divisional race.

Tampa Bay’s recent skid has the Panthers back in playoff contention.

Buccaneers reveal biggest hurdle in claiming NFC South originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in freefall, losing five of their last six games, and the latest, to the Atlanta Falcons, saw Todd Bowles' team up 28-14 in the fourth quarter.

After Charlie Smyth’s 42-yard field goal pulled New Orleans to 17-10, the Panthers drove to the Saints 35 early in the fourth quarter, but stalled when defensive tackle Bryan Bresee stuffed Chuba Hubbard’s fourth-and-1 run with 10:56 left.

The Buccaneers are in danger of losing the NFC South for the first time since 2020. Here's a look at their latest playoff odds and remaining schedule.

The Panthers are currently a half-game ahead of the Bucs, but the Bucs are favored to win the division.

The New Orleans Saints have long been out of the running for the NFC South. But they still have a chance to impact the race.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dave Canales went to bed at halftime of the Falcons-Bucs game Thursday night. When the second-year coach woke up Friday morning, he and the Carolina Panthers were in a position the franchise hasn’t seen in 10 years – alone in first place.

Latest Mike Evans injury update could have major impact on NFC South race originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.