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Bucs’ Loss Is Panthers’ Gain as Carolina Lead NFC South After 10 Years

The Panthers (7–6) now lead the NFC South following the Bucs’ (7-7) one-point loss (29-28) to the Falcons on Thursday. Carolina last finished first in the NFC South in the 2015 season, when they posted a franchise-best 15–1 regular-season record and advanced to Super Bowl 50, losing to the Broncos. The Panthers must win their remaining four games to qualify for the 2026 playoffs.