The Los Angeles Rams led the NFL in total yards and points this season. While coach Sean McVay usually claims statistics are for losers, he will acknowledge that one of those big numbers is a whole lot more important than the other.

The Carolina Panthers lost on Saturday. Typically, a loss results in a drop in the weekly power rankings, especially if that loss comes against a team under .50

We'll have to wait a little bit longer to figure out who'll win the NFC South. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) were able to fend off a late rally from the Carolina Panthers (8-9) and pull off the 16-14 victory at Raymond James Stadium. This victory keeps the Bucs' playoff hopes alive, while Carolina is not out of the race quite yet, even in defeat.

The Panthers could not get going on the ground, rushing for just 19 yards on 14 carries. Conversely, the Bucs lived off the run, amassing 138 rushing yards on 41 totes and helping them dominate the time-of-possession battle at 37:25 to 22:35.

The Week 18 game between the Panthers and Buccaneers will air on ESPN and ABC. You can tune in to ESPN and ABC through your cable provider, or on streaming platforms like DirecTV, Fubo and more. You can also stream the game on the ESPN App with ESPN Unlimited, or with NFL+ (via phone or tablet only).

North Carolina Republicans hope that data indicating voters prefer the GOP over Democrats will give them a boost in the 2026 elections. There are now more registered Republicans than Democrats in North Carolina,

Former North Carolina star Tyler Hansbrough has been elected as one of 11 members of the 2026 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame class, set for induction on May 1 in Greensboro.

After clinching the NFC South and earning their first postseason berth since 2017, the Panthers are looking to add talent in areas from stadium operations and security to marketing and digital media. With a home wild-card game on the horizon, these job openings offer a chance to be part of a franchise on the rise.