And consider, the Panthers have the best division record (3-1) and their remaining schedule is the 27th toughest in the NFL. It's only a game behind Atlanta (4-6) with a 1-1 record against the Falcons.
Carolina is only a game-and-a-half behind first-place Tampa Bay (4-5), a team it has already beaten. As bad as they've been, the division has been nearly as bad and is winnable for a team that is 3-7 after Thursday night's victory over the Falcons. The Panthers came through with a 25-15 victory, 11 days after the Falcons beat the Panthers in a wild 37-34 overtime game at Atlanta.ĭon't laugh, but the Carolina Panthers remain relevant in the NFC South. A steady rain fueled by Tropical Storm Nicole made for some messy conditions in Thursday night's tilt between the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĬarolina Panthers stay alive in NFC South with win over Atlanta FalconsĬHARLOTTE, N.C.