The Carolina Panthers have never been known as a marquee destination for NFL free agents, and even less so now after they went 5-12 and missed the playoffs for

After a surprising win over the Atlanta Falcons, the owners of the Carolina Panthers have seemingly made a decision on the future of quarterback Bryce Young.

For the seventh consecutive season, the Atlanta Falcons have missed the playoffs. The Falcons had a chance to compete for a division title entering

The Panthers will have several major decisions to make entering the 2025 offseason. They’ll have some notable names hit free agency, including LB Shaq Thompson.

The Atlanta Falcons (8-8) still have a shot at making the playoffs, but they must first get a win against the Carolina Panthers (4-12) when these division rivals meet in NFL Week 18 on CBS and Paramount+.

Carolina Panthers have made NFL history. In the fourth quarter of Sunday's regular-season finale, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson found the end zone on a 4-yard rush to cut the Carolina's lead to 38-37.

Tennessee Titans. The Panthers are facing the last-place team in the AFC South in 2025, and that will be the Titans, who enter Week 18 with a 3-13 record. (Yes, a Titans win and a Jaguars loss could knot them at 4-13 each, but the Jags have the edge with their divisional record and would thus earn the tiebreaker.)

Those teams that failed to reach the postseason will have to take a hard look at themselves and figure out if the ones leading the organization -- particularly at head coach -- are right for the job.

The Panthers face the Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.

Second-year quarterback Bryce Young reportedly had some doubts about his future with the Carolina Panthers after he got benched earlier this season.