The Carolina Panthers are still learning how to handle success. While the Panthers have thrived in the underdog role this season with wins over Green Bay and the Los Angeles Rams, they continue to struggle winning the games they’re supposed to win.

In its previous game, Carolina stunned the Los Angeles Rams 31-28 on Nov. 30. Quarterback Bryce Young threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan with 6:34 to play to knock off the team with the best record in the NFC.

You never know what's gonna happen in the NFL. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who thought the Buccaneers deserved to be atop the NFC South after a rough W

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Even though an Atlanta Falcons’ victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would put Carolina at the top of the NFC South standings, Panthers defensive lineman Derrick Brown couldn’t bring himself to cheer for the Falcons on Thursday night. It was a bridge too far for the former Auburn All-American after six seasons in the division.

The Panthers fell to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, losing a 10-point lead in the second half to drop into a tie with Tampa Bay in the NFC South.

The Carolina Panthers lost a heartbreaker Sunday night, falling 20-17 to the New Orleans Saints in a penalty-filled game that slipped away late.

New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth won the 20-17 thriller over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday with a 47-yard field goal. Smyth's kick sent the former NFC South-leading Panthers back to second place behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Young completed 15 of 24 passes for 163 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Saints. He added seven rushes for 49 yards. As has been the case for much of the season,