Panthers’ Playoff Possibilities Soar Following Buccaneers’ Loss to Falcons

The Carolina Panthers are getting nearer to their first division title in practically a decade.

Thanks partly to an previous good friend in kicker Zane Gonzalez, the Atlanta Falcons walked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers en path to a 29-28 upset on Thursday evening. Tampa Bay’s loss, their fourth within the final 5 video games, moved them to 7-7 and half a sport behind the brand new NFC South-leading 7-6 Panthers.

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Now, in response to The Athletic's NFL Playoff Simulator, Carolina has a 47-percent likelihood to make the playoffs.

Tonight's consequence has additionally given the Panthers a possibility to clinch the NFC South crown by the finish of Week 16. If they will win their subsequent two video games—in opposition to the New Orleans Saints this weekend and the Bucs on Dec. 21—then the division, for the primary time since their magical 2015 marketing campaign, is theirs.

Welcome again to significant December soccer, Carolina!

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This text initially appeared on Panthers Wire: Up to date playoff odds for the Panthers following the Bucs' Week 15 loss