Current NFL playoff picture: Patriots take control of AFC, Bills fall to seventh
Monday night's windy AFC East showdown left New England atop the conference and Buffalo just trying to stay in a playoff berth. Here is the current postseason outlook.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
5-7, 2nd in NFC South
- 8/15L 21-18
- 8/21L 20-3
- 8/27W 34-9
- 9/12W 19-14
- 9/19W 26-7
- 9/23W 24-9
- 10/3L 36-28
- 10/10L 21-18
- 10/17L 34-28
- 10/24L 25-3
- 10/31W 19-13
- 11/7L 24-6
- 11/14W 34-10
- 11/21L 27-21
- 11/28L 33-10
- 12/12h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 12/19
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- 1/9h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
Panthers' Rhule: Hiring Brady wasn't a mistake
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Panthers fire OC Brady with team sitting at 5-7
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Current NFL playoff picture: How things look after Cowboys' win over Saints
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The NFL's best sophomore players at every position: Justin Herbert or Joe Burrow at QB?
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Should NFL teams stop giving running backs huge money? Lessons from eight recent deals
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Packers jump back up to No. 1 in Power Rankings, plus how every team's confidence has evolved
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Hour 1: Another Day, Another Surprise CFB Coaching Move
It's Giving Tuesday. The guys share some stories about Stuart Scott after listening to his 2014 ESPY speech. Another day another surprise coaching move.
Current NFL playoff picture: AFC shake-up as Ravens slide into No. 1 seed
The Ravens moved into the top seed in the AFC, while the Packers and Buccaneers inched closer to the Cardinals in the NFC. Here is the current postseason outlook.
Panthers' McCaffrey done for year due to ankle
An ankle injury will force Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey to miss the rest of the season, the team announced Monday.
Hour 1: Buyer's Remorse
Keyshawn thinks the Rams will have Buyer's Remorse with Matthew Stafford if they don't reach the Super Bowl. Plus, Aaron Rodgers shows why he is still great and the Bengals have a better chance at the playoffs than the Browns.
Panthers bench Cam in blowout loss to Dolphins
The Panthers benched Cam Newton in the fourth quarter against the Dolphins after he completed just 5 of 21 pass attempts and threw two interceptions.
Dolphins win 4th straight, roll past Panthers 33-10
— Tua Tagovailoa was nearly flawless. Cam Newton endured his worst statistical day as a pro. A blocked punt was returned for a touchdown.
NFL Week 12 fashion: You can't go wrong with a good suit
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How the NFL playoff picture changed on Thanksgiving: Bills retake AFC East lead
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Current NFL playoff picture: Cardinals, Titans are favorites to get No. 1 seeds
The Patriots jumped the Bills in the AFC East, the Cardinals extended their NFC West lead and the Titans stayed atop the AFC despite a loss. Here is the current postseason outlook.
Hour 2: Ryan Day and Dan Mullen
Dan Mullen is out of a job at Florida and Ryan Day has one of the best teams in the country, so why should NFL team consider both for their head coach position? Plus, Dan Orlovsky tells us why Dak did wrong against the Chiefs.
Week 11 takeaways, big questions: Colts' Taylor scores five TDs; Packers, Titans upset
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scored five times in a win over the Bills, and the Packers and Titans both took unexpected losses. Here's what to know from Week 11.
NFL Week 11 fashion: Sunday best or Sunday casual?
From A'ja Wilson shoutouts to Rolls Royce arrivals, here's a look at what NFL players are wearing this week.
Heinicke, Washington spoil Newton's homecoming 27-21
— Taylor Heinicke was by far the lesser-known of the two quarterbacks making their return to Charlotte on Sunday.
Cam Newton celebrates after electric 24-yard TD run for Carolina Panthers
In his first start for the Panthers since 2019, Newton proved he still has wheels with this rushing touchdown.
Panthers give Newton starting nod at quarterback
Quarterback Cam Newton will make his first start in his second stint with Carolina on Sunday against Washington and former Panthers coach Ron Rivera.
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2021 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | 9 | 3 | 0 | .750 | 377 | 270 |
| Carolina | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 236 | 253 |
| Atlanta | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 216 | 332 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 7 | 0 | .417 | 274 | 276 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards197.429th
Rushing Yards111.316th
Points For19.724th
Points Against21.17th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(8) | Jaycee Horn | CB | South Carolina |
| 2(27) | Terrace Marshall Jr. | WR | LSU |
| 3(6) | Brady Christensen | OT | BYU |
| 3(20) | Tommy Tremble | TE | Notre Dame |
| 4(21) | Chuba Hubbard | RB | Oklahoma State |
| 5(14) | Daviyon Nixon | DT | Iowa |
| 5(22) | Keith Taylor | CB | Washington |
| 6(9) | Deonte Brown | OG | Alabama |
| 6(20) | Shi Smith | WR | South Carolina |
| 6(38) | Thomas Fletcher | LS | Alabama |
| 7(4) | Phil Hoskins | DT | Kentucky |