Panthers' Playoff Hopes and QB Questions | Carolina Panthers News

The Panthers kick off their NFL season against the Bears, riding a division win but still viewed as long shots for the Super Bowl—ranked in the low 20s. Questions swirl around running backs Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks, receiver Xavier Legette’s role, and whether rookie sensation Tetairoa McMillan can repeat his breakout year. Defensive standout Jaelan Phillips brings promise, but injuries to key players like Nic Scourton and Taylor Moton add uncertainty. With a brutal non-division schedule and Bryce Young’s future hanging in the balance, the team’s free agency upgrades—including Devin Lloyd—might not be enough to turn doubters into believers just yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac70f30bc72ed56c