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Panthers: NFC South preview – Week 16

By Brandon Scott

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers speaks with quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers following the Buccaneers' 17-16 win over the Panthers at an NFL game on January 1, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers speaks with quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers following the Buccaneers' 17-16 win over the Panthers at an NFL game on January 1, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 1: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers speaks with quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers following the Buccaneers’ 17-16 win over the Panthers at an NFL game on January 1, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

Four total divisional games remain, two involving the Carolina Panthers, to sort out a highly competitive NFC South…

The Carolina Panthers continued their home stand with another win, keeping pace in the NFC South and forcing a meaningful final two weeks of the year. With only four total games remaining, three teams are still eligible for the divisional championship depending on how things play out.

A champion could be crowned by the end of Sunday’s early games, though that would be bad news for the Panthers. A loss to Tampa Bay, coupled with a New Orleans victory gives the Saints their first title since the 2011 regular season.

If Carolina wins, they can at least secure a spot in the playoffs thought the seed will be up in the air until after Week 17. New Orleans can also claim a berth with a win over the Falcons or Atlanta can still win the division if they beat both the Saints and Panthers.

Continue to view each teams’ outcome from Week 15 and a preview of next week.

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