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Panthers playoff picture: Week 16 games to watch

By Brandon Scott

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 07: Fans of the Carolina Panthers cheer on their team against the Denver Broncos while watching Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016 at Rooftop 210 in the EpiCentre area of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 07: Fans of the Carolina Panthers cheer on their team against the Denver Broncos while watching Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016 at Rooftop 210 in the EpiCentre area of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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St. Louis Rams v Tennessee Titans
NASHVILLE, TN – AUGUST 09: The St. Louis Rams take on the Tennessee Titans during a pre-season game at LP Field on August 9, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Rams (10-4) at Tennessee Titans (8-6)

For the Panthers to climb all the way up to No. 2 they also need a loss from Los Angeles, who owns a better conference record. If Carolina wins out then it won’t matter if the Rams loss comes from within the conference or not, meaning a loss to Tennessee would work.

The Titans are currently the fifth seed on the AFC side of the bracket but involved in a close race themselves. They can clinch a playoff berth with a win and some help, somewhat surprising considering they have lost two straight.

Facing the Rams and Jacksonville next week, Tennessee is also on the potential brink of elimination if they lose out.

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