Carolina Panthers Playoffs 2027
The Carolina Panthers are 2-2, 1st in the NFC South. If the season ended today they would be the NFC's No. 4 seed and host the No. 5 Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round. Next: at the Philadelphia Eagles, Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PM EDT.
EaglesSun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PM EDT
Bears No. 5Then the Divisional Round, reseeded: the No. 1 seed plays the lowest remaining seedNFC South Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panthers | 2-2 | +12 | W1 |
| 2 |  Falcons | 2-2 | +4 | W2 |
| 3 |  Saints | 1-3 | -23 | L2 |
| 4 |  Buccaneers | 0-4 | -20 | L4 |
NFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  49ers | 4-0 | – |
| 2 |  Vikings | 4-0 | – |
| 3 |  Giants | 3-1 | 1 |
| 4 | Panthers | 2-2 | 2 |
| 5 | Bears | 3-1 | 1 |
| 6 |  Seahawks | 3-1 | 1 |
| 7 | Falcons | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Rams | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Cowboys | 2-2 | 2 |
| – |  Lions | 2-2 | 2 |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full NFC playoff picture →
Panthers 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | vs Bears | L 37-59 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | at Falcons | W 34-3 |
| 3 | Sep 27 | at  Browns | L 18-21 |
| 4 | Oct 4 | vs Lions | W 32-26 |
| 6 | Oct 18 | at Eagles | 1:00 PM |
| 7 | Oct 25 | vs Buccaneers | 1:00 PM |
| 8 | Oct 29 | at  Packers | 8:15 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | vs  Broncos | 1:00 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | at Saints | 1:00 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | vs  Ravens | 1:00 PM |
| 12 | Nov 30 | at Buccaneers | 8:15 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | at Vikings | 4:25 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | vs Saints | 1:00 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | vs  Bengals | 1:00 PM |
| 16 | Dec 29 | at  Steelers | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | vs Seahawks | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | vs Falcons | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Carolina Panthers playoffs page refreshes after every Panthers game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the NFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Carolina Panthers playoffs FAQ
Are the Carolina Panthers in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: the NFC’s No. 4 seed (division winner). Nothing is clinched until the magic number reaches zero.
Who would the Carolina Panthers play in the playoffs?
The No. 5 Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round, at home; then the Divisional Round, reseeded: the No. 1 seed plays the lowest remaining seed.
When is the next Panthers game?
Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PM EDT, at the Philadelphia Eagles.
What is the Panthers record at home, on the road and in the division?
1-1 at home, 1-1 away, 1-0 in the NFC South and 2-1 against the NFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.