Panthers Playoff scenarios
December 16
Charlotte Observer
"As much as will be on the line Sunday evening, plenty could be decided even before the Giants and Panthers play.
Here are some other essential things to know about Carolina's playoff possibilities:
The Panthers haven't clinched a playoff berth despite tying the second-highest win total in franchise history.
If they lose their final two games - and if Atlanta, Dallas and Tampa Bay each win their next two - all four teams would finish 11-5 and the Panthers could miss the playoffs because of tiebreakers.
Only one 11-5 team has failed to make the postseason - the 1985 Denver Broncos - since the NFL went to a 16-game schedule in 1978.
The Panthers could clinch a playoff berth and/or the NFC South title before the Giants game kicks off.
Carolina will be in the playoffs if either Atlanta, Dallas or Tampa Bay loses this weekend."
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