Smith was as confused as everyone else after a peculiar spot by officials during the Falcons-Panthers "Thursday Night Football" game.
Bryan Murphy
Smith elected to keep rookie Desmond Ridder on the sideline rather than sub him in for struggling veteran Marcus Mariota,
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as Carolina hosted Atlanta on "Thursday Night Football."
Dan Treacy
Thwip it good, Brian Burns.
Joe Rivera
Thursday is a busy day for the Matthews family.
Edward Sutelan
Is Chuba Hubbard playing on Thursday night for the Panthers against the Falcons? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the Thursday Night Football active/inactive report and one of your first start 'em, sit 'em decisions of Week 10.
Nick Musial
"Thursday Night Football" will feature a battle between two sub-.500 NFC South foes.
"Thursday Night Football" features a battle down in Charlotte between the Falcons and Panthers.
Here's everything to know about betting on Falcons vs. Panthers in Week 10, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for "Thursday Night Football."
Vinnie Iyer
The NFC South race is wide open entering Week 10.
The Falcons and Panthers have some intriguing offensive skill options for their Week 10 rematch after a high-scoring affair in Atlanta in Week 8. Vinnie Iyer helps get your fantasy football week started right with start 'em, sit 'em lineup advice for "Thursday Night Football."
The Falcons and Panthers kick off Week 10 on Thursday Night Football. If you're putting together a DraftKings Showdown lineup, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help win your NFL DFS tournaments.
Jovan Alford
The Falcons and Panthers lack big-time fantasy stars, but if you're still putting together a FanDuel single-game lineup for Week 10 Thursday Night Football, we have the picks, advice, and sleepers to help in your NFL DFS tournaments.
Baker Mayfield's redemption season in Carolina didn't exactly go as planned. Now, he's hoping the team will give him another chance to prove himself.
Jacob Camenker
The Panthers remain in franchise passer limbo with no clear plan the rest of the season.
Needless to say, the trade hasn't exactly worked out for the Panthers.
Walker was the XFL's biggest star before it was shuttered by COVID-19 during the spring of 2020.
Here's what you need to know about Carolina's eye-popping style choice in Week 10.
David Suggs
The Bengals running back had a huge day against the Panthers.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Walker had a passer rating of zero in the first half.
The NFC South race has devolved into chaos, but the Falcons prevented total madness by surviving the Panthers in overtime and taking sole possession of the division lead.
Steve Wilks didn't want to be too hard on his top wide-out despite his game-changing penalty.
Moore earned a redemptive touchdown catch in the game's final seconds of regulation, then undid it right away with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that raised the degree of difficulty for Pineiro.
It's hard to tell whether D'Onta Foreman or Chuba Hubbard will get a larger share of the workload for Carolina.
The Panthers got a great haul for Christian McCaffrey, but it fell short of what they asked for.
Kevin Skiver
McCaffrey and Shanahan each have a famous father. Those fathers share history with one another. So do McCaffrey and Shanahan, apparently.
The 49ers made an aggressive move to land Panthers running Christian McCaffrey before the NFL trade deadline, the ultimate flex in the NFC championship race.
The 49ers are getting a talented player with no risk to the salary cap while the Panthers are getting a needed financial reset.
McCaffrey was traded on Thursday night for four draft picks.
What led to Monday's trade that sent Robbie Anderson from the Panthers to the Cardinals?
Robbie Anderson has found a new home but will have to get up to speed in Arizona quickly.
If the Panthers indeed move running back Christian McCaffrey, who should go after him before the Nov. 1 trade deadline? Here's breaking down the top landing spots.
Anderson left the game after multiple spats with his position coach on the sideline.
Could Christian McCaffrey join the Bills? The latest scuttlebutt around Buffalo is entertaining, but it's hard to say whether the Bills are actually in pursuit of Carolina's top back.
The Panthers will be looking for a new full-time head coach in 2023 after a miserable 1-4 start under Matt Rhule. Expect owner David Tepper to try to go big with the new hire, topped by a former NFC South rival.
Baker Mayfield's left foot was in a walking boot on after the Panthers' latest loss.
Wilks has a long history of coaching in the NFL, especially with the Panthers. However, he does not have a strong track record as a head coach.
Matt Rhule lasted just five games into his third season as Panthers coach before owner David Tepper gave him the axe. Here's why that happened.
The 49ers head across the country to take on a Panthers team that has struggled out of the gate during the 2022 NFL season.
Gilbert McGregor
Baker Mayfield has been one of the worst starting quarterbacks in the NFL, but the Panthers are sticking with him. Here's why.
Baker Mayfield and the Panthers have struggled to move the ball this year.
Teddy Bridgewater is the rare NFL quarterback who wears gloves on both his hands while playing. It helps with grip, he says, and he's done it since his freshman year at Louisville.
Billy Heyen
The coach has produced a few hopeful moments but largely has disappointed in a short stint in Carolina.
Officials called a questionable penalty — and misinterpreted another — in the Browns' game-winning drive vs. Carolina.
Mayfield came agonizingly close to beating his old team but his new team ultimately fell short.
Even as the 2021 season was nearing an end, it became increasingly clear Mayfield was not going to be a Brown in 2022.
There will be plenty of eyes on Bank of America Stadium when the Browns face the Panthers to open the 2022 NFL season.
Mayfield's confidence is well known, but there seems to be a bit of lost-in-translation happening with his quote.
Cam Newton may not have anything left in the tank, but does Carolina care?
Mayfield has officially been named the Panthers' starting quarterback. What that means for Carolina — and backup Sam Darnold — moving forward.
The Panthers have traded for Baker Mayfield, setting up a fascinating quarterback battle ahead of the 2022 NFL Season. Who has the best chance at starting Week 1 ?
The Panthers are going to have to make a choice soon, in what could be a fulcrum point for Matt Rhule.
Want to watch the second installment of the Baker Mayfield vs. Sam Darnold quarterback battle? The Sporting News breaks down how to view the Patriots vs. Panthers game on Friday night.
It appears that the Panthers will have a new starter at quarterback to begin the 2022 NFL season.
Another day of Patriots-Panthers joint practices, another handful of ejections.
A week after a massive fight erupted during Giants training camp, tempers flared again.
Mayfield thought his performance was a mixed bag. Rhule was impressed but said there was "still a lot to build on."
Two of the top three picks in the 2018 NFL Draft will compete to start for the Panthers in their walk years.
Well, that's one way to put it.
Anderson is returning to his roots by changing a few letters.
Darnold said he and Baker are "cool" as they begin training camp with the starting quarterback role on the line.
The 2018 No. 1 overall pick is part of a bloated QB room in Carolina.
The Browns were forced to trade Baker Mayfield for next to nothing while paying their now former QB more than something, while the Panthers continue to prove they are clueless in solving the game's most important position.
The Browns conceded their leverage by trading for Deshaun Watson, and their differences with Baker Mayfield were irreconcilable.
Moving on from Cam Newton in 2020 was the right move for the Panthers, but everything else they have done has kept them in an endless cycle of mediocrity.
The Panthers got an upgrade at quarterback in Baker Mayfield, but will it upgrade all of their top fantasy football producers?
Anderson and McAdoo both were harsh in their estimation of Mayfield. Now he will compete as the Panthers' starting quarterback.
The Panthers have a new quarterback in town and that could spell trouble for Sam Darnold.
If Mayfield is able to win the Panthers' starting gig, he'll have a chance to give his former employer some payback in Week 1.
Baker Mayfield will see his former team again in Week 1.
It doesn't look like a pair of first-round picks could find themselves in new uniforms come the start of the 2022 season.
Taylor Heinicke believes the Commanders are paying Carson Wentz too much to keep him on the bench. That would take Washington off the list of teams with offseason QB battles.
The Panthers appear to have made a big demand of the Browns in trade talks.
How does Greg Olsen feel about being Fox's temporary No. 1 game analyst? He's excited for the opportunity and isn't kicking himself for losing out to Tom Brady.
Could Cam Newton be on his way back to the Panthers once again?
The Panthers have been stuck on five wins for three consecutive seasons. Is there a feeling that the team can improve, or will it move further down in relation to the rest of the NFC? Here's breaking down Carolina's 2022 NFL outlook based on its new schedule.
The Panthers have a great running back in Christian McCaffrey, but he can't stay on the field.
Here's a breakdown of the picks the Panthers have in the 2022 NFL Draft, including their projected picks from the latest Sporting News seven-round mock draft.
It doesn't look good in trade talks between the Panthers and the Browns.
Carolina's GM Scott Fitterer said the team was considering two quarterbacks with the No. 6 overall pick in the draft and mentioned several veteran options.
The new Panthers offensive coordinator had a bit of an oopsie moment in a Tuesday press conference.
The Panthers don't have an established quarterback option for 2022 yet. That's part of why they are being tied to Baker Mayfield.
The Carolina wide receiver made it clear that he doesn't want Mayfield as a teammate. If his objection is about just ball, he doesn't have much of a case, given the QBs who have been throwing to him.
Tom Gatto
This sounds like one mistake the Jets won't lose sleep over.
The Saints, Falcons, and Panthers were all-in for Deshaun Watson and now find themselves looking up to the Buccaneers and Tom Brady.
The Deshaun Watson stove is extremely hot, and the Texans appear to be looking to move him sooner rather than later with several compelling offers already in.
Deshaun Watson is getting some big news about his criminal cases on Friday. If he is cleared by a grand jury, these are the destinations that could consider adding him.
Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are expected to ride the NFL's quarterback carousel this offseason. Here's a breakdown of how the league's QB landscape might look after free agency, trades and the 2022 NFL Draft.
Bill Bender
The NFL's quarterback landscape is changing with Aaron Rodgers staying in Green Bay and Russell Wilson heading to Denver. Sporting News evaluates what's next for the market ahead of free agency.
Olsen, currently Fox's No. 2 analyst, is among the listed candidates to replace Aikman should the latter bolt for ESPN's "Monday Night Football."
Sporting News' 10th mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round again, this time with pick Nos. 1 through 30 after the conference championship games.
Sporting News' ninth mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round again, this time with pick Nos. 1 through 28 after the divisional playoff round.
It's unclear when, if ever, Harbaugh may leave Ann Arbor, but if he does there will be a line of coaches hoping to succeed him.
Sporting News' eighth mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round again, this time with picks No. 1 through No. 24 after the wild-card round.
Rhule had a very confusing option for the position.
Sporting News' seventh mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round again, this time with picks No. 1 through No. 18 set ahead of the NFL playoffs and CFP final between Georgia and Alabama.
Gronkowski needed to catch seven passes for 85 yards in the game to collect $1 million total in incentives. His longtime teammate helped him reach the second half of that goal.
Tom McCarthy will join Tony Romo in the booth for the Buccaneers vs. Panthers game.
Jordan Greer
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season, the Chargers win to get into the playoffs while the 49ers luck out with the Saints' upset loss.
In our Week 18 picks, the Raiders and 49ers clinch the last two playoff spots in a fun-filled final weekend of the NFL regular season.
Brady enters the final game of the regular season with an outside shot at taking down Manning's record from 2013.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering the final week of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
Sporting News' sixth mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round projecting picks 1-32, starting with Michigan pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson at No. 1 overall to the Jaguars.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season, the Cowboys take a key step forward in the NFC playoff race while the Patriots and 49ers maintain their wild-card positions.
In our Week 17 picks, the Ravens get back on track (if Lamar Jackson plays) and the Cardinals pull off an upset at Big D.
There's a time and place for these things, according to NFL fans, and this wasn't one of them.
Cam Newton has Matt Rhule's back.
The controversial Buccaneers wideout was suspended for three games for misleading his vaccination status.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 17 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
The Panthers reportedly aren't planning on firing Matt Rhule, but Carolina fans are growing restless amid the team's late-season skid.
In our Week 16 picks, the AFC and NFC playoff pictures come into focus with seven exciting matchups between teams with .500 records or better.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season, the Bills come through with a huge AFC East win over the rival Patriots while the Chiefs and Colts stay hot.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 16 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
The Panthers coach was publicly critical of his quarterback for the second time in as many weeks following a loss to the Bills in Week 15.
Jake Aferiat
The Panthers had to try out several offensive and defensive players at kicker just an hour before their game against the Bills.
In our NFL Week 15 picks and predictions, the Patriots win on the road at Indianapolis and the Titans put the Steelers on the brink of falling out of the AFC playoff race.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season, the Packers add salt to the Ravens' wounds, the Chiefs and Buccaneers avenge earlier losses and the 49ers get another key win.
The NFL announced Friday afternoon that three Week 15 games have been rescheduled because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 15 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
Sporting News' fifth mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round projecting picks 1-32, starting with Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux at No. 1 followed by five quarterbacks off the board.
In our Week 14 picks, Washington beats Dallas in a NFC East upset and the Rams knock off the Cardinals on Monday Night Football.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season, Kyler Murray and the Cardinals show why they're the NFC's top seed while the 49ers and Packers look like playoff threats.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 14 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
The Panthers surprisingly made the move during their bye week.
In our picks and predictions straight up for Week 13 of the NFL season, the Patriots upset the Bills in a defensive MNF game and the Ravens take control of the AFC North.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 13 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
Christian McCaffrey is going to miss time with yet another injury.
Christian McCaffrey appears to be banged up once again.
The reunion tour didn't exactly go well on Sunday.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 12 of the 2021 NFL season, the Packers get back on track against the reeling Rams, the Patriots make their case in the AFC and the 49ers and Bengals keep winning.
In our picks and predictions straight up for Week 12 of the NFL season, the AFC North comes into focus. Will the Steelers and Ravens take down the Bengals and Browns, respectively?
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 12 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
Cam Newton scored his first rushing touchdown in Bank of America Stadium since his 2020 departure from the Panthers. It had special meaning for him.
The quarterback and coach combination brought the Panthers to its highest peak before the pair separated ahead of the 2020 season.
Taking a look back at the decisions that led to the Panthers releasing their franchise quarterback.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Panthers vs. Washington Football Team game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 11 NFL schedule.
In our picks and predictions straight up for Week 11 of the NFL season, the AFC playoff picture becomes a little less muddled. The Chargers, Bengals and Bills pick up victories that will matter later.
Is Marquise Brown playing in Week 11 for the Ravens against the Bears? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the official active/inactive report and one of your toughest start 'em, sit 'em decisions of Week 11.
Matt Lutovsky
Mac Jones made a questionable decision in a play with Panthers pass-rusher Brian Burns and it has hurt the rookie's reputation.
Fans are flocking to buy tickets for Newton's first time back in Carolina.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 11 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
It was a fitting way to start Cam Newton's second act in Carolina: a couple short-yardage TDs and a taunting penalty to top it off.
Newton made his limited action on Sunday against the Cardinals count as he rushed for a touchdown and passed for another.
Is Kyler Murray playing in Week 10 for the Cardinals against the Panthers ? We have the latest injury updates ahead of the official active/inactive report and one of your toughest start 'em, sit 'em decisions of Week 10.
Cam Newton will be active against the Cardinals but is expected to serve as P.J. Walker's backup.
Cam Newton is back on the Panthers for the first time since 2019.
In our picks and predictions straight up for Week 10 of the 2021 NFL season, the Saints bounce back against the Titans and the Browns pull off an upset in New England.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 10 of the 2021 NFL season, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs return to form on a big stage, the Packer win big and the Cowboys and Bills enjoy get-well games.
Newton signed a pretty big-time deal to return to Carolina, certainly earning a chance to start once again in the coming weeks.
Carolina's signing of Cam Newton is more publicity stunt than an effective football move.
A reunion is in the works for the Panthers and Cam Newton after an injury will sideline struggling starter Sam Darnold for several weeks.
Brian Burns has finally spoken out about the play that left him banged-up in the Patriots-Panthers game.
Here's everything you need to know about Darnold's injury, including what happened, who will step in behind him and what his injury timeline looks like:
Madison Williams
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 10 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
The Panthers thought Mac Jones' ankle grab of Brian Burns was "dirty."
This isn't a record that Jakobi Meyers wanted to hold, but it belongs to him.
Burns was OK, but Reddick was not happy with Jones' actions.
It doesn't sound as if Rhule will stick with Darnold much longer.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Patriots vs. Panthers game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 9 NFL schedule.
In our picks and predictions straight up for Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season, the Cardinals start a losing streak while the Rams and Bengals take advantage of their injury-ridden foes.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season, the Chiefs win their anticipated game against the Packers while the Steelers, Cowboys and Patriots cruise.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 9 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
The Falcons receiver was labeled inactive on Sunday while dealing with a "personal matter."
Sporting News' fourth mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round with five of the top 13 picks belonging to the Eagles and Jets after Liberty QB Malik Willis goes No. 1 overall to the Lions.
Week 8 features large spreads, but there are a few potential upsets on the schedule. Here are Sporting News' Week 8 picks straight up.
In our picks and predictions for Week 8 of the 2021 NFL season, the Steelers get a critical win to keep pace in the AFC North while the 49ers, Chiefs and Bills all bounce back from tough losses.
Whether it's now or in the next six months, the Texans quarterback is expected to depart from Houston.
Our NFL power rankings are updated entering Week 8 of the 2021 regular season. Check out the biggest risers and fallers.
Watson has say in where he goes, but that won't stop NFL teams from calling.
Sam Darnold's performance left a lot to be desired against the Giants. He was benched as a result.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Giants vs. Panthers game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 7 NFL schedule.
Week 7 features large spreads, but there are a few potential upsets on the schedule. Here are Sporting News' Week 7 picks straight up.
While the NFL trade deadline is usually quiet, here's a suggested move for all 32 teams.
Our NFL power rankings are updated with the biggest risers and fallers entering Week 7 of the 2021 NFL regular season.
In our picks and predictions for Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season, the Cowboys keep the Patriots in check while the Packers, Ravens and Bills keep their win streaks going.
In our picks and predictions for Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season, Baker Mayfield leads the Browns to a home victory against the Cardinals and the Chargers keep rolling with Justin Herbert.
Christian McCaffrey is out with a hamstring injury.
In our updated ranking of all 32 NFL starting quarterbacks, a suddenly turnover-prone Patrick Mahomes faces a big challenge to evolve his game while Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert pass him by.
Our NFL power rankings are updated with the biggest risers and fallers entering Week 6 of the 2021 NFL regular season.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Eagles vs. Panthers game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 5 NFL schedule.
In our picks and predictions for Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season, the Chiefs edge the Bills on "Sunday Night Football" while the Seahawks, Packers and Cowboys stay hot.
In our picks and predictions for Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season, Kyler Murray continues his MVP campaign, the Steelers stop their skid and the Browns win another big road game.
It looks like the Panthers pretty clearly won this trade.
Our NFL power rankings are updated with the biggest risers and fallers entering Week 5 of the 2021 NFL regular season.
Darnold is doing his best Cam Newton impression with a pair of rushing touchdowns to set the record for the most by a QB over his first five games of the season.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Cowboys vs. Panthers game on Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels and a full Week 4 NFL schedule.
In our picks and predictions for Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season, the Rams outlast the Cardinals and the Raiders beat the Chargers in classic NFC West and AFC West showdowns.
In our picks and predictions for Week 4 of the 2021 NFL season, Tom Brady's return to New England isn't much of a contest for the rebounding Buccaneers while losses start to pile up for the 49ers and Steelers.
Sporting News' third mock of the 2022 NFL Draft covers the entire first round with six total quarterbacks selected in the top 32 picks, with the Steelers, Lions, Saints and Broncos among the landing spots.
Our NFL power rankings are updated with the biggest risers and fallers entering Week 4 of the 2021 NFL regular season.
It was another rough week for rookie NFL quarterbacks with Mac Jones and Trevor Lawrence both tossing ugly pick-sixes and Justin Fields under fire behind an awful Bears supporting cast.
In our picks and predictions for Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season, Tampa Bay turns away L.A. with Tom Brady owning Matthew Stafford, while Green Bay and Dallas improve to 2-1.
In our picks and predictions for Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season, Philadelphia put Dallas on notice on "Monday Night Football" while New Orleans and Kansas City bounce back from Week 2 losses.
McCaffrey suffered the injury during the second quarter and was ruled out later in the period.
Trevor Booth
Darnold was slinging it again Thursday night as he keeps putting his time in New York behind him.
Chuba Hubbard was thrust into a feature back role on "Thursday Night Football" after Christian McCaffrey went down with a hamstring injury.
Sporting News tracked updates and highlights from Panthers vs. Texans on "Thursday Night Football." Follow for complete results of the NFL Week 3 game.
Dani Mohr
In our updated ranking of all the current NFL starting quarterbacks, a 44-year-old Tom Brady fends off Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes for No. 1 while age catches up to Ben Roethlisberger.
Here's everything to know about betting on Panthers vs. Texans in Week 3, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction for "Thursday Night Football."
