NFC South, Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons
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The Carolina Panthers moved into first place in the NFC South when the Buccaneers lost on Thursday night, and Week 15 will see several more games that impact the playoff race.
The Carolina Panthers are in uncharted territory for the franchise going into the Week 15 game versus the New Orleans Saints. For the Panthers to keep their top spot in the division going into Week 16, it's simple: beat the New Orleans Saints in Week 15.
Huge postseason implications permeate Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. Starting with Thursday's meeting between rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the Atlanta Falcons, thus surrendering the inside track toward an NFC South crown to the Carolina Panthers.