Few people were taking the Panthers as serious contenders early in the 2015 season. That was until Cam Newton and co. came from behind to beat the Seahawks in Seattle, proving they were no fluke.

After almost going undefeated last season, will the Carolina Panthers dominate the NFC South again? Conor Orr takes a look at where each team's roster stands heading into the draft.

Cam Newton and the Panthers nearly saw their bid for perfection stripped away by Drew Brees and the Saints in Week 13, until the league MVP orchestrated yet another fourth-quarter comeback.

Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman repeated Wednesday they might use the franchise tag on Josh Norman if they don't get a deal done. He says he isn't worried about Norman being upset.

Cam Newton's Panthers were the highest scoring team in 2015 -- but that didn't faze DeMarcus Ware and the Broncos' D. Bucky Brooks explains how Denver stymied Carolina in Super Bowl 50.

Ron Rivera wanted the Panthers to get out to a fast start in Super Bowl 50, but using all his challenges in the first 20 minutes is not what he had in mind.

After Kelvin Benjamin went down with an injury, the Panthers lacked pass-catching star power. Receivers coach Ricky Proehl says he's pissed off by the lack of respect his no-name unit receives.

As a kid, Mike Shula watched Don Shula burnish a Hall of Fame career on football's biggest stage. Conor Orr talks to father and son about a bond that helped lead Mike to Super Bowl 50.

The Carolina Panthers do not have bed checks here at the Super Bowl. Coach Ron Rivera prides himself on having a self-policing unit. Find out why.

Cam Newton shot down criticism of the Panthers' wide receivers on Tuesday, insisting they have played "lights-out since Day 1." Who has the advantage in the matchup versus Denver's secondary?

Adam Rank breaks down everything the casual fan needs to know about Super Bowl 50.

Cam Newton has been a consistent lightning rod for both adulation and criticism, but the Carolina Panthers quarterback says he isn't being fake. "People are going to say whatever they want to say."

John Brown (small-school star, third-rounder) and Larry Fitzgerald (Heisman finalist, No. 3 pick): Different pedigree, same team. Albert Breer studies the DNA of the final four. Plus, NFL-wide notes.

John Brown (small-school star, third-rounder) and Larry Fitzgerald (Heisman finalist, No. 3 pick): Different pedigree, same team. Albert Breer studies the DNA of the final four. Plus, NFL-wide notes.

For the first time since 1992, the NFL's top three scoring offenses have all made the conference title game. Conor Orr analyzes how the Cardinals, Patriots and Panthers utilize the big play.

Russell Wilson and Cam Newton are doing things we've never seen before. No, seriously -- in the past six weeks, these two young guns have redefined the QB hot streak. Brian Billick explains.

Fantasy owners enjoyed a monster three-touchdown day from Allen Robinson in Week 13. Our fantasy staff recaps all of Sunday's exciting action so you don't miss a beat.

Matthew Stafford kicked off the Thanksgiving Day NFL action with five touchdowns against the Eagles. Catch up on all of the fantasy action from Thanksgiving here.

Sammy Watkins returned in Week 9 and owned the largest share of his team's targets in a monster day. Matt Harmon runs through every team's passing targets.

The Panthers remain perfect -- but it didn't come easy on Sunday. Capitalizing on an outstanding performance by Cam Newton, Carolina held off a wild Packers comeback for a 37-29 win.

Yes, it is time to question the two-time reigning NFC champs. Adam Schein says Russell Wilson's Seahawks continue to foster serious doubt. Will Seattle miss the playoffs for the first time since 2011?

Cam Newton and the undefeated Panthers will take their talents to Seattle to face the Seahawks. Will the Panthers leave undefeated? Take a look at what else is happening this week in the cheat sheet.