The Panthers might've reached the peak of their current rebuild.

With a victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers would have had an opportunity to clinch their first NFC South title since 2015 in their next game. But the Panthers lost to the Saints 20-17 and will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday with the teams tied for the division lead.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are still learning how to handle success. While the Panthers have thrived in the underdog role this season with wins over Green Bay and the Los Angeles Rams,

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales called the rule concerning hitting a sliding quarterback a "difficult challenge" for defensive players, after an unnecessary roughness penalty on Lathan Ransom set up the New Orleans Saints' game-winning field goal in Sunday's 20-17 loss.

The Panthers in their loss against the Saints blew their chance to take control of the NFC South, and must regroup quickly. The post Self-Inflicted Wounds Squander Panthers Golden Opportunity appeared first on Heavy Sports.

I don’t want to get into the specifics of the breakdowns, of all that, but these are base calls that we have to be more connected on.”

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Charlie Smyth kicked a 47-yard field goal late in regulation, lifting the Saints to a 20-17 comeback victory over the playoff-hopeful Carolina Panthers