NFC South standings: Panthers lose to Saints, Bucs fall vs. Falcons

The Carolina Panthers suffered a disappointing loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 15, characterized by numerous mistakes and sloppy play, as discussed by head coach Dave Canales. This defeat not only spoiled a crucial opportunity for the Panthers but also highlighted ongoing issues within the team's performance.

In Week 15 of the NFL season, the Carolina Panthers faced a significant setback, losing to the New Orleans Saints, which complicates their playoff aspirations in the NFC South. This defeat follows a series of challenging games, including a prior loss to the San Francisco 49ers, leaving the Panthers with a precarious position in the standings.

The New Orleans Saints achieved a dramatic 20-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers, thanks to a last-second 47-yard field goal by Charlie Smyth. This win marked the Saints' fourth victory of the season and showcased the resilience of rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, who has now led the team to three wins in six starts since taking over as the starter.

Bijan Robinson, running back for the Atlanta Falcons, faced backlash for using a homophobic phrase during a postgame show on Prime following the team's narrow 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He referred to a backyard game as 'smear the q****', which prompted an apology from him for the insensitive comment.