Panthers’ Opponent Revealed for Upcoming Weekend’s Wild-Card Round
The Carolina Panthers are gearing up for their first playoff appearance in eight years. The team secured the NFC South title following the Atlanta Falcons’ victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. This win also guarantees the Panthers a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2017.
Playoff Positioning
Carolina has claimed the No. 4 seed in the NFC and will host the No. 5 seed in the wild-card round next weekend at Bank of America Stadium. The identity of their opponent will be revealed soon, as it will be determined by the outcome of the Los Angeles Rams versus Arizona Cardinals game.
Determining the Opponent
The potential matchups for the Panthers are as follows:
- If the Los Angeles Rams defeat the Arizona Cardinals, the Panthers will face the Rams.
- If the Arizona Cardinals win or tie against the Rams, the Panthers will go up against the San Francisco 49ers.
Previous Meetings
This season, the Panthers have faced both potential opponents. They won against the Rams in Week 13 but lost to the 49ers in Week 12. As the excitement builds for their upcoming playoff game, fans can keep track of developments by following El-Balad for continuous updates on the Panthers.
