What Are the Panthers Playoff Chances?
The Panthers' playoff chances are 30.3% according to DraftKings Sportsbook North Carolina.
| 🏈 Make Playoffs Chances | 30.3% (+230) |
| ❌ Miss Playoffs Chances | 74.4% (-290) |
| 🏆 Win Super Bowl Chances | 0.8% (+12000) |
| 🥇 Win NFC Chances | 1.8% (+5500) |
| ⭐ Win NFC South Chances | 20.0% (+400) |
| 📊 Regular Season Wins | O/U 8.5 (+200/-250) |
| ✅ Last Verified | July 9, 2025 |
Carolina saw improvement at the end of last season, and with an upgraded roster, the Panthers could make the 2025 postseason. On top of playoff odds, we're also tracking the Panthers Super Bowl odds this season.
Do the Carolina Panthers Have a Chance to Make the Playoffs?
Yes, the Panthers have a chance to make the playoffs. Every team can technically make the playoffs at this point since the season hasn't started. Based on +230 odds at DraftKings, Carolina has a 30.3% chance of making the 2025 playoffs. These odds will change as we get closer to the season and throughout the season.
Where Can I Bet on the Carolina Panthers to Make the Playoffs?
You can bet on the NFL playoffs with most major sportsbooks, including FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, and BetMGM, among others.
North Carolina sports betting apps can be used to bet on the Panthers' playoff chances for the 2025 season.
Since mobile sports betting is live in the state, be sure to keep an eye out for North Carolina betting promos, which can give you extra bankroll for NFL futures bets and more.
North Carolina has also legalized sports betting in limited locations at tribal casinos as of March 2021:
- 📍 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC
- 📍 Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino in Murphy, NC
- 📍 Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, NC
🔥 MORE: Sports Betting North Carolina
Are the Panthers in the Playoffs?
No, the Panthers are not in the playoffs because the 2025 season has not yet started, but the Panthers failed to make the playoffs last season. The odds for the Panthers to make the postseason in 2025 are +230, giving them a 30.3% chance. Carolina's training camp will begin around July 23, and their first preseason game is on August 8 when they host the Cleveland Browns.
After failing to make the postseason in 2024, the Panthers are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. They have made significant improvements to their roster in free agency and the draft.
Carolina Panthers Playoff Chances: Key Updates July 2025
A team's Playoff odds fluctuate throughout the year with free agency, draft additions, and injury news. During the season, this section will update you on the most important Panthers updates.
- 📅 May 20, 2025: Carolina signs WR T.J. Luther to a contract.
- 📅 May 13, 2025: The Panthers sign RB Trevor Etienne to a rookie contract.
- 📅 May 08, 2025: Carolina places RB Jonathon Brooks on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
- 📅 April 24, 2025: The Panthers draft WR Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) in the first round of the 2025 draft.
- 📅 March 27, 2025: Carolina signs WR Hunter Renfrow.
- 📅 March 26, 2025: The Panthers re-sign C Cade Mays.
- 📅 March 24, 2025: Carolina re-signs WR David Moore and DB Nick Scott.
- 📅 March 12, 2025: Panthers re-sign TE Tommy Tremble, OT Brady Christensen, C Austin Corbett, CB Michael Jackson, and CB Jaycee Horn.
- 📅 March 12, 2025: The Panthers sign DT Tershawn Wharton, S Tre'von Moehrig, and RB Rico Dowdle.
- 📅 February 18, 2025: QB Andy Dalton signs a two-year deal with Carolina.
- 📅 January 5, 2025: The Panthers finish the 2024-25 season with a win over the Falcons and a 5-12 record.
- 📅 September 15, 2024: Andy Dalton is the new starting QB after Bryce Young was benched by Dave Canales.
Be sure to check back often as we continue to update this list with relevant news affecting the Panthers.
Carolina Panthers Schedule & Betting Lines
Carolina kicks off the season on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars. They have a late-season bye in Week 14.
| Panthers Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 at Jacksonville Jaguars | CAR +3.5, ML +140 | TBD |
| Week 2 at Arizona Cardinals | CAR +4.5, ML +164 | TBD |
| Week 3 vs. Atlanta Falcons | CAR -1.5, ML -120 | TBD |
| Week 4 at New England Patriots | CAR +3.5, ML +145 | TBD |
| Week 5 vs. Miami Dolphins | CAR +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
| Week 6 vs. Dallas Cowboys | CAR +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
| Week 7 at New York Jets | CAR +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
| Week 8 vs. Buffalo Bills | CAR +7, ML +250 | TBD |
| Week 9 at Green Bay Packers | CAR +7.5, ML +270 | TBD |
| Week 10 vs. New Orleans Saints | CAR -4.5, ML -192 | TBD |
| Week 11 at Atlanta Falcons | CAR +3, ML +130 | TBD |
| Week 12 at San Francisco 49ers | CAR +7, ML +240 | TBD |
| Week 13 vs. Los Angeles Rams | CAR +3.5, ML +145 | TBD |
| Week 14 BYE | - | - |
| Week 15 at New Orleans Saints | CAR -1.5, ML -122 | TBD |
| Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | CAR +3.5, ML +145 | TBD |
| Week 17 vs. Seattle Seahawks | CAR +1.5, ML +100 | TBD |
| Week 18 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | CAR +7, ML +240 | TBD |
Key Contributors Toward Panthers Playoff Chances
The Panthers' playoff chances improving will most likely depend on Bryce Young, but with veteran quarterback Andy Dalton returning, some of the pressure comes off of Young. Especially with Carolina adding more offensive weapons. The Panthers retained key players like WR David Moore and TE Tommy Tremble, in addition to signing WR Hunter Renfrow and RB Rico Dowdle. Carolina also used the draft to build around Young, using their first-round pick on Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan and selecting TE Mitchell Evans in the fifth round.
Carolina's defense is expected to improve significantly after allowing 3,000 rushing yards in 2024, the first team to do so since 1980. The Panthers signed a slew of defensive players, most notably DT Teshawn Wharton from the Chiefs and DT Bobby Brown III from the Rams. Other new players who could bolster Carolina's defense include S Tre'von Moehrig, LB Pat Jones II, and rookie DT Cam Jackson.
🔥 MORE: Bryce Young Odds
Looking Ahead: Panthers Playoff Picture
Like many other NFL teams, the Panthers' path to making the playoffs this upcoming season will rely mostly on the quarterback and the weapons around him. With a strong offensive line, Carolina spent the offseason and draft adding more offensive targets. Carolina's improved roster is expected to bring a more explosive and consistent offense. Notable additions include RB Rico Dowdle, WR Hunter Renfrow, and rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan. McMillan has the fourth-shortest odds to win OROY at FanDuel.
Defensively, Carolina worked on improving its defensive line this offseason, adding more size and running ability with the signings of Tershawn Wharton and Christian Rozeboom. The Panthers also added depth to the secondary in free agency and the draft, signing safety Tre'von Moehrig and drafting DT Cam Jackson.
Are the Panthers Out of the Playoff Picture?
At this point in the offseason, every team is technically in the running for the playoffs, including Carolina. The Panthers have a 74.4% chance of missing the playoffs, based on -290 odds at DraftKings. The Panthers have not been to the playoffs since 2017.
Panthers Playoff Picture vs. NFC South
The Panthers tied with the Saints to finish last place in the NFC South with a 5-12 record.
Here is what the final standings looked like last season:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10-7
- Atlanta Falcons 8-9
- Carolina Panthers 5-12
- New Orleans Saints 5-12
Panthers Playoff Picture vs. NFC Standings
The Panthers finished with one of the worst records in the NFC with a 5-12 record. They are projected to finish at the bottom of the conference again in 2025, with just a 1.8% chance of winning it. The Eagles are the favorites to win the conference with +300 odds.
Panthers Playoff Picture Outlook & Predictions for 2025
The Carolina Panthers are still in the early phases of their roster rebuild and will have to wait to see if their upgraded roster shows improvement on both sides of the ball. The Panthers spent the offseason making significant changes to their roster in the hope of making the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Once we get closer to the start of the season, we will have a better idea of what their official roster will look like and how it will impact their playoff chances.
🔥 MORE: Panthers Injury Report
Who to Root for if You're a Carolina Panthers Fan
Aside from rooting for the Panthers, Carolina fans should root for any team that plays against the Falcons, Saints or Buccaneers.
Carolina Panthers Playoff Chances FAQs
The Panthers' chances to make the playoffs in 2025 are 30.3%. This is based on +230 odds to make the playoffs at DraftKings Sportsbook. Carolina has not reached the playoffs since the 2017 season. FanDuel has slightly worse odds at +235.
At this point in the offseason, every NFL team is in the running for the playoffs, including the Panthers. Carolina missed the 2024 postseason after they were eliminated from contention following a Week 15 loss. Carolina has a 75.6% chance of missing the playoffs based on -310 odds at FanDuel.
The Panthers are not in the playoffs, as we're still in the NFL offseason. The regular season doesn't start until September 2025, and the playoffs will not begin until January 2026. We won't know for a few months if the Panthers will be in the playoffs.
Yes, the Carolina Panthers do have a chance to make the 2025-26 playoffs. Since the season hasn't started yet, every team (including the Panthers) is eligible for the postseason. Right now, the Panthers' chances of making the playoffs are 30.3%.
Yes, the Panthers absolutely can make the playoffs this year. According to DraftKings odds, the Panthers' chances to make the playoffs are 30.3%. But every team has a chance to make the 2025-26 playoffs since the season has not yet started.
You can bet on the Carolina Panthers to make the playoffs with most major sportsbooks, including those in North Carolina. Popular sportsbooks where you can bet on the Panthers to make the playoffs include FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, ESPN BET, and Caesars.
No, the Panthers did not make the playoffs in the 2024-25 NFL season. They haven't made the playoffs since the 2017-18 season. Carolina is hoping to put an end to a string of losing seasons and become a playoff contender.
Author
Calli is lifelong resident of Arizona and has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.
