What Are the Panthers Playoff Chances?
The Panthers' playoff chances are 25.6% according to DraftKings Sportsbook North Carolina. These odds vary by sportsbook and will shift as the season progresses.
| 🏈 Make Playoffs Chances | 25.6% (+290) |
| ❌ Miss Playoffs Chances | 79.2% (-380) |
| 🏆 Win Super Bowl Chances | 0.5% (+20000) |
| 🥇 Win NFC Chances | 1.2% (+8000) |
| ⭐ Win NFC South Chances | 12.5% (+700) |
| 📊 Regular Season Wins | O/U 8.5 (+135-160) |
| ✅ Last Verified | November 5, 2025 |
In addition to tracking their playoff odds, we’re also keeping an eye on the Panthers Super Bowl odds this season.
Do the Carolina Panthers Have a Chance to Make the Playoffs?
Yes, the Panthers have a chance at making the playoffs. Technically, every team does at this point in the season. At +290 odds at sportsbooks, Carolina holds a 25.6% chance to reach the playoffs in 2025. We expect these odds to continue to shift as the season unfolds.
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?
Carolina missed the playoffs last season, but after an active offseason, the Panthers are eager to chase a postseason spot in 2025. Their current odds to make the playoffs are +290, which translates to a 25.6% chance. Those odds could rise if Carolina picks up wins in its upcoming back-to-back divisional games.
After failing to make the postseason in 2024, the Panthers are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. They’ve made significant improvements through free agency and the draft, hoping those upgrades give them the edge they need to become playoff contenders.
Carolina Panthers Playoff Chances: Key Updates November 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.
- 📅 November 1: The Panthers activate G Chandler Zavala from injured reserve and release RB DeeJay Dallas.
- 📅 October 18: Carolina activates WR Jalen Coker and C Austin Corbett from injured reserve. LB Patrick Jones II placed on injured reserve
- 📅 October 4: The Panthers activate DE LaBryan Ray from the injured reserve list.
- 📅 October 3: Carolina designates WR Jalen Coker to return from injured reserve list.
- 📅 September 15: The Panthers place G Robert Hunt and C Austin Corbett on injured reserve.
- 📅 September 1: Carolina signs WR Hunter Renfrow.
- 📅 August 28: The Panthers trade WR Adam Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-rounder, and a 2027 fifth-rounder to the Vikings in exchange for Minnesota's 2026 fifth-rounder and a 2027 fourth-rounder.
- 📅 August 21: Carolina activates TE Tommy Tremble from the active/physically unable to perform list.
- 📅 July 28: The Panthers activate DT Bobby Brown III and P Sam Martin from the active/non-football injury list.
- 📅 July 22: Carolina releases LB Josey Jewell and signs TE Tyler Mabry.
- 📅 May 08: The Panthers place RB Jonathon Brooks on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
- 📅 April 24: Carolina drafts WR Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) in the first round of the 2025 draft.
- 📅 March 24: The Panthers re-sign WR David Moore and DB Nick Scott.
- 📅 March 12: The Panthers sign DT Tershawn Wharton, S Tre'von Moehrig, and RB Rico Dowdle.
- 📅 February 18: QB Andy Dalton signs a two-year deal with Carolina.
Be sure to check back often as we continue to update this list with relevant news affecting the Panthers.
Carolina Panthers Schedule & Betting Lines
The Panthers started their 2025 season with two straight road games, Week 1 in Jacksonville against the Jags, then Week 2 in Arizona against the Cards, dropping both. They now have back-to-back divisional games in Weeks 10 and 11, followed by a late-season bye in Week 14.
| Panthers Schedule | Line | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 at Jacksonville Jaguars | CAR +3.5, ML +164 | L 26-10 |
| Week 2 at Arizona Cardinals | CAR +6.5, ML +245 | L 27-22 |
| Week 3 vs. Atlanta Falcons | CAR +5.5, ML +180 | W 30-0 |
| Week 4 at New England Patriots | CAR +5.5, ML +205 | L 42-13 |
| Week 5 vs. Miami Dolphins | CAR +1.5, ML +100 | W 27-24 |
| Week 6 vs. Dallas Cowboys | CAR +3.5, ML +154 | W 30-27 |
| Week 7 at New York Jets | CAR -1.5, ML -135 | W 13-6 |
| Week 8 vs. Buffalo Bills | CAR +7, ML +285 | L 40-9 |
| Week 9 at Green Bay Packers | CAR +12.5, ML +625 | W 16-13 |
| Week 10 vs. New Orleans Saints | CAR -5.5, ML -245 | 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 will likely hinge on Bryce Young’s continued growth, but with veteran quarterback Andy Dalton back, some of the pressure on Young has eased. Carolina also added more weapons on offense, keeping key players like WR David Moore and TE Tommy Tremble while signing WR Hunter Renfrow and RB Rico Dowdle. The draft helped build further around Young, bringing in first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan from Arizona and fifth-round tight end Mitchell Evans. McMillan and Dowdle have already emerged as key offensive playmakers.
Defensively, Carolina has made major strides after allowing over 3,000 rushing yards in 2024—the first team to do so since 1980. This season, the defense has shown clear improvement across the board.
🔥 MORE: Bryce Young Odds
Looking Ahead: Panthers Playoff Picture
At 5-4, the Panthers are still in the mix for a playoff spot, sitting just one game out of the NFC wild-card race. Carolina has shown steady improvement and could make things interesting down the stretch, but a tough remaining schedule keeps them in underdog territory for a postseason run.
Are the Panthers Out of the Playoff Picture?
At this point in the season, every team is in the running for the playoffs, including Carolina. However, the Panthers have a 79.2% chance of missing the playoffs, based on -380 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 in 2024.
Here is what the standings look like in Week 10:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6-2
- Carolina Panthers 5-4
- Atlanta Falcons 3-5
- New Orleans Saints 1-8
We’ll continue to update this section with the Panthers’ position in the division.
Panthers Playoff Picture vs NFC Standings
The Panthers finished last season with one of the worst records in the NFC at 5–12. They entered 2025 projected to finish near the bottom again, with just a 0.7% chance to win the conference. But a few key wins this season have bumped that number slightly to 1.2%. The Los Angeles Rams currently hold the best odds to win the NFC.
Panthers Playoff Picture Outlook & Predictions for 2025
The Carolina Panthers are still in the early stages of their rebuild and will need time to see if their upgrades pay off on both sides of the ball. They spent the offseason making significant changes, aiming to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2017. As the season develops, we’ll have a clearer picture of the team’s lineup and how it could affect 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 cheer for any team that takes on the Falcons, Saints, or Buccaneers, which are divisional rivals who stand in the way of Carolina’s playoff chances.
Carolina Panthers Playoff Chances FAQs
The Panthers' chances to make the playoffs in 2025 are 25.6%. This is based on +290 odds to make the playoffs at sportsbooks. Carolina has not reached the playoffs since the 2017 season. These odds will vary throughout the season.
At this point in the season, 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 79.2% chance of missing the playoffs based on -380 odds.
The Panthers are not in the playoffs, as it is only Week 10 and there is plenty of football to play. The playoffs will not begin until January 2026, so 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 it's only midseason, every team (including the Panthers) is eligible for the postseason. Right now, the Panthers' chances of making the playoffs are 25.6%.
Yes, the Panthers absolutely can make the playoffs this year. According to odds, the Panthers' chances to make the playoffs are 25.6%. Most teams have a chance to make the 2025-26 playoffs since there is plenty of season yet.
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.
The Panthers can reach the playoffs by either winning the NFC South (having the best record among the division’s four teams) or by earning one of the three wild-card spots reserved for the best records among the remaining 12 NFC teams.
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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.
