Overall
#29
NFC South · 2026 Preview
Carolina Panthers
NFC South
Carolina Panthers
2025 rankings
2025 rankings
#27
Offense rank
#15
Defense rank
2026 PFM Power Rankings
Based on the previous three seasons and 2026 schedule strength. Offseason personnel changes are not modeled.
Offense
#29
Defense
#25
2026 Unit Breakdown
Player archetypes and unit indicators currently available for this team.
Offense
Quarterback
Primary Archetype
ImproviserSecondary Archetypes
Dual ThreatVertical Thrower
QB Archetype Score
0.774Confidence
HighBryce Young ranks in the 89th percentile for sack avoidance under pressure.
Running Back
Primary Archetype
Receiving BackSecondary Archetypes
Three-Down BackPower Runner
RB Archetype Score
0.722Confidence
HighChuba Hubbard ranks in the 76th percentile for yards per target.
WR/TE Receiving Corps
Receiving Profile
Contribution Score
57.5Stability
Lower StabilityThe Contribution Score summarizes 2025 production and efficiency for the team's WRs and TEs on a 0–100 scale, with more weight on players who received more targets. Stability shows how often small input changes altered how the unit compared with nearby teams; higher means fewer changes.
2026 Strength of Schedule
Based on opponents' 2025 record
#10
SOS rank (1 = toughest)
52.1%
Opponents' avg win%
#10 of 32
Carolina Panthers face the No. 10 toughest schedule in the league by this measure. Their 2026 opponents posted a combined 52.1% win rate in 2025.
Rest of the NFC South
| Team | 2025 Off Rank | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | #24 | Below avg |
| New Orleans Saints | #29 | Weak |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | #18 | Below avg |