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The 4-8 Carolina Panthers travel to the Pacific Northwest to face the 7-5 Seattle Seahawks Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field. Carolina is in search of the team's first road win and winning streak of the season. Can the Panthers find that playoff mentality that interim head coach Steve Wilks has been preaching about all week?Julian Council and Locked On Seahawks host Corbin Smith break down the top storylines, and key matchups, and provide their predictions for Sunday's pivotal NFC matchup.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers comeback win on Monday Night Football was bad news for the Carolina Panthers NFC South title hopes. The Panthers now find themselves two games back of Tampa with five games remaining and the team's set to matchup during Week 17 in Tampa. Julian Council looks at the Panthers moving forward into the final stretch. Is winning out Carolina's only chance at a playoff berth?With the bad news of the Bucs win comes the good news of the Panthers taking another needed step closer to the top of the NFL Draft. As it stands, the Panthers would select sixth overall. Julian looks at the teams that sit between the Panthers and likely No. 1 pick Houston and who behind Carolina could be a candidate to trade up for a QB.Plus, Baker Mayfield has found a new home, while another former Panthers QB is back in his.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a prot

The Carolina Panthers released QB Baker Mayfield on Monday. Mayfield asked to be released after being told that Sam Darnold would once again start this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks with PJ Walker as his backup. Julian Council goes through Mayfield's brief tenure in Carolina and tries to pinpoint why things didn't work out for Baker in Charlotte.With Mayfield gone, it's now the Sam Darnold show. Can Darnold solve the franchise's biggest issues by performing at a high level in the final five games?Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks has added to his coaching staff + an emphasis on developing a playoff mentality as the season winds down.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this s

The Carolina Panthers enjoyed a Sunday off by watching the Atlanta Falcons drop within a half-game of them in the NFC South Standings. Tampa Bay and New Orleans will square off on Monday potentially setting up Sunday's trip to Seattle as an opportunity for Carolina to go atop of the standings. Julian Council explains why he belives Sunday's visit to the Pacific Northwest is the biggest game the Panthers have played in years.Plus, Julian answers listener questions on a special Monday Mailbag edition of Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!PrizePicksFirst time users can receiv

The Carolina Panthers will await the result of Week 13 of the NFL season to see where they stand heading into their next matchup at Seattle. In the meantime, the Panthers will use the bye week to get healthy and cultivate a plan to capitalize on one of the NFL's easiest remaining schedules. Julian Council provides his three keys to success in the final five games of the season.At the moment, the Carolina Panthers hold the 5th spot in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Julian sets the record straight on what team's the Panthers should be concerned about trading up ahead of them and projects what Detroit and Seattle could do with their picks in the event that the Top 5 remain the same.On Tuesday, ESPN released its NFL Top 25 Under 25: Ranking best players 24 years old or younger. Brian Burns and Derrick Brown were both featured but according to Julian their selection and the omission of other Carolina Panthers provide further evidence as to why Panthers GM Scott Fitterer kept them around.Support Us By Suppo

The Carolina Panthers head into the bye week 1.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South standings. Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks pointed out on Monday that the team will need to continue to get strong performances from its offensive line and secondary if the Panthers are going to build on momentum out of the bye. Wilks also noted that deciding on Sam Darnold to start after the bye at Seattle wasn't a quick decision, rather it was a quick announcement.The Panthers have the 3rd-worst remaining strength of schedule only playing one team (Seattle) above .500 to close out the season. The Panthers also played a handful of teams that would finish with a losing record in 2014 when the team went from 3-8-1 to 7-8-1 and was division champions. Can Carolina capitalize on a weak schedule down the stretch?The Panthers currently sit 6th in the pecking order of the 2023 NFL Draft with six weeks remaining. Should Panthers fans be concerned about the Panthers playing their way out of contention for

The Carolina Panthers continued their winning ways at home dismantling the Denver Broncos, 23-10, to make it three consecutive wins at Bank of America Stadium under interim head coach Steve Wilks.Sam Darnold made his first start for the Panthers since Week 18 last season. Darnold wasn't flashy, completing 11 of 19 passes for 164 yards, and a touchdown, including one on the ground, but was efficient enough to lead the offense behind a 185-yard rushing performance. Following the game, Wilks named Darnold the starter in two weeks at Seattle. Could we finally be seeing the Darnold that the Panthers traded for?The Panthers defense was excellent once again holding Russell Wilson and the Broncos offense to 246 yards. Brian Burns turned in two more sacks, including a forced fumble to make it four straight weeks with a sack. Have the Panthers finally found their identity late in the 2022 season?With the win, Wilks remains unbeaten at home and improved to 3-4 since taking over for Matt Rhule in Week 6. Is it too early

The 3-8 Carolina Panthers return home to host the 3-7 Denver Broncos in a matchup of two of the NFL's worst offenses. While the Panthers and Broncos both struggle offensively, each team's respective defensive units are among the league's best in several categories. Are we in store for a low-scoring affair at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday?Sam Darnold will get the start for the Panthers at QB. It'll be Darnold's first appearance since Week 18 at Tampa Bay. Can Darnold stabilize the QB position for the rest of the season?Julian Council and Locked On Broncos host Sayre Bedinger break down the top storylines, and key matchups, and provide their predictions for Sunday's matchup.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetO

Julian Council opens the show by sharing his thoughts on the tragic helicopter crash involving WBTV News meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag.The Carolina Panthers announced on Tuesday that Sam Darnold will start at QB on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Can Darnold, behind a good offensive line, finally fulfill the promise of his draft position?Julian answers listener questions on a special Wednesday holiday edition mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s PrizePicks

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks performed his weekly routine of playing musical chairs on the QB decision by not committing to either of the three available QBs on the roster. Julian Council explains why he no longer cares about who starts at the position and why it likely doesn't matter as far as the rest of the season goes for the Panthers.Former Panthers head coach Matt Rhule has emerged a month and a half after being fired. Julian reacts to a few of Rhule's quotes about his time in Carolina and reflects on why things went wrong with Rhule.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Star

Baker Mayfield and the Carolina Panthers offense struggled once again as the Panthers remain winless on the road this season following a, 13-3, loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Mayfield threw two interceptions and was sacked four times on the afternoon. Should this be the last time we see Mayfield on the field for Carolina?Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks hinted at wanting to get Sam Darnold some work in during the game but didn't go to Darnold while the offense struggled. Will we see Darnold next week against Denver?The Panthers defense was excellent in a losing effort. How much of the unit's consistency adds to the frustration of the Panthers fielding the league's worst offense?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOn

Sitting at 3-7 heading into a Sunday bout at Baltimore, the Carolina Panthers are positioned to select in the Top 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft. Knowing that it's likely that Carolina will select one of the top QBs on the board. But what if the Panthers don't love the QB that's available to them? Should they still draft the player out of a desire to fill a massive need or would someone like Alabama DE Will Anderson make more sense for the organization?Julian Council answers this question among others in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!PrizePicksF

The 3-7 Carolina Panthers kept their playoff hope alive for another week with a Thursday Night Football victory over the Atlanta Falcons. But the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still sit two games clear of the Panthers in first place in the NFC South. Carolina will travel to M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday as Lamar Jackson and the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens welcome them to Charm City. With eight weeks remaining in the regular season, can Carolina begin the close the gap?Julian Council and Locked On Ravens host Kevin Oestreicher break down the top storylines, and key matchups, and provide their predictions for Sunday's interconference matchup.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season

Some of Julian's friends were debating on Tuesday whether the Carolina Panthers made a mistake by passing on Justin Fields during the 2021 NFL Draft. In recent weeks, Fields has begun to come into his own leading those around the league to believe that Fields is the top of the five first-round QBs taken during that year's draft. Julian ponders whether the Panthers actually missed out on Fields' talent or if there's something else that their missing out on that is actually propelling this discussion.ESPN NFL Draft analysts have differing opinions on who the top five QBs in the 2023 NFL Draft are. Undoubtedly, the Panthers brass will have similar thoughts as they're likely to select atop of the draft this spring. Julian discusses some of the top names and asks whether Carolina would be better off taking a defensive player like Alabama's Will Anderson instead of gambling on a QB.Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and PJ Walker are all set to be free agents come March. In the meantime, each of the three will look to ea

Julian Council begins the show by reflecting on the tragic shooting involving three University of Virginia football players that included one from the Charlotte area, along with two other students.Surprisingly, on Monday morning Baker Mayfield was named the Carolina Panthers starting QB on Sunday at Baltimore. Apparently, PJ Walker sustained an unreported ankle injury in the victory Thursday night against Atlanta. Walker will miss this week while Mayfield gets the nod over Sam Darnold. Should Darnold be starting instead of Mayfield?Walker joins Darnold and Mayfield in having suffered a high ankle sprain on the Bank of America Stadium turf. Those three aren't the only players to be injured on that field. Do the Panthers have a turf issue? How related are the three QB injuries to that surface? Should David Tepper reconsider changing the playing field?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKE

Following the Carolina Panthers 25-15 win against the Atlanta Falcons, Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks says that he expects to start PJ Walker against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Wilks hasn't committed to Walker past each game yet has continued to play him. Has Wilks been telling Panthers fans without saying it that Walker is his guy moving forward?The Panthers announced on Friday that CB Donte Jackson will miss the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles. This marks the third straight season that Jackson has dealt with injuries. What is Jackson's future in Carolina?The Tampa Bay Buccaneers win in Munich maintained their two-game lead over the Panthers in the NFC South. At this point, Carolina has no margin for error. Julian Council projects what record the Panthers would have to post in their final seven games to have a chance at a division title.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Li

The Carolina Panthers kept their NFC South title hopes alive with a, 25-15, win against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. Carolina bounced back during a short week to keep the Falcons rushing attack while totaling 200+ yards on the ground.Carolina now sits at 3-7 overall and 3-1 in the NFC South. Can Carolina find a way to break through against non-divisional opponents during the next five weeks?PJ Walker was able to successfully manage the game on Thursday but was fortunate to not be intercepted multiple times. What will Panthers interim head coach decide to do at QB following the mini-bye week for Carolina?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props,

The 2-7 Carolina Panthers host the 4-5 NFC South division-leading Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football. The Panthers and Falcons met 11 days ago in a thrilling overtime game in Atlanta. The Panthers had several mistakes late in the ball game that cost them. Can the Panthers get revenge against Atlanta and pull within a game of first place in the division?Julian Council and Locked On Falcons host Aaron Freeman break down the top storylines, and key matchups, and provide their predictions for Thursday's primetime NFC South matchup.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFLBuilt BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!PrizePicksFirst time u

Carolina Panthers Steve Wilks provided updates on the team prior to the Panthers Thursday Night Football matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Panthers safety Jeremy Chinn has been designated to return from IR but Wilks stated that it would be "asinine" for him to play Chinn given the significant amount of time he's missed. On the other hand, Donte Jackson appears to be set to go after sitting out Sunday and Brian Burns is more of a mystery as he deals with a shoulder injury.Another issue facing the Panthers is the threat of Tropical Storm Nicole, which could reach Charlotte right after kickoff on Thursday night. This should help to further emphasize the Panthers goal of stopping the Atlanta Falcons rushing attack.There have been several reports of what the Panthers turned down for players like Brian Burns and DJ Moore. Julian Council answers whether the Panthers made a mistake by not shipping those two off along with other questions on this special Wednesday Mailbag edition of Locked On Panthers.Support Us By Su

Despite posting a 0.0 passer rating, PJ Walker is set to start on Thursday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons. Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks offered little explanation outside of it being a short week and highlighting Walker's success against the Falcons two weeks ago. Can PJ repeat that performance?In the meantime, Baker Mayfield will once again serve as the backup, while Sam Darnold, who was activated from IR on Monday morning, will likely be inactive on Thursday. Wilks has been noncommital on naming a long-term QB for the rest of the season, leaving the door open for Darnold to start following the Panthers mini-bye week.While hesitant to make a decision at QB, Wilks has had no trouble making changes to his coaching staff, relieving cornerbacks coach Evan Cooper and defensive line coach Paul Pasqualoni of their duties on Monday. Will the Panthers defense turn things around following the latest coaching changes?Plus, a few more roster moves and injury updates as the team preps for