Are the Panthers playing today? NFL Week 14 schedule, matchups, byes
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Nick Brinkerhoff, USA TODAYDecember 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Are the Panthers playing today? NFL Week 14 schedule, matchups, byes
The Carolina Panthers are in the discussion of the most surprising teams in 2025.
These frisky cats are used to being in the discussion for the draft's top pick. In 2025, they are in the discussion for one of the NFC's playoff spots.
Dave Canales and Bryce Young have turned it around, positioning Carolina for an exciting sprint to the finish. They enter Week 14 off a thrilling victory over the Los Angeles Rams, but remain outside of a playoff spot. That will remain the case for at least one more week, however, since the Panthers are getting some much-needed time off.
They'll have a chance to make some more noise when they return to action in Week 15 though. It won't be easy, but this season has been full of surprises.
The Panthers' return to relevance is just the latest.
Here's what to know about Week 14.
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Are the Panthers playing today?
The Panthers are not playing on Dec. 7.
Carolina is on its bye in Week 14, along with the New England Patriots, New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. The Panthers will return to action in Week 15 when they visit the Saints on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Which teams are on a bye this week? Week 14 bye
The Panthers are one of four teams on a bye in Week 14 and one of three in the NFC:
Carolina Panthers
New England Patriots
New York Giants
San Francisco 49ers
Panthers 2025 scheduleNFL Week 14 schedule
Thursday, Dec. 4
Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7
Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m.
Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m.
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m.
Washington Commanders at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m.
Miami Dolphins at New York Jets, 1 p.m.
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m.
Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m.
Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m.
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m.
Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals, 4:25 p.m.
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 8
Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Chargers, 8:15 p.m.
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