Panthers try for first division title since 2015, while Bucs go for fifth in a row
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Key Points:
- The NFC South championship race involves the Panthers and Buccaneers, with the division title decided by Saturday's game and Sunday’s Saints vs. Falcons matchup.
- If the Panthers win or the Falcons beat the Saints, Carolina will claim the division for the first time since 2015, ending a 10-year drought.
- If the Buccaneers win and the Saints also win, Tampa Bay will secure their fifth consecutive NFC South title.
- Carolina last made the playoffs in 2017 and has not won more than eight games since then, while Tampa Bay is favored despite a recent 1-6 slump after a strong start.
- The division champion, potentially with a losing record, will host a wild-card game against the NFC
