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Can The Panthers Handle The Saints’ Running Backs?

When the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers meet in the first round of the NFL playoffs this weekend, keep an eye on the run game. The Saints have a historically good running back duo, and the Panthers’ rush defense is one of their stronger assets. To learn more about the clash, watch the video […]

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Kelvin Benjamin Is The NFL’s Clutchest Receiver

When Cam Newton needed one last completion to seal the Carolina Panthers’ Week 5 win over the Detroit Lions, it’s no surprise that he looked Kelvin Benjamin’s way. The 26-year-old receiver is football’s answer to Mariano Rivera: He shows up to close out games. Benjamin is not an All-Pro, or even a likely Pro Bowl […]

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Kelvin Benjamin Is The NFL’s Clutchest Receiver

When Cam Newton needed one last completion to seal the Carolina Panthers’ Week 5 win over the Detroit Lions, it’s no surprise that he looked Kelvin Benjamin’s way. The 26-year-old receiver is football’s answer to Mariano Rivera: He shows up to close out games. Benjamin is not an All-Pro, or even a likely Pro Bowl […]

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These Cavs-Warriors Games Are Not Previews Of The NBA Finals

The Golden State Warriors beat the brakes off of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday in a 126-91 win. Basketball fans are fairly well trained not to extrapolate too much of the regular season to what will happen in the postseason, but with a walloping this thorough it’s natural to wonder if the Cavs have any […]

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Yes, The Carolina Panthers Can Still Make The Playoffs

FiveThirtyEight’s NFL predictions currently give the Carolina Panthers a less than 1 percent chance of making the playoffs. In the video above, Reuben Fischer-Baum walks us through the unlikely scenario that would allow the 6-8 Panthers to squeak into the playoffs as an NFC wild-card team.

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