Nothing to decide for the Panthers in Week 6
The Panthers are 3-2 with a magic number of 11 and an elimination number of 14 — leading the NFC South (No. 3 seed) — Falcons 1 game back.
Playoff berthMagic 11 · Elim 14
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Carolina Panthers. Magic number 11, elimination number 14.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
Division titleMagic 11 · Elim 14
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for Carolina Panthers. Magic number 11, elimination number 14.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
No. 1 seedMagic 13 · Elim 10
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for Carolina Panthers. Magic number 13, elimination number 10.
The earliest it could happen is Week 10. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the Carolina Panthers clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Carolina Panthers. Magic number 11, elimination number 14.
Can the Carolina Panthers be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Carolina Panthers. Magic number 11, elimination number 14.
What is the Carolina Panthers magic number right now?
The Carolina Panthers magic number is 11 and their elimination number is 14. The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.