Carolina Panthers Receive Early Bye Week in 2026 NFL Season

After previous prolonged bye week wait, Panthers receive early 'vacation' in 2026

The Carolina Panthers will need to take a different approach. In 2025, the Panthers entered their prolonged bye week beat up, but on a Week 13 high. Out of the playoff picture for the previous eight NFL seasons, they stunned the Jared Verse-backed Los Angeles Rams, 31-28, at Bank of America Stadium.