This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Panthers winning certain playoff spots. A total of 17 games from week 16 and 17 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games clinches multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the highest playoff spot only.
The Panthers cannot win this spot
The Panthers cannot win this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
Case 1
Panthers beat or tie the Seahawks, and
Buccaneers lose to the Dolphins
Case 2
Panthers beat the Seahawks, and
Buccaneers tie the Dolphins
The Panthers cannot win this spot
The Panthers cannot win this spot
The Panthers cannot win this spot