This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Panthers losing certain playoff spots. A total of 14 games from week 11 and 12 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
Case 1
Panthers lose to the Chiefs, and
Vikings beat or tie the Bears
Case 2
Panthers lose to the Chiefs, and
Packers beat or tie the Forty-Niners
Case 3
Panthers lose to or tie the Chiefs, and
Lions beat the Colts
Case 4
Panthers lose to the Chiefs, and
Lions tie the Colts
Case 5
Panthers tie the Chiefs, and
Vikings beat the Bears, and
Packers beat the Forty-Niners
Case 6
Panthers tie the Chiefs, and
Vikings beat the Bears, and
Lions tie the Colts
Case 7
Panthers tie the Chiefs, and
Vikings tie the Bears, and
Packers beat the Forty-Niners, and
Lions tie the Colts
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot