NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been showing support for a possible change to the playoff format. When Goodell was asked about Detroit's proposal back in April, he seemed to be enthusiastic about it .

The Carolina Panthers are in line to make an unusual mark on NFL history. The 8-8 Panthers can clinch a postseason berth this weekend via a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or a New Orleans Saints loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

The Panthers can make the playoffs in 2025, either by beating the Buccaneers on Saturday or by watching the Falcons beat the Saints on Sunday.

A win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would make the Carolina Panthers go into the NFL Playoffs with an unprecedented streak.

With the Panthers kicking back on a bye, here are the outcomes their fans should root for here in Week 14 . . .

The NHL is officially back from the holiday break with a full 11-game slate on the docket on Monday night. The Florida Panthers host the Washington Capitals in

In the final game of the regular season, the Bucs will be playing for their playoff lives against the Panthers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have blown pretty much every chance they've had in the second half of the season. The Bucs can only win the NFC South and make the playoffs with a win and some help. The wild card is already out of the question,