After missing the previous six games with an ankle sprain, Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders returned to the field for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons. And the wait might’ve been worth it for the sixth-year rusher, who amassed 116 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in the 44-38 victory.

Sanders began by discussing the elephant in the room that he may not be back with the Panthers next year. He was obviously frustrated, but discussing his outburst and the touchdow

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders celebrates after scoring the game wining touchdown against the ...

The Atlanta Falcons will not be playing in the NFL postseason this year. The franchise learned of its playoff destiny in the final week of the regular

ATLANTA -- Miles Sanders' future with the Carolina Panthers ... Bryce Young to give the Panthers a 17-10 lead over the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter. It was Sanders' first touchdown ...

Here’s everything we know from Sunday’s walk-off win over the Atlanta Falcons: Quarterback Bryce Young recorded a career-high five touchdowns. He completed 25 of his 34 throws for 251 yards and three scores while rushing for 24 yards and two more visits to the end zone.

AP photo by Mike Stewart / Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. runs for a touchdown during Sunday's home game against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers won 44-38 in overtime in the season finale as both teams fell short of the NFL playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.

The Panthers will have to wait for the result of the New York Jets and Las Vegas Raiders games to determine their draft spot.

ran for two scores and led a 70-yard drive capped by Miles Sanders’ 1-yard TD run on the opening possession of overtime to give Carolina a 44-38 win over Atlanta. The Falcons’ playoff hopes ...

So the Panthers activated Sanders from IR this week, and in his first start he caught a 33-yard touchdown pass from Bryce Young to give the Panthers a 17-10 lead over the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter. It was Sanders' first touchdown catch since his rookie season in 2019 when he had three.

ran for two scores and led a 70-yard drive capped by Miles Sanders' 1-yard TD run on the opening possession of overtime to give Carolina a 44-38 win over Atlanta. The Falcons' playoff hopes had ...

The Falcons needed a win over the Panthers and for the Buccaneers to lose to the Saints to make the playoffs. See how each game went down.