Panthers Playbook

Panthers Playbook

Carolina Panthers coverage, opinions, analysis, exclusive interviews and insight. Mid-week episodes preview the coming game and post-game episodes recap every Carolina Panthers win or loss with a focus on what worked, what didn't and what's next. Hosted by 99.9 The Fan's Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox and WRAL's Chris Lea. Panthers Playbook is part of the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network from Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Carolina Panthers fail to gain control of NFC South in 20-17 loss to New Orleans Saints

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing to the New Orleans Saints, 20-17, and how head coach Dave Canales and QB Bryce Young failed to generate offense when needed, and how the team failed to gain control of NFC South over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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00:23:22
Dec 14, 2025 9:38 PM
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Carolina Panthers must take care of the New Orleans Saints; Ikem Ekwonu exclusive interview

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the New Orleans Saints, the concerns with the pass rush, and how head coach Dave Canales must continue to lean on the run game. Plus, an exclusive interview with Carolina Panthers LT Ickey Ekwonu.

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00:29:30
Dec 11, 2025 12:21 AM
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Carolina Panthers may be figuring it out at the right time

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales potentially getting it together to make a run at the NFL Playoffs and the NFC South title.

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00:20:39
Dec 4, 2025 12:52 AM
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Carolina Panthers have complete team win in 31-28 victory over LA Rams

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea the Carolina Panthers getting big plays from their defense and Bryce Young in their 31-28 win over the Los Angeles Rams, where LA Rams QB Matt Stafford turned the ball over three times in the loss.

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00:19:51
Nov 30, 2025 5:28 PM
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Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young have their work cut out against the LA Rams

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales needing to keep pace with the Los Angeles Rams in order to stay alive in the 2025 NFL Playoffs race.

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00:17:42
Nov 27, 2025 12:7 AM
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Carolina Panthers struggle on offense in 20-9 loss to San Francisco 49ers

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales struggling again in the 20-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

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00:23:43
Nov 25, 2025 12:22 AM
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How will Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers handle the playoff push?

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers facing the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night football with a chance to increase their playoff chances, and if QB Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales can build off of their strong performance against Atlanta.

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00:23:11
Nov 20, 2025 12:7 AM
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Bryce Young has career day in Carolina Panthers 30-27 win over Atlanta Falcons

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young having the best game of his career in a 30-27 OT win over the Atlanta Falcons.

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00:21:22
Nov 16, 2025 5:20 PM
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Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young and head coach Dave Canales have not clicked

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the lack of downfield passing by Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, and how there's still a level of disconnect between Young and head coach Dave Canales.

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00:22:54
Nov 13, 2025 12:7 AM
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Bryce Young looks terrible in Carolina Panthers 17-7 loss to New Orleans Saints

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing 17-7 to the New Orleans Saints, including another poor performance by quarterback Bryce Young.

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00:19:47
Nov 9, 2025 5:23 PM
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Carolina Panthers now have real playoff expectations

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the New Orleans Saints in Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season with the Panthers having realistic expectations of making the playoffs.

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00:18:57
Nov 6, 2025 12:7 AM
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Rico Dowdle carries Carolina Panthers to 16-13 win over the Green Bay Packers

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers getting a big 16-13 win over the Green Bay Packers, including another big day by Rico Dowdle, the Panthers defense, and Dave Canales having the right game plan to slow down Jordan Love and the Packers offense.

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00:21:57
Nov 2, 2025 4:56 PM
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What grade does Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young receive so far this season?

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers recent run of injuries on the offensive line, Bryce Young, and hand out midseason grades for Dave Canales and others.

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00:37:00
Oct 30, 2025 12:36 AM
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Carolina Panthers look dreadful in 40-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing 40-9 to the Buffalo Bills, including Dave Canales sticking with his approach with Rico Dowdle & Chuba Hubbard, a terrible day for the run defense, and subpar play from Andy Dalton.

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00:18:50
Oct 26, 2025 5:59 PM
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Can Andy Dalton lead the Carolina Panthers to an upset win over the Buffalo Bills?

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales shouldn't change his game plan against the Buffalo Bills if Andy Dalton has to fill in for Bryce Young at quarterback.

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00:21:28
Oct 23, 2025 12:7 AM
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BREAKING: Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young to miss time due to ankle injury

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the news that Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young will miss at least the game against the Buffalo Bills due to an ankle injury, which put Andy Dalton in line to start for head coach Dave Canales.

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00:10:22
Oct 20, 2025 1:26 PM
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Defense carries Carolina Panthers to an ugly 13-6 win over the New York Jets; Bryce Young injured

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the New York Jets, 13-6, including the defense playing great while the offense and QB Bryce Young under head coach Dave Canales struggled.

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00:22:49
Oct 19, 2025 5:15 PM
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Carolina Panthers must get a win on the road at the New York Jets

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the New York Jets with a chance to improve to 4-3, the loss of Pat Jones II, the need for the defense to generate more pass rush, how head coach Dave Canales can use both Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle together.

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00:21:53
Oct 16, 2025 12:7 AM
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Rico Dowdle leads Carolina Panthers to 30-27 win over Dallas Cowboys

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Dallas Cowboys, 30-27, behind another big day by Rico Dowdle. But, there are still questions about Ejiro Evero on defense, Xavier Legette, and head coach Dave Canales.

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00:25:06
Oct 12, 2025 5:1 PM
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Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young must find consistency

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers vs the Dallas Cowboys and the need for quarterback Bryce Young to eliminate turnovers, while head coach Dave Canales needs to stick with the running game.

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00:22:03
Oct 9, 2025 12:7 AM
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Rico Dowdle leads the Carolina Panthers comeback to beat the Miami Dolphins, 27-24

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Miami Dolphins, 27-24, behind a big day by running back Rico Dowdle. Also, questions about Bryce Young after two more turnovers.

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00:19:13
Oct 5, 2025 6:17 PM
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Carolina Panthers have a long way to go to fix their franchise

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers waiving former draft pick DJ Johnson, the lack of quality players from recent draft classes, and there's clearly a disconnect between head coach Dave Canales and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.

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00:27:46
Oct 2, 2025 3:27 AM
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Carolina Panthers face questions about Dave Canales & Bryce Young after 42-13 loss to New England

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing badly to the New England Patriots, 42-13, and how there are major questions surrounding head coach Dave Canales and QB Bryce Young. 

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00:23:21
Sep 28, 2025 4:41 PM
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Carolina Panthers, Bryce Young can't afford a setback against the New England Patriots

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers and Bryce Young have a lot of room to grow as a team, including head coach Dave Canales getting the running game going with Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle. Also, Chris & Dennis discuss how the Panthers need Xavier Legette to be a consistent receiving threat opposite of Tetairoa McMillan.

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00:22:02
Sep 25, 2025 12:7 AM
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REACTION: Carolina Panthers shutout the Atlanta Falcons, 30-0

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss how the Carolina Panthers defense shuts out the Atlanta Falcons in a 30-0 win for their first win of the season, but also how Dave Canales and Bryce Young on offense still have a ways to go.

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00:18:10
Sep 21, 2025 6:0 PM
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