Are the Panthers for Real? Way-Too-Early NFC South 2026 Predictions

By Tyler ErzbergerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Look out: the NFC South, which has been dormant for a few seasons aside from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, looks as if it's coming to life.We are four months away from the NFL campaign starting with the regular season, but what's fun in waiting?Here are my way-too-early predictions on the often overlooked NFC South.More news: Are the Dallas Cowboys Back on Top? Way-Too-Early NFC East 2026 Predictions...More news: Is CJ Stroud Holding Houston Back? Way-Too-Early AFC South 2026 Predictions1. Carolina PanthersI love what Dave Canales is doing down in Carolina with the Panthers.

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