Bryce Young led the Carolina Panthers to a huge, season-ending win over the Atlanta Falcons. A win by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a few moments earlier eliminated the Falcons from the playoffs, but the Panthers came in needing to win if they wanted to spoil Atlanta's season.

Bryce Young threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns while running for another pair of scores to help the Carolina Panthers end their season with a 44-38 win. The Panthers won the coin toss and deferred their possession to the second half.

The NFL has reached its final destination in the 2024 regular season: Week 18. For some, this will mark the end of the road as they'll play out the string and fade off into the offseason. Others will embark on a run toward the playoffs and kickstart a run they all hope will land them in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX.

The NFC South was one of three division titles up for grabs entering Week 18. As a result of the early afternoon games Sunday, a division winner has been awarded. The Buccaneers and the Falcons were the final two teams still alive in the NFC playoff picture but yet to clinch a spot.

The Buccaneers got a tough test from a New Orleans Saints team that had been decimated by injuries and was given very little chance to compete with the Buccaneers, who would win the NFC South with a win or an Atlanta Falcons loss.

New Orleans (5-11) rides a three-game losing streak into a matchup with Tampa Bay (9-7) on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers are heavy favorites in this one, with

One of the best pass-catchers in the league will be on display when Mike Evans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, January 5, 2025.The Buccaneers rank 21st in total

NFC South foes meet when the Atlanta Falcons (8-8) and the Carolina Panthers (4-12) play on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.How to watch Falcons vs. Panthers: livestream, TV