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.
Latest episodes
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19 min
Carolina Panthers suffer an embarrassing loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 43-13
The Carolina Panthers lose to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 43-13, and Dennis Cox and Chris Lea share their thoughts on Panthers head coach Dave Canales, the lack of consistency on def…
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26 min
Carolina Panthers must stay ahead of the NFC South with a win over the Tamp Bay Buccaneers
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, including injuries to top OLB Jaelan Phillips, and how the Pa…
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24 min
Carolina Panthers earn an ugly 25-14 win over the Philadelphia Eagles
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Philadelphia Eagles, 25-14, including how head coach Dave Canales needs to help eliminate penalties, offensive coor…
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18 min
Carolina Panthers can get separation from the rest of the NFC South
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, including how the Panthers can distance themselves from the re…
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19 min
Carolina Panthers can get separation from the rest of the NFC South
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season, including how the Panthers can distance themselves from the re…
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8 min
Exclusive Interview: Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young discusses what athletes motivated him
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea were joined by Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young to discuss being active in the community, but also what athletes motivated him at a young age. Panthers Playb…
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21 min
Carolina Panthers have momentum going into buy week
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers entering the bye-week at 2-2 after a 32-26 win on Sunday Night football over the Detroit Lions, and how head coach Dave Canales…
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21 min
Bryce Young and Carolina Panthers get big win on Sunday Night Football over Detroit Lions, 32-26
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Detroit Lions, 32-26, on Sunday Night Football at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, including big time perf…
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26 min
Carolina Panthers need coaching staff to step up against Detroit Lions
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Detroit Lions without key players like Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, but also how head coach Dave Canales can guide…
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26 min
Carolina Panthers lose an ugly game to the Cleveland Browns, 21-18
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing on the road at the Cleveland Browns, 21-18, and how the loss was reminiscent of losses over the last two seasons. Dennis…
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26 min
Bryce Young and Brad Idzik have the Carolina Panthers offense on a new level
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Cleveland Browns, how the loss of Jonathon Brooks impacts the passing game with Chuba Hubbard and Bryce Young, and h…
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23 min
Carolina Panthers crush the Atlanta Falcons, 34-3, as Devin Lloyd and Bryce Young dominate
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers dominating the Atlanta Falcons, 34-3, including Devin Lloyd putting having two interceptions on defense, and how Bryce Young lo…
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27 min
Carolina Panthers offense and Bryce Young must show consistency in Week 2 at Atlanta Falcons
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers facing the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, how offensive coordinator Brad Idzik and Bryce Young can build off…
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18 min
Carolina Panthers were historically awful on defense in 59-37 loss to Chicago Bears
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers losing 59-37 to the Chicago Bears, a historically bad performance by the Carolina Panthers defense under Ejiro Evero, but still…
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28 min
Carolina Panthers need Bryce Young to show up against the Chicago Bears
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers taking on the Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL Season, including quarterback Bryce Young needing to elevate his teammate…
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25 min
Carolina Panthers must find ways to add new wrinkles on offense to help Bryce Young
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers 53-man roster additions, where there are concerns for the roster, and how head coach Dave Canales and offensive coordinator Bra…
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REACTION: Carolina Panthers announce 53-man roster
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea reacted LIVE to the Carolina Panthers initial 53-man roster assembled by general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales, including what moves are sti…
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23 min
Carolina Panthers have major roster decisions to make after 16-13 win over Houston Texans
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Houston Texans, 16-13, and how general manager Dan Morgan, EVP Brandt Tillis, and head coach Dave Canales have big…
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28 min
Carolina Panthers 53-man roster projections for the 2026 NFL Season
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss and project the initial 53-man roster for Carolina Panthers as training camp comes to a close, including tough decisions at wide receiver for general…
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18 min
Jimmy Horn Jr. shines in Carolina Panthers 34-17 preseason win over Jacksonville Jaguars
Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers beating the Jacksonville Jaguars, 34-17, in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL Preseason, and how players like Jimmy Horn Jr. and John Metc…