Carolina Panthers gear up for first playoff showdown since 2017

Key Highlights

• Regardless of how the Panthers got to this point, fans are still celebrating.“It’s been a long time,” Amel Salihovic told Channel 9’s Eli Brand.
• “I’m a die-hard Panthers fan, and there haven’t been a lot of good years lately, but it feels good.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSome said the 10-year wait for a playoff game is bringing back great memories.“Some of my greatest memories are playoff games here,” Salihovic said.
• “I remember the game against Arizona.
• It was one of the best days of my life.”Tickets for the game are currently for sale, with prices ranging from $200 to $2,000 depending on seating. The Panthers hope to secure their playoff position with a victory over the Rams Saturday, but they’ll need other teams to win as well.
• Specifically, they need the San Francisco 49ers to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers to beat the Chicago Bears. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe playoff game is also expected to have a significant economic impact on Charlotte.