Carolina Panthers-related news and nuggets from around the web.

Panthers continue to prove critics wrong. [NFL]

Carolina validated as Super Bowl contender. [Sporting News]

And another one about doubters. [USA Today]

Panthers prove they're still the NFL's best. [FOX Sports]

For some, beating Seattle made the win even sweeter. [Panthers]

"You've got to be entertained. Are you not entertained?" [Sports Illustrated]

Explaining the Panthers' "contagious energy." [Post and Courier]

Jonathan Stewart's patience led to big plays. [Seattle Times]

Despite final score, in-game win probability shows Panthers pulled off the third-most dominant playoff win in the last eight seasons. [ESPN]

Grades:

[Charlotte Observer]

[PFF]

Panthers open as 3-point favorites over Cardinals. [ESPN]

Early NFC Championship preview. [AP]

Did the Panthers troll Russell Wilson? [SB Nation]

Did Odell Beckham troll Josh Norman on Twitter? [NJ]

The Panthers definitely trolled Rainn Wilson. [Fansided]

Who was a good sport:

Hahahahahahaha @Panthers Well Played!!! (Dwight still beats Superman everytime) https://t.co/NSGnyKLJ4l

— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) January 18, 2016