NFL Divisional Round Cheerleader Preview: Seahawks vs. Panthers

For most NFL fans, this is the game we all wanted to see in the playoffs. And while I would have preferred for these teams to meet up in the NFC Championship Game, beggars can't be choosers. We'll just have to enjoy the best match-up of the playoffs in round 2.

Hey, it's not like I'm complaining about getting the chance to talk about these amazing cheer squads a week early. I just wanted to be able to talk about them both for an additional week. Oh well, I guess I will just be happy with what I've got!

At least we'll get to see either the SeaGals or the TopCats next week.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Carolina Panthers Cheerleaders are Ready for the Packers

The undefeated Carolina Panthers host the once-beaten Green Bay Packers today in a battle of NFC division leaders. This might be the first really big game of the season, and that means the Carolina TopCats have to be on top of their game.

Based on this picture and the amount of sass the lead TopCat is putting out, I think the Panthers are going to pull this thing off.

Behind the Scenes at the Carolina Topcats Retreat

The Carolina Panthers TopCats spent a little bonding time recently at a swanky resort in Myrtle Beach this summer getting themselves prepared for the upcoming season. As you might expect, they spent a lot of time lounging around the pool and taking pictures.

Pretty soon we'll get to see the fruits of their Myrtle Beach retreat on the field. I, for one, can't wait!

Carolina Panthers Cheerleader Michaela Went Paddleboarding for Sports Illustrated

This SI Cheerleader of the Week feature is a lot old, but I still have to share it. While most cheerleaders put on a few different uniforms and outfits for the SI cameras, Carolina Panthers cheerleader Michaela went a step further for her feature.

She didn't just drop a couple of poses and a hairflip, she actually went paddleboarding for her feature. That is how you stand out in a sea of gorgeous cheerleaders. Well played Michaela! See the rest of Michaela's feature here.

Photo credit: Yeung Photography

Cheerleaders of the NFL Divisional Playoffs: Carolina v. Seattle

Let's see if the upstart Carolina Panthers have what it takes to run with the big dogs. They have squeaked their way to the divisional round of the playoffs, but they can't fake it any longer. This is where the frauds get exposed. I, for one, am excited to see if they have what it takes.

But you have to be a fool to bet against the Seattle Seahawks in the playoffs right now. They may have struggled at times this season, but this team is built for playoff football. Plus, they have some of the hottest cheerleaders in the NFL, so that has to help their cause!

CAROLINA PANTHERS

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

NFC Wild Card Cheerleader Preview: Arizona Cardinals v. Carolina Panthers

We kick off the 2015 NFL playoffs with one of the biggest surprises in the league facing a sub-.500 squad that probably has no business even sniffing the playoffs. But that's what makes things exciting, right?

I don't think anyone expected the Arizona Cardinals to go 11-5 this season, but that is exactly what happened. Even after losing their starting quarterback late in the year, the Cardinals are absolutely a team that could reel off 4 straight wins and take the crown.

The Carolina Panthers, on the other hand, enter the playoffs with a 7-8-1 record that absolutely should not get them into the playoffs. But that's how it all works, so that is how it's going to play out. Now watch the Panthers tear through the NFC and win it all just to spite me.

ARIZONA CARDINALS

CAROLINA PANTHERS

NFL Game of the Week Cheerleader Preview: Carolina Panthers v. Atlanta Falcons

We have come to the final week of the NFL season and there are plenty of playoff bids still up for grabs. Maybe the most intriguing playoff spot yet to be determined is the NFC South's automatic bid. As the worst division in the league, it's almost a shame any of these teams have to make the playoffs. But thems the rules.

So today we get to find out which sub-.500 squad is going to play next week. Will it be the Carolina Panthers and their 6-game losing streak? Or will the surging Atlanta Falcons sneak into the playoffs through the back door?

All I know is the cheerleaders are hot, so it's all good either way this thing turns out!

CAROLINA PANTHERS

ATLANTA FALCONS

I Love Carolina Panthers Siobhan's SI Cheerleader of the Week Feature

While I may not be crazy about her name, the SI Cheerleader of the Week people definitely hit a home run with Carolina Panthers cheerleader Siobhan. This the 2nd time the feature has found it's way to Charlotte this year (we shared Aryn's feature back in February), and both times they have chosen a hottie with a unique name. I wonder if that is a coincidence.

OK, enough with all of this talk about names. You can find the rest of Siobhan's feature here. Photo credit, as always, to Yeung Photography!

NFL Game of the Week Cheerleader Preview: Carolina Panthers v. Baltimore Ravens

There aren't many great games this weekend (at least record-wise), so I decided to go with the game that has the best storyline. Steve Smith has been synonymous with Carolina Panthers football for more than a decade. He is probably the best player in franchise history. Which is why it was such a shock when the team released him this off-season.

No fear, the Baltimore Ravens snatched him up in about 4 minutes and turned him into their top receiver. Now Smith gets to exact some revenge on his old teammates as the Panthers travel to Baltimore. And he gets to do it in front of a whole new set of smokin' hot cheerleaders!

CAROLINA PANTHERS

BALTIMORE RAVENS

 

Carolina Panthers' Top Cat Aryn Gets SI Cheerleader of the Week Feature

The Carolina Panthers were a bit of a surprise in the NFL this year, and that meant I had more opportunity to scout out the Top Cats roster than in years past. And that, my friends, is always a good thing. So I knew that Aryn was a hottie even before the good people at Sports Illustrated showed up on her doorstep and gave her a Cheerleader of the Week feature. I'm glad to know we all see eye to eye!

See the rest of Aryn's feature here. Photo credits to Yeung Photography!

Charlotte Bobcats' Dancer Laken is a CrossFit Fanatic

I see people all over Facebook and Twitter talking about CrossFit all the time, but I just can't take the plunge. Honestly, it looks damn intimidating, and I don't want to look like an idiot in front of someone as hot as Laken. Though the odds of there being someone as hot as Laken in my CrossFit class has got to be like 1 in a million, right?

The rookie Lady Cat and Liberty University graduate used to cheer for the Carolina Panthers before making the jump to the best dance team in the NBA this season. She wants to remain a Lady Cat for as long as they let her, so here's hoping the powers that be make that happen for loooooooong time. Of course, once her Lady Cat career comes to end, she can always fall back to her day job as an optician.

Photo credits to the Charlotte Bobcats. Check out Laken's official Facebook page!

NFL Playoff Cheerleader Preview: San Francisco 49ers v. Carolina Panthers

Are the Carolina Panthers really this good? Do any of us actually believe they could be a Super Bowl team? I'm not really convinced yet, but if they knock off the San Francisco 49ers today then I think I'm going to have to pull for them in the Conference Championship Game next week.

I do believe in their cheerleaders, though. I've always believed in their cheerleaders. But the TopCats have a big challenge from the 49ers Gold Rush that is a damn stiff test. It could very easily be the top cheerleader battle of the entire NFL playoffs!

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

CAROLINA PANTHERS

Meet the 2014 NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleaders

The NFL Pro Bowl is coming up at the end of January, and that means Pro Bowl cheerleaders. To prepare you for that joyous occasion, here is every single Pro Bowl Cheerleader!