EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 28: Jaylinn Hawkins #21 of the New England Patriots react during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Pamela Smith/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 28: Ronald McDonald reacts during the first quarter of a game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 28: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass under pressure during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 28: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers looks on after being sacked during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Samaje Perine #34 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a second quarter touchdown with the team during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Samaje Perine #34 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a second quarter touchdown with the team during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 28: Lathan Ransom #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball during the kickoff return during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals is tackled by Jalen Thompson #34 of the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)