Dave Canales turned his team loose, a deserved break after Sunday's emotional win over the Rams. Plus more from Monday as they prepare for a little down time.
Decembers used to mean talk about draft position and offseason plans. Now, the Panthers are building toward bigger goals, and still looking for their best football.
From a pass deflection that led to a crucial interception, to a game winning sack-fumble, Derrick Brown's fingerprints were all over this Panthers win against the Rams.
The Panthers went for it on fourth-down three different times against the Rams. All were converted, and two turned into huge touchdowns that swung the game for Carolina in the win.
Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle combined for 35 carries for 141 yards Sunday against the Rams, helping the Panthers to a big win and a 7-6 record at the bye.