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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.

The 10th combination of starters in 13 games helped pave the way for the win over the Rams, and the "dirty, grimy" football they want to play.

The Panthers quarterback led his fifth game-winner of the season, as he threw two fourth-down touchdowns and led the team to a 7-6 record at the bye.

The Panthers ran the ball, created turnovers, and Bryce Young showed nerve with a pair of fourth-down deep-ball touchdowns, as the Panthers pulled off the upset to move to 7-6.

The Panthers ruled four players out with injuries on Friday, and made a number of roster changes this week.

Carolina hasn't lost back-to-back games since Week 2. Can they continue that streak Sunday against the red hot Rams?

The Hall of Honor left tackle will be back Sunday, and will hit the Keep Pounding drum to start the fourth quarter. He had thoughts on Bryce Young, the O-line, and the legacy of Sam Mills.

The Panthers put the guard on IR for the second time this season, this one because of a calf injury. Plus other moves in advance of the game with the Rams on Sunday.

The Panthers linebacker and primary defensive signal caller is poised to return to the field on Sunday now that he's recovered from a shoulder injury. He's been impatiently waiting and can't wait to be back.

From re-establishing the run game to stopping one of the most efficient opposing quarterbacks in the NFL, here are five things to watch as the Panthers take on the Rams.