The Panthers knew it would take a very specific game plan to nullify the two Packers' game-wrecking pass-rushers. So they spent a week creating and perfecting it; on Sunday, it worked in a win.
Players got the day off after the big win at Green Bay (though most of them were here working out anyway), plus more from a trip to Lambeau Field that saw them come home 5-4.
The Panthers held the Packers to 1-of-5 in the red zone, caused two turnovers (and almost more) and left Green Bay with a win and an ongoing argument that may not be decided anytime soon.
From his first carry, both Rico Dowdle and Dave Canales felt they had the attitude, scheme, and edge in the run game. It paid off, in the Panthers' 16-13 win over the Packers.
Center Cade Mays is inactive, sparking a seventh different combination of linemen in nine weeks. Plus the rest of the inactive list and lineup changes for Week 9.