Carolina Panthers at New England Patriots: 5 questions for Sunday

Panthers at Patriots: 5 questions for Sunday

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 18: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots and Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers fight for the ball in the end zone on the last play of the game at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 24: Kelvin Benjamin #13 and teammate Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate after a 3rd quarter touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Key Matchup

What will be the key matchup in the game on Sunday against Carolina?

Ziegler: With Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin likely to suit up, the matchup between him and Stephon Gilmore is certainly a good one. The Patriots brought in Gilmore this offseason to specifically guard big receivers like Benjamin.

If Gilmore cant shut him down, it will certainly help the Patriots’ defense have a good game.

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Benjamin was targeted often early last week before having to exit during the first quarter following a knee injury. If healthy, expect even more looks, especially in the absence of Newton’s favorite target, Olsen.

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