Carolina Panthers stop Philadelphia Eagles tight end, other keys to victory

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 10: Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs after catching a pass with Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers defending on the play on November 10, 2014 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 10: Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles sacks and forces a fumble on Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers on November 10, 2014 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Win the Turnover Battle

Carolina was the victim of this aspect last week and you can bet coach Ron Rivera has preached protecting the football all week. In the NFL every week is different and seemingly any team can win with a thin line separating the good from the bad, turnovers fall on that line.

Creating more takeaways then giveaways is one way to ensure your team has the best chance to win and against Philadelphia, the Panthers must protect the football. Just last week, Washington turned three turnovers into 10 points – not to mention the momentum swings associated with losing a possession.

Philadelphia has nine turnovers on the season compared to just six takeaways. If the Panthers protect the football and are able to win the turnover battle, it will aid in their quest for victory.

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