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Carolina Panthers fast start, other keys to win at Detroit Lions

By Brandon Scott

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 08: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks for room to run against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field on October 8, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 08: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers looks for room to run against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Ford Field on October 8, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 07: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers makes a call at the line against the New York Giants in the first quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Regain Confidence Up Front

The confidence factor is increasingly important for the five lineman in front of Newton. Believed to be an issue prior to the season due to multiple injuries, the Panthers offensive line quickly became a strong point.

Paving the way for running back Christian McCaffrey and keeping Newton upright – he’d only taken 12 sacks until last week – the group coach Ron Rivera and general manager Marty Hurney constructed have exceeded expectations.

After allowing consistent pressure last week, giving Newton a clean pocket from which to operate will be critical to restoring some faith in this group.

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