The Carolina Panthers pulled off the upset of the season in Week 10, but that is only one win and there is a lot of football left. What are some keys to a second win in a row?
Well, that was a fun game to watch.
The Carolina Panthers looked like a completely different team on Sunday in almost every way. The offense had some energy for once, the defense was lights out, and the special teams were a model of consistency and poise.
Hasson Reddick continued his payday worthy dominance in the pass rush and Bravvion Roy had a couple of massive stops in a row during a bit of a breakout performance. Donte Jackson and Stephon Gilmore also masterfully locked down the opposition once again, even if the former New England Patriot‘s interception streak ended at two games.
P.J. Walker commanded the offense well and managed the game without actively losing it while Cam Newton came in for multiple electrifying plays. The first two of those going for touchdowns showed shades of 2015 and what he could bring to the Panthers moving forward.
Zane Gonzalez was once again perfect and Lachlan Edwards seems to be the answer at punter. Especially since Carolina waived Joseph Charlton after his return to health this week.
In short, this team looks playoff-worthy right now, and with some other teams faltering that could be a real possibility. But that’s not something Carolina needs to worry about right now, one game at a time.
Week 11 should be an interesting one against the Washington Football team.
Ron Rivera is making his much-anticipated return to the team he guided for the better part of a decade in what will be a bittersweet reunion for everyone in attendance as the fanbase has nothing but respect for their former head coach. There are quite a few other former Panthers who will be walking onto the turf of Bank of America Stadium in a different uniform for the first time.
The emotions will be high with the level of competition and meaning even higher. What will be key to the Panthers pulling out a victory and getting some real momentum going?