
What are the key storylines to watch when the Carolina Panthers travel to the Miami Dolphins in a pivotal Week 12 matchup at Hard Rock Stadium?
Push has officially come to shove where the Carolina Panthers are concerned. A poor loss to the Washington Football Team in Week 11 means that Sunday’s clash at the Miami Dolphins has entered must-win territory if the organization wants to be involved in playoff football when the regular season concludes.
This will be a big test of the team’s credentials. The Dolphins are looking for their fourth-straight victory and will see the Panthers as a realistic chance to achieve this feat on home soil.
There’s been a lot of blame-taking and finger-pointing throughout the week. But there doesn’t appear much doubt that Carolina is determined to put things right.
Without further ado, here are four key storylines to keep a close eye on in Week 12.
Storyline No. 1

Carolina Panthers OL coping with a blitz-heavy scheme
The Dolphins like to blitz, a lot. They come at you from all angles and this is something the Carolina Panthers offensive line has to be ready for.
Matt Rhule stated that Dennis Daley would start at left tackle despite Brady Christensen’s outstanding production in Week 11. Trent Scott will also be returning to the starting lineup on the interior with John Miller set to miss another game.
Carolina’s protection has made some encouraging strides over the last five weeks. Something that needs to continue against a Miami front seven that will punish every blown blocking assignment.