The Carolina Panthers are on the prowl and are making a statement in the NFC South. Coming off a solid 27-6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Panthers are in prime position sitting at 9-3 to make a strong push for a home playoff game.
In a division where you have the likes of Drew Brees and the high powered New Orleans Saints offense to contend with week in and week out, these last few games of the season will have huge implications. Quarterback Cam Newton looks like he is finally getting the hang of playing at a high , consistent level. His teammates see his confidence and the coaching staff sees it as well. The Panthers play great on both sides of the ball. The defense is on the rise as they continue to play solid smash mouth football. The team defensively ranks in the top five of all major categories. They shocked the world when the defense helped propel them to victory over the New England Patriots.
The final curve of the season is here, the playoffs are on the horizon and its a race to the finish. Do the Panthers have what it takes to reign supreme atop the NFC South?
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