It's not been easy for the Carolina Panthers to begin the campaign. Fans were hopeful that Dave Canales' squad could start positively with some winnable early games, but it quickly became a depressingly familiar feeling.
The Panthers are 0-2. Defensive frailties and sloppy turnovers on offense have been their undoing. A strong fightback against the Arizona Cardinals indicated there is still some fight in this group. However, this is a results business, and Carolina is already playing catch-up.
What comes next for the Panthers is crucial. They enter a must-win Week 3 game in their home opener against the Atlanta Falcons.