The Carolina Panthers are starting to raise a few eyebrows around the league. Head coach Dave Canales' squad is on a three-game winning run. They have won four of their last five, and are right on the cusp of wild-card contention within a highly competitive NFC.
And now, their best measuring stick yet is upon them.
The Buffalo Bills are coming to Bank of America Stadium in Week 8. They've gone through some issues after an imposing start, but they should be fresh and refocused coming off their bye week. There are plenty of close connections between the two clubs, including the return of veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson for the first time since his contentious departure from the Panthers this offseason.