Everything is right in front of the Carolina Panthers. They are tied for the NFC South lead, and confidence in the long-term project is growing. And for some players, a strong end to the campaign could bring lucrative benefits attached.
Dan Morgan will be busy making plans for the offseason as the Panthers strive to take the division crown. Some matters have already been decided. But some could be determined by what happens over the next four games and potentially into the playoffs.
The stakes couldn't be much higher, for more than one reason.