The Carolina Panthers cannot look back. They have to keep pushing forward, which means putting their dismal loss to the New Orleans Saints at the back of their minds heading into their crunch Week 11 showdown against the Atlanta Falcons.
Dave Canales laid down the law this week. The head coach knew standards had slipped and let his players know. He's seen a positive response, but all that matters is getting the job done at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Falcons are also hanging precariously. They are on a four-game losing run, and they were shut out by the Panthers earlier this season.