The Carolina Panthers had nothing to lose and everything to gain in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. They were 13.5-point underdogs with their backs firmly against the wall. But that's just the way head coach Dave Canales and his squad like it.
It was clear from the outset that this contest would be much more competitive than anyone had thought possible. The Panthers dictated the tempo offensively. They played suffocating defense, a far cry from their complete capitulation against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8. More importantly, they allowed quarterback Bryce Young to lead yet another game-winning drive.