Everyone associated with the Carolina Panthers spent time celebrating after the Atlanta Falcons' win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football gave them sole custody of the NFC South lead. However, head coach Dave Canales is working exceptionally hard to keep everyone on an even keel.
The job is not finished. Getting ahead of themselves is not an option. Not when the Panthers are two wins over the next fortnight away from booking their place in the playoffs by winning the division.
Carolina's rude awakening about being complacent came earlier this season against the Saints.