The 2-1 Panthers sat idle during their Week 4 bye but in many respects still saw their season outlook improve. Here are five ways Carolina “won” their bye week:
They signed Eric Reid
The Panthers clearly needed more than Colin Jones to replace injured starting safety, Da’Norris Searcy. Reid should be a solid starter and shore up a position of need.
The Atlanta Falcons dropped a soul-crushing game to the Cincinnati Bengals to fall to 1-3. In most years the Panthers, Falcons, and Saints are battling for the NFC South title and Wild Card playoff spots.