The Carolina Panthers have been a walking enigma this season.
Head coach Dave Canales stated that the franchise is still trying to find the right balance and has made some encouraging progress through 10 games. However, getting complacent before their clash against the New Orleans Saints was a critical error that got mercifully exposed.
It's been a rollercoaster for fans. Everyone thinks that the sky is falling, but the Panthers remain in contention for the NFC South title. But with a daunting upcoming schedule and two pivotal division outings versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers down the stretch, it could legitimately go either way.