The Carolina Panthers are suddenly gaining headlines for all the right reasons. That didn't look possible after a 0-2 start that quickly turned to 1-3, so it's a testament to the culture being built by head coach Dave Canales and how much this squad is still fighting to be competitive.
With the lowly New York Jets next up, the Panthers have a chance to go into uncharted territory. It's been a long time since they had a winning record through seven games. That should provide enough motivation to keep standards high and prevent complacency from becoming an issue.