A date with destiny awaits the Carolina Panthers in Week 12. And if head coach Dave Canales' in-form squad can beat the San Francisco 49ers on the road, they'll surge into top spot in the NFC South with five games remaining.
It won't be easy. The Niners are firmly in the playoff mix, and former Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will be out for revenge. Canales' men are underdogs, despite their impressive recent run of results. They are not without a chance if they can generate early momentum. They also shouldn't lack motivation before such a high-stakes encounter on Monday Night Football.