The Panthers came into this game following their biggest win of the season last week in Arizona with the hope that it would be a springboard for them to keep their playoff hopes alive. Cam Newton was back, making his first start in Charlotte since Week 2 of the 2019 season, and the energy at Bank of America Stadium was higher than it’s been in months.
The good news is that Newton looks healthy and looks like he has enough in the tank to lead the Panthers on a playoff run if the other two phases of the game can cooperate.