The Carolina Panthers are basking in the glory of another impact victory on the Bank of America Stadium against the often hyped but underachieving Dallas Cowboys. Dave Canales' squad is now 3-3 when it looked like another lost season was in the offing, and the surge in optimism across the fan base is a breath of fresh air.
There were so many positives to take. Rico Dowdle broke the franchise record for yards from scrimmage. The offensive line was dominant. Carolina's run defense shut down the Cowboys emphatically. Their special-teams coverage unit was explosive and disciplined when called upon.