The Carolina Panthers were one of the hottest teams in the league before Week 10. Dave Canales was on his way to an award-worthy season as he led his unit to four victories in the past five outings. The offense was a Trojan horse, sucker-punching opponents with a violent brand of football.
The New Orleans Saints were not taken by surprise. Many wondered whether Kellen Moore might take his foot off the gas after his squad sold big at the trade deadline, but he did anything but throw in the towel. He executed arguably the best game plan the Panthers have seen so far.