Panthers’ forgotten weakness glaringly reappears in defining moment

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III and Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn ImagesOne of the biggest positives behind the Carolina Panthers' resurgence over the last five games was their run defense. Ejiro Evero's unit conceded more than 3,000 yards on the ground in 2024, but the enhancements made this offseason have made a substantial difference at the best possible time.

Unfortunately, this forgotten weakness resurfaced in Carolina's defining moment.

The Panthers were brimming with confidence heading into their Week 8 contest against the Buffalo Bills. They'd won their last three games, and the AFC East club lost two straight before their bye week. It wasn't going…