Carolina Panthers fans got a rare Sunday off from watching their team. Head coach Dave Canales' squad was in the air, heading into the California sunshine for a prime time showdown with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, which is one of the most anticipated games in recent franchise memory.
And the Panthers got a massive win without even lifting a finger.
When most expected another underwhelming campaign, the Panthers are right in the thick of the NFC South title race. They are half a game back of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were also under the national spotlight in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football.