Panthers’ newfound clutch identity will either define or destroy their season

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales | Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesFourth quarters reveal everything about a football team. For the Carolina Panthers, those final 15 minutes have become something legendary this season.

Through seven games, the Panthers have a +38 fourth-quarter point differential, the second-best in the NFL behind only the Denver Broncos. They’ve outscored opponents 61-23, a wild turnaround for a franchise that hasn’t exactly been known for being clutch.

It’s not luck or coincidence. It’s the visible proof of a culture shift built around one word.

Finish.

“Finish is one of our pillars,” said quarterback Bryce Young. “I don't know if there's anything we talk about more in…