Panthers vs Texans: Three key players who need to step up

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports The NFL is often a game of matchups, and each week, there are key cogs that change based on the strengths of the opponent or weaknesses the Panthers need to cover. This week, we’ll highlight three individuals that have something to prove, and need to step up for the team to be successful on Sunday.

Cam Erving

When your team starts out 2-0, sometimes columns like this can be difficult to write. Especially when your defense is number one in the NFL in basically every category, you obviously can’t pick on them. In the Panthers case, there is one clear weakness, and that is the left side of the offensive line, book-ended by left tackle Cameron Erving. In the grand…