After securing a phenomenal upset against the Green Bay Packers, people are finally starting to take the Carolina Panthers seriously. And it's been a long time since fans could say that with any confidence.
Head coach Dave Canales' culture shift continues to make encouraging progress. It's still a proverbial rollercoaster of sorts, but for the first time in years, there is a unified feel and genuine belief in the locker room that the tide is starting to turn.
The Panthers have a winning record in November. Their long-term plan for sustained growth is working.