Even though the Carolina Panthers blew their big opportunity to tighten their grip on the NFC South against the New Orleans Saints, it wasn't all doom and gloom. Head coach Dave Canales' group still has destiny in its hands, and a few players emerged from an otherwise underwhelming afternoon with credit.
That might seem far-fetched, but keeping the bigger picture in mind is crucial. The Panthers are not out of the fight yet. This was a blow, but Carolina has fought back in the face of adversity before. They are more than capable of doing the same again.